Amulya Saikia v. The State of Assam

ORDER Date : 01.05.2024

Heard Mr. B Bhagwati learned Amicus Curiae. Also heard Mr. P Borthakur learned Addl. PP. The appellant preferred an application to withdraw the present criminal appeal, however, as no reasons were cited as to why the appellant intends to withdraw the said appeal, the learned Amicus Curiae Page No.# 2/2 was requested to have an interaction with the appellant and seek necessary instructions as to the reasons for filing the application for withdrawal of the appeal. The learned Amicus Curiae accordingly contacted with the appellant through the District Legal Services Authority, Jorhat and a status report has been submitted by Shri Devojyoti Bhuyan, AJS, Secretary, DLSA, Jorhat to the effect that the appellant has already been released from jail on remission being granted by the State on 15.08.2023. In view of the aforesaid, the prayer of the appellant to withdraw the present appeal stands allowed. Accordingly the present appeal stands dismissed on withdrawal. Registry to pay the remuneration to the learned Amicus Curiae Mr. B Bhagwati in terms of the extent rules and norms.

JUDGE Comparing Assistant

Page No.# 1/2 GAHC010029302021 THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) Case No. : CRL.A(J)/12/2021 AMULYA SAIKIA JORHAT, ASSAM. VERSUS THE STATE OF ASSAM REP. BY PP, ASSAM. Advocate for the Petitioner : MR. B BHAGAWATI, AMICUS CURIAE Advocate for the Respondent : PP, ASSAM BEFORE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN DEV CHOUDHURY