Neeljan Begum v. The State of Assam

ORDER Date : 20-05-2024

¶1Heard Mr. M.A. Mondal, learned counsel for the petitioner.

¶2The petitioner namely, Neeljan Begum has filed this application under Section 439 Cr.PC with prayer for bail as she is behind bars since 24.04.2024 in connection with Latasil P.S. Case No. 43/2024 registered u/s 379/413 IPC.

¶3Heard Mr. B.B. Gogoi, learned Addl. PP., Assam Page No.# 2/2

¶4The allegation against the petitioner is that she is a history-sheeter and she has been dealing with stolen properties and two mobile phones were recovered from her possession. Her son who was arrested in connection with this case has already been enlarged on bail.

¶5I have considered the submissions at the Bar with circumspection. I have also considered that the petitioner's son has already been enlarged on bail. The petitioner has been languishing in the jail since 24.04.2024. Investigation may have progressed to a considerable extent. The petitioner has submitted that she will co-operate with the remaining part of the investigation.

¶6In view of the foregoing discussions, petition is allowed. The petitioner is enlarged on bail of Rs. 35,000/- (Rupees Thirty-five thousand) with a suitable surety of like amount to the satisfaction of the Elaka Magistrate under the condition that the petitioner shall refrain from such activities with which she is alleged with, failing which bail order shall stand cancelled.

JUDGE Comparing Assistant

Page No.# 1/2 GAHC010098032024 THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) Case No. : Bail Appln./1417/2024 NEELJAN BEGUM W/O ANUWAR HUSSAIN @ ROHIJ ALI R/O VILL UZANBAZAR, JAHAJ GHAT, P.S. LATASIL, DIST. KAMRUP (M), ASSAM VERSUS THE STATE OF ASSAM REP BY THE PP, ASSAM Advocate for the Petitioner : MR. M A MONDAL Advocate for the Respondent : PP, ASSAM BEFORE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE SUSMITA PHUKAN KHAUND