Jayanta Hazari v. The State of Assam

ORDER

17.07.2024

¶1Heard learned counsel Mr. S. M. Abdullah P for the petitioner Jayanta Hazari.

¶2This application has been filed by the petitioner under Section 483 of the BNSS with prayer for bail as he is behind bars since 01.07.2024 in connection Page No.# 2/2 with Kaliabor P.S. Case No. 66/2024 under Sections 379/411/413/34 of the IPC.

¶3Heard Mr. R. R. Kaushik, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, Assam for the respondent State.

¶4It is submitted on behalf of the petitioner that the allegation is that he had unknowingly purchased 5 stolen cattle which has already been recovered and has been seized in connection with this case.

¶5I have considered the submissions at the Bar with circumspection. The goats have already been seized in connection with this case.

¶6It also appears that further custodial detention may not be required for the progress of the investigation.

¶7Considering all aspects and in view of my foregoing discussions, Petition is allowed. The petitioner is enlarged on bail of Rs 30,000/- (Rupees thirty thousand), with a suitable surety of like amount to the satisfaction of the Elaka Magistrate under the condition that:

(i) the petitioner shall refrain from such activities with which he is alleged.

¶8On breach of any of the bail conditions, bail order shall stand automatically cancelled. JUDGE Comparing Assistant

Page No.# 1/2 GAHC010138532024 THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) Case No. : Bail Appln./2029/2024 JAYANTA HAZARI S/O LATE PROFULLA HAZARI, R/O SILGHAT TINIALI GAON, P.S.- KALIABOR, DIST-NAGAON, ASSAM VERSUS THE STATE OF ASSAM REPRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, ASSAM Advocate for the Petitioner : MR S M ABDULLAH P Advocate for the Respondent : PP, ASSAM BEFORE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE SUSMITA PHUKAN KHAUND