Bapdhan Ali, v. The State of Assam

ORDER Date : 17.09.2024 Heard Mr. N. Borah, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as Mr. K.K. Parasar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State of Assam.

¶2This is an application under section 438 of BNSS, 2023 praying for grant of pre-arrest Page No.# 2/2 bail in respect of Sootea P.S. Case No. 70/2024.

¶3On 30.07.2024, at about 5 PM, the present petitioner had allegedly beaten up the informant in front of Baleswar Hotel, Sootea. The informant sustained injuries.

¶4The case diary shows that even if the occurrence took place in broad daylight, there is no eye witness.

¶5Considering the aforesaid fact, this Court is of the opinion that the petitioner does not deserve to be detained in custody. Therefore, his bail application is allowed.

¶6It is hereby directed that in the event of arrest in connection with Sootea P.S. Case No. 70/2024, the petitioner, Bapdhan Ali shall be released on bail of Rs. 25,000/- with a surety of like amount to the satisfaction of the arresting authority.

¶7The petitioner shall co-operate with the investigating officer as and when called for.

¶8The bail application stands disposed of.

¶9The CD shall be returned. JUDGE Comparing Assistant

Page No.# 1/2 GAHC010163902024 THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) Case No. : AB/2146/2024 BAPDHAN ALI, S/O LATE ABDUL RAHMAN R/O VILL- GHAHIGAON P.O. SOOTEA, P.S. SOOTEA, DIST. BISWANATH, ASSAM, PIN-784175 VERSUS THE STATE OF ASSAM REP BY THE PP, ASSAM Advocate for the Petitioner : MR. N BORAH, MR M.J. BHARALI,MR. U S BORA Advocate for the Respondent : PP, ASSAM, BEFORE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PARTHIVJYOTI SAIKIA