Baidyanath Biswas v. State of West Bengal
Case brief
What is this about?
The two-judge court granted bail to Baidyanath Biswas accused of rape under POCSO and IPC charges, despite state opposition, citing his 100-day detention and incomplete complicity assessment, subject to strict conditions against witness tampering.
What did the court decide?
Released on bail upon furnishing a bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of like amount, one local, subject to conditions of court attendance and non-intimidation of witnesses.