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Narajul Sk v. State of West Bengal

Calcutta HC2 Aug 2023CRM (A)/2557/2023

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Single Judge Criminal Miscellaneous appeal concerning an application for anticipatory bail filed by a husband accused of dowry demand and harassment. The Court granted anticipatory bail subject to specific conditions including regular appearance to the investigating officer and prohibition of witness tampering.

What did the court decide?

The prayer for anticipatory bail is allowed. The petitioner is directed to appear before the I.O. fortnightly and shall not witness coercion. Petition disposed of.

Narajul Sk Vs State of West Bengal — Dowry and Cruelty | Calcutta HC (2023)

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02.08.2023

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C.R.M. (A) 2557 of 2023

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SL. 16 Court No. 29 Sourav In Re: - An application for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in connection with Kandi Police (Allowed) Station Case No. 255 of 2023 dated 06.05.2023 under Sections 498A/325/406/307/34 IPC and Sections 3/4 DP Act (corresponding to G.R. Case No. 815/2023 ).

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In the matter of: Narajul Sk. ….petitioner.

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Mr. Manas Kumar Das …for the petitioner.

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Mr. Arijit Ganguly Mr. Avik Ghatak …for the State.

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1. Heard learned Counsel for the parties. 2. The petitioner is stated to be the husband of the informant/victim. She is stated to have suffered simple injury. From the statement of the witnesses, it is found that there is omnibus allegation against the petitioner regarding demand of dowry etc.

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1. Regard being had to the facts and submission, factum of permanent residence of the petitioner, nature of allegation, the fact that there is always hope of compromise in matrimonial disputes and such compromise is always in the interest of the family and society, nature of injury as discussed (supra) and substantial progress in investigation, it is directed that the petitioner shall be released on bail in the event of his arrest by the Arresting Officer in the aforesaid P.S. case on such terms and conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case including the fact that:

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i) the petitioner is directed to appear before the I.O. once in a fortnight on the day and time fixed by the I.O. for the purpose of investigation till submission of F.F.

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ii) the petitioner shall not threaten, induce or coerce any witness of this case in any manner whatsoever during the currency of this order.

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The petitioner is directed to appear before the I.O. within 21 days from today along with a server copy or certified copy of this order.

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Accordingly, the prayer for the anticipatory bail is allowed.

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The application being CRM (A) 2557 of 2023 is disposed of.

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The I.O. is hereby directed to act upon the server copy of this order, if required.

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(Chitta Ranjan Dash, J.)

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(Partha Sarathi Sen, J.)

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Narajul Sk v. State of West Bengal

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