Bail application by an accused in a robbery-murder case, in custody for 546 days, was opposed on the ground that trial is nearly complete with all witnesses but the investigating officer examined. The court declined bail and directed the trial court to conclude proceedings within three months.
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01.05.2024. 35. Ct.No.28 as (Rejected)
C.R.M. (DB) 1273 of 2024
In Re:- An application for bail under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in connection Bharatpur P.S. Case No.352 of 2022 dated 24.10.2022 under Sections 392/302/328/411/34 of the Indian Penal Code.
In the matter of : Paltu Sk.
… Petitioner.
Ms. Nandita Bakshi. ...for the Petitioner.
Mr. Madhusudan Sur, ld. A.P.P., Mr. Saptarshi Chakraborty. …for the State.
Signed By : ALOK SETH High Court of Calcutta 3 rd of May 2024 05:52:31 PM
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(Gaurang Kanth, J.) (Joymalya Bagchi, J.)
Signed By : ALOK SETH High Court of Calcutta 3 rd of May 2024 05:52:31 PM
1 issue framed by the court
Whether bail under Section 439 CrPC should be granted to an accused in custody for 546 days when trial is at its fag end.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Paltu Sk.
State of West Bengal
Gaurang Kanth
Joymalya Bagchi
As recorded by the court registry
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