Sajal Mondal v. State of West Bengal
Anticipatory bail – Section 482, Bharatiya Suraksha Nagarik Sanhita
Case brief
What is this about?
Sajal Mondal v. State — CRM (A) 1873 of 2025, decided 06.08.2025 by Jay Sengupta, J. — anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS in connection with Arambagh PS Case No. 252 of 2025 under Sections 318(4), 316(4) & 3(5) of BNS 2023; petitioner had voluntarily deposited the allegedly defalcated sum before the trial Court; custodial interrogation held not required; bail granted on Rs.10,000/- bond with two sureties (one local) subject to Section 482(2) BNSS / Section 438(2) CrPC conditions, weekly I.O. meetings till final report; application allowed and disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Application for anticipatory bail allowed and disposed of; petitioner to be released on bail in the event of arrest on a bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of like amount each (one local), subject to Section 482(2) BNSS / Section 438(2) CrPC conditions, non-intimidation of witnesses, cooperation with investigation, and weekly meetings with the I.O. till submission of report in final form.