Ayub Ali@Aiup Haq and Ors. v. the State of West Bengal
Case brief
What is this about?
Calcutta High Court (Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench), CRM(A) 149 of 2026, decided 16.03.2026 by Jay Sengupta, J. Anticipatory bail application under S.482 BNSS 2023 in Kuchlibari P.S. Case No.158/2025 (Ss.221/303(2)/317(2)/317(4)/3(5) BNS 2023, cattle seizure case started suo motu). State opposed citing criminal antecedents; court found custodial interrogation unnecessary and allowed anticipatory bail with bond of Rs.10,000/- each, two sureties (one local), S.482(2) BNSS conditions plus cooperation with investigation and weekly IO reporting till final report.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted to all petitioners: on arrest, release on a personal bond of Rs.10,000/- each with two sureties of like amount each (one local), subject to Section 482(2) BNSS conditions and further conditions of cooperation with investigation, weekly reporting to the investigating officer till submission of the final report, and no threatening or intimidating of witnesses.