Bellal Ali Mondal v. State of West Bengal
Case brief
What is this about?
CRM(A) 9 of 2026, decided 05-03-2026 by Jay Sengupta, J.: anticipatory bail application under S.482 BNSS 2023 allowed in Rajabagan P.S. Case No.168 of 2025 dt.19.11.2025 under Ss.135/138 Electricity Act 2003; petitioner Bellal Ali Mondal; WBSEDCL represented; petitioner deposited half of finally assessed amount before electricity authority; bail on bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of like amount each (one local); conditions of S.438(2) CrPC 1973 corresponding to S.482(2) BNSS 2023; further conditions to cooperate with investigation, meet IO, and not threaten or intimidate witnesses.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted: in the event of arrest, release on bail on a bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of like amount each (one local), to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer, subject to Section 438(2) CrPC conditions corresponding to Section 482(2) BNSS, 2023, and further conditions of cooperating with the investigation, meeting the investigating officer as required, and not threatening or intimidating witnesses.