Moses Zutah @ Jutah v. the State of West Bengal and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail — Section 483 BNSS, 2023 / Section 439 CrPC, 1973 — delay in trial — accused in custody 2 years 4 months — only 2 witnesses examined, 11 more proposed — Sections 376D/120B/500 IPC — New Town Police Station Case No. 160 of 2023 dated 19.05.2023 — direction to State to examine at least 6 more witnesses by 15.05.2026 — liberty to renew bail on no progress — seriousness of offence to be addressed at trial — CRM (M) 2037 of 2025 — Tirthankar Ghosh, J. — Moses Zutah @ Jutah v. State.
What did the court decide?
Bail refused. The State was directed to take appropriate steps before the learned Trial Court and to examine at least 6 more witnesses by 15th May, 2026; the petitioner was granted liberty to approach the Court again if there is no progress pursuant to the direction. ¶18