Lakshmi Sarkar and Anr. v. the State of West Bengal
Case brief
What is this about?
Calcutta High Court, Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri, CRM (A) 304 of 2026, decided 09.06.2026 by Shampa Dutt (Paul), J. Anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 granted to Lakshmi Sarkar & Anr. in Ghoksadanga Police Station Case No. 128 of 2026 dated 16.03.2026 (Sections 126(2)/74/117(2)/109/3(5)); reasons: nature of injuries in medical papers and prima facie free fight; bond of Rs.5,000 each with two like sureties to the Arresting Officer; conditions include cooperation with investigation, no witness intimidation, and meeting the I.O. till final report.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted to the petitioners in connection with Ghoksadanga Police Station Case No. 128 of 2026; in the event of arrest, release on a bond of Rs.5,000 each with two sureties of like amount to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer, subject to conditions of cooperation with investigation, non-intimidation of witnesses, and meeting the I.O. as and when required till submission of report in final form.