Hara Mohan Meheta @ Dulal v. State of West Bengal
Anticipatory bail – Section 482, BNSS 2023 – Offences under sections 338/318(4)/85/89/351(3), BNS
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail allowed under Section 482 BNSS 2023 in Purulia (M) P.S Case 393/2025 under BNS sections 338/318(4)/85/89/351(3). FIR of 2025 alleged deception regarding marital status and termination of pregnancy in 2021 within a relationship dating to 2008. Court found custodial interrogation unnecessary given the time lag; bail on Rs.10,000 bond with two sureties (one local), weekly meetings with Investigating Officer until final report. Single Judge: Jay Sengupta, J.; decision dated 06/03/2026.
What did the court decide?
Application for anticipatory bail allowed: petitioner to be released on bail upon arrest on a bond of Rs.10,000/- each with two sureties of like amount each (one local), conditioned on cooperation with investigation, not threatening or intimidating witnesses, and meeting the Investigating Officer once a week till submission of report in final form.