Konika Barman v. the State of West Bengal
Case brief
What is this about?
Calcutta High Court, Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri, CRM (A) 324 of 2026, decided 12.06.2026 by Shampa Dutt (Paul), J. Anticipatory bail application under Section 482, BNSS 2023, by Konika Barman rejected in NDPS case (Sections 21(b)/21(c)/29, NDPS Act 1985; Kharibari Police Station Case No. 04 of 2026, FIR dated 05.01.2026) involving brown sugar concealed by the principal accused at his house with assistance of his daughter and recovered therefrom; petitioner found connected with the principal accused; application disposed of, bail refused. Counsel: Hillol Saha Podder for petitioner; Avrojyoti Das (Ld. APP) and Madhushri Dutta for the State.
What did the court decide?
Considering that brown sugar had been seized and that the petitioner was connected with the principal accused, from whose direct possession, i.e., from the house of the accused persons, recovery of the contraband had been made, the Court held that the nature of the offence and the materials on record did not permit the petitioner's prayer for anticipatory bail to be allowed.