Piyarul Sk @ Sekh v. State of West Bengal
Case brief
What is this about?
Calcutta High Court, CRM (M) 346 of 2026, decided 07.04.2026 by Tirthankar Ghosh, J. — bail application under S.439 CrPC / S.483 BNSS in Sagarpara PS case no. 138 of 2022 (Sections 302/34 IPC, murder of petitioner's mother) rejected; petitioner in custody since 13.01.2023; four of fourteen witnesses examined, last on 12.09.2024; prosecution granted six months to complete remaining evidence; liberty to renew bail; direction to ADG, CID, West Bengal; delay in trial; witness examination progress.
What did the court decide?
Bail refused at this stage; petitioner may renew the bail prayer after the six-month period; prosecution to substantially progress with the remaining witness evidence within that period; ADG, CID, West Bengal to ensure substantial trial progress. ¶13