Anita @ Phani Sarkar and Ors. v. State of West Bengal
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail granted; Section 438 CrPC 1973; Section 482 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023; Sections 123(2)/117(2)/3(5) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023; Electronics Complex PS Case No.238/2025 dated 05.12.2025; injury not grievous; custodial interrogation not required; bond Rs.10,000 each with two sureties (one local); cooperate with investigation; no witness intimidation or evidence tampering; meet Investigating Officer once a fortnight till final report; Anita @ Phani Sarkar & Ors.; disposed of; Jay Sengupta, J.; 22.01.2026.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted: in the event of arrest, the petitioners to be released on furnishing a bond of Rs.10,000/- each with two sureties of like amount each (one surety local) to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer, subject to Section 438 CrPC / corresponding Section 482 BNSS conditions, and further conditions that the petitioners cooperate with the investigation, shall not threaten or intimidate witnesses or tamper with evidence, and shall meet the Investigating Officer once a fortnight till submission of report in final form. Application disposed of; urgent photostat certified copies to be delivered to the parties' Advocates if applied for.