Rohit Ray v. the State of West Bengal
Case brief
What is this about?
CRM (A) 543 of 2026; Calcutta High Court Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri; Shampa Sarkar, J.; decided 27.07.2026; Rohit Ray v. State; anticipatory bail / pre-arrest bail; Section 482 BNSS 2023; Section 482(2) BNSS 2023; Section 438(2) CrPC 1973; BNS 2023 Sections 109, 115(2), 123, 126(2), 351(2), 49, 62; Kotwali Police Station Case No.315 of 2026 dated 24.06.2026; false implication; hospital discharge certificate; custodial interrogation not necessary; bond Rs.20,000/- with two sureties; weekly reporting to investigating officer; no contact with victim; bail cancellation on default.
What did the court decide?
Pre-arrest bail under Section 482 BNSS 2023: in the event of arrest, release on furnishing a bond of Rs.20,000/- with two sureties of like amount each (one local) to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer, subject to Section 438(2) CrPC / Section 482(2) BNSS conditions; weekly meeting with the investigating officer; confinement to Kotwali Police Station jurisdiction; no intimidation of witnesses or tampering with evidence; no contact with the victim or her family; jurisdictional court free to cancel bail on default.