Case brief
What is this about?
C.R.M.(A) 654 of 2026, decided 12/03/2026 by Jay Sengupta, J.: anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 by Palash Majhi in Krishnaganj P.S. Case No. 436 of 2025 (sections 137(2)/140(3)/3(5) BNS; Section 12 POCSO Act). Granted on the strength of the 17-year-old victim's statement that she was in love with the petitioner and had eloped with him, her refusal of medical examination, and submission of the charge sheet. Bail conditioned on Rs.10,000/- bond, two local-inclusive sureties, no intimidation of witnesses, and surrender/regular attendance before the jurisdictional Court within four weeks.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted to the petitioner: in the event of arrest, release on bail upon furnishing a bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of like amount each (one local), subject to conditions that the petitioner shall not threaten or intimidate the witnesses, shall surrender before the learned jurisdictional Court and pray for bail within four weeks from date, and shall regularly attend the jurisdictional Court.