Amit Debnath v. State of West Bengal
Case brief
What is this about?
Calcutta High Court, C.R.M. (NDPS) 1344 of 2026, decided 20.07.2026 by Tirthankar Ghosh, J. Bail application under S.483 BNSS, 2023 in Berhampore PS Case No. 1403 of 2025 (Ss.20(b)(ii)(c)/25/29 NDPS Act, 1985); seizure of 110.255 kgs. ganja; two independent witnesses hostile; Trial Court directed to examine remaining independent witness and videographer within three months; bail prayer rejected; application disposed of.
What did the court decide?
The learned Trial Court is directed to give priority to examining the other independent witness along with the videographer, if the prosecution intends to rely upon the said witnesses, and to complete the evidence of the said two witnesses within a period of three months from the date of communication of the order. ¶12