Hanifur Rahman Alias Hanif v. the State of Assam
Case brief
What is this about?
Gauhati High Court bail order dated 17.06.2025 by Mrs. Justice Susmita Phukan Khaund; Bail Appln./1602/2025; application under Section 483 BNSS 2023; underlying case Sonapur P.S Case No. 69/2025 under Sections 303(2)/318(4) BNS 2023; petitioner Hanifur Rahman alias Hanif in custody since 24.04.2025; allegation of ATM card swapping and withdrawal of victim's funds; 14 similar cases involving senior citizens cited by APP P. Borthakur; counsel N.J. Dutta for petitioner; bail granted after investigation progressed substantially despite incriminating case diary; conditional bail of Rs 20,000/- with like surety before CJM Kamrup(M); conditions include no repetition of alleged activities, no witness threats or evidence tampering, no leaving court jurisdiction without permission; breach permits bail cancellation.
What did the court decide?
Bail granted: petitioner enlarged on bond of Rs 20,000/- with a suitable surety of like amount to the satisfaction of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamrup(M), subject to conditions of refraining from the alleged activities, non-intimidation of witnesses / non-tampering with evidence, and not leaving the court's jurisdiction without prior permission; breach attracts cancellation of bail.