Rajesh Kundu Alias Gopal Kundu v. the State of Assam
Bail – Gauhati High Court (Mitali Thakuria, J.), 05-04-2025
Case brief
What is this about?
Section 483 BNSS 2023 bail order, Gauhati High Court, Justice Mitali Thakuria, 05-04-2025, Bail Appln./604/2025: bail granted solely on length of detention after 90 days in custody without charge-sheet; underlying case Lanka P.S. Case No. 03/2025 under Sections 61(2)/80 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 read with Section 4 Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961; custody since 06.01.2025; bond Rs. 20,000/- with one like surety before CJM, Hojai; conditions imposed (interrogation availability, no witness tampering, jurisdictional restriction). Keywords: 90-day custody bail, charge-sheet not filed, default bail, Hojai, Lanka P.S.
What did the court decide?
Accused/petitioner Rajesh Kundu @ Gopal Kundu enlarged on bail on furnishing a bond of Rs. 20,000/- with one surety of like amount to the satisfaction of the learned CJM, Hojai, subject to conditions: (i) availability for interrogation by the Investigating Officer as and when required; (ii) no direct or indirect inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case; (iii) not leaving the jurisdiction of the learned CJM, Hojai without prior permission. The Bail Application stands disposed of.