Shri Naren Saikia v. the State of Assam
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail application disposed of; Gauhati High Court; Naren Saikia v. State of Assam; Charge-Sheet No.98/26 dated 29.06.2026; petitioner of Dihingia Gaon, PS Borpathar, Dist Golaghat, Assam; liberty to apply for bail within 20 days before Jurisdictional Court/Elaka Magistrate; interim protection - no coercive measures/arrest until then; order dated 17.07.2026; bench: Mrs. Justice Susmita Phukan Khaund; advocates: D. Medhi, S. Yesmin (petitioner), K.K. Das, Additional Public Prosecutor (State).
What did the court decide?
Liberty to apply for bail before the Jurisdictional Court/Elaka Magistrate within 20(twenty) days, with an interim direction that no coercive measures be taken against the petitioner until then. ¶20