Jumi Bayan v. the State of Assam
Case brief
What is this about?
Gauhati High Court; anticipatory bail; pre-arrest bail allowed; Section 482 BNSS 2023; BNS Sections 61(2)/77/388(2)/351; Information Technology Act, 2020 Sections 66(E)/67(a)/67; Pathsala PS Case No. 42/2026; GR Case No. 110/2026; FIR dated 25.05.2026; obscene photographs and videos via WhatsApp and Instagram; threats to make contents viral on social media; money demanded through UPI QR Code; deceased Late Nipu Deka; mobile number 60023 31137; Instagram id gitu_0112; accused applicant Jumi Bayan; bail bond Rs. 30,000/- with one surety; conditions to appear before Investigating Officer within 10 days, cooperate with investigation, no tampering; Justice Anjan Moni Kalita; decided 15.07.2026; disposed of as allowed.
What did the court decide?
Pre-arrest (anticipatory) bail: in the event of arrest in connection with Pathsala PS Case No. 42/2026, release on furnishing a bail bond of Rs. 30,000/- with one surety of like nature to the satisfaction of the arresting authority, subject to conditions that the applicant (i) appear before the Investigating Officer within 10 days, (ii) fully cooperate with the investigation and remain available as and when called, and (iii) not tamper or hamper any witness or evidence.