Mansher Ali v. the State of Assam
Case brief
What is this about?
In proceedings under Sections 308(4), 308(6), 351(2), 232(1) and 3(5) of the Bharat Nagarik Suraksha Sanadhana (BNS), 2023, the court reiterated the principles of pre-arrest bail. Upon examining the case diary and statements, the court found that while no specific independent allegations were made against the petitioners in witness statements initially, they had already appeared and provided statements during the interim bail period granted on 11.09.2026. Viewing this cooperation favorably, the court held that the existing threats alleged in the FIR did not warrant the petitioner's continued detention after having submitted to the investigation. Consequently, the court ordered that the order granting interim pre-arrest bail bears absolute on the conditions of appearing when called, not tampering with evidence or witnesses, and not leaving the jurisdiction without permission of the arresting authority.