Abdul Haque Alias Abdullah and Anr. v. the State of Assam
Case brief
What is this about?
Gauhati High Court, single judge (Mitali Thakuria, J.), 06-05-2026, AB/688/2026: pre-arrest bail allowed under S. 482 BNSS 2023 to two accused in Dalgaon P.S. Case No. 161/2025 (S. 87 BNS 2023); ground — victim already recovered, custodial interrogation unnecessary; bail bond Rs. 25,000 each with one surety; conditions: report to IO within one week, cooperate with investigation, no witness tampering.
What did the court decide?
Pre-arrest bail granted to both petitioners (Abdul Haque @ Abdullah and Rustam Ali): in the event of arrest in Dalgaon P.S. Case No. 161/2025, to be enlarged on bail on executing a bail bond of Rs.25,000/- each with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the arresting authority, subject to conditions — (i) appearance before the Investigating Officer within one week for recording of statements; (ii) full cooperation with the investigation and appearance before the IO as and when required; (iii) no inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts to dissuade disclosure. Application stands disposed of; case diary to be returned.