Nekib Ali v. the State of Assam and Anr.
Bail – default bail under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023
Case brief
What is this about?
Gauhati High Court, Bail Appln./1875/2026, decided 20-07-2026 by Justice Pranjal Das. Default bail granted under Section 483 BNSS 2023 as detention completed 61 days beyond the 60-day statutory period with final form not submitted, though investigation continuing. Offence: Changsari P.S. Case No.116/2026, Sections 126(2)/351(2)/351(3) BNS Act read with Section 12 POCSO Act; allegations of harassment, morphed photos/videos circulated on social media, threat to throw acid on 17-year-old victim. Bail bond Rs. 50,000/- with one surety, Special Judge Kamrup Amingaon; conditions: cooperate with investigation, no tampering with evidence, no harassment of victim girl. Subsequent bail application after BA/1586/2026 rejected 26.06.2026. Keywords: default bail, statutory period 60 days, BNSS 483, BNS 126(2) 351(2) 351(3), POCSO s.12, Kamrup, Assam.
What did the court decide?
Default bail granted to the petitioner on furnishing a bail bond of Rs. 50,000/- with one surety of like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Special Judge, Kamrup, Amingaon, with conditions: (i) cooperation with the remaining investigation; (ii) no hampering or tampering with evidence; (iii) no intimidating, harassing or causing harm to the victim girl; violation of any condition would entail cancellation of bail.