Biki Kurmi v. the State of Assam and Anr.
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Gauhati High Court bail order dated 17.02.2026 in Bail Appln./194/2026, Biki Kurmi (s/o Lt Moni Ram Kurmi, Moran Khumtai Pathar Line, PS Moranhat, Dist Sivasagar) v. The State of Assam and Anr. (including respondent No. 2 Khusbu Kurmi, w/o petitioner, Dist Charaideo); bench: Justice Rajesh Mazumdar. Petitioner, described as the father of the alleged victim, granted bail during an ongoing trial after respondent No. 2's counsel conveyed no objection from the mother of the alleged victim. Bond of Rs.10, 000/- with two sureties of like amount, at least one owning immovable property; conditions covering movement outside Trial Court jurisdiction, tampering with evidence, inducement/threat/promise, contact with the victim or her mother till trial concludes, appearance as directed, further Trial Court conditions, and recall/cancellation of bail on violation by the prosecuting authority. No offence, statutory provision or precedent is identified anywhere in the order. Advocates: D. Medhi and S. Yesmin (petitioner); PP/D.P. Goswami, Additional Public Prosecutor (State); P. Bhattacharjee (respondent No. 2).