Hozrot Ali Alias Hajrat Ali v. the State of Assam
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted by Gauhati High Court under Section 483 BNSS 2023 where accused in NDPS case (Sections 22(b)/22(c)/25/27(A)/29, NDPS Act 1985; Gauripur P.S. Case No. 500 of 2025; G.R. Case No. 1640/2025) was arrested 22.11.2025 but produced before the Remand Magistrate only on 24.11.2025, beyond the 24-hour period; detention beyond 24 hours held illegal following Directorate of Enforcement vs. Subhash Sharma, AIRONLINE 2025 SC 355; arrest capable of being vitiated; release on bond of Rs. 30,000/- with two like sureties to the satisfaction of the learned Special Judge, Dhubri, with conditions; copy of order to DGP, Assam; decision dated 17.02.2026; single judge (Rajesh Mazumdar, J.).
What did the court decide?
Petitioner to be released on bail on furnishing of bond of Rs. 30,000/- with two sureties of the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Special Judge, Dhubri, subject to conditions: (i) not to leave the territorial jurisdiction of the learned Special Judge, Dhubri without prior written permission; (ii) not to hamper or tamper with evidence; (iii) not to make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure; (iv) to provide contact details including photocopies of Aadhar Card/Driving License/PAN Card and mobile number if not seized; (vi) to furnish current address and active mobile number and keep them operational; (vii) to appear before the learned Special Judge, Dhubri as and when directed; (viii) not to engage in any similar illegal activity; (ix) prosecuting authority at liberty to bring any violation to the notice of the competent court and request recall/cancellation of bail. Copy of the order to be sent to the Office of the Directorate General of Police, Assam.