Faizur Rahman Alias Fayzur Rahman v. the State of Assam
Case brief
What is this about?
In this bail application under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023, the petitioner, detained since July 2, 2026, sought release in connection with a murder case involving setting a victim on fire. The offence is alleged to be committed along with the victim's family members. The charge sheet had been submitted, and the petitioner had served nearly 79 days in custody. The High Court considered the submissions, noting that other accused were absconding and the case was pending. The Court granted bail on the furnishing of a bond of Rs. 50,000 with a surety, subject to conditions including cooperation with the trial, no threat to witnesses, and no exit from the jurisdiction without permission.
What did the court decide?
The petitioner shall be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.50,000/- with a suitable surety of like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Illaqa Magistrate/jurisdictional court.