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Ajaharul Islam and Anr. v. the State of Assam

Gauhati HC16 Sept 2026Bail Appln./2795/2026

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What is this about?

The Gauhati High Court disposed of a bail application filed by Ajaharul Islam and Azaharul Islam in connection with a cyber crime case under the BNS 2023 and Information Technology Act. The petitioners, having spent 48 days in custody despite not being among the ten named accused, were granted bail on furnishing a bond of Rs. 50,000 along with two sureties, subject to the satisfaction of the CJM.

What did the court decide?

Bail allowed on furnishing a bail bond of Rs. 50,000 with two sureties of the like amount, subject to satisfaction of the CJM, Morigaon Assam.

Ajaharul Islam and Anr. Vs the State of Assam — Cheque Dishonour | Gauhati HC (2026)

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GAHC010202772026

2026:GAU-AS:13814

THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH)

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Case No. : Bail Appln./2795/2026

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AJAHARUL ISLAM AND ANR

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S/O ISMAIL HUSSAIN, R/O VILL - SANTIPUR GARAIMARI, WARD NO. 05, P.S.- LAHARIGHAT, DISTRICT MORIGAON, ASSAM

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2: AZAHARUL ISLAM

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S/O SUKUR ALI R/O TULSHIBORI WARD NO. 02 P.S. LAHARIGHAT DISTRICT MORIGAON ASSA

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VERSUS

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THE STATE OF ASSAM REPRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, ASSAM.

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Advocate for the Petitioner : S K PODDAR, R MANDAL,MR. R GHOSH,MR. C SHARMA

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Advocate for the Respondent : PP, ASSAM,

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B E F O R E

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HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV KUMAR SHARMA

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ORDER

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17.09.2026

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Heard Mr. S K Poddar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. Also

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heard the learned Addl. Public Prosecutor for the State.

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2. This is an application filed under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023, praying for the grant of bail to the petitioners, namely, Ajaharul Islam and Azaharul Islam,

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in connection with Moibari P.S Case No. 82/2026 under Section 61(2)/319(2)/318(4)/336(3)/340(2)/95/3(5) of the BNS, 2023, read with Section 66(C)/66(D) of the Information and Technology Act.

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3. The petitioners were arrested on 01.08.2026 and since then they have been under custody.

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4. The learned counsel for the petitioners submits that allegations relating to cyber crimes have been made in the FIR dated 30.07.2026, however, the petitioners herein are not among of the ten named accused persons and they were arrested during investigation soon after the FIR. It is also contended that the petitioners are not involved in the alleged offences and that they have also been implicated due to some political rivalries.

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5. The earlier bail application in respect of the present petitioner was rejected vide order dated 02.09.2026 in Bail Appln. 2400/2026.

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6. Upon perusal of the CD, it appears that incriminating material is available therein. However, the petitioner has spent 48 days in custody.

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7. Having regard to the above, the prayer for bail is allowed on furnishing a bail bond of Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) with two sureties of the

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like amount, subject to the satisfaction of the learned CJM, Morigaon, Assam.

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8. It is provided herein that the petitioners shall appear before the learned

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trial Court on each date fixed in the case and shall not tamper with the evidence

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or influence any witness.

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9. The bail petition stands disposed of as allowed.

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JUDGE

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