Sri Binanda Neog v. the State of Assam and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Gauhati High Court, Bail Appln./321/2026, order dated 17.03.2026 by Justice Parthivjyoti Saikia: bail application of Sri Binanda Neog under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023 concerning PRC Case No.15/2025 pending before the Special Judge (POCSO), Lakhimpur at North Lakhimpur was dismissed; the Court, after perusing the evidence of the victim girl, found the petitioner not deserving of bail at this stage. Respondents: the State of Assam (represented by the PP; Mr. D P Goswami, learned Additional Public Prosecutor) and Swapna Gowala (respondent No. 2; amicus curiae recorded as T Parashar / T Porasor). Petitioner appeared through legal aid counsel Ms. Nazia Hassan (N Hassan).
What did the court decide?
At this stage, the petitioner Binanda Neog does not deserve to be released on bail; accordingly the bail application is dismissed and disposed of.