Shri Dipankar Rajkhowa v. the State of Assam
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted on ground of arrest-procedure violation: Gauhati High Court, single judge (Shamima Jahan, J.), 11.03.2026, Bail Appln./463/2026, Dipankar Rajkhowa v. State of Assam. Offence: Sections 20(b)(ii)(C)/29 NDPS Act; NDPS Case No. 01/2026 / Sootea P.S. Case No. 103/2025 (G.R. No. 513/2025), pending before Addl. District & Sessions Judge (FTC), Biswanath. Ground: non-compliance with Section 36 BNSS 2023 - no witness/family member/local resident signature on arrest memo; State conceded flaw. Relief: bail on Rs.20,000/- bond with one local surety, with conditions (cooperate with IO; no inducement/threat/promise; no similar offences). Keywords: NDPS bail, Section 36 BNSS 2023, arrest memo attestation, Gauhati High Court.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner Shri Dipankar Rajkhowa released on bail in connection with NDPS Case No. 01/2026 on furnishing bail bond of Rs.20,000/- with one local surety of like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Addl. District & Sessions Judge (FTC), Biswanath, subject to three conditions (cooperation with the Investigating Officer; no inducement, threat or promise to witnesses; refraining from similar offences). The bail application stands disposed of.