Safiqul Islam and Anr. v. the State of Assam
Case brief
What is this about?
Default bail; section 187 BNSS; 90-day charge-sheet limit exceeded; no extension application or extension order by State; Gauhati High Court double bench; Crl.A./14/2026; order dated 03/02/2026; appellants Safiqul Islam and Mohibul Islam; Sonari PS Case No. 96/2025; Special Judge Charaideo; sections 152/318(4) BNSS; UA(P) Act 1967 sections 17/18/39/40; unlawful activities charges on alleged channelizing of areca-nut sale proceeds to NSCN and ULFA(I); illegal inter-State transportation of areca nuts on fabricated tax invoices; arrest 11/10/2025; judicial custody; bail bond Rs. 1 lakh each with one surety of like amount; impugned orders 14/11/2025 and 03/01/2026 set aside; appeal disposed.
What did the court decide?
Appellants Safiqul Islam and Mohibul Islam to be released on default bail under section 187 BNSS on a bond of Rs. 1 (one) lakh each with one surety each of like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Special Judge, Charaideo; impugned orders dated 14/11/2025 and 03/01/2026 in connection with Sonari PS Case No. 96/2025 set aside.