Saidul Islam v. the State of Assam
Case brief
What is this about?
Saidul Islam v. State of Assam, Gauhati High Court, I.A.(Crl.)/287/2026, order dated 17.03.2026 by Justice Rajesh Mazumdar; modifies the order dated 23.02.2026 in B.A. No. 272/2026: bail bond reduced from Rs. 1,50,000/- to Rs.75,000/-; two sureties of like amount; immovable-property requirement recast so that one surety need hold immovable property anywhere within the State of Assam (previously a bailor needed landed immovable property within the jurisdiction of the learned Jurisdictional Court, per counsel's account); other bail conditions untouched; application disposed of after hearing petitioner's counsel and the Addl. P.P. Relevant to: bail-condition modification applications, surety/immovable-property requirements, reduction of bond quantum.
What did the court decide?
Bail conditions modified as prayed: bail bond of Rs. 1,50,000/- reduced to Rs.75,000/- with two sureties of like amount, one of whom must have immovable property in his name within the State of Assam; all other conditions left unchanged.