Page No.# 1/2 GAHC020002102026 THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) KOHIMA BENCH Case No. : I.A.(Crl.)/20/2026 MR. AVIKA CHOPHY S/O NIKHETO R/O SUGHUNA BOROLENGRI DIMAPUR NAGALAND. VERSUS THE STATE OF NAGALAND NAGALAND ------------ Advocate for : LELIMTHONG P YIMCHUNGER Advocate for : appearing for THE STATE OF NAGALAND BEFORE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUSMITA PHUKAN KHAUND ORDER Date : 07-04-2026 1. Heard Mr. A. Zhimomi, learned counsel for the applicant/appellant, Shri Avika Chophy. 2. The applicant/appellant, Shri Avika Chophy, has been Page No.# 2/2 convicted by the learned Sessions Judge, Dimapur under section 392 IPC and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for 3 years and to pay a fine of Rs. 10,000/- and under section 408 IPC and sentenced to undergo simple imprisonment for 3 years and to pay a fine of Rs. 5000/- with default stipulation. 3. Ms. S. Mere, learned PP for the State of Nagaland has raised serious objections stating that there are sufficient grounds to reject the application, as the offences are serious. 4. I have considered the submissions at the bar. 5. It appears that bail may be granted to the applicant. 6. Considering the entire aspect of the matter, the applicant/appellant, Shri Avika Chophy is hereby allowed to go on bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs. 20,000/- with surety of like amount from a government employee to the satisfaction of the learned Trial Court. The learned Trial Court may impose conditions if the Court deems it fit and appropriate. 7. In terms of the above observation, this IA stands disposed of. Sd/- JUDGE Comparing Assistant