AD-7 Ct No.07 Jalpaiguri 28.09.2026 sp CALCUTTA HIGH COURT IN THE CIRCUIT BENCH AT JALPAIGURI CRM (A) 484 of 2026 In Re: - An application for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with Boxirhat Police Station Case No.178 of 2026 dated 09.05.2026 under Sections 329(4)/221/309(4)/351(2)(3) of the BNS. And In the matter of: Animesh Barman and Ors. …. Petitioners. Mr. Abhishek Singh …for the Petitioners. Mr. Jagriti Mishra, AAAG Mr. Avrojyoti Das, APP Mr. Debanjan Da Mr. Abhilash Mittal ..for the State. 1. It appears from the submissions of the learned Additional Assistant Advocate General that the petitioners were a kingpin of a racket of extortion. In the first year, the UPI receipts from Phonepe was Rs.2.27 crores. In respect of two other petitioners, one of whom appears to have been obtained bail from the Trial Court, the quantum of UPI receipts is in the region of Rs.2.5 crores. 2. It is further submitted that custodial interrogation is necessary. 3. Given the fact that extortion has been the order of the day until May 2026, this Court is not inclined to entertain the application for anticipatory bail. 4. Accordingly, CRM (A) 484 of 2026 is disposed of. (Rajasekhar Mantha, J.)