AD 4 March 31, 2026 Ct. 28 SG CRM(A) 501 of 2026 Allowed An application for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with Khejuri P.S. Case No.14 of 2026 dated 13.01.2026 under Sections 318(4)/316(5) of the BNS, 2023. And In the matter of: Ranjan Kumar Das … petitioner Mr. Sabir Ahmed Mr. Q.E. Ahmed … for the petitioner Mr. Sanjay Banerjee Mr. D. Dutta … for the State Report filed by the State is taken on record. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that without prejudice, the petitioner has deposited the disputed amount in question with the concerned authorities. Learned counsel for the State opposes the prayer for anticipatory bail, but submits that the disputed amount has been deposited by the petitioner before the concerned authorities. Considering the above and the other materials available in the case diary, I do not think that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is required in this case and I am inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on bail upon furnishing a bond of Rs.10,000/- (rupees ten 2 thousand) with two sureties of like amount each, one of whom must be local, to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer and also be subject to the conditions as laid down under Section 438(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 corresponding to Section 482(2) of the BNSS, 2023 and on the further conditions that the petitioner cooperate with the investigation, shall meet the investigating officer once a fortnight till submission of report in final form and shall not threaten or intimidate witnesses. The application for anticipatory bail is, thus, allowed. Urgent photostat certified copy of this order, if applied for, be supplied to the parties upon compliance of requisite formalities. (Jay Sengupta, J.)