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2026 DAILYLAW 8841 (GAU)

RAJ ROY v. THE STATE OF ASSAM,

Bail Appln./1674/2026 · 2026-06-22

Sanjeev Kumar Sharma

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Page No.# 1/3 GAHC010125882026 2026:GAU-AS:9085 THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) Case No. : Bail Appln./1674/2026 RAJ ROY S/O. JHANTU ROY, R/O SUBHASH NAGAR, WARD NO. 15,P.O. KARIMGANJDISTRICT SRIBHUMI, ASSAM, PIN-788910 VERSUS THE STATE OF ASSAM, REPRESENTED BY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, ASSAM. Advocate for the Petitioner : MR. RAJARSHEE DE, MS. K L R YANTHAN,MS. U NANDA,MR. F A HASSAN Advocate for the Respondent : PP, ASSAM, BEFORE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV KUMAR SHARMA ORDER 23.06.2026 Heard Mr. Rajarshee De, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Ms. A. Begum, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State. 2. This is an application under Section 483 of BNSS, 2023, for granting bail to Page No.# 2/3 the petitioner in connection with Sribhumi P.S. Case No. 111/2026, under Sections 329(4)/189(2)/117(2)/118(2)/109/304 of BNS, 2023 3. The informant of the instant case one Arijit Dey lodged a written FIR on 18.05.2026, before the Officer-in-Charge, Sribhumi P.S. alleging inter alia that on 16.05.2026 at around 10:30 to 11:00 pm, when he and his associate closed their shop and came downstairs, a group of persons allegedly tried to assassinate them. It was further alleged that due to the attack, both of them sustained severe injuries and were recovered by the patrolling squad of Sribhumi police. They received preliminary treatment from Karimganj Civil Hospital. It was also alleged that the accused snatched gold ornaments and cash of Rs. 2 lakhs from them. On receipt of the FIR, the I/O made a G.D.E. entry vide G.D.E. No. 07 dated 18.05.2026 and after conducting an enquiry, he forwarded the case to the Officer In charge on 19.05.2026. On receipt of the case, the Officer In charge, Sribhumi P.S. registered the same on 19.05.2026 vide Sribhumi P.S. Case No. 111/2026, under Section 329(4)/189(2)/117(2)/118(2)/109/304 of BNS and started investigation. 4. It is submitted on behalf of the petitioner that having regard to the nature of allegations and the limited role of the petitioner and the period of detention of 28 days, the prayer for bail may be allowed. 5. Per contra, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor submits that the Case Page No.# 3/3 Diary reveals the involvement of the petitioner as well. 6. Having regard to the length of detention as well as the nature of the allegations, further detention of the petitioner is not necessary in the interest of the investigation. 7. Accordingly, the prayer for bail is allowed. 8. The petitioner in the event of his arrest in connection with Sribhumi P.S. Case No. 111/2026, under Section 329(4)/189(2)/117(2)/118(2)/109/304 of BNS shall be released on bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs. 50,000/- with 2 sureties each of the like amount to the satisfaction of the concerned Trial Court. It is further provided that the petitioner shall cooperate with the investigation and shall not try to tamper with the evidence in any manner. 9. The petition stands disposed of accordingly. 10. Send back the Case Diary. JUDGE Comparing Assistant