Calcutta High Court
CRM(A)/484/2026 of ANIMESH BARMAN AND ORS Vs THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL on 28 September 2026
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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.
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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.
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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.)