Bail Appln./3191/2026 of ABDUL SALAM Vs THE STATE OF ASSAM on 13 October 2026

ORDER

Date : 14-10-2026

1. Heard Mr. J. Ali, the learned counsel appearing for the accused- applicant. Also heard Mr. M.P. Goswami, the learned Addl. P.P. for the State.

2. This is an application filed under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023,

praying for granting bail to the accused-applicant, namely Abdul Salam in connection with Bilasipara P.S. Case No.363/2026, registered under Sections 303(2)/317(2) of BNS, 2023 read with Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act read with Section 13(1) of the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021.

3. The allegations as alleged in the FIR dated 27.09.2026 is that police on receipt of reliable information has recovered 1 cow and 1 calf from the possession of the accused-applicant. On receipt of the FIR, police registered Bilasipara P.S. Case No.363/2026 under the aforementioned sections.

4. The learned counsel appearing for the accused-applicant submits that the accused-applicant has already spent 17 days behind bars and therefore, further custodial detention of the accused-applicant may not be required.

5. The learned Addl. P.P., on the other hand, submits that charge-sheet in the instant case has already been filed on 03.10.2026.

6. Taking into account the entire facts of the case, this Court is of the considered opinion that further custodial detention of the accused-applicant may not be required in the instant case.

7. Accordingly, it is directed that the accused-applicant, named above, shall be released forthwith from jail on furnishing of a bail bond of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) with one surety of like nature to the satisfaction of the S.D.J.M. (M), Bilasipara subject to the following condition:- i) That the accused-applicant shall regularly appear before the learned Trial Court as and when required; and

ii) That the accused-applicant shall not hamper or tamper with the investigation in any manner.

8. In terms of the aforesaid directions, the instant bail application is disposed of. JUDGE Comparing Assistant