BHOLA SARDAR @ MONGOL Vs. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This is an application challenging a proceeding in NGR Case No. 723 of 2020 under Section 110 of the Code of Criminal Procedure pending before the learned Special Executive Magistrate, Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate.

(2.) A report dated 08.02.2021 filed on behalf of the State was earlier taken on record. A further report dated 10.02.2021 filed on behalf of the State is also taken on record. From the reports, it appears that the petitioner is in custody in connection with the present proceeding.

(3.) The impugned proceeding was initiated against the present petitioner on the allegation that he was a habitual offender and was an accused in as many as 11 cases. On 21.12.2020, the learned Special Executive Magistrate was, inter alia, pleased to record as follows-