The Gauhati High Court has granted bail to Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer Nupur Borah, citing significant procedural lapses in her late-night arrest by the Chief Minister’s Vigilance Cell. Borah was arrested on September 15 under case No. 25/2025 related to misconduct and corruption allegations, particularly involving disproportionate assets and corrupt land transfers during her earlier tenure as Circle Officer in Barpeta district. The arrest took place around 8 pm without obtaining prior permission from a First-Class Magistrate, violating Sections 47 and 48 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) which regulate the arrest of women.

During bail proceedings, the court noted the government counsel’s inability to effectively counter the defense’s arguments emphasizing these procedural errors. Following the arrest, significant assets including Rs 92.50 lakh in cash and a large quantity of gold and diamond jewellery were seized from her Guwahati residence. Advocate Bijan Mahajan highlighted that the police’s procedural mistake, particularly the timing of the arrest at night without magistrate approval, led to Borah being granted bail. This judgment raises important questions about the adherence to due process and arrest protocols in high-profile vigilance operations in Assam.​