HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT
HASMUKH D. SUTHAR, J
NARESHKUMAR SOHANLAL JOSHI – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF GUJARAT – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. applicant's claim of innocence (Para 2) |
| 2. opposition by the state (Para 3) |
| 3. judicial discretion in bail (Para 4) |
| 4. consideration of various aspects (Para 5) |
| 5. granting of anticipatory bail (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
ORDER :
RULE. Learned APP waives service of notice of Rule for and on behalf of the respondent No.1 – State of Gujarat.
2. Learned advocate for the applicant submits that the applicant has nothing to do with the offence. The applicant has no past antecedent. Transaction took place in the year 2017 and only with a view to stall the proceedings, impugned complaint is filed in the year 2024. Co-accused are granted bail either by this Court or by the Sessions Court. Nothing is required to be recovered from the applicant. Therefore, custodial interrogation at this stage is not necessary. Besides, the applicant is available during the course of investigation and will not flee from justice. In view of the above, the applicant may be granted anticipatory bail.
4. Having heard the learned advocate for the parties and perusing the investigation papers, it is equally incumbent upon the Court to exercise its discretion judiciously, cautiously and strictly in compliance with t
Anticipatory bail granted due to lack of prior offenses and delayed FIR, emphasizing judicial discretion in bail applications.
Anticipatory bail can be granted when the applicant has returned misappropriated funds, and custodial interrogation is not deemed necessary.
Anticipatory bail can be granted even when a warrant is issued, provided the prosecution fails to substantiate allegations against the applicant.
Anticipatory bail granted as applicant not named in FIR, dispute settled, and no need for custodial interrogation.
Anticipatory bail can be granted when there is insufficient evidence of the applicant's involvement or intent in the alleged crime.
Anticipatory bail granted based on applicant's cooperation with investigation and absence of flight risk, emphasizing judicial discretion in bail applications.
Anticipatory bail granted based on applicant's cooperation and the non-serious nature of allegations, emphasizing judicial discretion in bail considerations.
Anticipatory bail can be granted when the applicant shows willingness to cooperate with the investigation and has no past criminal antecedents, despite serious allegations.
Anticipatory bail granted based on the nature of allegations and cooperation of the applicant in the investigation, with necessary conditions imposed.
Anticipatory bail may be granted if the applicant is not named in the FIR, has no past criminal record, and custodial interrogation is not necessary.
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