HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT
MR. JUSTICE M. R. MENGDEY, J
SANJAYBHAI APABHAI GARCHAR – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF GUJARAT – Respondent
R/CRIMINAL MISC.APPLICATION (FOR REGULAR BAIL - AFTER CHARGESHEET) NO. 5026 of 2025
(A) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita - Section 483 - Application for regular bail - Applicant, Manager of a location involved in immoral trafficking, sought bail citing good reputation and lack of prior criminal record - The court considered factors such as gravity of the offense, investigation status, and likelihood of the applicant fleeing - The application was allowed based on the absence of prior antecedents and completion of investigation. (Paras 6, 7, 8)
(B) Bail - Conditions for grant - Court emphasized the need for the applicant to maintain law and order, not tamper with evidence, and provide necessary documentation to the Trial Court - Specific conditions were laid out to ensure compliance and monitoring of the applicant during bail. (Paras 8, 10)
ORDER :
M. R. MENGDEY, J.
1. Rule. Learned APP waives service of Rule on behalf of the Respondent State.
2. The Applicant has filed this Application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita ( BNSS ) for enlarging the Applicant on Regular Bail in connection with FIR being C.R. No. 11189003242094 of 2024 registered with ‘A’ Division Morbi City Police Station. Morbi.
3. Heard learned Advocate for the Applicant and learned APP for the Respondent – State.
4. Learned Advocate for the Applicant has submitted that the Applicant has good reputation in the society and no useful purpose would be served by keeping the applicant in jail for indefinite period. It is further contended that the applicant is ready and willing to abide by all the conditions that may be imposed by this Court if released on bail.
5. Per contra, learned APP has vehemently opposed the present application for grant of regular bail. Learned APP submitted that looking to the nature and gravity of offence, this Court may not exercise the discretion in favour of the applicant and the application may be dismissed.
6. Heard learned advocates for the respective parties and perused the record. From the record it appears that the investigation is over and charge- sheet has been filed. The present applicant is alleged to be the Manager of the place at which the unlawful activity of immoral trafficking was going on. The present applicant does not appear to have any other antecedents. Considering the same, the application deserves consideration.
7. This court has considered the following aspects:
(a) As per catena of decisions of Hon’ble Supreme Court, there are mainly 3 factors which are required to be considered by this court i.e. prima facie case, availability of Applicant accused at the time of trial and tampering and hampering with the witnesses by the accused.
(b) That the learned Advocate for the Applicant has submitted that the Applicant Accused is not likely to flee away.
(c) That the Applicant is in custody since 23.12.2024.
(d) The law laid down by the Hon'ble Apex Court in the case of Sanjay Chandra v. C.B.I. Reported in (2012) 1 SCC 40 .
8. Having heard the learned Advocates for the parties and perusing the record produced in this case as well as taking into consideration the facts of the case, nature of allegations, gravity of accusation, availability of the Applicant Accused at the time of Trial etc. and the role attributed to the present Applicant accused, the present Application deserves to be allowed and accordingly stands allowed. This Court has also gone through the FIR and police papers and also the earlier order passed by the learned Sessions Court where the learned Sessions Judge has disallowed the bail Application at initial stage. The Applicant Accused is ordered to be released on bail in connection with the aforesaid FIR on executing a personal bond of Rs.10,000/- with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court, subject to the following conditions that the applicant shall:
(a) not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the fact of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or any Police Officer or tamper with the evidence.
(b) maintain law and order and not to indulge in any criminal activities.
(c) furnish the documentary proof of complete, correct and present address of residence to the Investigating Officer and to the Trial Court at the time of executing the bond and shall not change the residence without prior permission of the trial Court.
(d) provide contact numbers as well as the contact numbers of the sureties before the Trial Court. In case of change in such numbers inform in writing immediately to the trial Court.
(e) file an affidavit stating his immovable properties whether self acquired or ancestral with description, location and present value of such properties before the Trial Court, if any.
(f) mark presence before the concerned Po
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The court granted bail based on the Applicant's circumstances, emphasizing the need for conditions to prevent witness tampering and maintain law and order.
The court granted bail based on the Applicants' good reputation and compliance willingness, despite serious charges, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of bail conditions.
The court granted bail based on the applicant's compliance with conditions and the nature of allegations, highlighting the need for a balanced approach in bail considerations.
The court established that bail may be granted based on the assessment of prima facie case, custody duration, and risk of tampering with evidence, with conditions imposed to ensure compliance.
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The court granted bail based on the applicant's good reputation, the nature of allegations, and compliance with specific conditions, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of bail factors.
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