HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT
HDS
PRADIPBHAI RANCHHODBHAI MAKWANA – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF GUJARAT – Respondent
ORDER :
(HASMUKH D. SUTHAR, J.)
RULE. Learned APP waives service of notice of Rule for and on behalf of the respondent No.1 – State of Gujarat.
1. By way of the present application under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), the applicant accused has prayed to release him on anticipatory bail in the event of his arrest in connection with the FIR being C.R. No.11198006250037 of 2025 registered with Ghogha Road Police Station, Bhavnagar for the offences punishable under Sections 406, 465, 467, 468, 471, 120(b) and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (for short “IPC”) / The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNS”). .
2. Learned advocate appearing on behalf of the applicant submits that the applicant has nothing to do with the offence and he is falsely implicated in the offence. It is submitted that the prosecution alleges that since 12.06.2023, the original informant has been serving as the Regional Head (AGM) at the Bank of Baroda's Bhavnagar office. Under a government scheme for small-scale industries, loans were sanctioned based on applications verified by the bank’s Branch Manager and Credit Officer. However, an audit in April 2023 revealed that multiple
Anticipatory bail may be granted based on the applicant's cooperation and lack of prior criminal record, despite serious allegations.
Anticipatory bail may be granted when the accused joins the investigation and there is no necessity for custodial interrogation, especially for offences punishable up to 7 years.
Anticipatory bail may be granted when the applicant demonstrates non-involvement in the offence and willingness to cooperate with the investigation, considering the nature of the charges and absence ....
Anticipatory bail granted due to lack of prima facie evidence against the applicant, emphasizing the need for judicious discretion in bail matters.
Anticipatory bail granted based on the nature of allegations and cooperation of the applicant in the investigation, with necessary conditions imposed.
Anticipatory bail can be granted based on the applicant's circumstances, including the nature of the accusation and the absence of a need for recovery from the applicant.
Anticipatory bail may be granted when the applicant cooperates with the investigation, has no prior convictions, and the nature of accusations does not necessitate custodial interrogation.
Anticipatory bail granted based on applicant's cooperation with investigation and absence of prior criminal record, emphasizing judicial discretion in bail matters.
The court established that anticipatory bail may be granted if the applicant poses no flight risk and has no prior criminal record, emphasizing the need for judicial discretion in such matters.
Anticipatory bail can be granted when the applicant shows willingness to cooperate with the investigation and the nature of accusations does not warrant custodial interrogation.
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