HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT
HASMUKH D. SUTHAR, J
BENIVA KANARAM RAMKISHAN – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF GUJARAT – Respondent
ORDER :
RULE. Learned APP waives service of notice of Rule for and on behalf of the respondent – State of Gujarat.
1. By way of the present application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “ 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.11191010240287 of 2024 registered with Madhavpura Police Station, Ahmedabad City for the offences under Sections 65(a), 65(e), 116-B, 81, 83 and 98(2) of the Prohibition Act.
2. Learned advocate for the applicant submits that the applicant is not named in the FIR. The allegation is that he has provided the vehicle to accused No.2 and said vehicle was found transporting the contraband IMFL and intercepted. Further, whatever muddamal was there i.e. 423 bottles has already been seized and now nothing remains to be recovered or discovered from the present applicant and 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.
3. Learned Addi
Anticipatory bail may be granted if the applicant is not named in the FIR, has no requirement for custodial interrogation, and poses no flight risk.
The court granted anticipatory bail, emphasizing the need for judicious discretion and considering the absence of necessity for custodial interrogation due to seized evidence.
The court granted anticipatory bail based on the applicant's lack of criminal history and willingness to cooperate with the investigation, emphasizing careful discretion in bail applications.
Anticipatory bail granted based on applicant's cooperation with investigation and absence of prior criminal record, emphasizing judicial discretion in bail matters.
Anticipatory bail granted due to lack of prima facie evidence against the applicant, emphasizing the need for judicious discretion in bail matters.
Anticipatory bail can be granted when there are no direct allegations against the applicant and they show willingness to cooperate with the investigation.
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 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.
The court granted anticipatory bail, emphasizing the absence of direct allegations against the applicant and the necessity of judicial discretion in bail considerations.
Anticipatory bail granted due to lack of connection to alleged offences and absence of prior convictions, emphasizing the necessity of judicial discretion in bail applications.
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