HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT
HDS
JAGRUTIBEN CHIRAGBHAI RATHVA – 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.
[1.0] By way of the present application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the applicant has prayed for anticipatory bail in the event of arrest in connection with the FIR being C.R. No. 11196016240682 of 2024 registered with Makarpura Police Station, Vadodara City, for the offences punishable under Sections 316(2) and 318(2) of BNS.
[2.0] Learned advocate for the applicant submits that the applicant has nothing to do with the offence. Pursuant to the order dated 04.02.2025, the applicant has appeared before the Investigating ofÏcer and joined investigation. However, the offence is punishable upto 7 years. 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.
[3.0] Learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the respondent – State has opposed grant of anticipatory bail looking to the nature and gravity of the offence.
[4.0] Having heard the learned advocate for th
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Anticipatory bail granted based on applicant's cooperation in investigation and absence of prior convictions, emphasizing judicial discretion in bail matters.
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