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IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD
J.C.DOSHI
Ishwarbhai Govindbhai Kaila – Appellant
Versus
State of Gujarat – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioner's arguments for quashing fir. (Para 4) |
| 2. prosecution's arguments against quashing. (Para 5) |
| 3. court's observations on trial progression. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 4. sentiments on corruption and fir handling. (Para 9) |
| 5. caution on quashing and investigation integrity. (Para 10 , 11) |
| 6. decision to dismiss the petition. (Para 12 , 13) |
ORDER :
1. Draft amendment is allowed. Amendment to be carried out forthwith.
2. By way of this application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter referred to as "the Code"), the petitioner has prayed for quashing and setting aside FIR being ACB C.R.No.I – 1 of 2016 registered with Rajkot City ACB Police Station, for the offences punishable under Sections 7 , 12, 13(1)(g) and 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act as well as all other consequential proceedings arising out of the aforesaid FIR qua the petitioner herein.
3. Brief facts of the case are as under:-
3.1 The fact of this case is that the complainant owns a second residential property adjacent to their primary residence. As this secondary property lacked an electricity connection, the complainant submitted an application to the accused's office, seekin
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