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IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD
NIKHIL S.KARIEL
Maulesh Virendrabhai Hingu – Appellant
Versus
State Of Gujarat – Respondent
ORDER :
NIKHIL S. KARIEL, J.
1. Heard learned Mr.N.K.Majmudar appearing on behalf of the applicant and learned Additional Public Prosecutor Mr.Ronak Raval appearing on behalf of the respondent-State.
2. Rule. Learned APP waives service of rule on behalf of the respondent-State.
3. The applicant has filed this application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for enlarging the applicant on Regular Bail in connection with FIR being C.R.No.11201005250003/2025 registered with CID Crime Vadodara Zone Police Station, District: Vadodara City, for the offence punishable under Sections 406 , 409, 420, 467, 468, 471, 474, 114 and 120(B) of Indian Penal Code and Sections 13 (1)(a), 13(1)(b), 13(2), 7(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
4. Learned Advocate for the applicant would submit that considering the role attributed to the applicant, and nature of the allegation levelled, the applicant may be enlarged on regular bail. It is further submitted that since the charge- sheet is filed 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 condition
Court exercised discretion to grant bail despite serious allegations due to the applicant's custody duration and lack of criminal antecedents, emphasizing stringent conditions to prevent misuse.
The court emphasizes the necessity to balance allegations against the applicant's role and compliance with the legal process when determining bail, allowing release on specific conditions.
Court granted bail considering applicant's prior bail, absence of criminal history, and commitment to comply with conditions, balancing liberty with trial integrity.
Court can exercise discretion to grant bail based on assessed evidence and conditions, even with serious allegations present.
The court exercised discretion to grant bail due to insufficient evidence and unclear circumstances surrounding the allegations against the applicant.
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