IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD CRIMINAL MISC.APPLICATION (FOR SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE) NO.

1 of 2026 In R/CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 225 of 2026 ==========================================================

MAHAMMEDAJI @ PALA MAHAMMEDSHAFI SHAIKH Versus STATE OF GUJARAT ==========================================================

Appearance:

NABILKHAN F YUSUFZAI(8994) for the PETITIONER(s) No. 1 MR. ADITYA JADEJA, APP for the RESPONDENT(s) No. 1 ==========================================================

CORAM:HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE S.V. PINTO Date : 23/03/2026

IA ORDER

1. Rule. Learned APP Mr. Aditya Jadeja waives service of notice of rule for the respondent – State.

2. By way of present application under Section 415 of the BNSS the applicant - accused is seeking suspension of sentence and release on regular bail during pendency of the present appeal application against the judgment and order passed in NDPS Case No. 11 of 2017 passed by the learned Special Judge (NDPS), City Civil and Sessions Court, Ahmedabad City on 22.08.2025 whereby, the learned Judge has sentenced the applicant – original accused to undergo rigorous imprisonment of 10 years and fine of Rs. 1,00,000/-, and in default, s