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2026 Supreme(Online)(Guj) 17502

IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD
S.V. Pinto, J
State of Gujarat – Appellant
Versus
Mafatbhai Tribhovandas Parekh – Respondent


Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Ms. C.M. Shah
For the Respondents: Vinod M. Gamara

Table of Content
1. summary of prosecution case and factual history of the trap proceedings. (Para 1 , 2)
2. summary of appellate contentions regarding the trial court's acquittal order. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6)
3. established legal principles for appellate interference in acquittal cases under the pc act. (Para 7 , 8 , 9)
4. analysis of prosecution evidence and witness testimony regarding the bribe trap. (Para 10)
5. conclusion that foundational facts of demand and acceptance were not proven. (Para 11)
6. final order confirming the acquittal of the accused. (Para 12 , 13)

FOR APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE:

HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE S.V. PINTO Sd/-

Approved for Reporting Yes No

ORAL JUDGMENT

1. This appeal has been filed by the appellant – State under Section 378(1)(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 against the judgment and the order of acquittal passed by the learned Presiding Officer, 11th Fast Track Court, Kheda at Nadiad (hereinafter referred to as ‘the learned Trial Court’) in Special (ACB) Case No.11 of 2004 on 14.03.2006, whereby, the learned Trial Court has acquitted the respondent – original accused from the offences punishable under Sections 7, 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Pr

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