In a recent judgment by the Gujarat High Court, anticipatory bail has been granted in the Bavla Police Station case. The appellant sought relief in connection with the FIR registered at Bavla Police Station. The court’s decision, taking into account the facts and nature of allegations, sets conditions for the bail. Stay tuned for more updates on this significant legal development.
Facts
- The report of Police Inspector, Bavla Police Station, Ahmedabad (Rural) dated 23.5.2024 is taken on record.
- The appellant original accused has filed an appeal under Section 14(A) of the Prevention of Atrocities Amendment Act, 2015, seeking anticipatory bail in case of his arrest in connection with the FIR registered as C.R No.I- 11192008240109 of 2024 before Bavla Police Station, District: Ahmedabad (Rural).
Arguments
- The appellant’s advocate argues that the appellant’s role was merely being present with the co-accused.
- The advocate emphasizes that the appellant did not inflict any blows or use abusive language, nor did he affect the provisions of the Atrocities Act.
- Appellant’s advocate submitted a request for anticipatory bail by highlighting the nature of allegations and the attributed role of the appellant.
- Police report confirmed proper service to the complainant, who chose not to appear.
- The APP, Mr. Jay Mehta, opposed anticipatory bail, emphasizing the gravity of the offence.
Analysis
- The Court heard the learned Advocates for the respective parties
- The Court perused the papers and record of the case
- The Court considered the facts of the case and nature of allegations
- The report of the Police Inspector, Bavla Police Station was taken into account
- It was noted that the present complainant was duly served according to the report
- The present appeal is allowed, directing the appellant to be released on bail upon arrest.
- The bail conditions include cooperating with the investigation, appearing at the Police Station on a specified date and time, refraining from influencing witnesses, and not obstructing the investigation.
- The appellant must provide their address to the investigating officer and the court, not change residence until the case’s final disposal, not leave the country without court permission, and deposit their passport if applicable.
- The Trial Court is instructed to not be influenced by the prima facie observations made by this Court during the bail hearing.
Decision
- The accused appellant has been granted anticipatory bail.
- The decision is made without discussing the evidence in detail at this stage.
- Direct service is permitted as part of this judgment.
- The appeal has been disposed of accordingly.
Case Title: MANGUBHAI RAMANBHAI VAGHELA (MANGALSINH RANJITSINH VAGHELA) Vs. STATE OF GUJARAT
Case Number: R/CR.A/888/2024
