Authority: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad

Order Date: 08/10/2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Applicant: Dhara Mihirbai Parikh & Anr.; Respondent: State of Gujarat.
  • FIR Details: C.R.11191042260199 of 2026, registered with Satellite Police Station, Ahmedabad City.
  • Alleged Offences: Sections 316(5), 318(4), 336(3), 340(2), 111(5) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita; Section 3 of the GPID Act; Section 66(d) of the Information Technology Act.
  • Representation: Applicants appeared through advocates Dhanesh R. Patel (Advocate No. 8226) and Vijay O. Sharma (Advocate No. 6701). The Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) waived service of notice for the State of Gujarat and opposed bail on grounds of the nature and gravity of the offences.
  • Key Judicial Considerations: The Court examined the nature and gravity of the accusations, antecedents of the applicants, risk of fleeing, and potential misuse of the bail process. It noted that the transaction involved accused No.1, Mihir Parikh, and that the applicants are female partners in M.P.Fincorp, with assurances of cooperation and non‑flight.
  • Precedents Cited: Siddharam Satlingappa Mhetre v. State of Maharashtra (2011) 1 SCC 6941; Gurubaksh Singh Sibbia & Others (1980) 2 SCC 665; Sushila Aggarwal v. State (NCT of Delhi) (2020) 5 SCC 1.

Final Outcome

  • The Court granted anticipatory bail to the applicants, directing that upon arrest or appearance they shall be released on a personal bond of Rs.10,000/- each with a surety of the same amount.
  • Conditions imposed:

a) Cooperate with investigation and be available for interrogation when required.

b) Not induce, threaten, or promise any person to withhold information from the court or police.

c) Not obstruct or tamper with evidence.

d) Appear at the concerned Police Station on 15.10.2026 between 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.

e) Furnish address to investigating officer and court at bond execution and not change residence until final disposal.

f) Not leave India without Court permission; if holding a passport, deposit it with the trial Court within one week.

g) Police or complainant may approach the trial Court under Section 483(2) of the BNSS for arrest if any condition is violated (e.g., absconding, non‑cooperation, intimidation of witnesses).

  • The Court clarified that the anticipatory bail does not limit police or investigative powers to investigate the charges.
  • It was ordered that the trial Court shall not be influenced by the present Court’s prima facie observations while considering bail matters.
  • The order is absolute, and direct service of the order is permitted.
  • The order was signed by Hon. Justice Sanjeev J. Thaker and digitally signed by the Private Secretary, RANA URIL K (HC01406) at 15:54:21 on 08/10/2026.

Topics: Anticipatory Bail, Criminal Procedure