Authority: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad

Order Date: 14/09/2026

Case Overview

  • Applicants: Gomtiben Bhavaanji Thakor and four others (referred to as “applicants”) versus State of Gujarat (respondent).
  • FIR: C.R. No.11217040240060 of 2024 registered at Vaagdod Police Station, Patan District, alleging offences under IPC sections 406, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471, 472, 475, 201, 120(b) and 114.
  • Application filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail.
  • Advocate for applicants argued no need for custodial interrogation, willingness to cooperate, and absence of flight risk.
  • Additional Public Prosecutor opposed bail citing seriousness of offences.

Final Outcome

  • Court allowed anticipatory bail, directing release on personal bond of Rs 10,000 each with equal surety.
  • Conditions imposed:

(a) cooperate with investigation and be available for interrogation;

(b) not induce, threaten or promise any person to withhold information;

(c) not obstruct police investigation or tamper with evidence;

(d) be present at the police station on 21.09.2026 between 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.;

(e) furnish address to investigating officer and court, and not change residence until final disposal;

(f) not leave India without court permission; if holding a passport, deposit it within a week of trial;

(g) police may move the trial court under Section 483(2) of BNSS for arrest if any condition is violated.

  • The order is absolute; it does not limit police investigative powers, and the trial court is not bound by the observations made herein.

Topics: Anticipatory Bail, Criminal Procedure