Authority: High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad

Order Date: 16/10/2026

Case Overview

  • Applicant: Jaydeep S/O Vallabhhai Chhaganbhai Bavaliya; Respondent: State of Gujarat.
  • Application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for regular bail before chargesheet.
  • FIR: C.R. No.11208055260369 of 2026, registered at DCB Police Station, Rajkot City.
  • Offences alleged under Sections 305, 331(4) and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
  • Allegation: Theft of Ajna Radio Remote Units installed on an Indus Tower, valued at Rs 10,20,000.
  • Applicant has been in custody since 18‑08‑2026 and has one past antecedent.
  • Co‑accused are already on regular bail; parity principle invoked (Rameshbhai Batubhai Dhabi Vs. State of Gujarat, 2011).
  • Court considered bail factors: nature of accusation, severity, witness tampering risk, likelihood of absconding, character, public interest.
  • Referenced Supreme Court precedents: Sanjay Chandra vs. CBI ([2012] 1 SCC 40) and Gudikanti Narasimhulu & Ors vs. Public Prosecutor (1978) 1 SCC 240.
  • Noted that none of the offences attract life imprisonment or death penalty; substantial investigation completed and stolen items recovered.

Final Outcome

  • Regular bail granted.
  • Applicant to execute a personal bond of Rs 25,000 with one surety of the same amount, to the satisfaction of the trial court.
  • Bail conditions imposed:

(a) No misuse of liberty.

(b) No obstruction of police investigation or tampering with evidence.

(c) Surrender passport, if any, to the trial court within one week.

(d) No leaving the State of Gujarat without prior permission of the trial court.

(e) Report to the concerned police station weekly until filing of the chargesheet; thereafter, monthly for six months.

(f) Provide copy of Aadhaar card, email ID/contact number, permanent and present address to the Investigating Officer and the Court at bond execution; cannot change residence or SIM without trial court permission.

(g) Abstain from any illegal activity; breach may lead to warrant issuance and bail cancellation.

  • Bail to be released only if applicant is not required for any other offence.
  • Sessions Judge may issue warrant or take appropriate action for any breach.
  • Bail bond to be executed before the lower court having jurisdiction; the court may modify or relax conditions as per law.
  • Trial court shall not be influenced by the preliminary observations made by this court while enlarging bail.
  • Rule made absolute; direct service permitted.

Topics: Legal Bail, Criminal Procedure, Telecom Equipment Theft