Authority: High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad
Order Date: 26/10/2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Applicant Jinofer Kawasji Bhujwla (President, IALA) vs. State of Gujarat.
- Application: Modification of Conditions 4 and 5 imposed by the Special Judge, CBI Court No.5 on 20.06.2020.
- Original Conditions: (4) Surrender passport within a week; (5) Not to leave India without prior permission of the Court.
- Background: Supreme Court granted regular bail on 19.06.2020 (Criminal Appeal No. 460 of 2020, SLP (Criminal) No. 1616 of 2020) subject to the above conditions.
- Prior Relief: Conditions previously suspended on 19 occasions; applicant complied by returning on time and surrendering passport.
- Recent Development: Sessions Court order dated 29.08.2026 partially allowed travel to France (07‑15 Sep 2026) but applicant could not utilize due to short notice.
- Current Prayer: Permission to travel to Abu Dhabi from 26.10.2026 to 30.10.2026 and suspension of Conditions 4 and 5 for that period.
- State’s Counsel: Acknowledged no breach of conditions; suggested imposing stringent conditions if relief is granted.
Final Outcome
- The High Court partially allowed the application.
- Conditions 4 and 5 are suspended for the period 26.10.2026 to 30.10.2026, on the same terms as the Sessions Court order dated 29.08.2026.
- The applicant has deposited Rs. 2,00,000 with the Nazir of the Sessions Court; this amount will be released upon his return from abroad and surrender of his passport within one week of return.
- During the travel period, the applicant must mark his presence through his learned advocate and must not dispute any proceedings conducted in his absence.
- Direct service of the order is permitted and the rule is made absolute.
Topics: Bail Modification, Court Order