Authority: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad

Order Date: 15 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Applicant Mansi D/o Ratibhai Viroliya vs. State of Gujarat & others.
  • FIR: C.R. No.11191011250448 of 2025, registered at D.C.B. Police Station, Ahmedabad, alleging offences under sections 316(2), 316(4), 318(2) and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.
  • Background: Dispute arose from dishonour of cheques amounting to Rs 24,71,152 issued by Adctrogen Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.; a legal notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act was served before FIR.
  • Accused: The transaction is attributed to accused No.1 – Meet Paneliya; applicant has cooperated with investigating officer, has no prior convictions, and assured availability during investigation and trial.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, after considering the nature of the accusation, the applicant’s cooperation, lack of antecedents, and relevant Supreme Court precedents, allowed the anticipatory bail application.
  • Bail is granted on a personal bond of Rs 10,000 with an equal surety, subject to conditions:

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

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

(c) not obstruct or tamper with evidence;

(d) appear at the concerned police station on 22 July 2026 between 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.;

(e) furnish current 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 with the trial court within one week;

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

  • The trial court shall not be bound by the observations made herein while considering bail.
  • The order does not restrict police investigation; police retain full rights to investigate the charges.

Topics: Anticipatory Bail, Cheque Dishonour, Judicial Order