Authority: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad
Order Date: 23/10/2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Konen Aasif Motorvala, authorized signatory of Motorvala Firewood, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking quash of the order dated 7 Aug 2026 in Criminal Case No.12484 of 2025, originally passed by the 2nd Judicial Magistrate, Ahmedabad (Rural) for alleged offences under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
- Respondents: State of Gujarat and R.B.S.G. Capital Private Limited (represented by authorized signatory Maheshkumar Ramsharanbhai Maurya). The respondent No.2 submitted an affidavit dated 18 Sep 2026 confirming an amicable settlement.
- Settlement: Complainant received Rs.2,11,450 from the petitioner; respondent No.2 expressed no further objection to the petition.
- Procedural posture: The State (respondent No.1) waived service of notice; respondent No.2 also waived service. The learned APP (State) opposed the application, while the petitioner’s counsel argued for settlement.
Final Outcome
- The Court, after considering the affidavits and submissions, allowed the application, quashing and setting aside the impugned order dated 7 Aug 2026 and all consequential proceedings against the petitioner.
- The order is made absolute and direct service is permitted.
Topics: Legal Settlement, Criminal Procedure