Authority: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad

Order Date: 25 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Applicant – Ramji Kamodsinh Lodhi; Respondent – State of Gujarat.
  • FIR/Case Reference: C.R. No.11185010260006 of 2026, registered with Cyber Crime Police Station, District Devbhumi Dwarka.
  • Statutory Basis: Application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS); offences alleged under Sections 61(2)(b), 112(2), 316(2), 316(5), 318(2), 318(3) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
  • Allegation: While employed as Business Development Executive at Intify Solar Pvt. Ltd., Lodhi, in collusion with co‑accused, posted a Facebook advertisement offering solar‑panel installation. Victims were lured and extorted of a total amount of Rs 61,85,256.
  • Investigation Status: Charge‑sheet filed; investigation concluded.
  • Custody: Applicant detained since 20‑04‑2026.
  • Nature of Offence: Not punishable with life imprisonment or death; triable by a Magistrate Court.
  • Prior Relief: Applicant already released on bail in two related cases by the learned Sessions Judge.
  • Legal Precedents Cited: Sanjay Chandra vs. Central Bureau of Investigation [2012] 1 SCC 40 and Gudikanti Narasimhulu And Ors vs. Public Prosecutor (1978) 1 SCC 240.

Final Outcome

  • The Court grants regular bail to Ramji Kamodsinh Lodhi.
  • Bail to be executed on a personal bond of Rs 25,000 (Twenty‑Five Thousand Rupees) with one surety of equal amount, to the satisfaction of the trial Court.
  • 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) Appear before the concerned Police Station once a month for six months between 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.

f) Furnish copy of Aadhaar card, email ID/contact number, permanent and present address to the Investigating Officer and the Court at bond execution; no change of residence or SIM without prior permission.

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

  • The applicant will be released only if not required for any other offence.
  • The trial Court may modify or relax conditions as per law and shall not be influenced by the present Court’s preliminary observations on evidence.

Topics: Criminal Law, Cyber Crime