Authority: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad (Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev J. Thaker)

Order Date: 21/08/2026

Case Overview

  • Applicant: Shubham Sanjay Dubey (advocated by Mr. Sanjay Prajapati & Suresh M. Chaudhary).
  • Respondent: State of Gujarat (Additional Public Prosecutor Mr. Devarsh P. Pandya).
  • FIR: C.R. No.11191011260131, registered at D.C.B. Police Station, Ahmedabad City, alleging offences under Sections 316(2), 316(9) and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.
  • Allegations stem from transactions where the applicant acted as an agent of Fashion Care Club; the FIR states the applicant is not the owner, which is accused No.4. Invoices bear the club’s name.
  • Separate civil suit and a proceeding under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act have been filed against Fashion Care Club’s owner (accused No.3).
  • The applicant has no prior convictions and has assured the court of his cooperation throughout investigation and trial.

Final Outcome

  • The Court allowed the anticipatory bail application.
  • Applicant must furnish a personal bond of Rs 10,000 with an equal surety.
  • Conditions imposed:

(a) Cooperate with investigation and be available for interrogation when required.

(b) Not induce, threaten, or promise any person to withhold information from the court or police.

(c) Not obstruct or hamper police investigation or tamper with evidence.

(d) Appear at the concerned police station on 27.08.2026 between 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.

(e) Provide address to the investigating officer and court; 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 for a direction under Section 483(2) of the BNSS to arrest the applicant for any breach (e.g., absconding, non‑cooperation, intimidation of witnesses).

(h) The trial court shall not be influenced by the observations made by this Court while considering the bail application.

  • The order expressly states that it does not limit or restrict police or investigative agency powers to investigate the charges.

Topics: Anticipatory Bail, Criminal Procedure, Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita