ANAVAR AAMADBHAI DHAMERIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
- Disposal
- 38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
- Bench
- HASMUKH D SUTHAR
Holding
The Court held that regular bail should be granted to the applicant, subject to a personal bond and conditions.
Summary
The petitioner, Anavar Aamadbhai Dhameriya, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with FIR No. 11203038260274 alleging offences under Sections 109(1), 118(1), 115(2), 351(3), 54 of the BNS and Section 135(1) of the Gujarat Police Act. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserted that the investigation was substantially complete, had no prior record, and that the injured complainant had been discharged. The State opposed bail, alleging a motive of personal enmity and the seriousness of the alleged assault. The Court examined the standard bail factors, noted that the investigation was largely over, the applicant had no antecedents, and the injured party was no longer in danger, and relied on Supreme Court precedents (Sanjay Chandra v. CBI and Gudikanti Narasimhulu v. Public Prosecutor). Concluding that the case met the criteria for regular bail, the Court granted bail on a personal bond of Rs.25,000 with a surety and imposed several conditions, emphasizing that any breach could lead to cancellation.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail may be granted under Section 483 BNSS, 2023 before the filing of a chargesheet for the alleged offences.
- Whether the applicant poses a risk of flight, tampering with evidence, or further offence warranting denial of bail.
Legislation cited
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023s. 109(1), s. 115(2), s. 118(1), s. 351(3), s. 483, s. 54
- Gujarat Police Acts. 135(1)
Subjects
Judgment
R/CR.MA/14608/2026 ORDER DATED: 30/06/2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD
R/CRIMINAL MISC.APPLICATION (FOR REGULAR BAIL - BEFORE
CHARGESHEET) NO. 14608 of 2026
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ANAVAR AAMADBHAI DHAMERIYA
Versus
STATE OF GUJARAT
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Appearance:
MR ANIL H RATHOD(9691) for the Applicant(s) No. 1
MR. RANJIT D VADHER(14127) for the Applicant(s) No. 1
MR ADITYA JADEJA, APP for the Respondent(s) No. 1
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CORAM:HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HASMUKH D. SUTHAR
Date : 30/06/2026
ORDER
[1.0] RULE. Learned APP waives service of rule for the respondent-State.
[2.0] The present application is filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya
Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”) for regular bail in
connection with FIR being C.R. No. 11203038260274 of 2026 registered
with Mangarol Police Station, Dist. Junagadh, for the offences under
Sections 109(1), 118(1), 115(2), 351(3) and 54 of the BNS and Section 135 (1)
of the GP Act.
[3.0] Learned advocate appearing on behalf of the applicant submits that
the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the offence.
Substantial part of investigation is over. Nothing is required to be recovered
or discovered. The applicant has no past antecedent. He therefore submits
that, considering the nature of the offence, the applicant may be enlarged
on regular bail by imposing suitable conditions.
[4.0] Learned APP appearing on behalf of the respondent-State has opposed
the present application and requested to dismiss the present application for
regular bail on the ground that keeping grudge of love relationship of niece
of accused with the complainant, the accused persons with an intent to kill
the complainant ran over four wheeler car on the motorcycle of the
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complainant and caused serious injuries. Considering the gravity of offence,
no case is made out to entertain present bail application. Therefore, present
application does not deserve consideration.
[5.0] While granting bail, the Court has to consider the involvement of the
accused in the alleged offence, the jurisdiction to grant bail has to be
exercised on the basis of the well settled principles having regard to the
facts and circumstances of each case and the following factors are to be
taken into consideration while considering an application for bail: (i) the
nature of accusation and the severity of the punishment and the nature of
the materials relied upon by the prosecution; (ii) reasonable apprehension
of tampering with the witnesses and threat to the complainant or the
witnesses; (iii) reasonable possibility of securing the presence of the
accused at the time of trial or the likelihood of his abscondence; (iv)
character behaviour and standing of the accused and the circumstances
which are peculiar to the accused; (v) larger interest of the public or the
State and similar other considerations are required to be considered.
[6.0] I have heard the learned advocates appearing on behalf of the
respective parties and perused the investigation papers. Following aspects
have been considered:
(1) Substantial part of investigation is over;
(2) Applicant is behind the bar since 12.06.2026;
(3) There is nothing to be recovered or discovered from the
applicant;
(4) No past antecedent;
(5) Injured is out of danger and discharged from the hospital;
(6) Obviously commencement and conclusion of trial will take
its own time.
[7.0] This Court has also taken into consideration the law laid down by the
Hon'ble Apex Court in the case of Sanjay Chandra vs. Central Bureau of
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Investigation reported in [2012]1 SCC 40 as well as in the case of
Gudikanti Narasimhulu And Ors vs. Public Prosecutor, High Court of
Andhra Pradesh reported in (1978)1 SCC 240. Obviously, the conclusion of
trial will take time and keeping the accused behind the bars is nothing but
amounts to pre-trial conviction and therefore, considering the celebrated
principle of bail jurisprudence is that “bail is a rule and jail is exception” as
well as the concept of personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the
Constitution of India, present application deserves consideration.
[8.0] In the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the nature
of the allegations made against the applicant in the FIR, without discussing
the evidence in detail, prima facie, this Court is of the opinion that this is a
fit case to exercise the discretion and enlarge the applicant on regular bail.
Hence, the present application is allowed. The applicant is ordered to be
released on regular bail in connection with FIR being C.R. No.
11203038260274 of 2026 registered with Mangarol Police Station, Dist.
Junagadh, on executing a personal bond of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-five
Thousand only) with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the
trial Court and subject to the conditions that he/she shall;
(a) not take undue advantage of liberty or misuse liberty;
(b) not act in a manner injurious to the interest of the prosecution &
shall not obstruct or hamper the police investigation and shall not
to play mischief with the evidence collected or yet to be collected
by the police;
(c) surrender passport, if any, to the Trial Court within a week;
(d) not leave the State of Gujarat without prior permission of the Trial
Court concerned;
(e) mark presence before the concerned Police Station once in a week
till filing of the chargesheet and after filing of the chargesheet,
mark presence before the concerned police station once in a
month for a period of six months; ;
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(f) furnish the Aadhaar card, email ID/present address of his
residence to the Investigating Officer and also to the Court at the
time of execution of the bond and shall not change the residence/
contact number without prior permission of Trial Court;
(g) not to indulge in any illegal activity failing which learned trial
Court shall issue warrant and cancel the bail of the applicant.
[9.0] The authorities will release the applicant only if he is not required in
connection with any other offence for the time being. If breach of any of the
above conditions is committed, the Sessions Judge concerned will be free to
issue warrant or take appropriate action in the matter.
[10.0] Bail bond to be executed before the lower Court having jurisdiction to
try the case. It will be open for the concerned Court to delete, modify
and/or relax any of the above conditions, in accordance with law.
[11.0] At the trial, the trial Court shall not be influenced by the observations
of preliminary nature qua the evidence at this stage made by this Court
while enlarging the applicant on bail.
[12.0] Rule is made absolute to the aforesaid extent. Direct service is
permitted.
(HASMUKH D. SUTHAR,J)
SUCHIT
Original copy of this order has been signed by the Hon'ble Judge.
Digitally signed by: PATEL SUCHIT JAYESHBHAI(HC01083), Private Secretary, at High Court of Gujarat on 30/06/2026 14:31:33
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