High Court of Gujarat
VIJAYBHAI JITENDRABHAI ALIAS JETABHAI SINDHALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
- Disposal
- 58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
- Bench
- ILESH VORA
Holding
The application for regular bail is allowed, and the accused is released on bail subject to conditions.
Summary
Vijaybhai Jitendrabhai alias Jetabhai Sindhal, accused No.2 in FIR C.R. No.11203030260304 registered at Keshod Police Station, was alleged to have been armed with an axe and charged under multiple offences of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 135 of the Gujarat Police Act. He applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the BNSS, claiming confinement since 7 May 2026 and asserting that he played no vital role in the alleged crime. The State opposed the bail, arguing that the nature of the accusations and the applicant's conduct warranted continued detention. After hearing both sides, the Court noted the applicant's alleged role and the supporting evidence but, without commenting on the merits, deemed it appropriate to release him on bail. Accordingly, the Court granted regular bail on a personal bond of Rs.10,000 with one surety, subject to standard conditions such as surrendering passport and not leaving India without permission.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail should be granted to the accused under the circumstances of the case
Legislation cited
- Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023s. 115(2), s. 117(2), s. 118(1), s. 118(2), s. 329(3), s. 351(3), s. 352, s. 54
- Gujarat Police Acts. 135
Subjects
regular bailcriminal procedureBhartiya Nyaya SanhitaGujarat Police ActSection 483 BNSSarmed assaultbail conditions
Judgment
R/CR.MA/12231/2026 ORDER DATED: 03/06/2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD
R/CRIMINAL MISC.APPLICATION (FOR REGULAR BAIL - BEFORE
CHARGESHEET) NO. 12231 of 2026
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VIJAYBHAI JITENDRABHAI ALIAS JETABHAI SINDHAL
Versus
STATE OF GUJARAT
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Appearance:
MR. MAULIK M SONI(7249) for the Applicant(s) No. 1
MR RONAK RAVAL APP for the Respondent(s) No. 1
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CORAM:HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ILESH J. VORA
Date : 03/06/2026
ORAL ORDER
1. Rule. Learned APP waives service of Rule on behalf of
respondent State.
2. The applicant, by way of this application filed under
Section 483 of the BNSS, seeks regular bail in
connection with the FIR being C.R. No.
11203030260304 of 2026 registered with Keshod
Police Station, Dist. Junagadh, for the offences
punishable under Sections 118(1), 118(2), 117(2),
115(2), 352, 351(3), 329(3) and 54 of Bhartiya Nyaya
Sanhita, 2023 and under Section 135 of the Gujarat
Police Act.
3. It is the submission of learned counsel for the applicant
that he is suffering confinement since 07.05.2026. He
further submitted that the applicant has not played any
vital role in the alleged offence. Hence, further detention
of the applicant is unwarranted.
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4. Learned APP has opposed the bail application
contending that, considering the conduct of the
applicant and nature of accusation, the discretion may
not be exercised in favour of the applicant.
5. Having heard the learned counsel for the respective
parties and upon perusal of the material placed on
record, it appears that, present applicant has been
arraigned as accused no.2. According to the prosecution
case, the applicant was armed with axe. The injured has
already been discharged from the hospital. In the cross
case, the complainant party has also been arraigned as
an accused. In such circumstances, considering the role
attributable to present applicant herein and evidence in
support of charge, without commenting on merits of the
matter, I deemed it fit to release the applicant on bail.
Hence, present application is allowed.
6. Hence, the applicant is ordered to be released on
regular bail in connection with the FIR being C.R. No.
11203030260304 of 2022 registered with Keshod
Police Station, Dist. Junagadh, on executing a
personal bond of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousands
only), with one surety of the like amount to the
satisfaction of the learned Trial Court and subject to the
conditions that he shall:
No. Conditions
(a) not take undue advantage of liberty or misuse
liberty;
(b) not act in a manner injuries to the interest of
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the prosecution;
(c) surrender passport, if any, to the lower court
within a week;
(d) not leave India without prior permission of the
Sessions Judge concerned;
(e) furnish latest address of residence to the
Investigating Officer and also to the Court at the
time of execution of the bond and shall not
change the residence without prior permission
of the trial Court;
7. The authorities shall release the applicant if he is not
required in connection with the any other offence. If
breach of any above condition is committed, the Sessions
Judge concerned shall take appropriate action or issue
warrant against the applicant. The bail bond to be
executed before the learned trial Court having jurisdiction
to try the case. It will be open for the sessions judge
concerned to delete, modify and/or relax any of the above
conditions, in accordance with law. Nothing stated
hereinabove, shall tantamount to the expression of any
opinion on the merits of this case. Rule is made absolute
to the aforesaid extent. Direct service permitted.
(ILESH J. VORA,J)
MISHRA AMIT V.
Original copy of this order has been signed by the Hon'ble Judge.
Digitally signed by: AMIT VISHNUPRASAD MISHRA(HC00187), Principal Pvt. Secretary, at High Court of Gujarat on 03/06/2026 11:03:52
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