KARAN @ D. K. NAGDANBHAI DAVversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
- Disposal
- 58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH
- Bench
- ILESH VORA
Holding
The Court granted regular bail to the applicant.
Summary
The applicant, Karan @ D.K. Nagdanbhai Dav, was arrested on 16‑12‑2025 in connection with FIR C.R. No.11203030250977 for alleged offences under Sections 317(2), 317(4) and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. He filed a regular bail application under Section 483 of the BNSS, asserting that he played only a minor role, having merely given three accounts to co‑accused for financial benefit, while the principal accused remained at large. The State opposed bail, citing the nature of the accusations and the applicant's conduct. After hearing both sides, the Court noted the limited role of the applicant and, despite the chargesheet, deemed it appropriate to grant bail. The Court ordered his release on regular bail upon execution of a personal bond of Rs.10,000 with one surety, subject to standard conditions such as surrendering passport, not leaving India without permission, and informing the investigating officer of his residence.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail can be granted after the filing of a chargesheet for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, considering the applicant's alleged role and conduct.
Legislation cited
- Information Technology Acts. 66(D)
Subjects
Judgment
R/CR.MA/12319/2026 ORDER DATED: 02/06/2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD
R/CRIMINAL MISC.APPLICATION (FOR REGULAR BAIL - AFTER
CHARGESHEET) NO. 12319 of 2026
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KARAN @ D. K. NAGDANBHAI DAV
Versus
STATE OF GUJARAT
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Appearance:
UMARFARUK M KHARADI(8155) for the Applicant(s) No. 1
MR NIRAJ SHARMA, APP for the Respondent(s) No. 1
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CORAM:HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ILESH J. VORA
Date : 02/06/2026
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.
11203030250977 of 2025 registered with
Keshod Police Station, Dist. Junagadh, for the
offences punishable under Sections 317(2), 317(4)
and 54 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 66(D)
of Information Technology Act.
3. It is the submission of learned counsel for the
applicant that he is suffering confinement since
16.12.2025. 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, admittedly, three accounts
being given to the co-accused by the applicant
herein for financial benefits. The principal accused is
still on run. In such circumstances, considering the
limited role as culled out from the records and having
regard to the facts with respect to filing of the
chargesheet, I deem it fit to grant bail to the
applicant herein. Hence, the bail application is
allowed.
6. Hence, the applicant is ordered to be released on
regular bail in connection with the FIR being C.R.
No. 11203030250977 of 2025 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;
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(b) not act in a manner injuries to the interest of
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)
TAUSIF SAIYED
Original copy of this order has been signed by the Hon'ble Judge.
Digitally signed by: TAUSIFAHMED SAIYED(HC01401), PRIVATE SECRETARY, at High Court of Gujarat on 02/06/2026 11:18:59
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