YUVRAJSINH URFE YUVI PRABHATSINH RATHODversusSTATE OF GUJARAT
- Disposal
- 38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH
- Bench
- HASMUKH D SUTHAR
Holding
The Court held that the applicant is entitled to regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Summary
The High Court of Gujarat considered an application for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, filed by Yuvrajsinh Urfe Yuvi Prabhatsinh Rathod, a 20‑year‑old accused of causing mental torture leading to his wife's suicide, charged under Sections 108, 85 and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant argued innocence and lack of any material to be recovered, while the State opposed bail citing the gravity of the offences. The Court applied established bail principles, examined the applicant’s age, lack of prior record, the fact that the charge‑sheet was already filed, and the likelihood of a lengthy trial. Citing Supreme Court precedents (Sanjay Chandra v. CBI and Gudikanti Narasimhulu v. Public Prosecutor), the Court emphasized the presumption of liberty and the need to avoid pre‑trial conviction. Concluding that the case warranted the exercise of discretion, the Court granted regular bail with a personal bond of Rs.25,000 and several conditions, directing the lower court to execute the bond.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail can be granted under Section 483 BNSS after a charge‑sheet for offences under Sections 108, 85 and 54 BNS.
- Whether the nature of the alleged offences and the applicant’s personal circumstances justify the grant of bail.
- Whether the conditions imposed are sufficient to safeguard the trial process and prevent tampering with evidence or witnesses.
Legislation cited
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023s. 483
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023s. 108, s. 54, s. 85
Subjects
Judgment
R/CR.MA/18371/2026 ORDER DATED: 07/08/2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD
R/CRIMINAL MISC.APPLICATION (FOR REGULAR BAIL - AFTER
CHARGESHEET) NO. 18371 of 2026
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YUVRAJSINH URFE YUVI PRABHATSINH RATHOD
Versus
STATE OF GUJARAT
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Appearance:
MR PRASHANT B SHARMA(7028) 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 : 07/08/2026
ORDER
[1.0] RULE. Learned APP waives service of rule for the respondent-State.
[2.0] The present application is 6led under Section 483 of the Bharatiya
Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”) for regular bail in
connection with FIR being C.R. No.11204028260231 of 2026 registered with
Kapadvanj Rural Police Station, District Kheda for the o?ences
punishable under Sections 108, 85 and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,
2023 (for short “BNS”).
[3.0] Learned advocate appearing on behalf of the applicant submits that
applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the o?ence and now
nothing is required to be recovered or discovered. He therefore submits
that, considering the nature of the o?ence, 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 looking to the nature and gravity of the o?ence.
[5.0] While granting bail, the Court has to consider the involvement of the
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accused in the alleged o?ence, 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) The applicant, who is only aged 20 years, is that husband of the
deceased caused mental torture to his wife due to which the
deceased committed suicide however, now the investigation is over
and charge-sheet is 6led;
(2) Applicant is behind the bars since 15.05.2026;
(4) There is nothing to be recovered or discovered from the applicant;
(5) The applicant is not having any past antecedent ;
(6) Obviously commencement and conclusion of trial will take some
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
Investigation reported in [2012]1 SCC 40 as well as in the case of
Gudikanti Narasimhulu And Ors vs. Public Prosecutor, High Court of
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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 6t
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.11204028260231 of 2026 registered with Kapadvanj Rural Police
Station, District Kheda on executing a personal bond of Rs.25,000/-
(Rupees Twenty-6ve Thousand only) with ONE SURETY of the like amount
to the satisfaction of the trial Court and subject to the conditions that he
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 territory of State of Gujarat without prior
permission of the Trial Court concerned;
(e) mark presence before the concerned Police Station once in a
month for a period of six months between 11.00 a.m. and 2.00
p.m.;
(f) furnish the copy of Aadhaar card, email ID/contact number /
permanent and present address of his residence to the
Investigating OKcer and also to the Court at the time of
execution of the bond and shall not change the residence and
contact number/SIM card without prior permission of Trial
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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 o?ence 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 inMuenced 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.)
Ajay
Original copy of this order has been signed by the Hon'ble Judge.
Digitally signed by: AJAY CHANDRAN MENON(HC00939), PRINCIPAL PRIVATE SECRETARY, at High Court of Gujarat on 07/08/2026 14:33:28
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