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The petitioner was preventively detained on 29 April 2026 by the Surat Police Commissioner as a "dangerous person" under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences—registered under the Bombay Narcotic Substances Act (section…

The petitioner, Pankajbhai D., was preventively detained under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 on the basis of two bootlegging offences under the Prohibition Act. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences pertained to law and order, not public order, which is a prerequisi…

The petitioner, Sagar Harisingh Kaliya Pardi, was preventively detained on 27 February 2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences—registered under Sections 305(a), 331(4) and 54—pertained only to law and o…

Musabhai Allrakhbai Radiya was preventively detained on 12‑04‑2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a “cruel person”. He challenged the order, arguing that his alleged offences relate only to law and order, not public order, and that he does not meet the statutory definition of a crue…

Ankush Kapoor, while in judicial custody, obtained an order from a Special NIA Judge extending his custody from 90 to 180 days under UAPA and the NDPS Act. He appealed the order but filed the appeal 146 days after the judgment, exceeding the 30‑day period prescribed by Section 21(5) of the National Investigation Agency…

The petitioner, Sachin @ Devraj Dharmabhai Pardi, was preventively detained on 27 February 2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person" pursuant to Section 2(c). He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences—registered under Sections 305(A), 331(3)(4) an…

The petitioner was preventively detained on 27 February 2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person" based on three criminal cases for which he had been granted bail. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences pertained only to law and order and did n…

The petitioner, Bipinbhai Vasantbhai Vakatar, was preventively detained on 23 April 2026 by the District Magistrate, Jamnagar, under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that his alleged offences pertained only to law and order, not the public …

Jitendrakumar @ Banto Sampatsinh Chauhan was preventively detained on 25‑04‑2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences pertained only to law and order and did not affect public order as required by Section 3(4) of…

The petitioner, Jagdishsing Mohansing Chauhan, was preventively detained on 16‑04‑2026 by the Police Commissioner of Vadodara under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that his alleged offences pertained only to law and order and did not affec…

The petitioner was preventively detained on 13 April 2026 under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person" based on five criminal cases registered in March 2026. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences pertained only to law and order and did…

The petitioner was preventively detained on 15.04.2026 by the Surat Police Commissioner as a "sexual offender" under Section 2(ha) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. The petitioner challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences relate only to law and order and not to public orde…

The petitioner was preventively detained on 12‑04‑2026 by the District Magistrate of Devbhumi Dwarka under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a “cruel person”. The petitioner challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences did not relate to public order and that he did not meet th…

The petitioner, Riyaj, was preventively detained on 23 April 2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences pertained only to law and order and did not affect public order as required by Section 3(4) of the Ac…

The State of Gujarat appealed against the sentence imposed on Ranjit @Rajver Jilubhai Gida for offences under IPC sections 363, 366, 376, 114 and POCSO Act sections 4 and 11, seeking enhancement under Section 418 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The trial court had sentenced the accused to seven years ri…

The petitioner was preventively detained on 07‑04‑2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a “dangerous person”. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences relate only to law and order and not to public order as required by Section 3(4) of the Act. The State contended…

The petitioner was preventively detained on 30 December 2025 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person" based on two criminal cases. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences pertained only to law and order, not public order as required by Section 3(4) …

Amit Mukeshbhai Thakkar was preventively detained on 14‑04‑2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences under the Gujarat Prohibition Act pertained only to law and order, not public order as required by Section 3(4)…

Bhaveshbhai Kodiatar was preventively detained on 11 April 2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that his alleged offences relate only to law and order, not to public order as required by Section 3(4) of the Act. The State contended t…

The petitioner, Smit Karimbhai Daredia, filed a habeas corpus petition alleging unlawful detention by the State of Gujarat. The corpus (the detained individual) had previously been in a live-in relationship with the petitioner but had terminated the relationship and expressly stated she did not wish to live with him. T…

The husband filed a special criminal application (habeas corpus) seeking custody of his wife. The wife appeared before the High Court and expressly stated that she did not wish to accompany her husband. In view of her declaration, the petitioner's counsel chose not to press the petition and requested liberty to pursue …

The husband filed a special criminal application (habeas corpus) seeking custody of his wife. The wife was present before the court and expressly stated she did not wish to accompany her husband. In view of her declaration, the husband’s counsel chose not to press the petition and requested liberty to pursue any approp…

Arvind @ Shila Dangi @ Kanji Machi (Tandel) applied for regular bail after a charge sheet was filed in a case involving forgery, land grabbing and related offences under the IPC and Gujarat Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act. He had been in custody since May 2022 and cited health issues and the fact that co‑accused had be…

The petitioner was preventively detained on 09‑04‑2026 by the Police Commissioner, Vadodara, under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences under the Prohibition Law (Sections 65(E) and 116(B)) relate only to law and order…

The petitioner, Salman Pathan, was preventively detained on 9 April 2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences under the prohibition law pertained only to law and order, not public order as required by Section 3(4…

The petitioner, Abhay, was preventively detained on 09‑04‑2026 by the Surat Police Commissioner under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that his alleged offences pertained only to law and order, not public order as required by Section 3(4) o…

Amrutbhai Mehorbhai Rabari filed a Special Criminal Application (Habeas Corpus) before the Gujarat High Court seeking relief against the State of Gujarat. During the proceedings, the petitioner, through his counsel, requested permission to withdraw the petition. The court examined the petitioner's request and the repor…

The petitioner filed a Special Criminal Application (Habeas Corpus) before the Gujarat High Court seeking relief. The police report dated 20-04-2026 was placed on record. The petitioner's counsel requested permission to withdraw the petition, stating they would take appropriate action in accordance with law. The Court,…

The petitioner, Akashkumar Ramanbhai Chaudhari, filed a special criminal application (habeas corpus) seeking the release of his wife, who had been brought before the police. During police inquiry, the wife expressed a desire to live with her uncle, and the petitioner was present. The petitioner's counsel requested perm…

In Special Criminal Application (Habeas Corpus) No. 5404 of 2026, Rameshbhai Rannabhai Chaudhary filed a petition against the State of Gujarat and others alleging unlawful detention. The petition was supported by a police report dated 21.04.2026. The counsel for the petitioner sought permission from the court to withdr…

The petition was filed under habeas corpus on behalf of a 16-year‑old girl who had been in detention for about 16 years and 4 months. The girl expressed her desire to live with her mother. The police report from Bapunagar Police Station was placed on record. The Court considered whether the detention was unlawful and w…

Kishan Sureshbai Naydu was preventively detained on 2 March 2026 under Section 3(1) of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988. He challenged the order, arguing that the alleged offences – registration of a case under Sections 8(c) and 20(b)(ii)(b) of the NDPS Act – per…

The petitioner was preventively detained on 03/04/2026 as a “dangerous person” under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the detention, contending that the alleged offences pertained only to law and order and did not affect public order. The State argued that his habitual offending…

The petitioner, Bavanka Husenbhai Abdulbhai, was preventively detained on 13 February 2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences related only to law and order and did not affect public order as required by…

The petitioner was preventively detained on 20/02/2026 under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences pertained only to law and order and did not affect public order as required by Section 3(4) of t…

The appellant, Tarjubhai Vehlabhai Naika, appealed his conviction for murder (IPC Sec. 302) and assault (IPC Sec. 504) sentenced to life imprisonment. He argued that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt, that the key eyewitnesses were relatives of the deceased and thus unreliable, that the a…

The appellant, Baldevbhai Budhaji Dhulaji Chauhan, was convicted of double murder under Sections 302 and 201 IPC and sentenced to death. The trial court relied on circumstantial evidence, including a disputed reconstruction panchnama, a hostile witness statement that the accused was last seen with a bag, alleged discov…

The appellant, Baldevbhai Budhaji Dhulaji Chauhan, was convicted of double murder under Sections 302 and 201 IPC and sentenced to death. The trial court relied on circumstantial evidence, including a disputed reconstruction panchnama, a hostile witness statement that the accused was last seen with a bag, alleged discov…

The applicant, Ankit Ramakrisna Tiwari, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking relief. The learned advocate for the applicant indicated that the petition was not pressed with a liberty to file a fresh application if necessary. The Court noted this deficiency and consequently disposed of the application. No substa…

Salman Mustak Haji filed a Special Criminal Application (R/SCR.A/4833/2026) before the Gujarat High Court seeking relief against the State of Gujarat and others. The petition was listed before a bench of Justices Ilesh J. Vora and R. T. Vachhani. At the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Junaid Y. Shaikh, was not p…

The petitioners Pratik @Rohit Dayabhai Chovatiya and another filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking to quash FIR No.11208057240045 (2024) registered for alleged offences under Section 66(c) of the Information Technology Act. The original complainan…

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking quashing of FIR I‑C.R. No.11209056240734 (2024) registered at B Division Police Station, Himmatnagar, for offences under several sections of the BNSS and Section 135 of the Gujarat Police Act. The parties, inclu…

Hari Harji Gadhvi was preventively detained on 12 March 2026 by the District Magistrate, Kachchh, under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offenses—registered under the Prohibition Act—pertained only to law and order and did …

The case concerned an application under Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC seeking dismissal of an election petition challenging the 2022 legislative election for Tankara constituency. The petitioner alleged that the returned candidate, Durlabhji Detharia, had suppressed material information in his nomination affidavit, viol…

The case concerned an application under Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC seeking dismissal of an election petition challenging the 2022 legislative election for Tankara constituency. The petitioner alleged that the returned candidate, Durlabhji Detharia, had suppressed material information in his nomination affidavit, viol…

The case concerned an application under Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC seeking dismissal of an election petition challenging the 2022 legislative election for Tankara constituency. The petitioner alleged that the returned candidate, Durlabhji Detharia, had suppressed material information in his nomination affidavit, viol…

The case concerned an application under Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC seeking dismissal of an election petition challenging the 2022 legislative election for Tankara constituency. The petitioner alleged that the returned candidate, Durlabhji Detharia, had suppressed material information in his nomination affidavit, viol…

The appellant, Sobhan Aryanfar, filed a regular bail appeal after the filing of a chargesheet. During the hearing, counsel for the appellant withdrew the appeal and sought permission to file a fresh bail application before the trial court if there is a change in factual circumstances. The High Court allowed the withdra…

The petitioner, Niravkumar Amratbhai Patel, filed a special criminal application before the Gujarat High Court. The petitioner’s counsel was absent when the matter was called for hearing. The Court, noting the lack of representation, dismissed the petition for want of prosecution. The judges reserved liberty to file a …

The appellant, Zubair Shaukat Ahmed Munshi, filed a regular bail application after the filing of a chargesheet. The appeal was pending before the Gujarat High Court while a co-accused, Sumerabanu, had a matter before the Supreme Court scheduled for 24 April 2026. The appellant's senior counsel sought a two‑week adjourn…

The petitioner was preventively detained on 19‑02‑2026 as a “dangerous person” under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, based on four criminal cases (three under IPC 304(2) and one under IPC 303(2)) for which he had already been granted bail. He challenged the legality of the de…

Mahmadhusen Habibbhai Katariya was preventively detained on 18‑02‑2026 under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a ‘dangerous person’. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences, recorded under the BNS Act, pertained only to law and order and did not affect …

The petitioner was preventively detained on 04/11/2025 as a "dangerous person" under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the detention, arguing that the cited offenses relate only to law and order, not to public order as required by Section 3(4) of the Act. The Stat…

The petitioner, Rizwan Ahmad, filed a Special Criminal Application challenging an order of the Commissioner of Police. While the petition was pending, the order that was impugned was revoked by the authorities. The petitioner, through counsel, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition on the ground that th…

Ankur was preventively detained on 16‑02‑2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a ‘dangerous person’ under Section 2(c). He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged bootlegging offences cited in the order pertained only to law and order and did not affect public order as requ…

Munaf @ Munno was preventively detained on 17 January 2026 under Section 2(e) of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988. He challenged the detention, arguing that the authority had no material to show that his alleged illicit traffic disturbed public health, order or t…

The petitioner, Dhanraj Savairam Raj, was preventively detained on 17‑02‑2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offenses related only to law and order and did not affect public order as required by Section 3(4) of the …

The petitioner was preventively detained on 21/02/2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offenses pertained only to law and order and did not affect public order as required by Section 3(4) of the Act. The State conten…

The petitioner, Anilbhai Pravinbhai Jani, was preventively detained on 21 February 2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "cyber offender" pursuant to Section 2(ba). He challenged the detention, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public order, health, or tranquility a…

The petitioner, Sumit @ Sarkit, was preventively detained on 18‑02‑2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a ‘dangerous person’ under Section 2(c). He challenged the detention, arguing that the offences cited against him—pertaining to assault and bootlegging—relate only to law and order…

Manilal Tersinh Jarpota was preventively detained on 19‑02‑2026 by the Police Commissioner, Vadodara, under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offenses under the Prohibition Law pertained only to law and order, not public ord…

The petitioner, Faizal @ Manjro, was preventively detained on 18 February 2026 by the Surat Police Commissioner as a "dangerous person" under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offenses related only to law and order and did n…

Rameshbhai Vershibhai Desai was preventively detained on 9 March 2026 as a "dangerous person" under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offences pertained only to law and order and did not affect public order as required by Se…

Dipakbhai Ukabhai Jadav filed a pre‑detention application fearing detention under the PASA Act based on an FIR registered under the Gujarat Prohibition Act. The petitioner highlighted that co‑accused Rasikbhai Bhambhaniya and Rakeshkumar Gohil had earlier obtained quash of their detention orders in the same court. The …

The appellant, Bajiben Prabhathbhai Parmar, was convicted of murder under Section 302 of the IPC for allegedly pouring kerosene on the deceased, Rayliben, and igniting her, leading to her death. The appellant appealed the conviction and life sentence, arguing that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable…

Vinubhai Kurjibhai Jadvani was preventively detained on 07.03.2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a ‘cyber offender’. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged cyber offences under the Information Technology Act did not affect public order. The State contended that his h…

The petitioner, a bootlegger, was placed under preventive detention on 4 February 2026 by the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the order, arguing that the alleged offenses under the Prohibition Act pertained only to law and ord…

The petitioner, Arjunsinh Kirtisin Gajubha Vaghela, was preventively detained on 4 February 2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that his alleged offences under the Prohibition Act pertained only to law and order, not public order. T…

The petitioner, Ramesh @ Jivan Hirabhai Bharwad, was preventively detained on 9 February 2026 by the District Magistrate of Kutch‑Bhuj under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offenses pertained only to law and order and did …

The petitioner was preventively detained on 22‑12‑2025 under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a “dangerous person”. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offenses related only to law and order and did not affect public order as required by Section 3(4) of the…

Shakir @ Andha was preventively detained on 10 February 2026 by the Surat Police Commissioner as a "dangerous person" under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the order, arguing that the alleged offenses pertained only to law and order and did not affect public ord…

The petitioner, Saurav @ Tendal Ranjitsinh Thakur, was preventively detained on 5 February 2026 under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a bootlegger. He challenged the detention, arguing that the alleged offenses under the Gujarat Prohibition Act pertained only to law and ord…

The appellant Sandeepkumar Patel was convicted of murder under Section 302 IPC for stabbing Mazharkhan Pathan in a hotel room. The prosecution presented a chain of circumstantial evidence, including the hotel register, eyewitness testimony, and detailed medical findings of multiple fatal injuries. The defence argued th…

The appellant Khorban was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge for murder under Section 302 IPC based largely on the testimony of hostile witnesses and statements recorded by the investigating officer under Sections 161 and 162 CrPC. The High Court examined the post‑mortem report confirming homicidal death but fo…

Maheshbhai BhuDarbhai Katakiya Kodi filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 377‑day delay in filing his main criminal appeal under Section 374(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Court heard arguments from counsel for both parties. It was held that the applicant had shown sufficient ca…

The applicant, Aslamkhan Salimkhan Bhusavala, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of a case but delayed filing the restoration application by 203 days. The applicant moved the Gujarat High Court for condonation of this delay. The court heard arguments from counsel for both parties and examine…

The applicant sought condonation of a 265‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal under Section 374(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The High Court heard arguments from counsel for both sides and examined the reasons for the delay. Finding that the applicant had established sufficient cause, the Court held that the …

The applicant filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 38‑day delay in filing the main criminal appeal under Section 374(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The respondent opposed the condonation, arguing that the delay was unexplained. The court examined the affidavits and oral submissions…

The applicant, Arjunbhai Somabhai Nayak, filed an application seeking condonation of an 89‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal under Section 374(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, opposed the condonation. Both parties were represented by counsel, and the court examined the rea…

The applicant, Shaktisinh @Lalo, filed an application seeking condonation of a 43‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal under Section 374(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The respondent, the State of Gujarat, opposed the condonation. The Court examined the reasons advanced in the application and found that the app…

The State appealed the acquittal of four accused who were charged with murder under Sections 302 read with 34 IPC and Section 135 of the Bombay Police Act. The Sessions Court had acquitted them on the ground that the sole eye‑witness, a close friend of the victim, was unreliable, there was no independent corroboration,…

The State appealed the acquittal of four accused who were charged with murder under Sections 302 read with 34 IPC and Section 135 of the Bombay Police Act. The Sessions Court had acquitted them on the ground that the sole eye‑witness, a close friend of the victim, was unreliable, there was no independent corroboration,…

The applicant, Rakesh Master Mishrilal Prajapati, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of the main criminal appeal (R/Criminal Appeal No. 1276 of 2020) to its original file. The High Court considered whether the appeal could be reinstated after it had been removed from the file. No substantive…

The petitioners sought condonation of a 52‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal before the Gujarat High Court. The respondents opposed the condonation. The court examined the petitioner's claim of sufficient cause for the delay. Finding that the petitioner had established a satisfactory reason, the court decided to co…

The applicant filed a petition seeking condonation of a 1,363‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat. The petition argued that sufficient cause existed for the delay. The Court heard counsel for both sides and examined the averments in the petition. Finding that the applicant had established…

The applicant filed a petition seeking condonation of an eight‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal. The respondent opposed the petition. The Court examined the petitioner's claim of sufficient cause for the delay. Finding the explanation satisfactory, the Court decided that the delay should be condoned. Consequently,…

The applicant filed a petition seeking condonation of a 234‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal. The respondent opposed the petition. The court heard arguments and examined the petitioner's claim of sufficient cause for the delay. Finding that the petitioner had established a satisfactory reason, the court decided th…

The applicant filed a petition seeking condonation of a 424‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal. The respondent opposed the petition. The court examined the petitioner's claim of sufficient cause for the delay. Finding the petitioner had established a satisfactory reason, the court decided that the delay should be co…

Mukeshbhai Gorchandbhai Chamka was convicted by the Sessions Court for raping and murdering a 13‑year‑old girl during a village marriage ceremony. The prosecution presented a chain of circumstantial evidence including eyewitness testimony of the victim being forcibly taken, forensic reports linking the appellant’s bloo…

The sole accused, Sanjay Chhatrasinh Bariya, died by suicide while in jail. The State of Gujarat had filed a criminal appeal (No. 623 of 2023) challenging his conviction, and a criminal confirmation case (No. 11 of 2022) was pending. The High Court observed that the death of the accused extinguishes the criminal liabil…

The sole accused, Sanjay Chhatrasinh Bariya, died by suicide while in jail. The State of Gujarat had filed a criminal appeal (No. 623 of 2023) challenging his conviction, and a criminal confirmation case (No. 11 of 2022) was pending. The High Court observed that the death of the accused extinguishes the criminal liabil…

The applicants filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 64‑day delay in filing their criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat. The Court heard counsel for both sides and examined the reasons for the delay. It was found that the applicants had established sufficient cause for the delay. Co…

Ajit @ Jangio Ramanbhai Raval was preventively detained on 30 January 2026 by the Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He filed a petition challenging the order, arguing that no material was placed before the authorit…

The petitioner, Makbulbhai Gafurbhai Samtani, filed a Special Criminal Application seeking relief against his detention. The application was filed before the High Court of Gujarat, with counsel Mr. Rajakmiya A. Bukhari and Mr. S. D. Moghariya representing the petitioner, and Ms. Monali Bhatt representing the State. Dur…

The petitioner filed a Special Criminal Application challenging a detention order. While the petition was pending, the concerned authority revoked the detention order. As a result, the cause of action for the petition ceased to exist. The Court observed that without a surviving cause, the petition could not proceed. Co…

The father of a 19‑year‑old woman filed a special criminal application for habeas corpus, alleging that his daughter was being illegally confined by respondent No.4. The daughter appeared before the court and admitted that she had legally married respondent No.4 on 8 November 2025, as evidenced by a marriage registrati…

The appellant Bhartiben was convicted of murder under Section 302 IPC for allegedly strangling her husband with a nylon string and inflicting abdominal injuries. The conviction rested primarily on an extrajudicial confession she allegedly made before the village sarpanch and the recovery of the nylon string, which the …

The State of Gujarat filed Criminal Appeal No.1661 of 2005 before the Gujarat High Court challenging the conviction of Vallabh @ Tetto Ramjibhai Parmar. The appellant sought to uphold the conviction. During the hearing, the police submitted a report confirming that the sole accused had died on 10 June 2016. The court c…

The petitioner, Rajnikantbhai Manharbhai Chavda, filed a special criminal application (habeas corpus) seeking the release of his wife, who was in police custody. The Dhandhuka Police Station submitted a detailed report regarding the detention, which was placed on record. After reviewing the report and speaking with the…

Rizvan was preventively detained on 27 January 2026 under Section 2(ba) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "cyber offender". He challenged the detention, arguing that the authority had no material showing any disturbance to public order and that the order was passed mechanically. The Sta…

The petitioner, Aryan Rohit Bhai Patel, filed a special criminal application (habeas corpus) seeking the release of his wife, who was detained by the Vadali Police Station, Sabarkantha. The police submitted a detailed report, which the Court recorded. After hearing the parties, the petitioner’s counsel, Ms. Maitri Pate…

The case concerns the murder of Sureshbhai Raval, who was attacked with swords by accused Chhaganbhai Bhojabhai Parmar and Dashrathbhai Ambalal Raval, leading to his death; a third accused, Gangaben, was also present and assaulted the complainant. The trial court convicted the first two under Section 302 read with Sect…

The case concerns the murder of Sureshbhai Raval, who was attacked with swords by accused Chhaganbhai Bhojabhai Parmar and Dashrathbhai Ambalal Raval, leading to his death; a third accused, Gangaben, was also present and assaulted the complainant. The trial court convicted the first two under Section 302 read with Sect…

The petitioner Ajaybhai Haribhai Patel filed a special criminal application challenging the legality of orders dated 03.02.2021 (Exh 65 and 66) issued by the Additional Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Criminal Case No.29989 of 2019. The High Court, after hearing counsel for both parties, agreed to set aside those orde…

The applicant had been in judicial custody since 2019 for murder and related offences, with a chargesheet filed against eight accused. He had been detained for over six years and sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, invoking the principle of parity with co‑accused who had been grante…

Shamji @ Sunil @ Dakudo was convicted of double murder under IPC sections 302 and 201 for allegedly mixing sodium nitrate into fruit beer and offering it to two friends, Manish Makwana and Kaushal Parekh, who died of poisoning. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, including the victim’s statements, the ac…

The appellant, Ashokbhai Amrutbhai Nimavat, had a pending criminal appeal before the Gujarat High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant passed away, and his counsel informed the court of his death and the pending issuance of a death certificate. The court considered whether the appellant's death autom…

The accused, Guddu Kumar Madhesh Yadav, was convicted of kidnapping, raping and murdering a two‑and‑a‑half‑year‑old girl, offences punishable under Sections 302, 363, 366, 342, 376(A), 376(AB) and related provisions of the IPC and the POCSO Act. The Special POCSO Court sentenced him to death for the rape‑murder and to …

The State of Gujarat sought confirmation of a death sentence imposed on Guddu Kumar Madhesh Yadav for the rape and murder of a two‑and‑half‑year‑old girl. The Special POCSO Court had convicted the accused under multiple sections of the IPC and the POCSO Act, imposing death for offences under Sections 302, 376(A) and 37…

Sulemanbhai Mahamadbhai Ghanchi and another filed a special criminal application seeking review of an earlier order passed by the High Court. The petitioners were represented by Mr. Umarfaruk M. Kharadi. The respondents, the State of Gujarat and others, were represented by HL Patel Advocates and Mr. Ronak Raval. The Co…

The case involved five accused who, after luring a complainant on a motorbike, pretended to be Local Crime Branch police, assaulted him, stole Rs.300, his licence and mobile, and demanded Rs.50,000. The trial court convicted three of them under Sections 170, 419 and 395 IPC and sentenced them to five years' rigorous im…

The case involved five accused who, after luring a complainant on a motorbike, pretended to be Local Crime Branch police, assaulted him, and extorted money and his belongings. The trial court convicted three of them under Sections 170, 419 and 395 IPC and sentenced them to five years’ rigorous imprisonment, while the f…

The case involved five accused who, after luring a complainant on a motorbike, pretended to be Local Crime Branch police, assaulted him, and extorted money and his belongings. The trial court convicted three of them under Sections 170, 419 and 395 IPC and sentenced them to five years’ rigorous imprisonment, while the f…

The case involved five accused who, after luring a complainant on a motorbike, pretended to be Local Crime Branch police officers, assaulted him, stole Rs 300, his licence and mobile, and attempted to extort Rs 50,000. The trial court convicted all three surviving accused under Sections 170, 419 and 395 of the IPC and …

The appellant was convicted of murder (Section 302 IPC) for stabbing his relative during a sudden quarrel, based on medical evidence, post‑mortem report, and dying declarations linking him to the injuries. He appealed, arguing the incident was a heat‑of‑passion assault without pre‑meditation, invoking Exception 4 to Se…

The appellant, Amarat @ Kevabhai Aahaji, was convicted of murdering his wife Tinaben after she was stabbed multiple times in the night of 5 January 2015. The prosecution’s case rested primarily on the testimony of the 9‑year‑old son, Nilesh, who identified his father as the assailant, and on medical evidence showing fa…

The petitioners, Shivabhai Lukabhai Taral and another, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking condonation of a 307‑day delay in filing a restoration application. The respondents, the State of Gujarat, opposed the condonation. Both parties were represented by counsel, with Ms. Honey H. Thakkar appearing for …

The State of Gujarat appealed against the acquittal of the sole accused, Aamin Swale Kashiri. During the hearing, counsel for the respondent submitted a death certificate showing that the accused had died on 06-07-2024. The court recorded the death certificate and considered the effect of the accused's death on the pen…

The appellants, Ajaybhai and Pintubhai Vasava, were convicted of murder (Sec. 302 r/w 114 IPC) and a police act offence (Sec. 135 Gujarat Police Act) for the killing of Parvatiben, based solely on circumstantial evidence. The prosecution relied on the "last seen together" testimony of two villagers, recovery of a blood…

The appellants, Ajaybhai and Pintubhai Vasava, were convicted of murder (Sec. 302 r/w 114 IPC) and a police act offence (Sec. 135 Gujarat Police Act) for the killing of Parvatiben, based solely on circumstantial evidence. The prosecution relied on the "last seen together" testimony of two villagers, recovery of a blood…

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of three accused in a murder case arising from a land dispute, while the original complainant filed a revision. The prosecution presented nine eyewitnesses and medical evidence indicating fatal head injuries caused by a stick, but the sole primary eyewitness, the victim’s wif…

The State appealed the acquittal of four accused in a murder case where the victim, Roshanben, died from extensive burn injuries. The prosecution alleged that the accused conspired to set the victim on fire using kerosene, relying on two dying declarations, the crime‑scene panchnama, and medical evidence of burns. The …

The appellants Ranchhod and Hitesh were convicted by the Sessions Court for murder under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment. They appealed under Section 374 of the CrPC, contending that the prosecution's case rested solely on circumstantial evidence that was incomplete and that a key witn…

The appellants Ranchhod and Hitesh were convicted by the Sessions Court for murder under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment. They appealed under Section 374 of the CrPC, contending that the prosecution's case rested solely on circumstantial evidence that was incomplete and that a key witn…

The Gujarat High Court heard four appeals arising from a 2019 Sessions Court judgment that convicted two accused (Bhagwatbhai Thakorbhai Vasava and Ratanlal Bherumal Jain) for murder and assault, while acquitting seven others. The prosecution alleged a night‑time armed assault on the complainant’s family, resulting in …

The Gujarat High Court heard four appeals arising from a 2019 Sessions Court judgment that convicted two accused (Bhagwatbhai Thakorbhai Vasava and Ratanlal Bherumal Jain) for murder and assault, while acquitting seven others. The prosecution alleged a night‑time armed assault on the complainant’s family, resulting in …

The appellant, Bharatbai Virsingbai Minama, filed an application in the High Court of Gujarat seeking relief against her conviction. During the hearing, the counsel representing the appellant was absent. The court therefore dismissed the application on the ground of want of prosecution. The judges reserved liberty for …

The petitioner, Kirtanbhai @ Sesiyo Samarsinh Bariya, filed an application seeking condonation of a 100‑day delay in preferring a criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat and another party. Both sides were represented, with Ms. Mayuri P. Chauhan appearing for the petitioner and Mr. Bhargav Pandya for the respondent…

The applicant, Vinod @ Vinu Mansukhbhai @ Manubhai Parmar, filed an application seeking condonation of a 21‑day delay in filing a criminal appeal. The respondent, State of Gujarat, opposed the application. Both parties were heard, and the court examined whether sufficient cause existed for the delay. The court found th…

The appellant, Ramesh Bachubhai Vadhukiya, was convicted and sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a three‑year‑old girl. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, a pan‑shop owner’s testimony, CCTV footage, and DNA analysis linking the accused’s clothing to the victim. The defence argued that the iden…

The appellant, Ramesh Bachubhai Vadhukiya, was convicted and sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a three‑year‑old girl. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, a pan‑shop owner’s testimony, CCTV footage, and DNA analysis linking the accused’s clothing to the victim. The defence argued that the iden…

The appellant Kamal Kishor was convicted by the Sessions Court of murder (Sec.302 IPC), attempt to murder (Sec.307 IPC), and causing hurt by dangerous weapon (Sec.328 IPC) and sentenced to life imprisonment, fine and simple imprisonment. He appealed under Section 374 CrPC, contending that the prosecution's case rested …

The State appealed the acquittal of Mohanbhai Ukani (deceased during proceedings) and his wife Vijyaben in a murder case arising from a land‑partition dispute, where the deceased father was allegedly thrown into a well. The trial court had held that the prosecution failed to prove a homicidal death and that there was n…

The State appealed the acquittal of six accused who were found not guilty of offences including murder, assault and rioting arising from a dispute on 28 February 1996. The prosecution relied mainly on the testimonies of the complainant and the deceased's wife, alleging that the accused beat the deceased and struck him …

The appellant, Imtiyazhusen alias Bhaylu, was convicted of murder under Section 302 IPC for allegedly pouring kerosene on Habibunnisha and setting her ablaze, resulting in her death. The conviction was based primarily on three dying declarations made by the deceased at different stages—first to the police, then to the …

The petitioner, Rohitbhai Velshibhai Dharajiya, filed a Special Criminal Application (Habeas Corpus) before the Gujarat High Court seeking relief against the State of Gujarat and others. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Munjal V. Acharya, applied for permission to withdraw the habeas corpus applica…

The appellant Pradip Gupta was convicted by the Sessions Court for the murder and rape of a nine‑year‑old girl in Vapi, receiving a death sentence under Sections 302, 376(A)(B) of the IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. On appeal, the Gujarat High Court examined the prosecution's case, which relied on an extrajudicial …

The appellant Pradip Gupta was convicted by the Sessions Court for the murder and rape of a nine‑year‑old girl in Vapi, receiving a death sentence under Sections 302, 376(A)(B) of the IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. On appeal, the Gujarat High Court examined the prosecution's case, which relied on an extrajudicial …

Mukeshji Ataji Thakor was convicted of kidnapping, rape, and sexual assault of a 17‑year‑old girl belonging to a Scheduled Caste, and was sentenced to life imprisonment under Section 3(ii)(v) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act along with other IPC and POCSO offences. The appellant appealed, contending that the…

Rafiyuddin Shaikh was preventively detained on 31‑12‑2025 by the Police Commissioner of Ahmedabad under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a “dangerous person”. He challenged the order through a petition filed by his wife, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to pub…

The petitioner, Nilesh @ Semdya @ Shimdyo, challenged a preventive detention order dated 25‑12‑2025 issued by the Surat City Police Commissioner under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, alleging he was a "dangerous person". The petitioner argued that no material was placed befor…

Imran @ Immu was preventively detained on 27 December 2025 by the Surat Police Commissioner under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". The detainee filed a petition challenging the legality of the detention, arguing that no material was placed before the authority to show …

Sanjaykumar was preventively detained on 31‑12‑2025 as a "bootlegger" under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his wife, arguing that the detaining authority had no material showing any disturbance to public health, order o…

Ahmed Raza was preventively detained on 28‑12‑2025 by the Surat Police Commissioner under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He challenged the order, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public order and that the order was passed mechanicall…

The petitioner, Asif Mohammad Husen, was detained and filed a special criminal application before the Gujarat High Court seeking relief. During the pendency of the writ petition, the petitioner was released from custody. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that, in view of the release, the petition had become infructuou…

Husen Rasulbhai Jammiyana was preventively detained on 29‑12‑2025 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "bootlegger". He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his friend. The petitioner argued that no material was placed before the detaining authority to show that his acti…

Popat Harishbhai Khokhariya (Mina) challenged a preventive detention order dated 24‑11‑2025 issued by the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, alleging he was a "dangerous person." The petitioner argued that no material showed any disturbance to…

Mohamad Vasim was preventively detained on 25‑12‑2025 by the Surat Police Commissioner under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a “dangerous person”. He challenged the order through a petition filed by his friend. The petitioner argued that there was no material showing any disturbance to pub…

Jagdishbhai Bambhaniya was preventively detained on 1 January 2026 by the District Magistrate under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "bootlegger". He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his cousin, arguing that the authority had no material showing any disturbance to publ…

Vikrambhai Chauhan filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging his detention order dated 22‑12‑2025 issued by the District Magistrate under Section 3 of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. The petitioner argued that no material was placed before the authority to s…

The petitioner, Rohitbhai Vaja, challenged a detention order dated 01.01.2026 issued by the District Magistrate under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, invoking Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution. He argued that no material was placed before the authority to show that his alleged bootleg…

Arvindbhai Ajitbhai Solanki filed an application seeking condonation of a 35‑day delay in filing his criminal appeal against the State of Gujarat. The application was presented before a two‑judge bench of the Gujarat High Court. The court examined the averments made in the application regarding the reasons for the dela…

Mayur @ Lalo filed a special criminal application seeking permission to withdraw his writ petition against the State of Gujarat and others. The petitioner, through counsel, requested the court to allow the withdrawal. The court recorded the submission and considered the request. No substantive merits of the original pe…

Narendra Netram Sharma filed a Special Criminal Application (Habeas Corpus) No. 1217 of 2026 against the State of Gujarat and others. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Darshil N. Prajapati, while the respondent was represented by Ms. Monali Bhatt. During the proceedings, the petitioner sought permission to withdraw…

The appellant Siddik Ismail Kumbhar was convicted for murder (Sec. 302 IPC) and attempt to conceal dead body (Sec. 201 IPC) based largely on circumstantial evidence, a police‑recorded confession, and recovered items. The prosecution's case rested on motive, a "last seen together" theory, and alleged recovery of the wea…

Vihabhai Panchabhai Patel appealed against his conviction for murder, robbery, and related offences under Sections 302, 392, 397 and 449 of the IPC. The trial court relied on circumstantial evidence, including the appellant’s alleged presence with the victims, recovery of stolen ornaments at his instance, and blood‑sta…

Kashyap @ Pintu Gopalbhai Shah was preventively detained on 30‑12‑2025 under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his wife, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public health, order or tr…

The High Court of Gujarat examined a petition filed by Sonu Manishbhai (also known as Nazrumal) challenging his preventive detention under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. The detaining authority had labeled him a "dangerous person" under Section 2(c) based on two criminal cases involving off…

Nitin Rajput was preventively detained on 27‑12‑2025 by the Surat Police Commissioner as a ‘dangerous person’ under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the order through a petition filed by his father, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public order …

Sumit Thakur was detained on 27-12-2025 under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He challenged the order, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public health, order or tranquility and that the order was passed mechanically. The State contende…

Mohammadashfak, through his wife, challenged a preventive detention order dated 31‑12‑2025 issued by the Director General of Police under Section 2(e) of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988. The petitioner argued that no material showed any disturbance to public ord…

Muhammad Yusuf was preventively detained on 31‑12‑2025 under Section 2(e) of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988, on the ground that his alleged illicit drug activities threatened public order. He filed a petition challenging the detention, arguing that the detainin…

The petitioner, Hamis @ Hamu @ Amu Dharmeshbhai Chunara (Modi), was preventively detained on 1 January 2026 under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his mother, arguing that no material showed any di…

Rahulkumar was preventively detained on 29 December 2025 by the Surat City Commissioner under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, on the ground that he was a "dangerous person" whose conduct threatened public order. He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his wife…

Sarfaraz @ Guddi was preventively detained on 21‑12‑2025 under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He challenged the order, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public order and that the detention was mechanical. The State contended that he w…

Balvantbhai was preventively detained on 27 December 2025 as a ‘dangerous person’ under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the order, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public order and that the detention was mechanical. The State contended that he …

Mehulbhai Ashokbhai Pangal was preventively detained on 31‑12‑2025 under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "bootlegger". He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his brother, arguing that the detaining authority had no material to show that his alleged activi…

Rameshbha Bharabha Hathal was preventively detained on 31‑12‑2025 by the District Magistrate under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "bootlegger". He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his cousin brother, arguing that no material was placed before the auth…

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Dhirubhai Ramabhai Nayka by the Sessions Court, which had found insufficient evidence to prove his involvement in the alleged attempt to murder and insult of his live-in partner, Dhaniben, who suffered severe burns after a dispute. The prosecution alleged that Nayka threw …

The State appealed the acquittal of Abdul Rahim, who was alleged to have been found with 1.65 kg of charas in the open dickey of his scooter near Ghodasar Railway Crossing. The trial court acquitted him on the benefit of doubt, finding the prosecution failed to prove conscious possession, ownership of the scooter, and …

The State appealed the acquittal of Kanubhai Ganpatsinh Parmar and others for the murder of Dolatsinh, alleging that they conspired and killed him using sticks, iron pipes and strangulation, and then attempted to stage the death as an accident. The prosecution relied solely on circumstantial evidence such as blood‑stai…

The State appealed the acquittal of Divyakant Arjunbhai Parmar, a police sub‑inspector, who had been charged under Sections 302 and 323 IPC for murder. The prosecution presented eyewitness testimony and medical evidence that the deceased died from abdominal injuries allegedly inflicted by the accused with a stick. The …

The case involved the murder of Bharat by four accused family members. The trial court convicted Ramesh Salat and Manoj Salat under Sections 302 and 114 IPC, while acquitting Amir and Gopi of murder but convicting Amir under Section 323 for injuring witnesses. The State appealed the acquittals and the accused appealed …

The case involved the murder of Bharat by four accused family members. The trial court convicted Ramesh Salat and Manoj Salat under Sections 302 and 114 IPC, while acquitting Amir and Gopi of murder but convicting Amir under Section 323 for injuring witnesses. The State appealed the acquittals and the accused appealed …

Virendrabhai Velubhai Parmar was preventively detained on 26‑12‑2025 by the District Magistrate, Bhavnagar, under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 on the ground that he was a "bootlegger" whose activities allegedly threatened public order. The detainee, through his wife, challe…

Rukaiya, detained as a "dangerous person" under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, challenged the preventive detention order dated 30‑12‑2025. The petitioner argued that no material showed a disturbance to public health, order or tranquility, and that the order was passed mechanically. The Stat…

Vijaykumar Nanjibhai Katara was preventively detained on 28 April 2025 under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "bootlegger". He challenged the detention, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public order and that the order was passed mechanically. The State co…

Vishal @ Montu Jayantibhai Parmar was preventively detained on 24 October 2025 as a ‘dangerous person’ under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. The detainee, through his father, challenged the detention order, arguing that no material was placed before the authority showing any …

Himmatsinh Karansinh Vanzara was preventively detained on 31‑12‑2025 by the District Magistrate, Porbandar, under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a ‘bootlegger’. His father filed a special criminal application challenging the order, arguing that no material was placed befor…

Ajimmiya (Shahrukh) was preventively detained under a detention order dated 17‑12‑2025 issued by the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner as a "dangerous person" under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the order through a petition filed by his brother. The petitioner arg…

The petitioner, Gulam Mustufa, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a detention order dated 02.01.2026 issued by the Commissioner of Police, Vadodara, under Section 3(1) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. The order detained the petitioner in Centra…

Azaruddin, through his father, challenged a preventive detention order dated 11‑12‑2025 issued by the Director General of Police under Section 2(e) of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988. The petitioner argued that no material was placed on record to show that his a…

Kapilbhai Majbutbhai Jebaliya was preventively detained on 2 January 2026 by the District Magistrate, Amreli, as a “dangerous person” under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. He challenged the order through a petition filed by his cousin, arguing that no material showed any dist…

Shahrukh @ Kaliya Salimbhai Shaikh was detained under a preventive detention order dated 25‑12‑2025 issued by the Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad, invoking Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person." The detainee, through his mother, challenged the order, arguin…

The High Court of Gujarat considered a petition filed by Nitin @ Sunny @ Gando Vijayshankar Jaymangal Jaiswal (Kori), through his mother, challenging his preventive detention under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. The petitioner argued that no material was placed before the de…

The case concerns an armed dacoity on a State Transport bus on 20 August 2010, during which four assailants fired at the driver and a passenger, looted valuables and escaped in an Indica car, also firing at a police checkpost. The accused were charged under IPC Sections 395, 396 and 120B, and various provisions of the …

Rahulbhai, through his father, challenged a preventive detention order dated 31‑12‑2025 issued by the Director General of Police under Section 2(e) of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988. The petitioner argued that no material was placed before the detaining authori…

Mohammad Ubed challenged his preventive detention order dated 28‑12‑2025 issued by the Surat Police Commissioner under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, alleging he was a "dangerous person". The petitioner argued that no material showed any disturbance to public health, order o…

Surendrasinh Laxmansinh Bhati was detained on 25‑12‑2025 under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "bootlegger". He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his next friend. The petitioner argued that no material was placed before the detaining authority to show a…

Umar @ Daku was preventively detained on 22‑12‑2025 under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a ‘dangerous person’. He challenged the order, arguing that no material showed his conduct disturbed public health, order or tranquility. The State contended that his habitual offences…

Nadeembhai Kadarbhai Barejiya was detained on 1 January 2026 by the District Magistrate of Amreli under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "dangerous person". He challenged the detention through a special criminal application, arguing that the detaining authority had no mate…

Khushalbhai Savjibhai Maniya was preventively detained on 31‑12‑2025 under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "bootlegger". He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his brother. The State argued that his habitual bootlegging threatened public order, while the …

Jigneshbhai Savjibhai Maniya was preventively detained on 31‑12‑2025 under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "bootlegger". He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his brother, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public health, order or tranqui…

Jilanbhai Bipinbhai Parekh was preventively detained on 31‑12‑2025 under Section 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "bootlegger". He challenged the detention through a petition filed by his father, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public health, order or tranquilit…

Navghan Jashabhai Balasara was preventively detained under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a “dangerous person” pursuant to a district magistrate’s order dated 04‑12‑2025. He challenged the order, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public order and that the detention was me…

The petitioner, Kantibhai @ Raju Thuthiyo Lilaji Somaji Dabhi, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a detention order dated 30‑12‑2025 issued by the Police Commissioner under Section 3 of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985. The order detained him in Ra…

Shirinbi Shaikh, detained under a preventive detention order dated 30‑12‑2025 issued by the Surat Police Commissioner under Section 2(c) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985, challenged the order through a petition. The petitioner argued that no material was placed before the authority to show …

Mahendra @ Madi filed a special criminal application seeking restoration of a matter before the Gujarat High Court. The Court noted that there were pending office objections to the application. Justice M.R. Mengdey directed that these objections be removed within two weeks from the date of the order. The Court warned t…

Tulsi Dayabhai Bhaskar filed a special criminal application (habeas corpus) seeking the release of a married woman who was allegedly being confined by her husband. The court allowed the applicant to join the husband as a party and admitted the police report. Upon hearing the woman, she expressed that she does not wish …