JABIR IBRAHIM DIWAN Vs. STATE OF GUJARAT

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This is an application by the applicant under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for anticipatory bail in the event of his arrest in connection with FIR registered as CR- II/11214031211558 /2021 before Mahuva Police Station, Surat for the offence under Sections 6(a), (1), (2), (3) (4) of the Gujarat Animal Preservation Act, 2011 and Sections 11(Chh), (Ch) and (a) of the Prevention of Cruelty to the Animals Act.

(2.) Learned advocate appearing on behalf of the applicant would submit that considering the nature of offence, the applicant may be enlarged on anticipatory bail by imposing suitable conditions.

(3.) On the other hand, the learned APP appearing for the respondent-State has opposed this application and granting anticipatory bail to the applicant looking to the nature and gravity of the offence.