MOHAMMAD SAFFAN SHAUKAT PATEL Vs. STATE OF GUJARAT

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This application is filed 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 at C.R. No.I-11199006210567 of 2021 with Ankleshwar Rural Police Station, District¬bharuch, for the offence punishable under Sections 376, 354 of the Indian Penal Code.

(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 Additional Public Prosecutor 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.