VIRENDRA PRAVINCHANDRA MEHTA Vs. STATE OF GUJARAT

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This successive application is filed by the applicant under Sec. 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for regular bail in connection with FIR registered as C.R.No.2 of 2022 with A.C.B.Godhara Police Station, Panchmahal for the offence punishable under Ss. 7(a), 12, 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act

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

(3.) On the other hand, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent-State has opposed grant of regular bail looking to the nature and gravity of the offence.