(1.) By way of the present application under Sec. 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the applicant - accused has prayed for anticipatory bail in connection with the FIR No.11190115230274 of 2023 registered with Nikol Police Station, Dist.Ahmedabad for the offences punishable under Ss. 384, 387 , 506(1) and 114 of Indian Penal Code and Ss. 5, 33(3), 40 and 42 of Gujarat Money Lenders Act, 2011.
(2.) Learned advocate for the applicant submits that the nature of allegations are such for which custodial interrogation at this stage is not necessary. He further submits that the applicant will keep himself available during the course of investigation, trial also and will not flee from justice.
(3.) Learned advocate for the applicant on instructions states that the applicant is ready and willing to abide by all the conditions including imposition of conditions with regard to powers of Investigating Agency to file an application before the competent Court for his remand. He further submit that upon filing of such application by the Investigating Agency, the right of applicant accused to oppose such application on merits may be kept open. Learned advocate, therefore, submits that considering the above facts, the applicant may be granted anticipatory bail.