MANJULABEN KHUSHALBHAI PATEL Vs. STATE OF GUJARAT

JUDGEMENT

(1.) By way of the present application under Sec. 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the applicant accused has prayed to release her on anticipatory bail in case of her arrest in connection with the F.I.R.No.11199061220118 of 2022 registered with Ankleshwar City "B" Division Police Station, District Bharuch for the offenses punishable under Ss. 467 , 468 , 471 , 409 , 120-B of the Indian Penal Code.

(2.) Learned advocate for the applicant submits that the nature of allegations are such for which custodial interrogation at this stage is not necessary. Besides, the applicant is available during the course of investigation and will not flee from justice. In view of the above, the applicant may be granted anticipatory bail.

(3.) Learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the respondent-State has opposed grant of anticipatory bail looking to the nature and gravity of the offence.