LAWS(GJH)-2018-8-131

JAGDISHBHAI BANSHILAL KHATRI Vs. THE STATE OF GUJARAT

Decided On August 29, 2018
Jagdishbhai Banshilal Khatri Appellant
V/S
THE STATE OF GUJARAT Respondents

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. III-264 registered with Nasvadi Police Station, District Chhota for the offence punishable under Sections 65AE, 81, 83, 98(2) of the Gujarat Prohibition 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 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.