R/CR.MA/12278/2026 ORDER DATED: 04/06/2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD R/CRIMINAL MISC.APPLICATION (FOR REGULAR BAIL - BEFORE CHARGESHEET) NO. 12278 of 2026 ========================================================== HABIB @ SUFIYAN MOHAMMADBHAI KALRA Versus STATE OF GUJARAT ========================================================== Appearance: MS YASHA MATHUR, ADVOCATE for MR SR SHARMA(5686) for the Applicant(s) No. 1 MR NIRAJ SHARMA APP for the Respondent(s) No. 1 ========================================================== CORAM:HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ILESH J. VORA Date : 04/06/2026 ORAL ORDER 1. Rule. Learned APP waives service of Rule on behalf of respondent State. 2. The applicant, by way of this application filed under Section 483 of the BNSS, seeks regular bail in connection with the FIR being I-C.R. No. 11193024260131 of 2026 registered with Jafrabad Police Station, Dist. Amreli for the offences punishable under Sections 5(1), 5(1)(1A), 6B, 8(1), 8(2), 8(3) and 8(4) of the Gujarat Animal Preservation Act, 2017, Section 11(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960 and Section 325 and 299 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. 3. It is the submission of learned counsel for the applicant that he is suffering confinement since 01.05.2026. He further submitted that the applicant has not played any vital role in the alleged offence. Hence, further detention R/CR.MA/12278/2026 ORDER DATED: 04/06/2026 of the applicant is unwarranted. 4. Learned APP has opposed the bail application contending that, considering the conduct of the applicant and nature of accusation, the discretion may not be exercised in favour of the applicant. 5. Having heard the learned counsel for the respective parties and upon perusal of the material placed on record, it appears that the applicant herein has been arrested on the basis of the statement of co-accused. So far recovery is concerned, nothing has been found from the applicant herein. The investigation qua the present applicant is almost over admittedly and the further custody of the applicant is not necessary. The applicant is not involved in any past antecedent of like nature. Under such circumstances, having regard to the role attributed to the present applicant and evidence in support of charge, without commenting on merits of the matter, I deemed it fit to release the applicant on bail. Hence, present application is allowed. 6. Hence, the applicant is ordered to be released on regular bail in connection with the FIR being I-C.R. No. 11193024260131 of 2026 registered with Jafrabad Police Station, Dist. Amreli on executing a personal bond of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousands only), with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Trial Court and subject to the conditions that he shall: R/CR.MA/12278/2026 ORDER DATED: 04/06/2026 No. Conditions (a) not take undue advantage of liberty or misuse liberty; (b) not act in a manner injuries to the interest of the prosecution; (c) surrender passport, if any, to the lower court within a week; (d) not leave India without prior permission of the Sessions Judge concerned; (e) furnish latest address of residence to the Investigating Officer and also to the Court at the time of execution of the bond and shall not change the residence without prior permission of the trial Court; 7. The authorities shall release the applicant if he is not required in connection with the any other offence. If breach of any above condition is committed, the Sessions Judge concerned shall take appropriate action or issue warrant against the applicant. The bail bond to be executed before the learned trial Court having jurisdiction to try the case. It will be open for the sessions judge concerned to delete, modify and/or relax any of the above conditions, in accordance with law. Nothing stated hereinabove, shall tantamount to the expression of any opinion on the merits of this case. Rule is made absolute to the aforesaid extent. Direct service permitted. (ILESH J. VORA,J) MISHRA AMIT V. Original copy of this order has been signed by the Hon'ble Judge. Digitally signed by: AMIT VISHNUPRASAD MISHRA(HC00187), Principal Pvt. Secretary, at High Court of Gujarat on 04/06/2026 11:14:23