Supreme Court of India · 2008-01-29
Gobarbhai Naranbhai Singala vs State Of Gujarat & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2008 SUPREME COURT 1134
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Gobarbhai Naranbhai Singala
- Respondent
- State Of Gujarat & Ors
- Bench
- Ashok Bhan, Altamas Kabir
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the cancellation of bail granted to Jayrajsinh Temubha Jadeja, a sitting MLA, in two criminal cases involving serious charges including Sections 302, 307 IPC and the Arms Act. The Court emphasized that the gravity of the charges and the potential for influencing witnesses warranted the cancellation of bail. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision to cancel the anticipatory bail, reinforcing the principle that bail should not be granted in cases involving heinous crimes where the accused may tamper with evidence or intimidate witnesses.