Supreme Court of India · 2008-01-29
GOBARBHAI NARANBHAI SINGALA vs STATE OF GUJARAT .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2005/26625
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- GOBARBHAI NARANBHAI SINGALA
- Respondent
- STATE OF GUJARAT .
- Author
- ALTAMAS KABIR ASHOK BHAN
- Bench
- ALTAMAS KABIR ASHOK BHAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the cancellation of bail granted to Jayrajsinh Temubha Jadeja, a sitting MLA, under various sections including Sections 302, 307, 143, 147, 148, 149 IPC, and Sections 25(1)(a), 27 of the Arms Act. The Court emphasized the seriousness of the charges, particularly murder, and the potential for influencing witnesses, thereby holding that the bail granted was not justified. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision to cancel the anticipatory bail, reinforcing the principle that bail should be denied in cases involving grave offenses.