Supreme Court of India · 2022-01-18
ISHWARJI NAGAJI MALI vs THE STATE OF GUJARAT
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/20773
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ISHWARJI NAGAJI MALI
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF GUJARAT
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court overturned the Gujarat High Court's order granting bail to the accused in a case involving the death of the appellant's wife due to a hit-and-run incident. The court found that the evidence suggested a conspiracy involving the accused, which warranted the denial of bail. The decision emphasized the seriousness of the charges under Sections 302, 120(B), and 304A of the IPC, highlighting the need for a thorough investigation before bail could be considered.