RAVINDERSINGH @ RAVI PAVAR versus STATE OF GUJARAT

RAVINDERSINGH @ RAVI PAVAR versus STATE OF GUJARAT

Given the gravity of the offence, the involvement of the appellants/accused in the manufacture and distribution of spurious liquor that caused multiple deaths and injuries, their history as habitual offenders with multiple similar cases, the likelihood of tampering with evidence or threatening witnesses if released on bail, and the societal impact, the appellants are not entitled to bail at this stage. The High Court orders granting bail to Jayesh Hiralal Thakkar (A-2) are set aside, and his bail is cancelled.

Parties
Appellant/accused (a 11) in Crl. A. No. 334 of 2013: Ravindersingh @ Ravi Pavar; Respondent/prosecution in Crl. A. No. 334 of 2013 and Appellant in Crl. A. Nos. 335 & 336 of 2013: State of Gujarat; Respondent/accused in Crl. A. Nos. 335 & 336 of 2013: Jayesh Hiralal Thakkar (A-2)
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
22 February 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal (arising From SLP (crl.)) / Appeal From High Court Orders on Bail Applications
Outcome
Appeal of Ravindersingh @ Ravi Pavar dismissed; appeals filed by State against grant of bail to Jayesh Hiralal Thakkar allowed.
Legal Topics
Bail, Criminal Conspiracy, Prohibition, Manufacture and Sale of Spurious Liquor, Habitual Offender
Criminal Law Bail Criminal Conspiracy Prohibition Manufacture and Sale of Spurious Liquor Habitual Offender

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Parties

Ravindersingh @ Ravi Pavar

Appellant/accused (a 11) in Crl. A. No. 334 of 2013

State of Gujarat

Respondent/prosecution in Crl. A. No. 334 of 2013 and Appellant in Crl. A. Nos. 335 & 336 of 2013

Jayesh Hiralal Thakkar (A-2)

Respondent/accused in Crl. A. Nos. 335 & 336 of 2013

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal (arising From SLP (crl.)) / Appeal From High Court Orders on Bail Applications

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant (A-11) is entitled to bail in light of his alleged involvement in the conspiracy to manufacture and sell spurious liquor resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.
  2. 2 Whether the respondent (A-2) is entitled to continue on bail having allegedly supplied methyl and ethyl alcohol for manufacturing of spurious liquor causing deaths and injuries.

Ratio Decidendi

Given the gravity of the offence, the involvement of the appellants/accused in the manufacture and distribution of spurious liquor that caused multiple deaths and injuries, their history as habitual offenders with multiple similar cases, the likelihood of tampering with evidence or threatening witnesses if released on bail, and the societal impact, the appellants are not entitled to bail at this stage. The High Court orders granting bail to Jayesh Hiralal Thakkar (A-2) are set aside, and his bail is cancelled.

Court Disposition

Appeal of Ravindersingh @ Ravi Pavar dismissed; appeals filed by State against grant of bail to Jayesh Hiralal Thakkar allowed.

Orders

  • Appellant Ravindersingh @ Ravi Pavar is not entitled to bail and the High Court rightly denied his application for bail.
  • Judgment and order dated 29.09.2011 of High Court granting bail to Jayesh Hiralal Thakkar (A-2) set aside; A-2 directed to surrender within two weeks; if not, steps for arrest to be taken.