The Gujarat High Court has granted conditional bail to a 23-year-old law student in the Vadodara hit-and-run case, which led to the death of one person and left 9 people injured. The High Court took note of the 9-month custody period of the accused and also held that the interference was required with appropriate safeguards.

The applicant had filed an application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for enlarging him on Regular Bail in connection with an FIR registered with Karelibaug Police Station, Vadodara City for the offence punishable under Sections 105, 281, 125(a), 125(b), 324(5), 54 of the BNS and Sections 134, 177, 184, 185 of the Motor Vehicle Act.

The Single Bench of Justice Nikhil S. Kariel held, “The fact that the applicant is stated to be a 23 year old student, without any antecedents except the two referred to hereinabove and whereas, since it appears that the case against the present applicant predominantly is with regard to having committed offence under Section 105 of the BNS, and having considered the fact that the applicant is in custody since 9 months, to this Court, at this stage, interference is required albeit with appropriate safeguards more particularly to allay the apprehension expressed by learned APP.”

Advocate Shaishav S. Pandit represented the Applicant while Addl. Public Prosecutor Jay Mehta represented the Respondent.

It was alleged that the applicant, aged around 23 years, collided with three vehicles, causing injuries to 9 persons and the death of 1 person.

The Bench noted that the applicant has been in custody since March 14, 2025, and the charge sheet was laid on June 10, 2025.

It was brought to the Court’s notice that the applicant had uttered certain words after the accident had happened, and an offence punishable under Section 27(A) of the NDPS Act was filed with the allegation being that the applicant was under the influence of THC (Tetra Hydro Cannabinol) and Codeine at the time of the offence.

The Bench mentioned that the applicant has been in custody for 9 months and interference was required, albeit with appropriate safeguards, to allay the apprehension of the State. Reference was also made to the judgment of the Supreme Court in Sanjay Chandra v. Central Bureau of Investigation (2012).

Thus, the Bench allowed the application and ordered his release on bail on execution of a bond of Rs 1 lakh. The High Court also laid down certain conditions. “The Authorities will release the applicant only if he is not required in connection with any other offence for the time being. If breach of any of the above conditions is committed, the Sessions Court concerned will be free to take appropriate action in the matter”, it ordered.

Cause Title: Rakshit Ravish Chorasiya v. State of Gujarat (Neutral Citation: 2025:GUJHC:73660)

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Gujarat High CourtJustice Nikhil S Kariel

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