Ismail @ Javedkhan Majidkhan Agwan vs State Of Gujarat on 16 February, 2026

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Ismail @ Javedkhan Majidkhan Agwan vs State Of Gujarat on 16 February, 2026

Author: Sanjay Karol

Bench: Sanjay Karol

                                  IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
                                 CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION



                              CRIMINAL APPEAL NO(s).                     OF 2026

                          (arising out of SLP (Crl.) No(s).2844 of
                                            2026)



                         ISMAIL @ JAVEDKHAN
                         MAJIDKHAN AGWAN                        APPELLANT(S)

                                                  VERSUS

                         STATE OF GUJARAT                      RESPONDENT(S)



                                               O R D E R

1. Leave granted.

2. Appellant challenges the judgment and
order dated 13.06.2025 in R/Criminal
Miscellaneous Application (For Regular
Bail-After Chargesheet) No.5772 of 2025
passed by the High Court of Gujarat at
Ahmedabad, titled “Ismail @ Javedkhan
Signature Not Verified

Digitally signed by
NAVEEN D
Date: 2026.02.17
17:23:08 IST
Reason: Crl.A. @ S.L.P.(Crl.) No.2844/2026 1
Majidkhan Agwan vs. State of Gujarat”.

3. The appellant was arrested in
connection with Crime No.11193008240336 of
2024 registered at Babra Police Station,
Amreli District, Gujarat for the offences
punishable under Sections 406, 420, 467,
120B and 114 of the Indian Penal Code,
1860 read with 66(c), 66(d) of the
Information Technology Act and Sections
111(2)(2), 111(3), 111(4) and 238(b) of
the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

4. Having heard learned counsel for the
parties, and perused the material placed
on record, we are of the considered view
that the appellant has made out case for
interference with the impugned order dated
13.06.2025.

5. Considering the totality of
circumstances and also the fact that the
appellant has been in custody since
30.08.2024, we are inclined to grant bail
to the appellant on such terms as may be
fixed by the Trial Court. Ordered
accordingly.

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6. To comply with the order, the
appellant shall be produced before the
Trial Court not later than 18.02.2026.

7. Trial expedited. The appellant shall
fully cooperate during the
investigation/trial, and he shall not
misuse the liberty in any manner, and
shall extend complete cooperation in the
trial of the instant case. It shall be
open to the Trial Court to take all steps,
including cancellation of bail, should the
necessity arises.

8. Needless to add, if the investigation
is not complete in all respects, the
appellant would fully cooperate, and if
the challan/charge sheet is filed, he
would maintain good conduct and not
attempt to influence any of the witnesses
in any manner till the completion of the
trial.

9. The impugned judgment/order dated
13.06.2025 shall stand set aside.

10. Accordingly, the appeal is allowed.

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11. Pending application(s), if any, shall

stand disposed of.

………………J.
(SANJAY KAROL)

………………J.
(AUGUSTINE GEORGE MASIH)

NEW DELHI
16-02-2026

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ITEM NO.35 COURT NO.9 SECTION II-E

S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.)
No(s).2844/2026

[Arising out of impugned final judgment and order
dated 13-06-2025 in R/CRLMA No.5772/2025 passed by
the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad]

ISMAIL @ JAVEDKHAN
MAJIDKHAN AGWAN PETITIONER(S)

VERSUS

STATE OF GUJARAT RESPONDENT(S)

IA No. 9021/2026 – EXEMPTION FROM FILING C/C OF
THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT
IA No. 9022/2026 – EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T.

Date : 16-02-2026 This matter was called on for
hearing today.

CORAM :

HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AUGUSTINE GEORGE
MASIH

For Petitioner(s) :

Ms. Dharita Malkan, Adv.
Mr. Alok Kumar, Adv.
Mr. Ajit Rao, Adv.

Mr. Saudagar Singh, Adv.
Ms. Bhavna Sarkar, AOR

For Respondent(s) :

Ms. Swati Ghildiyal, AOR
Mr. Rishi Yadav, Adv.

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Upon hearing the counsel the Court made
the following
O R D E R

1. Leave granted.

2. The appeal is allowed in terms of

the signed order, which is placed on the

file.

3. Pending application(s), if any,

shall stand disposed of.

       (D. NAVEEN)             (ANU BHALLA)
     COURT MASTER (SH)     COURT MASTER (NSH)




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