Gujarat High Court

CR.MA/9940/2026 of CHIMANBHAI BHIKHABHAI CHAUHAN Vs STATE OF GUJARAT on 8 October 2026

08/10/2026 (GJHC240260672026) IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD R/CRIMINAL MISC.APPLICATION (FOR CONDONATION OF DELAY) NO. 9940 of 2026 In F/CRIMINAL APPEAL/14988/2026 ================================================== CHIMANBHAI BHIKHABHAI CHAUHAN Versus STATE OF GUJARAT & ORS.

R/CR.MA/9940/2026 ORDER DATED: 08/10/2026

(GJHC240260672026)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD

R/CRIMINAL MISC.APPLICATION (FOR CONDONATION OF DELAY) NO.

In F/CRIMINAL APPEAL/14988/2026

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CHIMANBHAI BHIKHABHAI CHAUHAN

Versus

STATE OF GUJARAT & ORS.

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Appearance:

MR NIKHILESH J SHAH(3007) for the Applicant(s) No. 1

NOTICE SERVED for the Respondent(s) No. 2,3,4,5,6

MS JIRGA JHAVERI, ADDL. PUBLIC PROSECUTOR for the Respondent(s) No. 1

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CORAM:HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HEMANT M. PRACHCHHAK

Date : 08/10/2026

ORDER

1. RULE. Learned APP waives service of notice of Rule for and on behalf of the respondent No.1 - State of Gujarat. Though served, none has remained present on behalf of the respondent Nos.2 to 6 – original accused.

2. Present application is filed by the applicant for condonation of delay of 292 days caused in filing Criminal Appeal against the judgment and order of acquittal.

3. Heard learned counsel appearing for the respective parties.

R/CR.MA/9940/2026 ORDER DATED: 08/10/2026 (GJHC240260672026)

4. Considering the averments made in the application in paragraphs 2 to 4 giving elaborate explanation for delay caused in filing the Criminal Appeal, present application is hereby allowed. The delay of 292 days is hereby condoned. Rule is made absolute. Present application stands disposed of. (HEMANT M. PRACHCHHAK,J) Dolly

Original copy of this order has been signed by the Hon'ble Judge. Digitally signed by: DOLLYBEN CHETANBHAI VADUKAR(HC01392), PRIVATE SECRETARY, at High Court of Gujarat on 08/10/2026 17:24:55

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