IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPEAL NO(s). OF 2025 (arising out of SLP (Crl.) No(s).4929-4930 of 2025) CHAMANLAL RUGNATHJI GAJJAR APPELLANT(S) VERSUS THE STATE OF GUJARAT & ANR. RESPONDENT(S) O R D E R 1. Leave granted. 2. The appellant challenges the judgment and order dated 26.09.2023 in R/Criminal Misc. Application (For Leave to Appeal) Nos.18798/2021 & 1568/2021 passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad. 3. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and after perusing the material available on record, we are of the considered view that the interest of justice would be best met with the setting aside of the impugned judgment/order dated 26.09.2023 and remand the matter back to the High Court for fresh consideration. Ordered accordingly. 4. We request the High Court to pass order afresh, assigning reasons while doing so. 5. Needless to add, all contentions, including those raised by the parties before this Court, are left open. 6. We further clarify that this Court has not 1
adjudicated upon the rights inter se the parties. 7. Accordingly, the appeals are allowed. 8. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of. ..................J. (SANJAY KAROL) ..................J. ( NONGMEIKAPAM KOTISWAR SINGH ) NEW DELHI 06-10-2025 2
ITEM NO.29 COURT NO.11 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).4929- 4930/2025 [Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 26-09-2023 in CRMA Nos.18798/2021 & 1568/2021 passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad] CHAMANLAL RUGNATHJI GAJJAR PETITIONER(S) VERSUS THE STATE OF GUJARAT & ANR. RESPONDENT(S) IA No. 68249/2025 - EXEMPTION FROM FILING C/C OF THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT IA No. 68248/2025 - EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T. Date : 06-10-2025 This matter was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NONGMEIKAPAM KOTISWAR SINGH For Petitioner(s) :Mr. Shivansh Bharatkumar Pandya , AOR For Respondent(s) : Ms. Swati Ghildiyal, AOR Mr. Rishi Yadav, Adv. Mr. Rauf Rahim, Sr. Adv. Mr. Ali Asghar Rahim, Adv. Mr. Abhijeet Rathod, Adv. Mr. Mohsin Rahim, Adv. Ms. Tania Tamanna, Adv. Mr. Shekhar Kumar, AOR 3
Upon hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R 1. Leave granted. 2. The appeals are 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) 4
ITEM NO.26 COURT NO.12 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).4929- 4930/2025 [Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 26-09-2023 in CRMA No.18798/2021 26-09-2023 in CRA No.1568/2021 passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad] CHAMANLAL RUGNATHJI GAJJAR PETITIONER(S) VERSUS THE STATE OF GUJARAT & ANR. RESPONDENT(S) IA No. 68249/2025 - EXEMPTION FROM FILING C/C OF THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT IA No. 68248/2025 - EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T. Date : 12-09-2025 This matter was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NONGMEIKAPAM KOTISWAR SINGH For Petitioner(s) :Mr. Shivansh Bharatkumar Pandya , AOR For Respondent(s) : Ms. Swati Ghildiyal, AOR Mr. Rishi Yadav, Adv. Mr. Rauf Rahim, Sr. Adv. Mr. Ali Asghar Rahim, Adv. Mr. Abhijeet Rathod, Adv. Mr. Mohsin Rahim, Adv. Ms. Tania Tamanna, Adv. Mr. Shekhar Kumar, AOR Upon hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R 1. Let rejoinder affidavit be filed within one week. 2. List on 06.10.2025. (D. NAVEEN) (MANOJ KUMAR) COURT MASTER (SH) COURT MASTER (NSH)
ITEM NO.45 COURT NO.12 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 Petitions for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) Nos. 4929-4930/2025 [Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 26-09-2023 in CRMA No. 18798/2021 26-09-2023 in CRA No. 1568/2021 passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad] CHAMANLAL RUGNATHJI GAJJAR Petitioner(s) VERSUS THE STATE OF GUJARAT & ANR. Respondent(s) (IA No. 68249/2025 - EXEMPTION FROM FILING C/C OF THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT AND IA No. 68248/2025 - EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T.) Date : 25-08-2025 This matter was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRASHANT KUMAR MISHRA For Petitioner(s) : Mr. Shivansh Bharatkumar Pandya , AOR For Respondent(s) :Ms. Swati Ghildiyal, AOR Mr. Rishi Yadav, Adv. Mr. Ali Asghar Rahim, Adv. Ms. Tania Tamanna, Adv. Mr. Mohsin Rahim, Adv. Mr. Shekhar Kumar, AOR UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R In view of letter circulated by learned counsel for respondent no.2 seeking an adjournment on the ground to file counter affidavit, list the matter on 12.09.2025. (RAJNI MUKHI) (ANU BHALLA) ASTT. REGISTRAR-cum-PS COURT MASTER (NSH)
1 ITEM NO.37 COURT NO.16 SECTION II-B 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). 4929- 4930/2025 [Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 26-09-2023 in CRMA No. 18798/2021 26-09-2023 in CRA No. 1568/2021 passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad] CHAMANLAL RUGNATHJI GAJJAR PETITIONER(S) VERSUS THE STATE OF GUJARAT & ANR. RESPONDENT(S) (IA No. 68247/2025 - CONDONATION OF DELAY IN FILING IA No. 68249/2025 - EXEMPTION FROM FILING C/C OF THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT IA No. 68248/2025 - EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T.) Date : 05-05-2025 This matter was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ MISRA For Petitioner(s) : Mr. Shivansh Bharatkumar Pandya , AOR For Respondent(s) :Ms. Swati Ghildiyal, AOR Mr. Rishi Yadav, Adv. Mr. Ali Asghar Rahim, Adv. Mr. Abhijit Rathod, Adv. Mr. Soham Datta, Adv. Ms. Tania Tamanna, Adv. Mr. Shekhar Kumar, AOR UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R 1. Heard learned counsel on both sides. The submissions would reveal the desire of the parties to explore the possibility of a mediated settlement.
2 2. In such circumstances, the parties are directed to appear before the Coordinator, Supreme Court Mediation Center on 19.05.2025 at 11.00 a.m. The Coordinator shall appoint a Mediator to enable the parties to make an effort to settle the matter amicably. 3. Initially, the parties are permitted to appear virtually and thereafter, the parties shall appear as per the directions of the Mediator. 4. List the matter along with mediation report on 25.08.2025. (JAGDISH KUMAR) (ANU BHALLA) COURT MASTER (SH) COURT MASTER (NSH)
ITEM NO.36 COURT NO.16 SECTION II-B S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (CRIMINAL) Diary No(s).10170/2025 [Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 26-09-2023 in R/CRMA No.18798/2021 and 26-09-2023 in CRA No. 1568/2021 passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad] CHAMANLAL RUGNATHJI GAJJAR PETITIONER(S) VERSUS THE STATE OF GUJARAT & ANR. RESPONDENT(S) IA No. 68247/2025 - CONDONATION OF DELAY IN FILING IA No. 68249/2025 - EXEMPTION FROM FILING C/C OF THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT IA No. 68248/2025 - EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T. Date : 24-03-2025 This matter was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ MISRA For Petitioner(s) : Mr. Shivansh Bharatkumar Pandya , AOR For Respondent(s) : Upon hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R 1. Petitioner challenges the judgment and order dated 26-09-2023 in R/CRMA No.18798/2021 and CRA No. 1568/2021 passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, titled “ Chamnlal Rugnathji Gajjar vs. State of Gujarat ”. 2. Delay condoned. 3. Issue notice, returnable on 05.05.2025. 1
4. Dasti service, in addition, is permitted. Let steps for service be taken within two weeks. 5. Petitioner is permitted to serve the learned standing counsel for the State of Gujarat. (D. NAVEEN) (ANU BHALLA) COURT MASTER (SH) COURT MASTER (NSH) 2