The Gujarat High Court granted regular bail to two men accused of transporting cattle in cruel conditions. The court said the animals’ condition alone did not justify inferring that they were being taken for slaughter.
Judge / Bench — Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar.
In Ashvinbhai Govindbhai Navadiya and Another v State of Gujarat (2026:GUJHC:70678, 4 November 2026), the court noted that the applicants had no prior criminal record, most of the investigation was complete and nothing remained to be recovered from them. Each must execute a ₹25,000 bond with a like surety and comply with reporting and travel conditions. The trial court must assess the evidence independently.
Advocates appearing — Applicants 1 and 2: Rekha H. Kapadia. State, respondent 1: Rohan N. Shah, Additional Public Prosecutor.