Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To Alleged Nepali Citizen Booked For Forging Indian Passport By Using ID Of Another

The Gujarat High Court granted bail to a Nepali citizen accused of forging an Indian passport. The court emphasized that bail is the rule and jail is the exception, noting that the accused had been in custody for a significant period without trial. The court also considered the lack of evidence of the accused being a flight risk or tampering with evidence. This ruling underscores the principle of granting bail to ensure the accused’s right to liberty while awaiting trial.