1 Leave to implead Crime Investigation Department, (Economic Cell), Gandhinagar, as party respondent No.2. The necessary amendment in the cause title be carried out forthwith.
2 Heard Mr. N D Nanavati, learned senior advocate with Mr. A Y Kogje, learned advocate for the petitioners. It is submitted that the impugned order dated 08.04.2015, passed by the learned Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Ahmedabad, whereby non- Page 1 of 2
petitioners who are 81 years and 57 years of age respectively is not in accordance with the principles of law enunciated by this Court in the case of Narayan alias Narayan Sai alias Mota Bhagwan S/o. Asharam Bapu vs. State of Gujarat reported in 2013 (0) GLHEL- HC 231437. Normally, non-bailable warrants cannot be issued solely for production of the accused before the police in aid of investigation.
3 Issue Notice, returnable on 08.07.2015. Mr. L B Dabhi, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, waives service of notice for respondents Nos 1 and 2. 4 The impugned order dated 08.04.2015, passed by the learned Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Ahmedabad, shall remain stayed, subject to the petitioners filing a personal bond of Rs 50,000/- each, before the Registry of this Court.
5 Direct service is permitted. (SMT. ABHILASHA KUMARI, J.) Bimal Page 2 of 2