Interim relief granted amidst legal proceedings; petitioner to be released upon furnishing bail bonds.
In a significant development in the legal proceedings surrounding the incarceration of Shwetambri V Bhatt, the Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to the petitioner. This decision comes as a relief to Shwetambri V Bhatt, who has been held at the Central Jail, Udaipur. The judgment was delivered by a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, following a petition for Special Leave to Appeal.
The court directed that Shwetambri V Bhatt be released forthwith, contingent upon her furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Udaipur. This interim measure offers temporary respite to the petitioner while the broader legal issues are addressed.
The proceedings were marked by the involvement of senior legal figures, with Mr. Mukul Rohatgi and Mr. Siddharth Dave representing the petitioners, and Mr. Shiv Mangal Sharma appearing for the respondent State. The case also saw the impleading of Ajay Murdia, owner of Indira IVF and a partner in Indira Entertainment LLP, as respondent no.2, following oral mentioning in the court.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice, returnable by 19th February 2026, with instructions for a counter affidavit to be filed by 18th February 2026. This affidavit is expected to provide further insights into the case, as the court continues to evaluate the circumstances surrounding Shwetambri V Bhatt's incarceration.
The interim bail is seen as a crucial step in ensuring the rights of the petitioner are preserved while the case is adjudicated. Legal experts are closely monitoring the situation, as it may set a precedent for similar cases in the future.
Bottom Line:
Interim bail granted to petitioner incarcerated in Central Jail, Udaipur, subject to furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Udaipur.
Statutory provision(s): Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
Shwetambri V Bhatt v. State of Rajasthan, (SC) : Law Finder Doc id # 2853018
