1. Leave granted.

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1. Heard.

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1. The appellant herein has challenged the judgment and order dated 04.12.2009 passed by the Division Bench of the High Court of Gujarat in Criminal Appeal No. 137 of 2000.

1. The judiciary draws its strength from discipline and not dominion. The Constitution of India creates courts of record that are independent in their spheres and yet binds them together through a coherent hierarchy.

1. Delay condoned. Leave granted.

1. This Court, vide order dated 22nd August, 2025, after considering the submissions made on behalf of the parties and the material placed on record, had supplemented, modified, and clarified the earlier directions issued vide...

1. Leave granted.