Gujarat HC Rejects Popular Builders’ Dashrath Patel’s Bail Plea, Says No Leniency In Nine Land-Grabbing Complaints
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The Gujarat High Court has rejected the regular bail application of 70-year-old Dashrath Patel, brother of Popular Builders’ Raman Patel, after he sought relief on the ground of parity with his brother.
Justice Nirzar Desai observed that Dashrath Patel had allegedly remained absconding for more than four years after misusing the liberty granted to him. An arrest warrant had also been issued against him.
Nine Land-Grabbing Complaints Against Patel
While rejecting the bail plea, the court noted that nine police complaints had been filed against Dashrath Patel alleging land grabbing through forged documents.
The court observed that most of the complaints related to alleged land-grabbing offences and held that a lenient approach could not be adopted in view of the allegations against him.
Court Rejects Age As Ground For Bail
The High Court also rejected the argument that Patel should be granted regular bail on account of his age.
The court noted allegations that Patel had a history of allegedly tampering with evidence and attempting to influence witnesses. Given his alleged influence, the court held that he was not entitled to bail on that ground.
The court also referred to Patel's past conduct between 2004 and 2024, noting allegations that he had harassed and threatened original landowners and attempted to influence witnesses.
Government Opposes Bail
Special Public Prosecutor Mitesh Amin opposed the bail application on behalf of the government, citing the nature of the offences.
Public Prosecutor Hardik Dave also opposed the plea, pointing to the multiple criminal cases pending against Patel.
Arrested In Sanand Land Fraud Case
A case was registered against Dashrath Patel at Sanand Police Station over allegations of land grabbing through forged documents.
In April 2026, Ahmedabad Rural LCB officials arrested him from Nathdwara, Rajasthan, in connection with a fraud case involving alleged bogus and forged documents relating to land worth crores of rupees in the Godhavi area of Sanand.
Patel had been wanted in connection with the case and is currently in judicial custody.
The High Court, while considering the overall circumstances, rejected his plea for regular bail based on parity with his brother.
