Narmada sessions court dismisses AAP leader’s plea
The Narmada sessions court has dismissed a plea by Chaitar Vasava, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Gujarat working president and Dediapada MLA, seeking amendments to his bail conditions.
The court's decision to uphold the existing restrictions, barring Chaitar from entering his home district of Narmada, underscores the complexities surrounding his ongoing legal battle and political aspirations.
In a ruling that reverberated through political circles, Principal Sessions Judge NR Joshi rebuffed Vasava's plea to modify his bail conditions, effectively prohibiting his entry into Narmada district, where his Assembly constituency of Dediapada is situated. The court's decision, rooted in concerns over potential law and order disruptions and witness intimidation, underscores the gravity of the allegations levelled against the AAP leader.
The prosecution, advocating for the preservation of the existing bail conditions, contended that modern technological advancements enabled Chaitar to campaign remotely via electronic media without physically traversing his constituency. Principal Sessions Judge NR Joshi echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the efficacy of digital campaigning in the contemporary political landscape.
Expressing apprehensions regarding potential law and order issues, the court highlighted recent provocative statements attributed to Chaitar, suggesting a risk of influencing or intimidating witnesses if he were to campaign in Dediapada and Sagbara areas. The court noted that Chaitar's wife, who had also been granted bail, could effectively represent him in the constituency, thereby mitigating the need for his physical presence.
The court order, spanning eight pages, meticulously delineated Chaitar's plea for modifying bail conditions and the prosecution's steadfast opposition. Central to the court's decision were the serious charges leveled against Chaitar, including allegations of extortion and assault on a forest officer. These accusations, detailed in an FIR lodged at Dediapada police station, underscore the legal complexities surrounding his case.