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Indian Law Exposed: Courts, Crime, Bail, Power & Police | Utkarsh Dave | FO421 Raj Shamani

Oct 16, 2025
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Utkarsh Dave
Utkarsh Dave, an advocate at the Gujarat High Court, discusses the complexities of Indian law, notably related to crime and public interest. He reveals how power and money can skew investigations, illustrated by the Morbi bridge tragedy and its aftermath. Utkarsh highlights the impact of case backlogs on justice, the realities of anticipatory bail, and how influential ties can shape courtroom outcomes. He candidly shares his journey into public-interest litigation and calls for systemic changes to address these pressing issues.
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ADVICE

Use Relationship Evidence To Counter False Claims

  • Do challenge false rape allegations by showing evidence of consensual or ongoing relationships where applicable.
  • Utkarsh cited the Supreme Court ruling that sex on the pretext of marriage is not automatically rape and helps secure bail.
ADVICE

Preempt Arrest With Anticipatory Or Transit Bail

  • File anticipatory or transit bail proactively to avoid arrest when FIRs are likely.
  • Utkarsh explained using anticipatory and transit applications across states to secure legal protection before detention.
ANECDOTE

State Protection After Threats To Lawyer

  • After threats, Gujarat police granted round-the-clock protection to Utkarsh and his family following his application.
  • The state and Supreme Court orders provided protective measures during ongoing trials.
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