ASHOK S CHAHAL GUMASTA INSPECTOR vs SHIV SHAKTI DALBATI — 86/2026

The court convicted the accused under the Gujarat Shops and Establishments Act for violating provisions related to labor regulations in Dholka municipality. Considering mitigating circumstances such as the accused's poor economic status, being the sole earner with children, and this being a first offense, the court imposed a reduced sentence of Rs. 5,000 fine instead of the maximum penalty, while noting that lenient sentencing would allow the accused to rehabilitate and maintain social dignity. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.