ASHOK S CHAHAL GUMASTA INSPECTOR vs PANJVANI TREDERS — 90/2026

Criminal Case No. 90/2026, Dholka City Court, Gujarat Summary: The court convicted the accused under the Gujarat Shops and Establishments Act, Section 7, for operating an unauthorized trade business in Dholka municipal area. Considering mitigating factors—the accused's impoverished background, sole earning family member status, first-time offense, and expressed commitment to avoid future crimes—the court imposed a lenient sentence of ₹5,000 fine (or 3 days simple imprisonment in default) rather than the maximum penalty. The court applied the principle that minimum appropriate punishment should be awarded when strong justifying reasons exist. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.