ASHOK S CHAHAL GUMASTA INSPECTOR vs BHERUNATH ALUMINIYAM AND PVC FAURNITURE — 91/2026

Summary The court convicted the accused Ashok S. Chahal under the Gujarat Shops and Establishments Act for operating a furniture business without proper licensing in the Dholka municipal area. Considering mitigating factors—the accused's impoverished background, sole family earner status, first-time offender status, and commitment to reform—the court imposed a reduced sentence of ₹5,000 fine instead of the maximum penalty, with 3 days simple imprisonment as an alternative. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.