ASHOK S CHAHAL GUMASTA INSPECTOR vs HARE KRUSHNA COMBIFERAN JIGAR PATEL — 106/2026

Summary: The Dholka Special Sitting Court convicted the accused under Gujarat Shops and Establishments Act Section 7, imposing a fine of Rs. 5,000 (or 3 days simple imprisonment in default). Considering the accused's impoverished background, status as sole breadwinner with children, and first-time offense, the court exercised discretion to impose minimum punishment rather than maximum, finding adequate grounds for leniency to enable social rehabilitation and reintegration. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.