Government of Gujarat vs MEENABEN WIDOW OF ISHVARBHAI HIRABHAI TALPADA — 187/2026

Judegement

SUMMARY The court acquitted the respondent (Meenaben) of charges under Gujarat Prohibition Act Section 65(a)(a) for alleged unauthorized possession and sale of liquor. The court found that key prosecution witnesses failed to support the case, insufficient evidence established the respondent's exclusive possession of the contraband, and procedural irregularities undermined the investigation's credibility. Applying the "beyond reasonable doubt" standard, the court determined conviction was not warranted and discharged the respondent. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

Disposed

Principal Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM

Evidence Of Prosecution

Principal Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM

Evidence Of Prosecution

Principal Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM

Evidence Of Prosecution

Principal Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM

First hearing

Initial hearing scheduled

Case filed

Registration No. 187/2026