Government of Gujarat vs MAHAMMADARIF URFE LALBAS S/O SALIMMIYA KURESHI — 228/2026

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Case Summary: C.C.NO. 228/2026 Court Decision: The court acquitted both accused of charges under Gujarat Prohibition Act, Section 65(A), 116(b), and 81 IPC. The prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt regarding alleged illegal possession and sale of foreign liquor (Royal Stage Premier Whisky). Key Reasoning: While seizure of liquor occurred on 24/09/2025, the court found insufficient corroborating evidence from the five key witnesses. Critical prosecution witnesses failed to provide substantive testimony beyond identifying their own signatures on documents. Applying fundamental criminal jurisprudence principles—that the prosecution must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the accused enjoys presumption of innocence—the court determined the evidence lacked necessary certainty for conviction. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

Disposed

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Evidence Of Prosecution

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Process To Accused

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Process To Accused

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Process To Accused

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Process To Accused

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First hearing

Initial hearing scheduled

Case filed

Registration No. 228/2026