Government of Gujarat vs LAXMANJI HARIJI THAKOR Advocate - A A JAGRALA — 6/2026

Summary The Vadgam Judicial Magistrate acquitted defendant Lakshmanjee Harjee Thakor of charges under the Gujarat Prohibition Act, Section 65, finding that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. The court determined that independent panch witnesses did not corroborate the prosecution's case, the investigating procedure was deficient, and relying solely on police testimony without independent witness support was insufficient to establish guilt. The defendant was discharged and seized liquor ordered destroyed upon appeal expiry. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.