Government of Gujarat vs JItubhai Chamanji Kagdatar Advocate - L D JADAV — 33/2026

Summary of Court Decision The Vadgam Judicial Magistrate acquitted the accused Jitubhai Chamnji Kagdatar of charges under the Gujarat Prohibition Act, Section 65(a), finding that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. The court held that independent panch witnesses did not corroborate the prosecution's narrative about the alleged illicit liquor seizure, and critical procedural irregularities (including improper sealing procedures and lack of independent witness support) undermined the investigation's credibility, necessitating the benefit of doubt to the accused. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.