Government of Gujarat vs Chimanbhai Bhavsingbhai Dehda — 331/2026
Case under Gujarat (bombay) Prohibition Act, 1949 Section 66(1)B,. Disposed: Uncontested--DISPOSED OF on 14th March 2026.
CC - CRIMINAL CASE
CNR: GJDH030004362026
e-Filing Number
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Filing Number
331/2026
Filing Date
31-01-2026
Registration No
331/2026
Registration Date
31-01-2026
Court
TALUKA COURT, DEVGADHBARIA
Judge
2-ADDI CIVIL JUDGE & J.M.F.C
Decision Date
14th March 2026
Nature of Disposal
Uncontested--DISPOSED OF
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
Government of Gujarat
Adv. APP
Respondent(s)
Chimanbhai Bhavsingbhai Dehda
Hearing History
Judge: 2-ADDI CIVIL JUDGE & J.M.F.C
Disposed
PROCESS TO ACCUSED
PROCESS TO ACCUSED
| Date | Purpose | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 14-03-2026 | Disposed | |
| 06-03-2026 | PROCESS TO ACCUSED | |
| 23-02-2026 | PROCESS TO ACCUSED |
Final Orders / Judgements
Summary The court dismissed proceedings against the accused under Section 66(1)(B) of the Gujarat Prohibition Act (liquor consumption), holding that the offense is now non-cognizable following the 2017 amendment which repealed Section 118 of the Act. Since first-time liquor consumption offenses carry a maximum punishment of only six months—falling below the three-year threshold—they are classified as non-cognizable and bailable under Schedule I, Part II of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, meaning the court cannot take cognizance without prior police permission under Section 174(2) BNSS. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Summary The court dismissed proceedings against the accused under Section 66(1)(B) of the Gujarat Prohibition Act (liquor consumption), holding that the offense is now non-cognizable following the 2017 amendment which repealed Section 118 of the Act. Since first-time liquor consumption offenses carry a maximum punishment of only six months—falling below the three-year threshold—they are classified as non-cognizable and bailable under Schedule I, Part II of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, meaning the court cannot take cognizance without prior police permission under Section 174(2) BNSS. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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