Government of Gujarat vs Hasmukhbhai Kesharsinh Suvan — 940/2026
Case under Gujarat (bombay) Prohibition Act, 1949 Section 66(1)B,. Disposed: Uncontested--DISPOSED OF on 14th March 2026.
CC - CRIMINAL CASE
CNR: GJDH030011222026
e-Filing Number
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Filing Number
940/2026
Filing Date
24-02-2026
Registration No
940/2026
Registration Date
24-02-2026
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)
Hasmukhbhai Kesharsinh Suvan
Hearing History
Judge: 2-ADDI CIVIL JUDGE & J.M.F.C
Disposed
PROCESS TO ACCUSED
| Date | Purpose | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 14-03-2026 | Disposed | |
| 06-03-2026 | PROCESS TO ACCUSED |
Final Orders / Judgements
Summary The court held that Section 66(1)(B) of the Gujarat Prohibition Act (liquor consumption offense) is now a non-cognizable offense following the 2017 amendment that repealed Section 118. Since the maximum punishment for a first offense is only six months imprisonment, it falls under Schedule I, Part II of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, requiring magistrate permission before cognizance can be taken. The court dropped proceedings against the accused for lack of jurisdiction, with liberty to the prosecution to pursue appropriate legal remedies. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Summary The court held that Section 66(1)(B) of the Gujarat Prohibition Act (liquor consumption offense) is now a non-cognizable offense following the 2017 amendment that repealed Section 118. Since the maximum punishment for a first offense is only six months imprisonment, it falls under Schedule I, Part II of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, requiring magistrate permission before cognizance can be taken. The court dropped proceedings against the accused for lack of jurisdiction, with liberty to the prosecution to pursue appropriate legal remedies. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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