Government of Gujarat vs Dilipbhai Shankarbhai Baria — 3869/2025

Case Summary The court dropped all criminal proceedings and discharged the accused because the police investigation was conducted illegally. Under the Gujarat Prohibition (Amendment) Act 2017, the offense of liquor consumption became non-cognizable (maximum 6 months punishment), requiring prior Magistrate permission before investigation. Since the investigating officer failed to obtain this mandatory permission under Section 155(2) CrPC, the entire investigation was deemed vitiated and the charge-sheet could not be accepted. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.