Government of Gujarat vs SARDARBHAI SURTANBHAI KATARA — 1060/2026

Case Summary The court discharged the accused under Section 66(1)(b) of the Prohibition Act due to insufficient evidence. The prosecution failed to produce a mandatory blood test report showing alcohol content exceeding the legal limit of 0.05%, and failed to prove that the blood sample was sent to the forensic laboratory within the mandatory 7-day period as required by the Bombay Prohibition (Medical Examination and Blood Test) Rules, 1959. Additionally, no evidence was presented establishing the key elements of the offense such as public nuisance or disorderly conduct. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.