The State Of Gujarat vs ASALAMBHAI ISHABHAI TURAK Advocate - S S PANJA — 1538/2023
Case under Indian Penal Code Section 279,337,338. Disposed: Contested--JUDGMENT BY ACQUITTAL on 15th April 2026.
CC - CRIMINAL CASE
CNR: GJGS020022702023
Filing Number
1538/2023
Filing Date
20-Jun-2023
Registration No
1538/2023
Registration Date
20-Jun-2023
Court
Civil Court, Veraval
Judge
10-4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
Decision Date
15-Apr-2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--JUDGMENT BY ACQUITTAL
Last updated 23-Apr-2026
FIR Details
FIR Number
11186009230093
Police Station
VERAVAL POLICE STATION - GIR SOMNATH DISTRICT
Year
2023
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
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1.The State Of Gujarat
Adv. APP
Respondent(s)
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1.ASALAMBHAI ISHABHAI TURAK Advocate - S S PANJA
Case History
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Case disposedDisposed
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15-Apr-2026
Judegement
Case Summary Court Decision: The court acquitted the accused (auto-rickshaw driver Asalmbhai Ishabhai Turak) of charges under IPC Sections 279, 337, 338 and Motor Vehicles Act Sections 177, 184, giving him the benefit of doubt. Key Reasoning: While the complainant and witnesses testified that a rash and negligent accident occurred causing injuries, the prosecution failed to conclusively prove that the accused was driving recklessly or negligently. Contradictions between witnesses' statements (regarding whether the rickshaw hit an electric pole or wall), lack of direct evidence of drunk driving mentioned in the FIR, and absence of the accused's identification parade weakened the case. The court held that mere accident resulting in injuries is insufficient to establish guilt without cogent evidence of negligent driving. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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15-Apr-2026
Disposed
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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09-Apr-2026
Final Arguments
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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06-Apr-2026
Final Arguments
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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23-Mar-2026
Final Arguments
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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09-Mar-2026
Final Arguments
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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23-Feb-2026
Final Arguments
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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02-Feb-2026
Final Arguments
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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19-Jan-2026
Final Arguments
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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15-Jan-2026
Final Arguments
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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30-Dec-2025
Final Arguments
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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22-Dec-2025
Final Arguments
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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01-Dec-2025
Final Arguments
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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21-Nov-2025
Final Arguments
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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17-Nov-2025
Further Statement
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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27-Oct-2025
Further Statement
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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15-Sep-2025
Evidence Of Prosecution
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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01-Sep-2025
Evidence Of Prosecution
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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18-Aug-2025
Evidence Of Prosecution
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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11-Jul-2025
Evidence Of Prosecution
4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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06-Jun-2025
Evidence Of Prosecution
2nd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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23-May-2025
Evidence Of Prosecution
2nd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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25-Apr-2025
Evidence Of Prosecution
3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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28-Mar-2025
Evidence Of Prosecution
3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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07-Mar-2025
Evidence Of Prosecution
3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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31-Jan-2025
Evidence Of Prosecution
3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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03-Jan-2025
Evidence Of Prosecution
3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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20-Dec-2024
Evidence Of Prosecution
3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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08-Nov-2024
Evidence Of Prosecution
3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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04-Oct-2024
Evidence Of Prosecution
3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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06-Sep-2024
Evidence Of Prosecution
3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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09-Aug-2024
Evidence Of Prosecution
3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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26-Jul-2024
Evidence Of Prosecution
3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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01-Jul-2024
Evidence Of Prosecution
3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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21-May-2024
Evidence Of Prosecution
Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C
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16-Apr-2024
Evidence Of Prosecution
Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C
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11-Mar-2024
Evidence Of Prosecution
Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C
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19-Feb-2024
Evidence Of Prosecution
Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C
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05-Feb-2024
Evidence Of Prosecution
Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C
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30-Jan-2024
Evidence Of Prosecution
Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C
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16-Jan-2024
Evidence Of Prosecution
Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C
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19-Dec-2023
Evidence Of Prosecution
Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C
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21-Nov-2023
Evidence Of Prosecution
Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C
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17-Oct-2023
Evidence Of Prosecution
Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C
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03-Oct-2023
Process To Accused
Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C
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25-Sep-2023
Process To Accused
Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C
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21-Aug-2023
Process To Accused
Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C
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27-Jul-2023
Process To Accused
Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C
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20-Jun-2023
First hearing
Initial hearing scheduled
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20-Jun-2023
Case filed
Registration No. 1538/2023
Case Summary Court Decision: The court acquitted the accused (auto-rickshaw driver Asalmbhai Ishabhai Turak) of charges under IPC Sections 279, 337, 338 and Motor Vehicles Act Sections 177, 184, giving him the benefit of doubt. Key Reasoning: While the complainant and witnesses testified that a rash and negligent accident occurred causing injuries, the prosecution failed to conclusively prove that the accused was driving recklessly or negligently. Contradictions between witnesses' statements (regarding whether the rickshaw hit an electric pole or wall), lack of direct evidence of drunk driving mentioned in the FIR, and absence of the accused's identification parade weakened the case. The court held that mere accident resulting in injuries is insufficient to establish guilt without cogent evidence of negligent driving. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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