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.

Case disposed

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

Indian Penal Code Section 279,337,338
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 184,177

Petitioner(s)

  1. 1.The State Of Gujarat

    Adv. APP

Respondent(s)

  1. 1.ASALAMBHAI ISHABHAI TURAK Advocate - S S PANJA

Case History

  1. Case disposedDisposed

  2. 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.

  3. 15-Apr-2026

    Disposed

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  4. 09-Apr-2026

    Final Arguments

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  5. 06-Apr-2026

    Final Arguments

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  6. 23-Mar-2026

    Final Arguments

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  7. 09-Mar-2026

    Final Arguments

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  8. 23-Feb-2026

    Final Arguments

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  9. 02-Feb-2026

    Final Arguments

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  10. 19-Jan-2026

    Final Arguments

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  11. 15-Jan-2026

    Final Arguments

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  12. 30-Dec-2025

    Final Arguments

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  13. 22-Dec-2025

    Final Arguments

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  14. 01-Dec-2025

    Final Arguments

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  15. 21-Nov-2025

    Final Arguments

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  16. 17-Nov-2025

    Further Statement

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  17. 27-Oct-2025

    Further Statement

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  18. 15-Sep-2025

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  19. 01-Sep-2025

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  20. 18-Aug-2025

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  21. 11-Jul-2025

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    4th Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  22. 06-Jun-2025

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    2nd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  23. 23-May-2025

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    2nd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  24. 25-Apr-2025

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  25. 28-Mar-2025

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  26. 07-Mar-2025

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  27. 31-Jan-2025

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  28. 03-Jan-2025

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  29. 20-Dec-2024

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  30. 08-Nov-2024

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  31. 04-Oct-2024

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  32. 06-Sep-2024

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  33. 09-Aug-2024

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  34. 26-Jul-2024

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  35. 01-Jul-2024

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    3rd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.

  36. 21-May-2024

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

  37. 16-Apr-2024

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

  38. 11-Mar-2024

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

  39. 19-Feb-2024

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

  40. 05-Feb-2024

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

  41. 30-Jan-2024

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

  42. 16-Jan-2024

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

  43. 19-Dec-2023

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

  44. 21-Nov-2023

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

  45. 17-Oct-2023

    Evidence Of Prosecution

    Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

  46. 03-Oct-2023

    Process To Accused

    Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

  47. 25-Sep-2023

    Process To Accused

    Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

  48. 21-Aug-2023

    Process To Accused

    Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

  49. 27-Jul-2023

    Process To Accused

    Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

  50. 20-Jun-2023

    First hearing

    Initial hearing scheduled

  51. 20-Jun-2023

    Case filed

    Registration No. 1538/2023

casestatus.in Summary

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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