Govt. of Gujarat vs pravinbhai danabhai vaja Advocate - M R RATHOD — 1101/2025

Judegement

Court Decision Summary The First Class Judicial Magistrate Court at Sutrapada acquitted Pravinbhai Danabhai Raja of charges under Section 65(A) of the Gujarat Prohibition Act, finding that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court determined that the witness testimony (particularly the panchas) was unreliable, the investigation procedure was questionable, and critical evidentiary gaps existed—including lack of FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) evidence, absence of proper seizure documentation, and failure to establish direct connection between the accused and the prohibited alcohol seized. The accused was acquitted and discharged, with the court citing precedent that courts should not waste time on trials lacking conviction prospects. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

Disposed

Principal CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

Judgement

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Process To Accused

Principal CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

First hearing

Initial hearing scheduled

Case filed

Registration No. 1101/2025