Govt. of Gujarat vs devabhai mearamanbhai parmar Advocate - M R RATHOD — 1186/2025

Summary The Sutrapar Magistrate Court acquitted defendant Devabhaji Meramnbhaji Parmar of charges under the Gujarat Prohibition Act, Section 65(A), finding the prosecution had failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court determined that the prosecution's witnesses (panchas/formal witnesses) did not adequately corroborate the seizure of the alleged prohibited alcohol from the accused's possession, and noted significant procedural irregularities in the investigation, resulting in the acquittal and discharge of the accused with benefit of doubt. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.