The State Of Gujarat vs MANSING LAKHAMAN SOSA(Absconding) Advocate - A N SOLA — 2/2018
Case under Indian Penal Code Section 302,307,328,. Disposed: Contested--JUDGMENT BY ACQUITTAL on 24th March 2026.
SC - SESSIONS CASE
CNR: GJGS090000092018
e-Filing Number
-
Filing Number
2/2018
Filing Date
17-12-2007
Registration No
2/2018
Registration Date
17-12-2007
Court
ADDITIONAL DISTRICT COURT - KODINAR
Judge
1-2nd ADDL DISTRICT JUDGE
Decision Date
24th March 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--JUDGMENT BY ACQUITTAL
FIR Details
FIR Number
72
Police Station
KODINAR POLICE STATION - GIR SOMNATH DISTRICT
Year
2003
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
The State Of Gujarat
Adv. APP
Respondent(s)
MANSING LAKHAMAN SOSA(Absconding) Advocate - A N SOLA
Hearing History
Judge: 1-2nd ADDL DISTRICT JUDGE
Disposed
FINAL ARGUMENTS
FINAL ARGUMENTS
FINAL ARGUMENTS
FINAL ARGUMENTS
| Date | Purpose | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 24-03-2026 | Disposed | |
| 23-03-2026 | FINAL ARGUMENTS | |
| 18-03-2026 | FINAL ARGUMENTS | |
| 13-03-2026 | FINAL ARGUMENTS | |
| 09-03-2026 | FINAL ARGUMENTS |
Final Orders / Judgements
Court Judgment Summary Case: Sessions Case No. 02/2018 Court: Sessions Court, Gir Somnath Judge: Additional District & Sessions Judge Date: March 24, 2026 Decision The accused Mansing Lakhmanbhai Sosa is ACQUITTED of charges under IPC Sections 302, 307, and 328 (murder and causing hurt by poison). Key Reasoning 1. Insufficient Direct Evidence: No eyewitness testified that they saw the accused commit the alleged crime of poisoning three deaths (Maniben, Piyush, Ravina). 2. Circumstantial Evidence Gaps: While scientific evidence confirmed aluminum phosphide (poison) in victims' bodies, the prosecution failed to establish an unbroken chain proving the accused administered it. 3. Witness Credibility Issues: Key witnesses (victim's family members) provided hearsay evidence rather than direct observations. Their statements contained contradictions and lack of specific details about the accused's involvement. 4. Missing Critical Links: The prosecution could not prove: - How/where the accused obtained the poison - How it was mixed into food/water - Direct observation of administration 5. Medical Evidence Limitations: Medical reports confirmed poisoning as cause of death but couldn't establish who administered it. Conclusion The court applied the established legal principle that mere suspicion, however strong, cannot replace proof beyond reasonable doubt. The benefit of doubt goes to the accused under IPC Section 235(1). This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Court Judgment Summary Case: Sessions Case No. 02/2018 Court: Sessions Court, Gir Somnath Judge: Additional District & Sessions Judge Date: March 24, 2026 Decision The accused Mansing Lakhmanbhai Sosa is ACQUITTED of charges under IPC Sections 302, 307, and 328 (murder and causing hurt by poison). Key Reasoning 1. Insufficient Direct Evidence: No eyewitness testified that they saw the accused commit the alleged crime of poisoning three deaths (Maniben, Piyush, Ravina). 2. Circumstantial Evidence Gaps: While scientific evidence confirmed aluminum phosphide (poison) in victims' bodies, the prosecution failed to establish an unbroken chain proving the accused administered it. 3. Witness Credibility Issues: Key witnesses (victim's family members) provided hearsay evidence rather than direct observations. Their statements contained contradictions and lack of specific details about the accused's involvement. 4. Missing Critical Links: The prosecution could not prove: - How/where the accused obtained the poison - How it was mixed into food/water - Direct observation of administration 5. Medical Evidence Limitations: Medical reports confirmed poisoning as cause of death but couldn't establish who administered it. Conclusion The court applied the established legal principle that mere suspicion, however strong, cannot replace proof beyond reasonable doubt. The benefit of doubt goes to the accused under IPC Section 235(1). This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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