Government of Gujarat vs KANAKBA WIFE OF KANAKSINH ZALA Advocate - A P MANKAD — 42/2026

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CASE SUMMARY: C.C. No. 42/2026 The Jodiya Judicial Magistrate First Class acquitted the accused, Kanakba (wife of Kanaksinh Zala), charged under Gujarat Prohibition Act Section 65(A) for allegedly possessing 5 liters of illicit liquor worth ₹1,000. The court found critical deficiencies in the prosecution's case: witness testimonies lacked credibility, independent witnesses were absent despite accessible opportunities, the panchnama (seizure memo) lacked corroboration from witnesses, FSL reports on the seized substance were missing, and the investigation officer's testimony contained contradictions. Applying the benefit of doubt principle and noting the prosecution failed to discharge its burden of proof beyond reasonable suspicion, the court acquitted the accused. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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Evidence Of Prosecution

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Registration No. 42/2026