Government of Gujarat vs SURESHBHIA KANTIBHAI SODHA — 80/2026

Case Summary: Government of Gujarat v. Sureshbhia Kantibhai Sodha (Case 80/2026) The court convicted the accused under Section 54(1)(b) of the Gujarat Prohibition Act for illicit liquor possession and sentenced him to imprisonment for 2 days (in lieu of fine default) and a fine of Rs. 100, applying sentencing principles that considered his impoverished economic status and family hardship. The judgment applied precedent from the 2005 Gujarat High Court case establishing that courts should consider the accused's socioeconomic circumstances and the collateral impact on dependents when determining appropriate punishment. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.