Government of Gujarat vs DILIPBHAI JENTIBHAI TADPADA — 1131/2025

Case Summary: 1131/2025 The court convicted respondent Dilipbhai Jentibhai Tadpada under Section 66(1)(b) of the Gujarat Prohibition Act for possession of liquor in an educational institution. The defendant pleaded guilty and requested a reduced sentence, citing his status as a poor, illiterate man supporting his family. Accepting these mitigating circumstances and applying sentencing principles established in Gujarat High Court precedent, the court imposed a fine of ₹100 (or 2 days simple imprisonment in default) instead of the maximum prescribed penalty. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.