GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT vs VIJAYABHAI SAVDHANBHAI THAKOR Advocate - M R PATEL — 80/2022

Case Summary: 80/2022 Court Decision: The court convicted Appellant 1 (Vijayabhai alias Bandabhai Adabhai Thakor) under IPC Section 325 (causing hurt by dangerous weapon) and sentenced him to one year rigorous imprisonment plus ₹5,000 fine (or additional 30 days imprisonment if fine unpaid). The other three appellants (Appellants 2, 3, and 4) were acquitted due to insufficient evidence, given benefit of doubt under criminal procedure rules. Key Facts: On July 15, 2021, a roadside altercation occurred when the injured complainant's vehicle obstructed traffic. Appellant 1 struck the complainant's left elbow with an iron pipe, causing fracture requiring hospitalization and surgery. Medical evidence confirmed the serious injury. Reasoning: The court relied heavily on the injured eyewitness's credible testimony, supported by corroborating evidence from the accompanying witness and medical documentation. While some embellishment existed regarding other appellants' roles, the core facts establishing Appellant 1's guilt remained unshaken beyond reasonable doubt. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.