Government of Gujarat vs KANTILAL JAGDISHBHAI MAKWANA — 9269/2025

The court convicted the accused under Indian Penal Code sections 281 and 337/338 for rash and negligent driving that endangered human life, sentencing him to a fine of Rs. 500 (or 7 days imprisonment in default) and ordering forfeiture of the vehicle under CrPC section 481. The accused pleaded guilty citing ignorance of law, and the court imposed a lenient sentence in the interest of justice while ensuring the accused realizes the gravity of his actions. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.