Government of Gujarat vs KARA URFE RUDA DEVRAJBHAI KODIYATAR Advocate - S P LAKHALANI — 426/2025

Summary The court acquitted the accused of charges under the Gujarat Prohibition Act, Section 65(f) for alleged illegal possession of country liquor. The court found that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt, as the panch witnesses (independent observers) and investigating officer did not provide credible corroborating evidence, and critical details regarding the seizure location, vehicle number, and timing were not recorded in the FIR or investigation documents. The court ruled that in the absence of independent, trustworthy witness testimony supporting the prosecution's narrative, the accused deserved the benefit of doubt under criminal law principles. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.