GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT vs PRABHATSINH SHANABHAI BARIA Advocate - H K BARIA — 1061/2024

Summary of Case 1061/2024 The court acquitted the accused Prabhatsinh Shanabhai Baria of charges under the Prohibition Act, finding the prosecution's evidence insufficient to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The court noted critical gaps in the investigation, including lack of independent witness statements, absence of proper documentation for the seized foreign liquor, failure to conduct physical examination of the accused, and procedural irregularities. The absence of corroborating evidence and proper medical certificates regarding the seized substance rendered the prosecution's case unconvincing. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.