Government of Gujarat vs PANCHAL DHAVALKUMAR VIKRAMBHAI ISHAVARLAL — 687/2026

The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Patan convicted the accused, Dhavalkumar Vikrambhai Ishwarbhai Panchal, under Section 285 of the Indian Penal Code for obstructing public passage by placing his vegetable cart on a public road on 08/12/2025. The court, considering the accused's poverty, first-time offense, remorse, and family responsibilities, imposed a fine of ₹500 instead of imprisonment, with three days simple imprisonment as the alternative if the fine is not paid. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.