Government of Gujarat vs Ashishbhai Madhabhai Chavda Advocate - D M VAGHELA — 688/2025

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Case Summary Case: Criminal Case No. 688/2025, Jetpur Judicial Magistrate Court Decision: The court acquitted both accused persons under the Gujarat Prohibition Act, Sections 65(E) and 81, finding insufficient evidence of guilt. The prosecution failed to establish that the contraband (35 liters of illicit liquor) was in the direct possession of the accused, as witness testimony from independent panchas (neutral observers) did not corroborate the case, and investigating officers did not record independent statements. The court applied the principle that absence of independent, credible evidence requires benefit of doubt to the accused. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

Disposed

Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

Further Statement

Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

Evidence Of Prosecution

Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

Evidence Of Prosecution

Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

Process To Accused

Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

Process To Accused

Principal Senior CIVIL Judge & Addl. CJM

First hearing

Initial hearing scheduled

Case filed

Registration No. 688/2025