Government of Gujarat vs LAVJIBHAI DHARASIBHAI SADMIYA Advocate - A R BAMBHAVA — 74/2026

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Case Summary Court Decision: The court acquitted defendant Lavjibhai Dharshbhai Sadamiya of charges under the Prohibition Act, Section 65(A)(A), for allegedly possessing illicit liquor without a permit on October 15, 2025. The court found that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt, noting the absence of independent witnesses and reliance solely on police testimony. Key Reasoning: The court emphasized that criminal cases require proof beyond reasonable doubt and observed critical gaps in evidence: no independent witnesses were examined despite the seizure occurring in a public area, panchnama (seizure document) procedures were questionable, and police witnesses alone cannot substantiate charges without corroborating independent testimony. Applying established judicial principles, the court granted the defendant the benefit of doubt and acquitted him. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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Registration No. 74/2026