Government of Gujarat vs HAMIRBHAI DHARAMSHIBHAI SHIHORA Advocate - U I MAKWANA — 42/2024
Case under Gujarat (Bombay) Prohibition Act, 1949 Section 65F. Disposed: Contested--JUDGMENT BY ACQUITTAL on 08th April 2026.
CC - CRIMINAL CASE
CNR: GJSN080001052024
Filing Number
42/2024
Filing Date
08-Jan-2024
Registration No
42/2024
Registration Date
08-Jan-2024
Court
TALUKA COURT, DHRANGADHRA
Judge
17-Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
Decision Date
08-Apr-2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--JUDGMENT BY ACQUITTAL
Last updated 16-Jun-2026
FIR Details
FIR Number
597
Police Station
DHRANGADHRA TALUKA POLICE STATION - SURENDRANAGAR DISTRICT
Year
2023
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
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1.Government of Gujarat
Adv. APP
Respondent(s)
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1.HAMIRBHAI DHARAMSHIBHAI SHIHORA Advocate - U I MAKWANA
Case History
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Case disposedDisposed
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08-Apr-2026
Judegement
Case Summary: Case 42/2024 Court Decision: The court acquitted the accused Hamirbhai Dharamshibhai Shihora of charges under the Prohibition Act, Section 65(a), finding that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. The testimonies of prosecution witnesses were inconsistent and lacked credible corroboration; no independent witnesses supported the allegations of illegal liquor manufacturing, and critical procedural evidence was absent or deficient. Key Reasoning: The court held that while police witnesses testified about the alleged brewing operation, the panch (independent witnesses) did not substantiate the prosecution's case, and the seized samples lacked proper documentation linking them to the accused. The court emphasized that the prosecution bore the burden of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt, which was not discharged here, warranting the accused's acquittal and discharge. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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08-Apr-2026
Disposed
Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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25-Mar-2026
Judgement
Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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17-Mar-2026
Judgement
2nd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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12-Mar-2026
Further Statement
2nd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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26-Feb-2026
Further Statement
2nd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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29-Jan-2026
Evidence Of Prosecution
2nd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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04-Dec-2025
Evidence Of Prosecution
2nd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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13-Nov-2025
Evidence Of Prosecution
2nd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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29-Sep-2025
Evidence Of Prosecution
2nd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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18-Sep-2025
Evidence Of Prosecution
2nd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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26-Aug-2025
Warrant Of Arrest
2nd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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28-Jul-2025
Warrant Of Arrest
2nd Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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12-May-2025
Warrant Of Arrest
Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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24-Mar-2025
Warrant Of Arrest
Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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30-Dec-2024
Warrant Of Arrest
Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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07-Nov-2024
Warrant Of Arrest
Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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04-Sep-2024
Warrant Of Arrest
Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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24-Jul-2024
Process To Accused
Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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30-May-2024
Process To Accused
Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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08-Apr-2024
Process To Accused
Addl. Sr. CIVIL Judge & A.C.J.M.
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13-Feb-2024
First hearing
Initial hearing scheduled
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08-Jan-2024
Case filed
Registration No. 42/2024
Case Summary: Case 42/2024 Court Decision: The court acquitted the accused Hamirbhai Dharamshibhai Shihora of charges under the Prohibition Act, Section 65(a), finding that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. The testimonies of prosecution witnesses were inconsistent and lacked credible corroboration; no independent witnesses supported the allegations of illegal liquor manufacturing, and critical procedural evidence was absent or deficient. Key Reasoning: The court held that while police witnesses testified about the alleged brewing operation, the panch (independent witnesses) did not substantiate the prosecution's case, and the seized samples lacked proper documentation linking them to the accused. The court emphasized that the prosecution bore the burden of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt, which was not discharged here, warranting the accused's acquittal and discharge. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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