Government of Gujarat vs Hemaben Mukeshbhai Ramanbhai Halpati — 602/2026

Summary The Bardoli Judicial Magistrate Court convicted the accused under the Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949 and Section 65(A)(A) of the Gujarat Prohibition Act, 2017, after the accused voluntarily confessed to the offense. The court sentenced the accused to a fine of ₹100 (or 3 days simple imprisonment if the fine is not paid), applying the principle of proportionality of sentence considering the accused's economic, social, and family circumstances. The seized contraband material is to be destroyed after the appeal period expires. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.