SACHIN ALIAS SALANG DAHYABHAI PARMAR vs THE STATE OF GUJARAT Advocate - DGP — 77/2026

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Summary of Case 77/2026 Case: Criminal Revision Appeal No. 77/2026 Court: 11th Additional Sessions Court, Vadodara Petitioner: Sachin alias Salang Dahyabhay Parmar Respondent: State of Gujarat Decision The court allowed the revision petition and overturned the trial court's order, directing the return of a seized iPhone 13 (IMEI 80320911) to the petitioner subject to specified conditions. The trial court had rejected the petitioner's request to recover his personal mobile phone, citing concerns that the accused might use it to commit further crimes related to the liquor prohibition case (FIR No. 11196043250693/2025 under Prohibition Act sections 6(a)(i), 81, 98(2), 108, and BNS section 336(3)). Key Reasoning The court found that: (1) the petitioner is the rightful owner (evidenced by mobile bill); (2) no other claimant exists; (3) police provided no evidence that the phone contained case-related data requiring seizure; (4) there was no nexus between the phone's use and the liquor prohibition offense; and (5) prolonged custody risks device deterioration. Applying the *Sundarlal Ambalalal Desai v. State of Gujarat* principle, the court ordered return under strict conditions including a bond requirement and restrictions on selling or using the device for unlawful purposes. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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Registration No. 77/2026