State Through Excise Sedam PS vs Narayanamma Wife of Basavaraj Kalal Age 45yrs Occ Coolie Resi of Gounalli Tq Sedam Advocate - A.M. — 402/2017
Case under Karnataka Excise Act 1965 Section 3243. Disposed: Contested--ACQUITTED on 26th May 2026.
C.C. - CRIMINAL CASES
CNR: KAKB720009202017
Filing Number
402/2017
Filing Date
17-08-2017
Registration No
402/2017
Registration Date
17-08-2017
Court
CIVIL JUDGE AND JMFC, SEDAM
Judge
329-CIVIL JUDGE JR. DN. JMFC,Sedam
Decision Date
26th May 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--ACQUITTED
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
State Through Excise Sedam PS (Police Station)
Respondent(s)
Narayanamma Wife of Basavaraj Kalal Age 45yrs Occ Coolie Resi of Gounalli Tq Sedam Advocate - A.M.
Hearing History
Judge: 329-CIVIL JUDGE JR. DN. JMFC,Sedam
Disposed
JUDGEMENT
JUDGEMENT
JUDGEMENT
ACCUSSED STATEMENT u/s 313 CrPC
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 26-05-2026 | Disposed |
| 22-05-2026 | JUDGEMENT |
| 18-05-2026 | JUDGEMENT |
| 30-04-2026 | JUDGEMENT |
| 16-04-2026 | ACCUSSED STATEMENT u/s 313 CrPC |
Final Orders / Judgements
Case Summary: C.C. No. 402/2017 Court Decision: The accused Narayanamma was acquitted of charges under Sections 32 and 43 of the Karnataka Excise Act for alleged illegal possession and sale of liquor. Key Reasoning: The court found critical gaps in the prosecution's evidence, particularly the failure to examine the seizure panchas (witnesses) who were present during the search and seizure. With three key witnesses deceased and one not examined, combined with inconsistencies regarding how the material evidence was recovered, the court determined the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The absence of witness testimony to corroborate the seizure of 48 bottles of whiskey from the accused's possession created reasonable doubt. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Interim Orders
Case Summary: C.C. No. 402/2017 Court Decision: The accused Narayanamma was acquitted of charges under Sections 32 and 43 of the Karnataka Excise Act for alleged illegal possession and sale of liquor. Key Reasoning: The court found critical gaps in the prosecution's evidence, particularly the failure to examine the seizure panchas (witnesses) who were present during the search and seizure. With three key witnesses deceased and one not examined, combined with inconsistencies regarding how the material evidence was recovered, the court determined the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The absence of witness testimony to corroborate the seizure of 48 bottles of whiskey from the accused's possession created reasonable doubt. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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