Station House Officer, Cherupuzha Police Station vs Shibi.C.V — 74/2020

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Summary of Case 74/2020 Court Decision: The Assistant Sessions Judge acquitted Shibi.C.V of charges under Section 55(i) of the Abkari Act, finding him not guilty and ordering his release. Key Reasoning: The court determined that the prosecution failed to establish a crucial chain of custody for the seized liquor bottles, as critical witnesses who transported the articles to court and laboratory were not examined. Additionally, the court found insufficient evidence proving the accused's intent to sell the liquor or actual sale, noting that the only evidence of intent came from an inadmissible police confession. The prosecution could not prove the contraband reached the chemical examiner in tamper-proof condition. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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Registration No. 74/2020