State of Kerala vs Ramachandran — 100281/2025
Case under Abkari Act Section 55(a)(i). Disposed: Contested--ACQUITTED U/S 258 BNSS on 31st March 2026.
SC - SESSIONS CASE
CNR: KLTR110006572025
Filing Number
100375/2025
Filing Date
11-04-2025
Registration No
100281/2025
Registration Date
11-04-2025
Court
Additional District And Sessions Court Motor Accident Claims Tribunal / Rent Control Appellate Authority, Irinjalakuda
Judge
1-Additional Dist and Session Judge/MACT
Decision Date
31st March 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--ACQUITTED U/S 258 BNSS
FIR Details
FIR Number
272
Police Station
MALA
Year
2016
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
State of Kerala
Adv. JOGY GEORGE
Respondent(s)
Ramachandran
Hearing History
Judge: 1-Additional Dist and Session Judge/MACT
Disposed
Order/Judgement
FOR HEARING
Defence Evidence
FOR HEARING
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 31-03-2026 | Disposed |
| 27-03-2026 | Order/Judgement |
| 26-03-2026 | FOR HEARING |
| 24-03-2026 | Defence Evidence |
| 23-03-2026 | FOR HEARING |
Final Orders / Judgements
Case Summary: State of Kerala v. Ramachandran (Case 100281/2025) The Additional Sessions Judge acquitted Ramachandran of charges under Section 55(a) and 55(i) of the Abkari Act for possession and sale of Indian Made Foreign Liquor. The court found fatal procedural defects: a 7.5-year delay in producing sample bottles before court without explanation, failure to affix the officer's personal seal on seizure documents, and non-compliance with mandatory provisions of the Abkari Act regarding proper inventory and contraband verification. Given these violations and insufficient evidence proving the charge beyond reasonable doubt, the court granted acquittal. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Case Summary: State of Kerala v. Ramachandran (Case 100281/2025) The Additional Sessions Judge acquitted Ramachandran of charges under Section 55(a) and 55(i) of the Abkari Act for possession and sale of Indian Made Foreign Liquor. The court found fatal procedural defects: a 7.5-year delay in producing sample bottles before court without explanation, failure to affix the officer's personal seal on seizure documents, and non-compliance with mandatory provisions of the Abkari Act regarding proper inventory and contraband verification. Given these violations and insufficient evidence proving the charge beyond reasonable doubt, the court granted acquittal. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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