STATE OF MAHARASHTRA vs Archana Ankush Gaikwad Advocate - Telgad N.S. — 1039/2024

Summary The Judicial Magistrate First Class, Majalgaon acquitted the accused under the Mumbai Prohibition Act, Section 65(E), finding insufficient evidence to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. The court noted critical procedural failures, including the prosecution presenting only one witness, failing to properly examine the investigating officer and other police witnesses, and not following mandatory procedural requirements under CrPC Section 313. The accused was ordered released on personal bond of Rs. 15,000. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.