STATE OF MAHARASHTRA vs Baban Raosaheb Rathod — 290/2023

The court stopped proceedings against accused Baban Ravsaheb Rathod under Section 258 of the CrPC for an alleged Maharashtra Prohibition Act violation, citing inability to secure his presence despite prolonged efforts and absence of chemical analysis reports needed to establish the offense. The accused was discharged with liberty for prosecution to revive the case with justifiable grounds, and seized liquor was directed to the Excise Department while manufacturing equipment was ordered destroyed. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.