State of Maharashtra through PSO Mehkar vs Vinod Ratan Shingane — 1006/2024

The court stopped proceedings against accused Vinod Shingne under Section 258 of CrPC for an offense under Section 65(e) of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act (illegal liquor possession), citing the accused's continued absence despite multiple summons and warrants issued over more than a year, and lack of a Competent Authority Report. The accused was discharged, and 9 bottles of confiscated country liquor were ordered sent to the Excise Department for disposal. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.