State of Maharashtra, Thru Police Station Andhera vs Mukinda Suresh Salve Advocate - Thumake NR — 596/2023

Case Summary The court acquitted defendant Mukinda Suresh Salve of charges under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949, Section 65(E) for allegedly possessing 11 bottles of 180 ML country-made liquor for illegal sale on April 29, 2022. The prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt, as it examined only panchas (witnesses) and no independent witnesses, provided no chemical analysis report, and produced no documentary evidence establishing illegal possession or intent to sell. The court ordered the defendant's release on personal bond and directed confiscated liquor bottles to be disposed of by the State Excise Department as per regulations. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.