State of Maharashtra Through PSO Aheri vs Jakesh Lalu Alam Advocate - Sau.M.U.Galbale — 60/2020

Case Summary: 60/2020 The court acquitted the accused, Jakesh Lalu Alam, of charges under Indian Penal Code Section 324 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon). The prosecution alleged the accused had struck the complainant with an iron rod on 3 May 2020 over a land dispute. However, the court found the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. The complainant-witness testified but later admitted to an out-of-court settlement with the accused. The prosecution did not examine investigating officers or independent witnesses despite having adequate opportunity. Consequently, lacking sufficient evidence, the court acquitted the accused and ordered release of the seized iron rod after appeal period. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.