State of Maharashtra Through PSO Arjuni-Morgaon vs Lalita Chandrashekhar Sangu — 175/2024
Case under Maharashtra Prohibition Act Section 65(e),77(a). Disposed: Contested--ACQUITTED on 05th May 2026.
S.C.C. - Summons/Summary Criminal Case
CNR: MHGO060002462024
Filing Number
225/2024
Filing Date
18-Mar-2024
Registration No
175/2024
Registration Date
18-Mar-2024
Court
Civil Court Junior Division , Arjunimor
Judge
2-Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn. and JMFC Arjuni Morgaon
Decision Date
05-May-2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--ACQUITTED
Last updated 20-Jun-2026
FIR Details
FIR Number
54
Police Station
P.S. ARJUNIMORGAON.
Year
2024
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
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1.State of Maharashtra Through PSO Arjuni-Morgaon
Adv. Katekhaye Sarika Ravindra
Respondent(s)
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1.Lalita Chandrashekhar Sangu
Case History
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Case disposedDisposed
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05-May-2026
Copy of Judgment
Case Summary: 175/2024 Court Decision: The court acquitted respondent Lalita Chandrashekhar Sangu of charges under the Maharashtra Excise Act, 1949 (Section 65(E)77(A)), and ordered her release from bail conditions. The seized contraband (allegedly 8 bottles of 90ml liquor) was directed to be handed over to the State Excise Department. Key Reasoning: The prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. Critical evidentiary gaps included: witness panchas (attesting officials) not corroborating the seizure claim, inadequate chain of custody documentation for the seized bottles, lack of testimony from the officer who submitted samples for chemical analysis, and no clear evidence of proper sealing procedures. The burden to prove guilt beyond suspicion rested with the prosecution, which it failed to discharge. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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05-May-2026
Disposed
Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn. and JMFC Arjuni Morgaon
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17-Apr-2026
Judgment
CIVIL Judge Jr. Dn. And J.M.F.C. Arjunimor.
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18-Mar-2026
Arguments
CIVIL Judge Jr. Dn. And J.M.F.C. Arjunimor.
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20-Feb-2026
Arguments
CIVIL Judge Jr. Dn. And J.M.F.C. Arjunimor.
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28-Jan-2026
Evidence Part Heard
CIVIL Judge Jr. Dn. And J.M.F.C. Arjunimor.
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07-Nov-2025
Evidence
CIVIL Judge Jr. Dn. And J.M.F.C. Arjunimor.
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09-Oct-2025
Compliance
CIVIL Judge Jr. Dn. And J.M.F.C. Arjunimor.
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11-Aug-2025
Compliance
CIVIL Judge Jr. Dn. And J.M.F.C. Arjunimor.
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21-Jun-2025
Compliance
CIVIL Judge Jr. Dn. And J.M.F.C. Arjunimor.
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06-Feb-2025
Compliance
CIVIL Judge Jr. Dn. And J.M.F.C. Arjunimor.
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16-Dec-2024
Compliance
CIVIL Judge Jr. Dn. And J.M.F.C. Arjunimor.
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19-Sep-2024
Compliance
CIVIL Judge Jr. Dn. And J.M.F.C. Arjunimor.
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24-Jun-2024
Compliance
CIVIL Judge Jr. Dn. And J.M.F.C. Arjunimor.
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18-Mar-2024
First hearing
Initial hearing scheduled
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18-Mar-2024
Case filed
Registration No. 175/2024
Case Summary: 175/2024 Court Decision: The court acquitted respondent Lalita Chandrashekhar Sangu of charges under the Maharashtra Excise Act, 1949 (Section 65(E)77(A)), and ordered her release from bail conditions. The seized contraband (allegedly 8 bottles of 90ml liquor) was directed to be handed over to the State Excise Department. Key Reasoning: The prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. Critical evidentiary gaps included: witness panchas (attesting officials) not corroborating the seizure claim, inadequate chain of custody documentation for the seized bottles, lack of testimony from the officer who submitted samples for chemical analysis, and no clear evidence of proper sealing procedures. The burden to prove guilt beyond suspicion rested with the prosecution, which it failed to discharge. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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