State of Maharashtra vs Onkar Vijay Chougule — 10247/2025
Case under Bombay Police Act Section 115/117. Disposed: Contested--ACQUITTED on 10th March 2026.
S.C.C. - Summons/Summary Criminal Case
CNR: MHKO030127082025
e-Filing Number
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Filing Number
12679/2025
Filing Date
04-07-2025
Registration No
10247/2025
Registration Date
18-07-2025
Court
Chief Judicial Magistrate , Kolhapur
Judge
5-11th Jt. CJJD and JMFC Kolhapur.
Decision Date
10th March 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--ACQUITTED
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
State of Maharashtra
Adv. A. P. P.
Respondent(s)
Onkar Vijay Chougule
Hearing History
Judge: 5-11th Jt. CJJD and JMFC Kolhapur.
Disposed
Statement U/sec.313 Cr.P.C.
Evidence
Awaiting Summons
First Order
| Date | Purpose | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 10-03-2026 | Disposed | |
| 06-03-2026 | Statement U/sec.313 Cr.P.C. | |
| 09-02-2026 | Evidence | |
| 01-10-2025 | Awaiting Summons | |
| 13-09-2025 | First Order |
Final Orders / Judgements
Summary The court acquitted defendant Okare Vijay Chougule of charges under IPC Section 278 and Mumbai Police Act Sections 115/117 for allegedly spitting and engaging in indecent behavior at a public place (Panchganga Ghat, Kolhapur) on December 3, 2024. The prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt, as the sole witness (the complainant police officer) could not substantiate key facts, and no independent eyewitnesses were examined. The court granted the accused the benefit of doubt and acquitted him with cancellation of his bail bonds. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Summary The court acquitted defendant Okare Vijay Chougule of charges under IPC Section 278 and Mumbai Police Act Sections 115/117 for allegedly spitting and engaging in indecent behavior at a public place (Panchganga Ghat, Kolhapur) on December 3, 2024. The prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt, as the sole witness (the complainant police officer) could not substantiate key facts, and no independent eyewitnesses were examined. The court granted the accused the benefit of doubt and acquitted him with cancellation of his bail bonds. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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