State of Maharashtra Th. Excise Dept. Kagal vs Basgonda Ramgonda Parvate — 17/2023

The court stopped criminal proceedings against accused Basgonda Ramgonda Paravate under Section 258 of CrPC 1973, resulting in his discharge. The decision was based on the case being over two years old, the accused's prolonged absence despite sufficient opportunities to appear, absence of the Chemical Analyst's report, and no realistic prospect of trial progress, following High Court directions for expedited disposal of petty cases. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.