State of Maharashtra vs Yallappa Maruti Naik — 126/2023
Case under Maharashtra Prohibition Act Section 65E. Disposed: Contested--ACQUITTED on 28th April 2026.
R.C.C. - Regular Criminal Case
CNR: MHKO140006282023
Filing Number
435/2023
Filing Date
06-10-2023
Registration No
126/2023
Registration Date
16-10-2023
Court
Civil and Criminal Court , Chandgad
Judge
1-C.J.J. D. and J.M.F.C. Chandgad
Decision Date
28th April 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--ACQUITTED
FIR Details
FIR Number
164
Police Station
Police Station Chandgad
Year
2023
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
State of Maharashtra
Adv. Asst.P.P
Respondent(s)
Yallappa Maruti Naik
Hearing History
Judge: 1-C.J.J. D. and J.M.F.C. Chandgad
Disposed
Evidence Part Heard
Evidence Part Heard
Evidence Part Heard
Evidence Part Heard
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 28-04-2026 | Disposed |
| 27-04-2026 | Evidence Part Heard |
| 22-04-2026 | Evidence Part Heard |
| 10-03-2026 | Evidence Part Heard |
| 17-02-2026 | Evidence Part Heard |
Final Orders / Judgements
Court Decision Summary The First Class Magistrate Court in Chandgad acquitted Yellappa Maruti Naik of charges under Section 65(E) of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 for illegal liquor sale, finding that the prosecution failed to establish its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court noted critical evidentiary gaps, particularly the absence of chemical analysis reports confirming the seized substance was indeed illicit liquor, and found the testimony of the two panchas (independent witnesses) unreliable as they turned hostile during cross-examination. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Court Decision Summary The First Class Magistrate Court in Chandgad acquitted Yellappa Maruti Naik of charges under Section 65(E) of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 for illegal liquor sale, finding that the prosecution failed to establish its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court noted critical evidentiary gaps, particularly the absence of chemical analysis reports confirming the seized substance was indeed illicit liquor, and found the testimony of the two panchas (independent witnesses) unreliable as they turned hostile during cross-examination. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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