State Of Maharashtra vs Hanmant Ramrao Gaikwad — 1213/2024

The court dismissed proceedings against accused Hanmant Ramrao Gaikwad under Section 258 CrPC in a Maharashtra Prohibition Act case (Section 65(a)(e) offense). The court found the prosecution had failed to secure witness presence despite multiple opportunities and the accused was absent, making further trial futile; with the case pending over one year as a summary matter, continuing was deemed purposeless. The accused was released, bail bonds discharged, and seized articles to be disposed after appeal period. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.