State of Maharashtra vs Chandrashekhar Sheshrao Kuthe — 100/2025

Summary The court acquitted the accused Chandrashekhar under the Maharashtra Excise Act Section 65(E) for alleged unlawful possession of liquor, finding insufficient evidence. The prosecution failed to properly establish through credible witness testimony that the seized material was actually liquor, and the panchnama (seizure record) was not adequately proved, constituting a critical procedural error. Consequently, the accused was discharged under CrPC Section 255(1) and acquitted of all charges. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.