State Government Thorug P.S.O. Jalalkheda vs Gajanan Vasudev Katolakar — 156/2026

Case 156/2026 Summary: Gajanan Wasudeo Katolkar, a 34-year-old laborer, was convicted under Section 12(a) of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887 for a gambling offense committed on 18/12/2025. The accused voluntarily pleaded guilty before the Judicial Magistrate, First Class, Narkhed. The court, considering his poverty, lack of prior criminal record, and voluntary plea, imposed a lenient sentence of simple imprisonment till rising of court and a fine of Rs. 200 (with 3 days imprisonment in default). This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.