State Government Thorug P.S.O. Jalalkheda vs Rajendra Laxman Vinchurkar — 391/2026

Case Summary: Rajesh Laxman Vinchurkar, a 59-year-old laborer, was convicted under Section 12(a) of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887 for an offense committed on 19/12/2025. The accused voluntarily pleaded guilty before the Judicial Magistrate, First Class, Narkhed. Considering his poverty, lack of criminal antecedents, and the nature of the offense, the court imposed a lenient sentence: simple imprisonment till rising of court and a fine of Rs. 200, with 3 days' simple imprisonment in default. Seized property including Rs. 200 was forfeited to the State Government and gambling materials were ordered destroyed. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.