State Through State Excise Dep., Divisional Kalwan, Kasbevani, Dindori. vs Balu Nana Lokhande — 95/2024

Summary: The court stopped proceedings under Section 258 of the CrPC and acquitted accused Balu Nana Lokhande of charges under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, citing the case's long pendency, prosecution's failure to secure the accused's presence, and absence of the Constable's report on record. The accused's bail bond was canceled and the seized liquor will be handed to the State Excise Department after the appeal period expires. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.