State - Dighi Sagari P. S. vs Bhalchandra Balaram Chikati — 311/2024

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Case Summary: 311/2024 The court acquitted defendant Bhalchandra Balaram Chikati of charges under the Maharashtra Excise Act for alleged unlawful sale of country liquor. The prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt, primarily because it did not submit chemical analysis reports to confirm the seized liquid was actually alcohol, and the key prosecution witness (panchnama witness) contradicted the prosecution's narrative during cross-examination, stating no seizure or panchnama was conducted in his presence. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

Disposed

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Evidence Part Heard

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Evidence

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Evidence

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Evidence

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Evidence

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Plea / Particulars

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Steps

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Steps

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Awaiting Summons

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Awaiting Summons

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First hearing

Initial hearing scheduled

Case filed

Registration No. 311/2024