State of Maharashtra vs Prashant Balasaheb Gujar Advocate - Sheth Sameer Sharad — 516/2023
Case under Maharashtra Prohibition Act Section 65(e). Disposed: Contested--ACQUITTED on 17th March 2026.
S.C.C. - Summons/Summary Criminal Case
CNR: MHRT050008512023
Filing Number
729/2023
Filing Date
21-Sep-2023
Registration No
516/2023
Registration Date
21-Sep-2023
Court
Civil Judge, Junior Division, Khed
Judge
2-Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
Decision Date
17-Mar-2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--ACQUITTED
Last updated 30-Apr-2026
FIR Details
FIR Number
101
Police Station
State Excise, Khed.
Year
2023
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
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1.State of Maharashtra
Adv. Assistant Public Prosecutor
Respondent(s)
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1.Prashant Balasaheb Gujar Advocate - Sheth Sameer Sharad
Case History
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Case disposedDisposed
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17-Mar-2026
Copy of JudgmentView PDF
Case Summary Case: S.C.C. No. 516/2023 | Court: Joint C.J.J.D. & J.M.F.C. Court, Khed | Date: 17.03.2026 The court acquitted accused Prashant Balasaheb Gujar of charges under Section 65(E) of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act for allegedly possessing approximately 65 liters of country-made liquor in two plastic containers, as the prosecution failed to establish its case beyond reasonable doubt. The critical weakness in the prosecution's evidence was the absence of a chemical analysis report confirming the seized substance was actually alcohol, despite witness testimony and recovery documentation being established through panchanama (inspection record). This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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17-Mar-2026
Disposed
Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
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10-Mar-2026
Judgment
Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
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25-Feb-2026
Arguments
Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
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29-Dec-2025
Evidence Part Heard
Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
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27-Oct-2025
Evidence Part Heard
Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
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21-Aug-2025
Hearing
Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
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10-Jun-2025
Hearing
Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
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21-Mar-2025
Hearing
Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
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20-Jan-2025
Hearing
Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
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14-Nov-2024
Hearing
Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
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10-Sep-2024
Hearing
Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
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12-Jun-2024
Hearing
Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
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22-Mar-2024
Awaiting Summons
Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
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19-Dec-2023
Awaiting Summons
Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
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21-Sep-2023
First hearing
Initial hearing scheduled
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21-Sep-2023
Case filed
Registration No. 516/2023
Case Summary Case: S.C.C. No. 516/2023 | Court: Joint C.J.J.D. & J.M.F.C. Court, Khed | Date: 17.03.2026 The court acquitted accused Prashant Balasaheb Gujar of charges under Section 65(E) of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act for allegedly possessing approximately 65 liters of country-made liquor in two plastic containers, as the prosecution failed to establish its case beyond reasonable doubt. The critical weakness in the prosecution's evidence was the absence of a chemical analysis report confirming the seized substance was actually alcohol, despite witness testimony and recovery documentation being established through panchanama (inspection record). This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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