State of Maharashtra vs Avinash Narayan Chavan Advocate - Sheth Sameer Sharad — 555/2023

Case under Maharashtra Prohibition Act Section 65(e). Disposed: Contested--ACQUITTED on 10th March 2026.

Case disposed

S.C.C. - Summons/Summary Criminal Case

CNR: MHRT050009162023

Filing Number

792/2023

Filing Date

16-Oct-2023

Registration No

555/2023

Registration Date

16-Oct-2023

Court

Civil Judge, Junior Division, Khed

Judge

2-Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed

Decision Date

10-Mar-2026

Nature of Disposal

Contested--ACQUITTED

Last updated 30-Apr-2026

FIR Details

FIR Number

262

Police Station

Police Station Khed

Year

2023

Acts & Sections

Maharashtra Prohibition Act Section 65(e)

Petitioner(s)

1.State of Maharashtra

Adv. Assistant Public Prosecutor

Respondent(s)

1.Avinash Narayan Chavan Advocate - Sheth Sameer Sharad

Case History

Case disposedDisposed
10-Mar-2026

Copy of JudgmentView PDF

Summary The court acquitted the accused, Abhinash Narayan Chavan, of charges under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, Section 65(E), finding insufficient evidence to prove the alleged offense of possessing and selling illegal liquor. The prosecution failed to establish its case through the testimony of only two witnesses, as key evidence (including scientific laboratory reports) was not properly substantiated, and the court found critical gaps in the chain of custody and corroborative evidence. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
10-Mar-2026

Disposed

Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
25-Feb-2026

Arguments

Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
05-Feb-2026

Statement U/sec.313 Cr.P.C.

Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
12-Dec-2025

Evidence Part Heard

Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
11-Nov-2025

Evidence Part Heard

Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
25-Aug-2025

Evidence Part Heard

Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
16-Jun-2025

Evidence Part Heard

Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
19-Apr-2025

Evidence Part Heard

Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
15-Mar-2025

Evidence Part Heard

Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
10-Feb-2025

Evidence Part Heard

Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
18-Dec-2024

Evidence Part Heard

Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
11-Oct-2024

Hearing

Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
21-Aug-2024

Hearing

Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
26-Jun-2024

Hearing

Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
16-Apr-2024

Hearing

Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
09-Jan-2024

Hearing

Joint Civil Judge Jr. Dn J.M.F.C. Khed
16-Oct-2023

First hearing

Initial hearing scheduled
16-Oct-2023

Case filed

Registration No. 555/2023

casestatus.in Summary

Summary The court acquitted the accused, Abhinash Narayan Chavan, of charges under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, Section 65(E), finding insufficient evidence to prove the alleged offense of possessing and selling illegal liquor. The prosecution failed to establish its case through the testimony of only two witnesses, as key evidence (including scientific laboratory reports) was not properly substantiated, and the court found critical gaps in the chain of custody and corroborative evidence. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.