State of Maharashtra vs Suresh Laxman Sawant — 319/2023

Summary: The Judicial Magistrate stopped proceedings under Section 258 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a Maharashtra Prohibition Act case (Section 65(e) offense) against accused Suresh, who remained absent despite warrant issuance since the case's inception. The court found special circumstances justified stopping proceedings with liberty for prosecution to revive them upon the accused's arrest or appearance. Bail bonds were cancelled, seized liquor ordered sent to Excise Department, and case records retained for potential reopening. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.