State Of Maharashtra though Police Station Dodamarg vs Nitesh Ratnakar Gawas Advocate - DESAI SAMRAT PRAKASH — 40/2026

Case under Maharashtra Prohibition Act Section 65(e). Disposed: Contested--ACQUITTED on 13th May 2026.

Case disposed

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

CNR: MHSI100000592026

Filing Number

50/2026

Filing Date

12-Feb-2026

Registration No

40/2026

Registration Date

12-Feb-2026

Court

Civil Judge Junior Division, Dodamarg

Judge

1-CIVIL Judge J.D. And J.m.f.c., Dodamarg

Decision Date

13-May-2026

Nature of Disposal

Contested--ACQUITTED

Last updated 01-Jul-2026

FIR Details

FIR Number

07

Police Station

Police Station Dodamarg

Year

2026

Acts & Sections

Maharashtra Prohibition Act Section 65(e)

Petitioner(s)

  1. 1.State Of Maharashtra though Police Station Dodamarg

    Adv. A.P.P.

Respondent(s)

  1. 1.Nitesh Ratnakar Gawas Advocate - DESAI SAMRAT PRAKASH

Case History

  1. Case disposedDisposed

  2. 13-May-2026

    Copy of JudgmentView PDF

    Case Summary: 40/2026 Court Decision: Nitesh Ratnakar Gawas was acquitted and discharged of all charges under Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949, Section 65(E). The court found the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt despite seizure of 24 bottles of whiskey valued at ₹2,400 during a police raid on 20.01.2026. Key Reasoning: Although the seized alcohol and chemical analysis report were produced, the prosecution's evidence—relying primarily on the investigating officer's testimony and two panch witnesses—was insufficient to establish the accused's possession with intent to sell beyond doubt. The court determined the panch witnesses' testimony lacked independent credibility, and their cooperation with the prosecution could not reliably prove the offense. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

  3. 13-May-2026

    Disposed

    CIVIL Judge J.D. And J.m.f.c., Dodamarg

  4. 05-May-2026

    Arguments

    CIVIL Judge J.D. And J.m.f.c., Dodamarg

  5. 30-Apr-2026

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

    CIVIL Judge J.D. And J.m.f.c., Dodamarg

  6. 30-Apr-2026

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

    CIVIL Judge J.D. And J.m.f.c., Dodamarg

  7. 22-Apr-2026

    Evidence Part Heard

    CIVIL Judge J.D. And J.m.f.c., Dodamarg

  8. 13-Apr-2026

    Hearing

    CIVIL Judge J.D. And J.m.f.c., Dodamarg

  9. 09-Apr-2026

    B.W._Unready

    CIVIL Judge J.D. And J.m.f.c., Dodamarg

  10. 02-Apr-2026

    B.W._Unready

    CIVIL Judge J.D. And J.m.f.c., Dodamarg

  11. 24-Mar-2026

    B.W._Unready

    CIVIL Judge J.D. And J.m.f.c., Dodamarg

  12. 12-Feb-2026

    First hearing

    Initial hearing scheduled

  13. 12-Feb-2026

    Case filed

    Registration No. 40/2026

casestatus.in Summary

Case Summary: 40/2026 Court Decision: Nitesh Ratnakar Gawas was acquitted and discharged of all charges under Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949, Section 65(E). The court found the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt despite seizure of 24 bottles of whiskey valued at ₹2,400 during a police raid on 20.01.2026. Key Reasoning: Although the seized alcohol and chemical analysis report were produced, the prosecution's evidence—relying primarily on the investigating officer's testimony and two panch witnesses—was insufficient to establish the accused's possession with intent to sell beyond doubt. The court determined the panch witnesses' testimony lacked independent credibility, and their cooperation with the prosecution could not reliably prove the offense. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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