State Of Maharashtra though State Excise Department Flying Squad Sindhudurg vs Devendra Narayan Dharne — 55/2026

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Case 55/2026 Summary The court acquitted Devendra Narayan Dharne of charges under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 Section 65(E) for alleged illegal possession of alcoholic beverages. The prosecution failed to establish the charges beyond reasonable doubt due to significant evidentiary gaps: the sole witness provided inconsistent testimony about the seized material's brand, lacked independent corroboration, and the panchas (witnesses) were police associates raising impartiality concerns. The court found the seizure procedure deficient in proper documentation and independent verification, ultimately holding the prosecution's evidence insufficient to prove the defendant's guilt. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

Disposed

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

Arguments

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

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

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

Evidence Part Heard

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

Awaiting Summons

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

Awaiting Summons

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

First hearing

Initial hearing scheduled

Case filed

Registration No. 55/2026