State of Maharashtra Excise Department vs Ajit Dattu Chougule — 577/2025

Summary The Palus Judicial Magistrate acquitted defendant Ajit Dattu Chougule of charges under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act Section 65(E) for alleged illegal possession and sale of country liquor (Royal Satra brand), finding the prosecution failed to establish the case beyond reasonable doubt. The court noted critical evidentiary gaps, including the witness panchnama official's inability to corroborate key details and the absence of chemical analysis reports, scientific evidence, and other credible witnesses to substantiate the seizure proceedings. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.