The State of Maharashtra vs Laxmiputra @ Bhagyawanti Shamrao Koli — 41/2024

The Judicial Magistrate dismissed the gambling case against accused Laxmiputra Koli under Section 12-A of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act by invoking Section 258 of the Criminal Procedure Code, as the accused remained absent despite multiple summons and warrants issued over more than a year. The court cancelled his bonds, forfeited Rs. 330 in seized cash to the government, and ordered destruction of seized gambling materials (paper chit and ball-pen) after the appeal period expires. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.