The State of Maharashtra vs Malamma Laxman Bansode — 659/2024

Case Summary: State of Maharashtra v. Malamma Laxman Bansode (659/2024) The Judicial Magistrate dismissed the case against the accused for alleged offence under Section 65(e) of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, invoking Section 258 of Cr.P.C. (Section 281 of B.N.S.S.). Despite multiple summons, the accused remained absent throughout the proceedings, and the prosecution failed to secure his presence for over one year, constituting abuse of process. The court cancelled the accused's P.R. bonds and ordered disposal of seized illicit liquor (13 liters) and plastic can according to law after expiry of the appeal period. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.