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Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016

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Dharamvir Prasad @ Dharamvir Gop @ Dharamvir GopeversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dharamvir Prasad, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 37(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged recovery of liquor from various locations, including his own house which is a joint‑family property. He argued that he had no conscious possession, that …

Awadhesh Kumar @ Awadhesh Kumar RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Awadhesh Kumar Ray applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Sections 30(a) and 38(i) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He contended that he was not in possession of the alleged liquor, was not the owner of the truck from which 1,685.88 …

Kaushal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Kaushal Kumar was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for the alleged recovery of 160 litres of liquor from two motorcycles, one of which he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and had no …

Uma Shankar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Uma Shankar Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for allegedly possessing 12.75 litres of liquor recovered from his joint family house. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, the liquor was not found in his …

Rajkumar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajkumar Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 450 litres of liquor from three motorcycles. He argued he had no prior criminal record, was not in possession of the liquor, …

Mamta DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mamta Devi filed a writ petition seeking to quash orders dated 14‑01‑2025 of the Excise Commissioner and 16‑10‑2024 of the Deputy Collector, Land Reforms, Bhagalpur. She requested liberty to challenge those appellate orders by filing a revision petition under Section 93 of the Bihar Prohibition and …

DEEPAK SINGH @DEEPAK KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The petitioner, a constable in the Bihar Police, filed an application to quash an FIR registered under Section 420 of the IPC and Section 37(D) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging consumption of liquor based on a Facebook photograph showing him holding a glass of beer. The …

Bijay Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Bijay Kumar Singh filed a writ petition seeking de‑sealing and release of his shop, which had been seized and sealed by Excise officials for possession of 306 litres of illicit country‑made liquor under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The petitioner …

Anil Kumar @ Anil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anil Kumar, feared arrest in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 and the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, alleging that liquor was recovered from vehicles not in his possession and that he was implicated solely on secret information. He contended that he was …

Rajendra Paswan @ Rajendra Kamal PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajendra Paswan, filed a writ petition seeking de‑sealing of a room that had been seized and sealed by Excise officials after the recovery of 18.75 litres of illicit foreign liquor from his grandson, Harsh Kumar. The seizure was made under Sections 30(a) and 56(b) of the Bihar …

Sajan Kumar @ Sajan DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sajan Kumar, was implicated in a case for alleged possession of 73 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He asserted that he was only the owner of the tempo, had no knowledge of the liquor, possessed no criminal antecedent, and …

Lalit Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Lalit Kumar Sah was arrested on 6 November 2025 in connection with the seizure of 5,385.12 litres of foreign wine, alleged to be in violation of Sections 30(a), 41(1), 31(1) and 31(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The petitioner contended that he had no possession of the wine and …

Vikash SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikash Sharma filed a writ petition challenging the Collector-cum-District Magistrate's order dated 18-10-2025 that confiscated his vehicle (registration UP61BL6108) under the Excise (Vehicle Confiscation) proceedings. The petitioner sought liberty to appeal the confiscation order under Section 92 …

Vijay Kumar PatelversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vijay Kumar Patel filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking to set aside an order dated 30 June 2025 passed by the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate, Mohania, which directed the confiscation of his vehicle (registration No. UP65CN1645) under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner …

Surjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Surjeet Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking the release of his truck container (Reg. No. HP63F0195) seized by Bihar excise authorities for allegedly transporting 4006.44 litres of illicit foreign liquor, an offence under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, …

Shakuntala KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shakuntala Kumari, filed a writ petition challenging the Collector‑cum‑District Magistrate’s order dated 25‑Oct‑2025 that confiscated her vehicle (registration BR45P7229) under the excise law. She sought liberty to appeal the confiscation order under Section 92 of the Bihar …

Pappu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pappu Kumar, was implicated in a case alleging recovery of 160 litres of liquor from two motorcycles, one of which he owned. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor being in his vehicle and that no liquor was found in his immediate possession, emphasizing his clean criminal …

Md. AshadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Ashad, was implicated in a case for the alleged recovery of 198 litres of liquor from a Scorpio vehicle he owned, under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He sought anticipatory bail, arguing that he was not present at the seizure, had no conscious …

Sanoj Kumar @ Sanoj RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanoj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, concerning the alleged recovery of 100 litres of liquor from a mustard field not owned by him. He argued that he has a clean …

Harilal SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Harilal Sah, a resident of Siwan, sought anticipatory bail after learning that a case had been registered against him under IPC sections 272, 273, 34 and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (sections 30(a), 38(i), 41(i)) for the alleged recovery of 2,220.48 litres of liquor from a car and …

Amitav Bachchan RayversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Amitav Bachchan Ray, held a valid arms licence (No. 2776/NH/KNA) which was later suspended by the District Arms Section on the ground of a pending liquor‑smuggling case unrelated to the firearm. The appellant challenged the suspension before the Commissioner, who upheld it, and …

Abdul JalilversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Abdul Jalil sought anticipatory bail in a case involving the seizure of 8,000 litres of raw spirit alleged under IPC sections 272, 273 and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He contended that he was never named in the FIR and was implicated solely on the confessional statement of co‑accused …

Sonu Kumar @ Sonu NutversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Sonu Kumar and Govind Nut, were implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, for alleged recovery of liquor near their residence. They applied for anticipatory bail, asserting that the liquor was not in their possession and that the FIR …

Birendra Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Birendra Kumar Mishra, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 20.25 litres of liquor from two vehicles, one of which he owned. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, was unaware of the misuse of …

Dinesh MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dinesh Mahto, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274, 275, 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He contended that the alleged recovery of 31 litres of liquor and 400 litres …

Yogendra ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Yogendra Thakur and his sons, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged recovery of 889.2 litres of liquor. They argued they have clean antecedents, were not in possession of the seized …

Manoj Kumar Yadav @ Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Kumar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging that 889.2 litres of liquor were recovered from his truck and a motorcycle. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not present at the spot of seizure, and that …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar was implicated in a case registered under IPC sections 272, 273 and 420 and Section 47(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 672 litres of liquor from a Bolero. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, had no conscious possession of the liquor, …

Amar Kumar @ Amar Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Amar Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for allegedly possessing three litres of liquor in a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in actual possession of the liquor, and …

Mahesh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mahesh Paswan was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 56(b) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for the alleged recovery of 99 litres of liquor from a vehicle he owned. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of seizure, and …

Bikku KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bikku Kumar was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for the alleged recovery of 18 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time …

Lala YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lala Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 100 litres of liquor from an e‑rickshaw. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, no liquor was found in his possession, and …

Md. Alamgir @ Md. AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Alamgir, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 after 9.36 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no knowledge of the driver’s misuse of the vehicle and possessed a clean criminal …

Munna YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Munna Yadav applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 42.8 litres of liquor from a sugarcane field that does not belong to him. The petitioner argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, that …

Manoj Sahani @ Manoj SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, seven residents of Banparua village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC Sections 272 and 273 and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Sections 30(a), 32 and 41(1)). They contended that no arrest was made at the scene, no liquor was found in …

Shambha Khatoon @ Anguri KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shambha Khatoon applied for anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 alleging that 9.6 litres of liquor were recovered from her house, which is a joint family property. The petitioner argued that she has a clean …

Santosh singhversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Santosh Singh, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged recovery of 207.75 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not in actual possession of the liquor, and was only the …

Binod Kumar @ Vinod Kumar @ Binod Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner challenged an order dated 28.05.2025 by the Additional Collector, Supaul, which directed confiscation of his residential house under Sections 58(2) and 58(5) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 and ordered its auction. The petitioner sought to set aside the order and …

Sanjay BariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Bari, challenged the sealing of a portion of his house in Madhubani district after authorities recovered 54 litres of illicit Nepali liquor and 28.32 litres of foreign liquor, invoking Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The petitioner argued that no …

Krishna SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Krishna Sah challenged the confiscation and scheduled auction of his Scorpio vehicle under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, following orders of the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate and the Commissioner of Excise. He sought liberty to file a revision petition under Section 93 of the …

Sanjeev VermaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjeev Verma, filed a writ petition seeking de‑sealing and release of a shop that had been sealed by the Saharsa Excise/Prohibition Police after 40.02 litres of liquor were recovered from his tenant. The seizure was based on Excise Case No. 221 of 2024 under Section 30(a) of the …

Jai Ashish SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jai Ashish Singh, owned a shop that was sealed on 4 February 2025 after authorities recovered 132.480 litres of foreign liquor, invoking Sections 30(a), 32(i)(ii) and 56(b) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. Singh, who had let the shop to a tenant, appealed to the …

Krishna PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Krishna Prasad, sought a writ directing the State authorities to de‑seal his fast‑food shop, which had been sealed under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 following the recovery of 9 litres of illicit liquor. He argued that no confiscation proceedings had …

Sabita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sabita Devi, sought a writ directing the State authorities to de‑seal and release her house that had been seized after 138.48 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from the premises. The seizure was made under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 …

Shivkali DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shivkali Devi filed a writ petition seeking de‑sealing and release of her house in Riga, Sitamarhi, which had been sealed after 74 litres of illicit liquor were seized under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The petitioner argued that confiscation proceedings were not yet …

Jagannath ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Jagannath Chaudhary filed a writ petition seeking the release of a room seized under a police case registered under IPC sections 272, 273/34 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The Sub‑Divisional Magistrate had issued a notice on 7‑Oct‑2024 directing release …

Shyam Sundar DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a widow, filed a writ petition seeking de‑sealing of her premises in Sitamarhi that had been sealed after the recovery of 162.96 litres of illicit foreign liquor. The seizure was made under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, but no confiscation …

Jagpal @ Jagpal MalikversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jagpal Malik, sought a court order directing the State of Bihar to release his seized vehicle, which was impounded following the recovery of 140.250 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The petitioner requested liberty to file an …

Raja KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Raja Kumar filed a writ petition seeking the release of his Mahindra Marazzo vehicle that had been seized after authorities recovered 103.68 liters of illicit foreign liquor, invoking sections 30(a), 32(i)(ii) and 41(i)(ii) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The petitioner requested …

Kamlesh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kamlesh Paswan, filed a petition under Rule 12(A) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2023 seeking the release of a confiscated Innova car. The Sub‑Divisional Magistrate, Mohania, rejected the petition on 30‑06‑2025. The petitioner then moved the Patna High Court …

Mahendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mahendra Yadav applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for the alleged recovery of 18.75 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor, that the vehicle was …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar filed a civil writ petition seeking liberty to challenge an order dated 08‑12‑2025 issued by the Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department, Patna, by filing an appeal under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He indicated that he did not wish to …

Amit Kumar @ Amit SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, for the alleged recovery of 58 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in …

Tufani SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging that 75 litres of liquor were recovered from plastic sacks not in his possession and that the case was based on a confessional statement of another accused. The …

Abhishek Kumar @ Lallu Kumar @ Lalu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 40 litres of liquor from a sack not in his possession. He asserted a clean criminal record and argued that the alleged contraband …

Omveer SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Omveer Singh, was arrested as an assistant driver/cleaner of a truck from which 5,337 litres of illicit liquor were seized, and is charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He has been in custody since 15 October 2025 and filed a bail petition. …

Kumar Shivam Shekhar @ Shivam ShekharversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Kumar Shivam Shekhar, filed a petition seeking quash of the order of cognizance dated 11 July 2024 and the charge‑sheet in a case arising from a complaint that he had participated in assault, intimidation and theft on 25 March 2021. The petitioner argued that the dispute was …

Shailesh ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shailesh Manjhi applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 18 litres of liquor and 7 kg of Mahua flower. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested on the spot, no contraband was found in his …

Ram Babu RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Babu and Vinay Paswan applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Sections 30(a), 32 and 41(i) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged recovery of 201 litres of liquor. They argued that the liquor was seized from a bag not belonging to them and that the only evidence …

Praduman Kumar @ Pradhuman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Praduman Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging that liquor and raw material were recovered from a public riverbank and not from his possession. He argued that the complaint was …

Ful Kumari @ Kariyai DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ful Kumari, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 12 litres of liquor from her residence, which is a joint family property. She argued she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, and that …

Dipak Sahani @ Dipak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dipak Sahani, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic and Smuggling Act (BNS) and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He argued that the alleged liquor and Mahua flower were recovered from a location …

Deepak Kumar @ Deepak Rai @ Deepak Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 17.115 litres of liquor from a location not belonging to him and based solely on a confessional statement of another person, Sonu …

Savita Kuwar @ Sabita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Savita Kuwar and Sangeeta Devi, women residing in a joint‑family house in Bheldi, Saran, were implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for allegedly possessing 30 litres of liquor. They argued that they have no prior criminal record, that the liquor was …

Avadhesh Prasad Singh @ Avadhesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a police constable, was arrested on 9 September 2023 for alleged intoxication and possession of 1.250 ml of country‑made liquor under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He was suspended, a departmental inquiry was conducted, and on 31 January 2024 he was dismissed from …

Ramdeo RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ramdeo Ram, the owner of an auto from which 261 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered, sought anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and that the vehicle was …

Pandit TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Pandit Tiwari sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 64.590 litres of liquor from the house of Idrish Mian. He argued that he was not present at the location, had no …

Surendar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Surendar Kumar was implicated in a case alleging recovery of 11.88 litres of liquor from his motorcycle, attracting charges under Sections 272 and 273 of the IPC and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The petitioner argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in actual …

Pushpendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pushpendra Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 90 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he had no clean possession of the …

Abhinav Kumar @ Sunny SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abhinav Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in an excise case involving alleged recovery of 455 litres of spirit from a Scorpio vehicle. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, had no possession of the seized liquor, was not the vehicle's owner, and was …

Biru Mishra @ Birendra Mishra @ Birendra Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Biru Mishra, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 414, 420, 467, 468, 34 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, relating to the alleged recovery of 25,500 litres of liquor from an auto. He contended that he was not …

Lalan Yadav @ Prem Raj @ Lalan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lalan Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 317(4) and 111(4) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, relating to alleged recovery of 750 litres of liquor from ten motorcycles. He argued …

Rajesh Kumar @ Rajesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajesh Kumar Yadav sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 15 litres of liquor from a bamboo orchard belonging to another person. The petitioner argued that he had no possession of the liquor, …

Shyamdev Chaudhari @ Shyamdev KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shyamdev Chaudhari, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Sections 30(a) and 34 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged recovery of 55 litres of liquor from a public field. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, …

Indrajeet SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Indrajeet Sahni was arrested in connection with the seizure of 2,623 litres of illicit liquor, alleged to be in violation of sections 30(a), 41(i) and 42(ii) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated and sought bail, offering to donate Rs.25,000 …

Lalti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Lalti Devi, the owner of a scooty from which 20 litres of liquor were recovered, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (as amended in 2022). She argued that she had no prior criminal record, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of …

Sanjit Kumar @ Anish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging possession of 750 litres of liquor recovered from ten motorcycles, with the petitioner owning one of the vehicles. He argued he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware of his …

Md. SabirversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Sabir, was implicated in a case involving the alleged recovery of 1,058.250 litres of liquor from a truck, for which he was charged under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He contended that …

Raju Tiwari @ Guddu TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raju Tiwari, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 20 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his shop. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found in his …

Talib Ali @ Taleb AliversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Talib Ali was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for the alleged recovery of 855 litres of liquor from a pickup vehicle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of seizure, and …

Ram Ekbal YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Ekbal Yadav applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 78 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He has four prior excise cases and is alleged to have been involved in the recovery of 135 litres of liquor from …

Fuljhari DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Fuljhari Devi, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of ten litres of liquor from a village area not under her exclusive control. She asserted a clean criminal record and argued that the liquor was not in her …

Kamlesh SahuversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Kamlesh Sahu sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, for the alleged recovery of 1,260 pieces of illicit liquor from his auto. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the scene, and …

Bikki Saw @ Bikki Shah @ Vikki SawversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bikki Saw, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 36 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, relating to the alleged recovery of 909 litres of liquor from a truck. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the …

Chandrashekhar Singh @ C. D. Singh @ Chandeshwar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Chandrashekhar Singh sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, for alleged recovery of 7.38 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, he did not own …

Chotelal GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chotelal Gupta was arrested with 26.4 litres of country‑made foreign liquor and charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He had earlier been granted bail by the trial court, which was cancelled because he failed to disclose his criminal antecedents. The petitioner, …

Tara DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Tara Devi was arrested after a raid recovered 80 bottles of codeine cough syrup from her residence, leading to charges under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. She contended that she had no knowledge of the narcotic substance, possessed a clean antecedent, and …

Kaushlendra KumarversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The petitioner Kaushlendra Kumar was arrested after a breath analyzer indicated 65 mg of alcohol per 100 ml, leading to an FIR under Section 37 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The petitioner challenged the FIR, arguing that the breath test alone, without corroborative blood or urine …

Md. Noor AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md Noor Alam, the owner of a vehicle from which 259.200 litres of liquor were seized, applied for anticipatory bail, claiming he had no knowledge of the liquor being in his vehicle and possesses a clean criminal record. The State opposed the bail, arguing the seizure implicated the …

Ritesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ritesh Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for the alleged recovery of 21 litres of liquor from a vehicle he owned. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, had a clean antecedent, and was unaware that …

NITISH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after the police alleged that 26.1 litres of liquor were recovered from two motorcycles linked to him. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of seizure, and that the case against him was based …

Kallu Khatik @ Kalu KhatikversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kallu Khatik, sought anticipatory bail after learning that a case had been registered against him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged recovery of ten litres of liquor from a public place. He contended that the liquor was not in his …

Manti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manti Devi, the owner of a motorcycle from which 150 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered, feared arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. She argued that she had no prior criminal record, was unaware of her friend's alleged misuse of the vehicle, and that mere …

Rakesh Kumar DevversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar Dev, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, for the alleged recovery of 114.9 litres of liquor from his auto. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not …

Afroz @ Md. AfrozversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Afroz, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, where 4 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, was not arrested on the spot, and …

SATVINDER SINGH @ SATVINDER SINGH SALUJA & ORSversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

2019 INSC 710Disposed off

The appellants, a group of Rotarians, were traveling from Jharkhand to Bihar in a private vehicle when they were stopped at a check post in Nawada. Although no liquor was found in the vehicle, a breath analyser indicated the presence of alcohol in some of the appellants, leading to charges under …