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Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018

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Dharmesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dharmesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 34 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging recovery of two litres of liquor from a hut not owned by him. He asserted a clean criminal record and argued …

Nandlal Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nandlal Kumar Yadav, was named in an anticipatory bail application after a seizure of 0.375 litres of illicit liquor from a motorcycle he owned, which was being driven by co‑accused Bablu Rai. The seizure was made under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, …

Komal Kumar Singh @ Kamal SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Komal Kumar Singh sought anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, involving alleged recovery of 486 litres of liquor from three motorcycles. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested on the …

BiharversusDharmraj Singh @ Dhamraj Singh

DISMISSED

The State of Bihar appealed a single judge's order that set aside the dismissal of constable‑turned‑Assistant Sub‑Inspector Dharmraj Singh, who was terminated for alleged consumption of alcohol in a police barrack. The disciplinary proceedings relied primarily on a doctor's breath‑analyzer report …

Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pankaj Kumar, was implicated in a case (Excise Jagdishpur PS Case No.155/2025) for allegedly transporting 682.560 litres of liquor in his pickup vehicle, though he claims he was unaware of the misuse and has a clean criminal record. He sought anticipatory bail, arguing that ownership …

Jitendra Rai @ Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jitendra Rai, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacture and trade of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, after 8.64 litres of liquor were seized from his house. He contended that the liquor was not in his conscious and …

Rabindra Kumar Ram @ Rabindra RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rabindra Kumar Ram, sought bail after the prosecution alleged that 12.75 litres of foreign liquor were recovered from his house in connection with an excise case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The petitioner contended that the liquor …

Rajeev Kumar Singh (PTC 282)versusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Rajeev Kumar Singh, a police constable with 25 years of service, sought pre‑arrest bail in connection with Barhara P.S. Case No. 137 of 2025, which alleged violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for storing illicit wine. The prosecution’s case …

Chandan ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, Chandan Manjhi and Ranjan Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a 2021 case alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, wherein 55 litres of illicit liquor were seized. The FIR indicated that 12 litres were recovered …

Dinesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Dinesh Yadav, sought bail in a case (Fatehpur PS Case No. 436 of 2023) involving alleged transport of 810 litres of illicit country-made liquor, punishable under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The prosecution’s case rested on the recovery of …

Ram Ranvijay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ram Ranvijay Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 30(a) and 37 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 after police recovered two litres of foreign liquor from a Maruti Suzuki Alto that he owned. He contended that he was not named in the FIR …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Sonu Kumar and Ujawal Kumar were arrested in connection with the seizure of 108.540 litres of illicit liquor and charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. They applied for bail, claiming innocence, no prior criminal record, and offered to donate …

Vinod MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vinod Mahto filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking the release of his E‑Rickshaw, which had been seized under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, after 49 litres of liquor were recovered. The Court observed that the petitioner had bypassed the …

Akhilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Akhilesh Kumar was arrested on 17 February 2026 in connection with an excise case alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for possession of 11.250 litres of Indian-made foreign liquor. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent and alleged false …

Anil Kumar @ ChitaruversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Anil Kumar, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacture and trade of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, after 35 litres of liquor were recovered near the Banas river bank. He argued that the liquor was found in an …

Bir Bahadur PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bir Bahadur Paswan, was named in an FIR under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for alleged illegal manufacture and trade of illicit liquor, with 22.6 litres recovered from his residence. The petitioner contended that the seized liquor was …

Ballad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ballad Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly transporting 60.450 litres of liquor in a vehicle he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, the liquor …

Rinku DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rinku Devi was arrested on 13 May 2026 in connection with the recovery of 11 litres of country‑made liquor and charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. She filed a bail petition claiming she was falsely implicated and that the investigation violated …

Himanshu @ Goldi @ Himanshu Kr. SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Himanshu Kr. Singh, was arrested on 9 May 2026 in connection with the seizure of 360 litres of spirit alleged to belong to him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He contended that he was not present at the scene and that his name was only …

Chhotu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chhotu Kumar, owner of Anshraj Hotel, faced arrest in a case alleging recovery of 3.870 litres of liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found in his conscious possession, and …

Mithilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mithilesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, where liquor and a motorcycle were seized from other individuals. He argued that he had no direct possession of the liquor and was …

Sanjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 and Section 109(1) of the B.N.S.S. 2023, alleging recovery of 991.5 litres of liquor from vehicles he owned. He argued he had a clean …

Bikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bikash Kumar, was named in an FIR under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 for alleged illegal manufacture and transport of illicit liquor, with 43.5 litres recovered. He contended that his name was implicated only because his e‑rickshaw, driven by …

Sanjay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjay Yadav, was implicated in a case concerning the seizure of 77.76 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He argued that no liquor was found in his possession and that his name was mentioned only through hostile …

Kunal Kumar @ Tunnu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kunal Kumar, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacture and trade of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, with 7.59 litres of liquor seized from a grocery shop. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that the liquor …

Satyanarayan Das @ Satyanarayan HarijanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Satyanarayan Das was implicated in an excise case for alleged sale of illicit liquor, with 70 litres recovered from a co-accused's motorcycle. The prosecution’s case relied solely on the co-accused’s confessional statement, and no liquor was found in Das’s possession. Das filed a bail petition, …

Sandip KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sandip Kumar, was arrested after police recovered 120 litres of illicit mahua liquor from a motorcycle he was alleged to be riding. He claimed innocence, stating that the liquor and motorcycle were not in his conscious possession and that he is a student with a clean record. The …

Dildar KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dildar Khan, a driver, was arrested for allegedly transporting 259.2 litres of illicit foreign liquor in the dickey of a vehicle, contravening Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He claimed innocence, asserting that the liquor was placed without …

Vicky KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vicky Kumar was arrested in connection with the recovery of 126 litres of illicit country-made liquor from a scooty, and charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The petitioner contended that he neither owned nor was driving the scooty, that the …

Anil Kumar @ Anil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Anil Kumar, was implicated in a case of illegal liquor trade after 1,166 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from a van he allegedly drove. He was not named in the FIR and no material linked him directly to the possession of the liquor. The petitioner argued that there was no …

Sunil Yadav @ Suneel YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunil Yadav, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacture and trade of illicit liquor under Sections 30(a) and 44 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, with five litres of liquor recovered. He contended that his name was cited only because a motorcycle …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravi Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, for alleged recovery of liquor from a truck and a car. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not arrested at the scene, and was not the owner of the …

Shahid AliversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shahid Ali was arrested on 28 May 2026 in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for alleged possession of 308.04 litres of foreign liquor seized from a tractor that he does not own. He contended that he had no knowledge of or control …

Arjun SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arjun Singh was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 204.300 litres of liquor recovered from his house, which is a joint family property. He contended that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the scene, …

Munna ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Munna Chaudhary sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, involving alleged recovery of 17 litres of liquor near the Sone River. He argued that he was not caught in possession, the liquor …

Vijay Mukhiya @ Vijay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vijay Mukhiya, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging that liquor was recovered from a motorcycle and a scooty that he did not own. He argued that no liquor was found in his immediate possession and that he was …

Rakesh Kumar @ Rakesh Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar Mishra, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 alleging that 86.535 litres of liquor were recovered from his joint‑family house. He contended that he was not arrested at …

Sindhu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sindhu Kumar, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 1,125 litres of illicit liquor and charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(iii) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He claimed innocence, asserted a clean antecedent, and offered to donate Rs. 25,000 to …

Suresh Chandra Yadav @ Suresh ChandraversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Suresh Chandra Yadav, challenged the confiscation of his Tata APT truck by the Collector‑cum‑District Magistrate of Kaimur under Section 58(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He contended that the confiscation was unjustified and not in public interest, and …

Santosh Kumar Singh @ ButaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Santosh Kumar Singh, was not named in the FIR but was implicated in a case of alleged illegal manufacture and trade of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, with 44 litres of liquor recovered. He contended that he was merely …

Manu Prasad @ Mannu PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manu Prasad applied for regular bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 36 litres of illicit liquor. The petitioner claimed innocence, clean antecedents, and offered to donate Rs. 25,000 to a charitable organization without …

Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after the police seized 463.50 liters of illicit liquor from a vehicle registered in his name. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was illegal under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, and that the …

Rajiv Kumar @ BhutiaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajiv Kumar sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(iii) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 alleging he was involved in the recovery of 90 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. The petitioner argued that he was not in …

Mohammad Jahruddin AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mohammad Jahruddin Ansari, was not named in the FIR but was implicated in an alleged illegal liquor trade based on a disclosure by an apprehended individual. The police recovered 135 litres of illicit liquor, but there was no evidence of the petitioner's conscious physical …

Ganesh Chaudhari @ Ganesh ChaudhriversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ganesh Chaudhari was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 30 litres of liquor recovered from his house, which is a joint family property. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, that the …

Shiv Mahto @ Shiv KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shiv Mahto sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, alleging possession of liquor and empty bottles near his house. He argued that no liquor was recovered from his direct possession, the FIR omitted the …

Sonu Kumar @ Shakti Singh @ Shakti Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, was implicated in an excise case for allegedly recovering 2,060 litres of liquor from two vehicles, though he claimed no ownership of the vehicles and a clean criminal record. He sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar …

Harendra KumarversusThe state of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Harendra Kumar was arrested on 9 April 2026 in connection with Excise Sadar P.S. Case No. 370 of 2026 for alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 and Sections 41(1) and 41(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The police …

Arju Hussain @ Aarjoo KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Arju Hussain, was named in an FIR for alleged involvement in transporting 673.2 liters of illicit liquor using a vehicle that bore police markings. He contended that he was merely the registered owner of the vehicle, which had been sold to Kamlesh Kumar Singh on 12-02-2022, well …

Babloo Kumar @ Babloo PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Babloo Kumar petitioned the Patna High Court for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 32.250 litres of liquor recovered from the courtyard of his house, which is a joint family …

Harihar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Harihar Mandal, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging that liquor was recovered from premises adjacent to his house and not from his possession. He argued he has a clean antecedent and …

Nirmal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nirmal Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Acts for alleged recovery of 651 litres of liquor from a vehicle he did not own. He contended that the seizure was not from his conscious possession and that his …

Ravi YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ravi Yadav was arrested on 9 April 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged illegal manufacture and possession of 330 litres of country‑made liquor, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, …

Vijay PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vijay Paswan, the owner of a motorcycle from which three litres of illicit liquor were recovered, faced an FIR under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He applied for anticipatory bail, offering to donate Rs. 25,000 to a charitable organization without admitting …

Upendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Upendra Singh, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for the alleged recovery of 39.96 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, had a clean antecedent, …

Arun MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Arun Mukhiya, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacture and trade of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, with 36 litres of liquor recovered from a cattle house that is jointly owned by his family. The petitioner …

Santosh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Kumar Singh was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacture and trade of illicit liquor, with 36 liters recovered. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was transported in a motorcycle owned by Singh, which he had lent to a friend in good faith. Singh contended that he had no physical …

Vikash Kumar Bin @ Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vikash Kumar, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacture and trade of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, with 207 liters recovered. He argued that the liquor was seized from an open area accessible to the public, …

Kumit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kumit Kumar, a driver, was arrested on 16 April 2026 in connection with the seizure of 400.140 litres of Indian-made foreign liquor from a vehicle he was driving. He was charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The petitioner argued that he has …

Umesh SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Umesh Sahni, owner of a poultry farm, was implicated in a case alleging recovery of 360 litres of illicit liquor from his premises, leading to charges under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The petitioner claimed he had no knowledge of the liquor, asserting …

Himanshu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Himanshu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, where 35 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a motorcycle. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not the owner of the …

Mandan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mandan Singh applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 29.7 litres of liquor recovered from a scooty. He asserted a clean criminal record and argued that the liquor was not in his …

Awadhesh Kumar @ Awdhesh Yadav @ Awadhesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Awadhesh Kumar was arrested in connection with a case (PS‑Yadopur Case No. 145/2022) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, involving the seizure of 35.8 litres of country‑made liquor. The prosecution alleged that Kumar fled the scene when …

KIRAN DEVIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

Kiran Devi, a 50‑year‑old widow who works as a domestic helper, was arrested on 2 May 2026 in connection with Excise P.S. Case No. 114 of 2026 for alleged possession of 2.1 litres of Nepali country‑made liquor, an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. …

Raja PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Raja Paswan and Chhotu Kumar, applied for bail in a criminal miscellaneous case (No. 83 of 2026) registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, alleging that 1,379.34 litres of foreign liquor was seized from the house of Ashok Yadav, not from …

Andesh RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Andesh Rai was arrested on 30 March 2026 in connection with an excise case involving the seizure of 2,000 litres of country‑made liquor from a boat. He is charged under Sections 30(a), 41, 45 and 56(b) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (as amended in 2018). The petitioner, claiming a …

Rajnish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajnish Kumar, was named in an FIR for alleged possession and illegal trade of 241.5 litres of illicit liquor under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 and several provisions of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. He claimed he only escorted the vehicle carrying the …

Rudal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rudal Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly recovering 10,800 litres of liquor from a garbage heap behind his house. He contended that he had no prior criminal record, that the liquor was not in his …

Bharat SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Bharat Singh, accused in an excise case for possession of 719 litres of illicit liquor under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, applied for bail claiming innocence and a clean criminal record. He offered to donate Rs. 25,000 to a charitable …

Rahul Pandit @ Rahul Kumar PanditversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Pandit, was implicated in a case (Karnamepur P.S. Case No. 31 of 2026) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, based on confessional statements of two arrested individuals. He asserted a clean antecedent and claimed …

Rahul RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rahul Rai, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in connection with a case involving the alleged recovery of 42.300 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The prosecution alleged his …

Nurul EzamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a truck driver, was arrested after a seizure of 6,595.560 litres of illicit liquor from his vehicle. He applied for bail, asserting that he had no knowledge of the contraband and that it was not in his personal possession. The prosecution opposed bail, relying on the allegations in …

Vibhash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vibhash Kumar, was implicated in an excise case for alleged illegal manufacturing and trading of illicit liquor, with 55.79 litres recovered from the house of co-accused Deepak Kumar. The petitioner argued that the liquor was not in his conscious physical possession and that he was …

Md. NasirversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md. Nasir and Md. Arman, were arrested as driver and passenger of a tempo from which 225 litres of Nepali liquor was seized, leading to charges under Sections 30(a), 32(1) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The petitioners argued that they were not …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Suraj Kumar and Manish Kumar were arrested in connection with the recovery of 97.125 litres of foreign liquor from the rooftop hall of their joint family house, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The petitioners argued that the …

Raushan Kumar @ Roshan Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a 2022 case alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for possession of 34.8 litres of illicit Nepali liquor. The prosecution’s case relied solely on a confessional …

Kavita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kavita Devi, was implicated in an excise case (Araria Excise P.S. Case No. 57/2026) after 33 litres of Nepali liquor were recovered from a motorcycle registered in her name. She contended that she had no knowledge of the contraband, asserting that the vehicle was taken by her nephew …

Ajay ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ajay Choudhary, applied for anticipatory bail in a case where police recovered 330 litres of illicit country-made liquor near the Sone river and an arrested accomplice, Ravi Yadav, named him as a co‑conspirator under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, …

Govind PahadiyaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Govind Pahadiya, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 after police recovered 54 litres of illicit liquor from an open area near his house. He sought bail, arguing that the seizure was made from a place not belonging to …

Rahul RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Rahul Ram, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a case (PS Kuchaikote Case No. 419 of 2022) alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for possession of 703.96 litres of illicit liquor. The prosecution’s case was based on the …

Babita deviversusThe state of bihar

ALLOWED

Babita Devi was identified by police after a raid on an open area where 8 litres of illicit wine were recovered, leading to a pre‑arrest bail application in connection with PS case No. 146 of 2026 under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner argued that the seizure was …

Shushil Das @ Sunil DasversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shushil Das applied for pre‑arrest bail after police, acting on a tip, raided a litchi orchard belonging to Awadh Bihari and recovered 84 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022. The petitioner was identified as a fleeing individual by the local …

Rajeshwar SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rajeshwar Sahni was implicated in an excise case for possession of 37.5 litres of illicit liquor, alleged to violate section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The prosecution’s FIR named him solely based on an informant’s disclosure, and no liquor was …

Jyoti KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jyoti Kumari, was implicated in a police raid that uncovered cash, playing cards, country-made liquor, and a motorcycle, leading to charges under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 and Section 11 of the Gambling Act. She contended that she had no …

Sanjay PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjay Pandey, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 213.840 litres of country-made liquor from a vehicle and is alleged to have been the rider of that vehicle. The petitioner filed a bail application, contending that no incriminating article was found in his possession and …

Krishna GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Krishna Gupta was arrested in connection with Excise P.S. Case No. 228 of 2026 for alleged offences under Sections 30(a), 32(i)&(iii), and 41(i)&(ii) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, after 213.84 litres of country-made liquor were recovered from a vehicle in which he was the …

Saurabh Kumar @ Saurav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Saurabh Kumar, was implicated in a case (Patrakarnagar PS Case No. 66 of 2020) for allegedly possessing 490 litres of illicit country-made liquor recovered from an auto‑rickshaw, alleged to be owned by him, under Sections 30(1) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three residents of Khangaon village, sought bail fearing arrest in a case (Chandi PS Case No. 51 of 2026) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 involving 250 litres of illicit Mahuwa wine recovered from two motorcycles. …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Suraj Kumar was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 540 litres of Nepali liquor recovered from a motorcycle. The petitioner claimed he was merely a spectator at the scene, had no role in the alleged …

Devendra Mandal @ Devendra Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four residents of Jhanjhri village, applied for anticipatory bail after learning that they might be arrested in connection with a case involving the alleged recovery of 155.10 litres of illegal liquor. The prosecution alleged offences under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. …

Amerika @ Amerika YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amerika Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after the police seized 51.84 litres of illicit liquor from a motorcycle he owned, though the liquor was not in his constructive possession and he had no criminal record. The prosecution alleged that co‑accused were transporting the liquor …

Raja Kumar @ Raja Kumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Raja Kumar was implicated in a liquor smuggling case (PS Case No.39 of 2026) after police seized a pickup van containing 1,350 litres of illicit Nepali liquor. The petitioner contended that he was neither the owner nor the driver of the vehicle and had no constructive possession of the seized …

Vikash Nat @ Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vikash Nat, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No.106/2022) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, involving the recovery of four litres of illicit liquor from a tempo that he did not own. He argued that …

Raja ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Raja Chaudhary sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, where 122 litres of illicit mahua liquor were seized from a motorcycle. He argued that he was merely the purchaser of the motorcycle, which …

Vikash Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vikash Kumar Sah, sought anticipatory bail in an excise case where police recovered 108 litres of illicit liquor from a motorcycle. He contended that he had sold the motorcycle to Maa Ambay Auto on 20 February 2023, providing a signed transfer form under the Motor Vehicle Act, and …

Fagu Manjhi @ Umesh ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Fagu Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail after the police recovered illicit liquor from his jointly owned house in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was dealing in illegal …

Taraiya @ Krishna Kumar ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Taraiya @ Krishna Kumar Chauhan, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for alleged involvement in the illegal trade of liquor, based solely on a co‑accused’s confessional statement. The petitioner argued that no …

Karan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Karan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 after 64.425 litres of foreign liquor was recovered from bushes behind his house. The petitioner argued that no incriminating article was found …

Kanhai Chaudhary @ Kanhai ChaudhriversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kanhai Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in connection with an excise case (Case No.48 of 2026) alleging a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The prosecution’s case is based solely on a …

Kari Das @ Laxhman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kari Das, was identified by local residents as one of two persons allegedly selling liquor from a hut, leading to a seizure of 9.970 litres of foreign liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The petitioner contended that he was not …

Kamlesh ChaudhariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kamlesh Chaudhari applied for anticipatory bail after the police, acting on an informant’s tip, seized 20 litres of country‑made Mahua wine and arrested Dharmendra Choudhary, who, in his confessional statement, named Chaudhari as an accomplice. The prosecution alleged an offence under Section 30(a) …

Arvind Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arvind Kumar Singh was implicated in a case involving the seizure of 991.5 litres of liquor from seven vehicles, alleged to violate Section 109(1) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He contended that he had a clean …

Devendra RaiversusThe state of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Devendra Rai, was arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 6,600 litres of spirit and 224.64 litres of liquor from a truck, offenses under Sections 30(a), 32(ii) and 41(i) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He contended that he was not arrested at …

Alok Kumar Paswan @ Alok PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Alok Kumar Paswan, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging his involvement in the recovery of 982.4 litres of liquor from a truck. He argued that he was not arrested at the …

Kamlawati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kamlawati Devi, the owner of a motorcycle from which 14 litres of liquor were recovered, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. She argued that she had no conscious possession of the liquor, had a clean …

Bablu Paswan @ Bablu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Bablu Paswan and Sujit Paswan were implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 15 litres of liquor in a semi‑constructed hut. They applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that the liquor was hidden …

Ankit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ankit Kumar was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for the alleged recovery of 129.60 litres of liquor from a Baleno vehicle he owned. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that he had a clean antecedent, that the liquor …

Haribhajan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Haribhajan Yadav, was implicated in a case alleging recovery of 68 litres of liquor from a scooty he owned, though he was not arrested at the spot and no liquor was found in his immediate possession. He claimed a clean antecedent and that his friend, who fled, misused the vehicle …

Shubham Kumar @ Shubham ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shubham Kumar sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging that 838.080 litres of liquor were recovered from a Mahindra pick‑up van. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested on the …

MunnaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Munna, the petitioner, feared arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 41 litres of liquor recovered from a scooty he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in actual possession of the liquor, …

Prem KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Prem Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged alleging that 120 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle and that he was involved in an offence punishable under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 and Section 317(5) of the …

Uttam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Uttam Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly concealing 8.75 litres of liquor under paddy straw in a field not belonging to him. He argued that no liquor was recovered from his possession and …

Tetar MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Tetar Mukhiya, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 for the alleged recovery of 90 litres of liquor from an auto he owned. He contended that he had no prior criminal record, was not in possession of the liquor, and was …

Rahul Kumar Singh @ Rahul Singh @ ChikkiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rahul Kumar Singh sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in an excise case where 259.20 litres of illicit liquor were seized from a Scorpio vehicle. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was involved in transporting the liquor, but the petitioner contended he neither owned nor …

Rajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajesh Kumar, was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 in connection with a case registered by Ara Rail Police Station (Case No. 57 of 2026). He filed a petition seeking relief, arguing that the investigation and the demand for his …

Bharat MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bharat Mahto, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in an excise case (Siwan Sadar P.S. case no. 51/2026) under sections 30(a) and 47 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, after a seizure of 1,300 litres of country‑made liquor. He contended that his cousin had …

Raj Kumar Yadav @ Raj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Raj Kumar Yadav and Rahul Kumar, were implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 54 litres of liquor recovered from a mustard field. They argued they have clean antecedents, were not arrested at the …

Nagendra Kumar Yadav @ Nagendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Nagendra Kumar Yadav, the owner of a motorcycle, was implicated in the recovery of 18 litres of liquor from his vehicle under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He argued that he was not present at the spot of seizure, had no conscious possession of the liquor, and was unaware …

Pappu TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pappu Tiwari, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 18 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not in possession of the …

ChandrashekharversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Chandrashekhar filed a writ application seeking the release of his Swift Dezire car, registration No. DL-1ZD-6232, which had been seized by police under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 in connection with a case under the 2022 amendment. He submitted …

Bipin Paswan @ Bipin Bihari PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bipin Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, for alleged possession of liquor recovered from another person, Sunil Kumar Singh. He argued that he was not in actual possession, the recovery was …

Baleshwar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Baleshwar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 4.5 litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, …

Hira SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Hira Singh, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 alleging recovery of 48 litres of liquor near the Narhan river. He contended that he has a clean antecedent, that the liquor was not found in his …

Videshi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Videshi Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for alleged recovery of 31.92 litres of liquor from his vehicle. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor at the time of …

Md. SonuversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Sonu, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 36 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly recovering 100 litres of liquor from a riverbank location that does not belong to him. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at …

Ajeet Pasi @ Sukar PasiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajeet Pasi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, where liquor was allegedly recovered from various locations. He contended that he was not in conscious possession of the seized liquor, was not …

Vishnu Kumar VermaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vishnu Kumar Verma sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for alleged recovery of 1,231.560 litres of liquor from two vehicles he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, the liquor was not …

Ram Swarup Ray @ Ramswarup Rai @ Ramswaroop RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ram Swarup Ray was arrested in connection with the recovery of five litres of country-made liquor, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, that no incriminating material was found …

Vikash Kumar @ Uttam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikash Kumar sought anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 14.625 litres of liquor from a paddy field not belonging to him. He contended that the recovery was not from his …

Raja Singh @ Raja Babu @ Rahul Raj SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raja Singh, was implicated in a case alleging transport and sale of illicit liquor after police, acting on secret information, seized a vehicle and recovered 201.9 litres of country-made liquor. The petitioner contended he was not present at the scene, had no knowledge of the …

Dashrath KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dashrath Kumar, was implicated in an excise case for allegedly transporting 32 litres of illicit liquor in a motorcycle seized by police. He was identified solely by the co-accused driver, Prashottam Kumar, and was not the owner of the vehicle nor apprehended at the spot. The …

Faguni Sahani @ Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Faguni Sahani (Amit Kumar), sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, alleging his involvement in the storage and sale of illegal liquor. The prosecution’s case was based on secret information …

Manoj Kumar Yadav @ Munshi Jee @ Manoj YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Kumar Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for alleged recovery of 1,382.22 litres of liquor from huts not in his possession. The prosecution’s case relied on a confessional statement of a co‑accused made in police …

Jay Mangal SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Jay Mangal Singh, the owner of a pick‑up van, was implicated in an excise case (Case No. 874 of 2025) for the alleged seizure of 400 litres of spirit, attracting charges under sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. He applied for anticipatory bail, …

Sumant Patel @ Doma @ Sugandh PatelversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sumant Patel, was implicated in an excise case involving the seizure of 72 litres of illicit country-made liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The prosecution alleged that 9 litres were recovered from co‑accused Guddu Paswan, whose …

Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Guddu Kumar and Sankar Kumar were implicated in a case (Wazirganj PS Case No.58 of 2026) for alleged possession of 60 litres of illicit liquor, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The liquor was recovered from an open public space and the …

Sachidanand SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sachidanand Sahani, was implicated in a case concerning the seizure of 73.880 litres of liquor from a pick‑up vehicle he owned. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor being in the vehicle, that the vehicle was misused by his brother, and that he had a clean criminal record. …

ASHOK YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ashok Yadav was implicated in a case where 5 litres of country-made liquor were recovered from a motorcycle he owned, which was being driven by two co-accused who were seized at the spot. The petitioner claimed he had no knowledge of the liquor and that the co-accused had borrowed the bike for …

Shankar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shankar Kumar and Pappu Rai were arrested on 18 March 2026 for alleged possession of 84.48 litres of illicit foreign liquor in a tempo, charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The petitioners contended they had no conscious possession, …

Dinesh SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dinesh Sahani, was arrested on 13 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged possession of 108 litres of Nepali Kasturi liquor recovered from a Toto‑e‑rickshaw, under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The petitioner contended …

Chandan Yadav @ Chandan Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Chandan Yadav and Raju Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 relating to the alleged recovery of 1,512.36 litres of liquor from Ghorhat village. They contended that they were not …

Manish Kumar Jaiswal @ Manish Kumar AgarwalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manish Kumar Jaiswal sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 2,025 litres of liquor from a truck. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, was not arrested on the spot, and was …

Gaurishankar @ Gauri ShankarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Gaurishankar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He was alleged to be involved in the recovery of 70.2 litres of codeine cough syrup and 32.625 litres of liquor from the …

Tufani Pasi @ Amarjeet PasiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Tufani Pasi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 5.25 litres of liquor from a garden adjacent to his house. He argued that no liquor was found in his possession, the …

Brijesh Bhagat @ Brijeshwar BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Brijesh Bhagat, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 53 litres of liquor from a third party's house. He asserted a clean criminal record and no connection to the alleged …

Deepak Kumar @ DeepakversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Deepak Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for alleged recovery of 2,952.72 litres of liquor from a truck he owned. He contended that he was not in actual possession of the liquor, was …

Mukesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mukesh Kumar Singh was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for the recovery of 889.56 litres of liquor from two vehicles, including 34.56 litres from his motorcycle. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, that he …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several IPC offences (sections 414, 467, 468, 471, 420/34) and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He contended that he was not caught in possession of the alleged liquor, was …

Ravi YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ravi Yadav and Vikash Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that 21.75 litres of foreign liquor were recovered from a public place under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. They argued that the recovery was made without an …

Ranjit RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ranjit Rai, Uday Rai and Awdesh Ray, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that 420 litres of illicit country-made liquor were recovered from sacks on a riverbank, implicating them under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The petitioners …

Birju KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Birju Kumar and Jitendra Paswan were arrested on 16 November 2025 in connection with the seizure of 5,019.48 litres of foreign liquor, alleged to be offences under Sections 30(a), 32(2) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The petitioners contended that the liquor was …

Dhaju RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dhaju Rai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Barhara P.S. Case No. 253 of 2024) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 involving 90 litres of illicit liquor found on his motorcycle. He claimed innocence, …

Dipti Singh @ Ranjan Singh @ Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, identified as Dipti Singh (also known as Ranjan Singh and Ranjan Kumar), feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, where 6.800 litres of liquor were recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent …

Manoj Kumar Yadav @ Manoj MunsiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manoj Kumar Yadav applied for bail fearing arrest in an excise case where 801 litres of illicit liquor were seized, the offence being under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. He claimed innocence and offered to donate Rs 25,000 to a charitable institution without …

Dhanji Singh @ Dhananjay SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dhanji Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, where 77.760 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from an auto. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, had no …

Badal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Badal Kumar, a driver, was arrested on 28 February 2026 in connection with the seizure of 90 litres of foreign liquor alleged to be in violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The petitioner argued that the liquor was recovered from the vehicle and not from …

MANOJ SINGHversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Singh was implicated in an excise case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 2769.120 litres of liquor. He contended that the liquor was recovered from a location adjacent to his shop and that he was not arrested at the spot, …

Ramnath RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramnath Ray, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly recovering 70 litres of liquor from Baburbani Diyara Area. He asserted that he has a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of …

Kamlesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kamlesh Yadav, the owner of a motorcycle from which 26 litres of liquor was seized, applied for anticipatory bail, claiming he had no knowledge of the liquor being in his vehicle and that his friend had misused the vehicle. The petitioner asserted a clean criminal record and argued that ownership …

Satish Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Satish Kumar Singh was arrested on 21 February 2026 in connection with an excise case involving the seizure of 80.79 litres of illicit foreign liquor from a half‑constructed house belonging to him. The petitioner claimed he had no conscious possession of the liquor and argued that the seizure was …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nitish Kumar sought relief from arrest in a 2018 case alleging violations of the Arms Act and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act. The prosecution alleged that two unidentified individuals were found on a motorcycle, bearing illegal weapons, which was registered in the petitioner’s …

Parvindra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Parvindra Singh and Raja Sharma, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging that 1633.92 litres of liquor were recovered from a Bolero pick‑up. They contended that they were not …

Sangita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sangita Devi, a Pardanashin woman, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 after 77 litres of country‑made liquor were recovered from a polythene bag allegedly thrown by her. She argued that the seizure was made in a …

Malti Kunwar @ Malti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, two women from Rohtas district, feared arrest for alleged violations of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 after liquor was recovered from polythene bags they had discarded. They argued that the liquor was not in their possession, no independent …

Amarjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amarjeet Kumar was arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 100 litres of liquor from the courtyard of Akhilesh Kumar, under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The petitioner argued that he was not caught in possession, the liquor was recovered from a …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikash Kumar, the owner of a motorcycle, was implicated in a case where 100 litres of liquor were recovered from his vehicle, although he was not arrested at the spot and claimed no conscious possession. He asserted a clean criminal record and argued that the actual misuse of the vehicle was by …

Ramakant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramakant Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging that liquor was recovered from a vehicle he owned but that he was not in possession of the liquor at the time of arrest. He argued that …

Shubham Kumar @ Shubham PatelversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shubham Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 413.840 litres of liquor from a bush. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found in his …

Chhotu Ray @ Ayush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chhotu Ray (Ayush Kumar), sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. He argued that the alleged seizure of liquor and a motorcycle occurred at a location not owned by him and that he was not caught in …

Santosh Sah @ Santosh Kumar @ Santosh PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Santosh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, where 60 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not caught in possession, was not the vehicle's owner, …

Rohan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rohan Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 after 14.5 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor being in his vehicle and that the actual …

Surendra Singh @ Surendra Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Surendra Singh was named in an FIR under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 for the alleged seizure of 234.72 litres of foreign liquor. He applied for anticipatory bail, contending that he neither owned nor drove the vehicle involved and offered to deposit …

Puna ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Puna Chaudhary was implicated in a case (Nokha PS Case No.54 of 2026) under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 for alleged involvement in the seizure of 35 litres of illicit liquor. The FIR alleged the liquor was seized from various parts of the village, …

Vinod Kumar Gupta @ Binod Prasad GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vinod Kumar Gupta, the owner of two vehicles, was implicated in a case (PS Case No.166 of 2022) where police seized 628.5 litres of illicit liquor. He was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The petitioner contended that he had no knowledge of the …

Dharmvir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dharmvir Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in an excise case where 10 litres of illicit country-made liquor were seized from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he merely lent the motorcycle in good faith to a co-accused for medical reasons and was not present …

Ajay Prasad @ Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ajay Prasad, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, alleging his involvement in the seizure of 23.4 litres of foreign liquor. He contended that the two‑wheeler involved had been sold to another …

Ranjeet RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Raghopur PS Case No. 69 of 2020) under sections 30(a)(d) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, alleging manufacturing and sale of country‑made liquor. The FIR, lodged on 18‑02‑2022, was based on …

Arjun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Arjun Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with an excise case alleging possession of 162 litres of illicit liquor under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The prosecution claimed the liquor was recovered from a motorcycle …

Ankit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ankit Kumar was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a), 41 and 56(b) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 for the alleged recovery of 27 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, that he was unaware of the misuse …

Bipin Singh @ Vipin SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bipin Singh, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 81 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He applied for bail, claiming innocence and offering to donate Rs. 25,000 to a charitable organization without …

Kamlesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Kamlesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with an excise case where 10 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from a motorcycle he owned. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was recovered under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) …

Manoranjan Kumar @ Manoranjan Kumar RajakversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoranjan Kumar, the petitioner, feared arrest in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, for allegedly possessing 20 litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, that the liquor was not in …

Vikash RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikash Ram sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 alleging that 231.335 litres of liquor were recovered from his house, which is a joint family property. He argued that no liquor was seized from his …

Haidar @ Md. HaidarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Haidar, was implicated in a case under IPC sections 272 and 273/34 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 3.60 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not …

Devendra SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Devendra Sahni, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging that 10 litres of liquor were recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested on the …

Nagendra ChaurasiaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nagendra Chaurasia, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 concerning the alleged recovery of 26 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, the liquor …

MASIDUR RAHMANversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Masidur Rahman, the owner of a Bolero pickup, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 after 609.84 litres of liquor were recovered from his vehicle. He was not arrested at the spot and the liquor was not found in his conscious …

Raimal Kumar @ BhodaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Raimal Kumar was arrested on 11 March 2026 in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, for allegedly possessing two litres of country‑made wine seized from a pokhra. The petitioner contended that the seizure was not from his conscious …

Mithilesh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Mithilesh and Santosh Paswan, owners of a room situated on land they claim, challenged orders directing encroachment and possession of the room after illicit liquor was seized from it. The Sub‑Divisional Magistrate had ordered the Circle Officer to initiate encroachment proceedings, and …

Pukar RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pukar Ray, was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 for allegedly recovering 198 litres of liquor from six plastic sacks on the bank of the Bagmati River. He was not arrested at the scene and the alleged liquor was not found in his …

Ranjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Kumar, was arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 131.250 litres of liquor from a vehicle, charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He claimed to have a clean antecedent and argued that he was falsely …

Nawab KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nawab Khan, a driver, was arrested for allegedly transporting 8,769.6 litres of liquor in a truck seized by the Excise police. He claimed he was not the owner of the vehicle, had no knowledge of the contraband, and possessed a clean criminal record. The petitioner sought regular bail, arguing he …

Mohan Kumar @ Mohan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mohan Kumar, a resident of Jalalpur, Patna, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly recovering liquor from a riverbank and a cattle shed. He contended that he has a clean criminal record, was not in possession of the liquor …

Pawan Singh @ Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pawan Singh, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly transporting 192 litres of illicit Mahua liquor. Police intercepted a vehicle, recovered the liquor, and the driver identified the petitioner and other …

Dharmendra SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Sahni, applied for bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 30 litres of liquor from a public drain. He has six prior cases, three under the Excise Act, and has been in custody since …

Jaikant Rai @ Jay Kant RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Jaikant Rai was arrested in connection with the recovery of 330 litres of liquor and two motorcycles from a house belonging to Ramakant Rai, alleged to be a joint family property. He faces charges under Sections 414 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and …

Bhola Kumar @ Rupesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Bhola Kumar and Chhotu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging possession of 4,400 litres of liquor recovered from Rahul Kumar, with charges under several IPC sections and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. They contended that they were …