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Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2023

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Archana KumariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The police seized a 18‑wheel truck (Reg. No. BR09GC5608) belonging to Archana Kumari after discovering 13.5 litres of illicit foreign liquor in its cabin during a vehicle check ahead of the 2025 Vidhan Sabha elections. The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking release of the vehicle, arguing that …

Dharu Yadav @ Dharo Yadav @ Rishikesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Dharu Yadav filed a writ petition seeking the release of a Mahindra Scorpio vehicle seized by the Excise Department in connection with a case for illicit beer. The Court granted the petitioner liberty to file an application under Rule 12A of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) …

JagpalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jagpal, filed a writ petition seeking the release of a truck seized by the Bihar Excise authorities for alleged possession of 427.320 litres of illicit foreign liquor, contravening several provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. …

Manoj Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Manoj Kumar Yadav, filed a writ petition seeking the release of a Tata truck seized under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for alleged involvement in the recovery of illicit foreign liquor. The High Court granted the petitioner liberty to file …

Subhash RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Subhash Ram, filed a writ petition seeking the release of a vehicle seized under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for alleged possession of 20.750 litres of illicit liquor. The High Court granted the petitioner liberty to file an application under Rule 12A(2) of …

Anita GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anita Gupta, filed a writ petition seeking the release of a Mahindra/Bolero vehicle seized under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for alleged possession of 420 litres of illicit codeine phosphate and triprolidine syrup. The petitioner argued …

Asha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Asha Devi, filed a writ petition seeking the release of a motorcycle seized by the Ramgarwa Police Station in connection with the recovery of illicit Nepali liquor. The seizure was effected under Section 317(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar …

Guddu KhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Guddu Khan, filed a writ petition seeking the release of a three‑wheeler Toto vehicle seized under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for alleged recovery of 18 litres of illicit beer. The High Court, after hearing, granted the petitioner liberty …

Dhanu PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dhanu Paswan filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking the release of his TVS motorcycle, which was seized after two individuals riding it were found with 1.5 litres of illicit liquor. The petitioner was not named in the FIR and claimed no involvement in the offence. The court examined Rule …

Rajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajesh Kumar filed a writ petition seeking the release of a tempo seized under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged possession of 300 litres of illicit liquor. The petitioner requested liberty to file an application under Rule 12A of the Bihar …

Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pankaj Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking the release of a tempo seized under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged possession of illicit liquor. The petition argued that the vehicle could be released upon payment of a penalty by filing an …

Rahul Raj Kumar @ Rahul RajversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, a driver of an Ola‑registered Alto, was stopped by police who recovered illicit liquor from four passengers but none from the driver or the vehicle. The Additional Collector ordered the vehicle’s release only upon payment of a penalty, which the Excise Commissioner later modified to …

Md. Mehebub Alam QuraishiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Md. Mehebub Alam Quraishi filed a writ petition seeking release of his four‑wheel vehicle seized by Buxar Excise Police for allegedly transporting 100 ml of illicit liquor, invoking Sections 30(a) and 37 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018/2022. The State argued that …

Ritesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ritesh Kumar filed a writ petition seeking the release of his Scorpio vehicle seized under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 in connection with an illicit liquor case. The petitioner asked the court to allow him to file an application under Rule 12A of the Bihar …

Sadhu PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sadhu Prasad, challenged the confiscation of his tractor by the Excise authorities under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging it was seized for alleged involvement in illicit liquor. His appeal against the Collector‑cum‑District Magistrate’s order dismissing the …

Ankit Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ankit Kumar Yadav, sought the release of a Tata truck seized under Section 30a of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged involvement in illicit liquor recovery. The High Court was asked to grant liberty to file an application under Rule 12A of the Bihar Prohibition …

Seepahi RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Seepahi Ray filed a writ petition seeking release of his auto seized after police found one litre of illicit country-made liquor in the vehicle, invoking Sections 30(a) and 37 of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. The State argued that release could only be obtained by …

Shambhu Nath RaiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shambhu Nath Rai filed a writ petition challenging the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate's order that imposed a penalty of Rs 3,80,000 for the release of his vehicle seized after a small quantity of illicit liquor (875 ml) was recovered. The petitioner argued that the penalty was excessive, the vehicle’s …

SikanderversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sikander, filed a writ petition seeking the release of his Ford Ecosport seized by the Gopalganj Excise Police in connection with a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged involvement in the recovery of 208.950 litres of illicit liquor. The vehicle was …

Vishal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vishal Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking an order directing the Collector‑cum‑District Magistrate of Saran to release his truck seized for alleged involvement in the recovery of 555.78 litres of illicit liquor. The seizure was made under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and …

Anuj Sharma @ Anuj Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anuj Sharma, filed a writ petition seeking the release of his seized Hero Splendor+ motorcycle, which was confiscated under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged involvement in an illicit liquor case. He requested liberty to file a petition under Rule 12A of the …

Surendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Surendra Kumar, sought the release of his Mahindra Supro Profittruck seized by the Hajipur Prohibition Police in connection with alleged possession of 405.360 liters of illicit liquor, contravening Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The petitioner …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Chandan Kumar filed a writ petition seeking the release of his Mahindra Scorpio vehicle seized under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 in connection with a liquor seizure case. The petitioners requested liberty to file an application under Rule 12A of the Bihar …

Rishikesh ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rishikesh Thakur, filed a writ petition seeking the release of his seized Maruti Suzuki Dzire vehicle, which was confiscated under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged involvement in the recovery of illicit liquor. The High Court examined whether …

Sunil Kumar PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Sunil Kumar Prasad filed a writ petition seeking the release of his TVS Jupiter Scooty, which was seized for allegedly containing 36.84 litres of illicit liquor under Section 317(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, …

Abhishek Kumar @ Abhishek Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, sought the release of his Toyota Urban Cruiser vehicle seized under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged involvement in the recovery of illicit liquor. The petitioner requested liberty to file a petition under Rule 12A of the Bihar …

Alina MajumdarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Alina Majumdar filed a writ petition seeking release of her vehicle seized by excise officials after 3.5 litres of illicit liquor were found in it. The District Magistrate ordered release only upon payment of a penalty of Rs 4,97,532 and an additional 3% surcharge, invoking Rule 12A of the Bihar …

Manjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Manjay Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking the release of his red TVS motorcycle seized under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 after 50 litres of illicit country‑made liquor were recovered from it. He requested liberty to file an application under Rule 12A …

Paras KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Paras Kumar filed a writ petition seeking the release of his Tata Motors Yodha pick‑up vehicle seized by the Excise Department for allegedly carrying 1.125 litres of illicit liquor. The seizure was made under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 and the Indian Penal Code, and the authorities …

Arun Kumar ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Arun Kumar Thakur, filed a writ petition seeking the release of his motorcycle which was stolen on 13‑09‑2024 and later seized on 22‑05‑2025 in connection with an excise case for illicit liquor. The seizure was made under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, …

Mohammad Afshad AhmadversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Mohammad Afshad Ahmad, owned a Mahindra Bolero Maxx pickup that was seized after 2,500 litres of illicit beer were recovered from it during a search under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The Sub‑Divisional Officer ordered the vehicle’s release only upon …

Bulet Yadav @ Bulat YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bulat Yadav, challenged the confiscation of his motorcycle ordered by the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate following an excise case where illicit liquor was recovered from the vehicle. He sought quashing of the confiscation order and release of the motorcycle. The Court examined Rule 12A of …

Anup SavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Anup Sav sought the release of a Mahindra Bolero pickup vehicle seized by police under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 after 1,950 kg of bhang were recovered from it. He requested liberty to file a petition under Section 12A of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise …

Manohar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manohar Rai filed a writ petition seeking the release of his truck, seized by Siwan Excise officials in connection with the recovery of 820,800 litres of illicit foreign liquor. The seizure was made under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 against …

ChandaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Chandani, wife of Manoj Yadav, filed a writ petition seeking release of her motorcycle seized under Section 317(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act, 2016 in a case against her husband and Vishal Gupta. She requested liberty to file a …

Krishna Murari JeeversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Krishna Murari Jee filed a writ petition seeking the release of his goods‑carrying tempo, which had been seized by police in connection with an excise case involving illicit liquor. The petitioner asserted that the vehicle, though bearing a different registration number, was stolen on …

Avakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Avakash Kumar filed a writ petition challenging the order dated 05.03.2024 of the Deputy Collector Land Reforms, Samastipur, which had confiscated his vehicle under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise law. The petitioner sought liberty to appeal the confiscation order under Section 92 of the Bihar …

Rahmati Khatoon @ RahmativersusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rahmati Khatoon filed a writ petition seeking the release of her three-wheeler (Toto) seized by police in connection with the recovery of 77 litres of illicit liquor. The vehicle was seized under Sections 30(a), 41 and 47 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 in a case registered …

Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Kumar filed a writ petition seeking the release of his seized Pulsar motorcycle, which had been impounded after 35 litres of illicit spirit were recovered from it in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The petitioner argued that the vehicle, kept in an open space at the …

Anil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anil Kumar filed a writ petition seeking the release of his Honda motorcycle (Reg. No. BR29AU3627) seized by the Excise Police in connection with the recovery of 70 litres of illicit spirit, under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The vehicle had been kept in an …

IndrajeetversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Indrajeet filed a writ petition seeking the release of a Mahindra Bolero pick‑up vehicle seized under Sections 317(5) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged transport of illicit liquor. The Court examined whether the …

Bhagwan Mistri @ Bhagwan SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bhagwan Mistri, challenged the confiscation of his vehicle (Reg. No. JH-03AC-8034) along with 24 other vehicles under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 after 700 litres of spirit were allegedly recovered from the vehicle. The Deputy Collector, Land Reforms …

Ziyaul HaqueversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Ziyaul Haque filed a writ petition seeking the release of his seized Maruti Swift, which was confiscated under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for allegedly transporting 144 litres of illicit liquor. The petitioner requested liberty to file a petition …

Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jitendra Kumar, sought a writ directing the release of his boat, which had been seized by police during a raid that uncovered 411.840 litres of illicit foreign liquor and cans of beer under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He argued that the boat was left unattended at an …

Dharmendra Kumar @ Dharmendra KrversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Kumar, sought a direction from the Patna High Court to compel the Collector of Gaya to dispose of his application filed under Section 12A of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2023 for the release of his Scorpio vehicle seized under an excise case invoking …

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, …

Amrita TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Amrita Tiwari, sought a court order directing the release of a black TVS Radeon motorcycle seized by the Excise Department in connection with a case involving the recovery of 67.20 litres of illicit liquor. The seizure was effected under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and …

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 …