Patna High Court
Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- AJIT KUMAR
Holding
The court held that the petitioners, having been apprehended with illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, must cooperate with the investigation and trial.
Summary
Vikash Kumar and Naresh Kumar were apprehended on 26 February 2026 at Suryanarayan Ghat with 64 litres of illicit liquor, leading to charges under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioners sought relief (likely bail) before the Patna High Court. The court examined the legality of the seizure, the applicability of Section 30(a), and the petitioners' entitlement to any relief. Relying on the facts and the statutory provision, the court directed that the petitioners must cooperate with the ongoing investigation and trial. No substantive relief was granted, and the petition was disposed.
Issues considered
- What is the applicability of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act to the seizure of 64 litres of illicit liquor?
- Whether the petitioners are entitled to bail or any other relief in view of the seizure and charges?
- Whether the seizure and arrest were conducted in accordance with lawful procedure?
Legislation cited
- Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act — s. 30(a)
Subjects
- illicit liquor
- Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act
- Section 30(a)
- seizure
- investigation
- bail
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.24844 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-122 Year-2026 Thana- Excise P.S. District- Lakhisarai
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1. Vikash Kumar S/o Late Bachchu Saw @ Parmeshwar Saw Resident of Naya
Bazar, Kabaiya Road, Ward No 25, P.S.- Kabaiya, District- Lakhisarai
2. Naresh Kumar S/o Manoj Paswan R/o Chhoti Kabaiya, ward no. 32, P.S.-
Kabaiya, Dist.- Lakhisarai
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Sanjeev Kumar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Shyam Bihari Singh
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE AJIT KUMAR
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