Patna High Court
Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The application for anticipatory bail was allowed.
Summary
The petitioner, Ranjan Kumar, feared arrest in a case (Barun P.S. Case No. 58 of 2026) involving the alleged recovery of 84 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, offering to donate Rs. 25,000 to a charitable organization without admitting guilt. The State opposed the prayer. The High Court, after considering the facts and the petitioner's submission, allowed the anticipatory bail application, directing the petitioner to furnish bail bonds of Rs. 10,000 with two sureties, deposit the Rs. 25,000 donation in Ramakrishna Math, and attend the Barun Police Station every Sunday. The court clarified that its observations were prima facie and not to influence the trial. Consequently, the petitioner was released on anticipatory bail subject to the stipulated conditions.
Issues considered
- Whether anticipatory bail can be granted to the petitioner in the alleged offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.
- Whether the condition of a charitable donation can be imposed as a term of anticipatory bail.
Legislation cited
- Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act — s. 30(a)
Subjects
- anticipatory bail
- prohibition law
- illicit liquor
- bail conditions
- criminal procedure
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.27213 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-58 Year-2026 Thana- BARUN District- Aurangabad
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Ranjan Kumar S/O Gopal Yadav R/O Village- Munshi Bigha, P.S- Barun,
Distt.-Aurangabad, Bihar.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Tooba Hera, Advocate
Ms. Shifa Khan, Advocate
Mr. Aman Raj, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Damodar Prasad Tiwary
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 07-05-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned counsel for the State.
2. The petitioner apprehends arrest in connection with
Barun P.S. Case No. 58 of 2026 registered for offences under
Sections 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, there is recovery of 84
liters of illicit liquor.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the
petitioner is ready to donate Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five
Thousand Only) in some charitable organization without
accepting his guilt.
5. Learned APP for the State has vehemently opposed
the prayer of the petitioner.
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6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case
and the submission of learned counsel for the petitioner, this
application for anticipatory bail stands allowed.
7. Accordingly, let the petitioner, above-named, in the
event of arrest or surrender within four weeks from today in the
Court below, be released on anticipatory bail on furnishing bail
bonds of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand) with two sureties of
the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned concerned
Court below in connection with Barun P.S. Case No. 58 of 2026.
(I). The petitioner shall deposit an
amount of Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five
Thousand Only) in Ramakrishna Math,
Village Jharha (near Matua Pahar), P.O.
Gurua, Dist. Gayaji, Biharand produce the
receipt of the same before the Court below.
The bail bonds of the petitioner shall be
accepted after verifying the genuineness of
the receipt produced by the petitioner.
(ii). The petitioner is directed to
mark his attendance in Barun Police Station
on every Sunday of each month. Failure to
do so, will result in cancellation of bail bond
of the petitioner.
8. It is made clear that any observation made herein is
prima facie in nature and limited solely for the purpose of
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adjudication of the present bail application. Such observations
shall not be construed as an expression on the merits of the case
and shall not influence the trial or any other proceedings in any
manner.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Shishir/-
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