Patna High Court
Munna Kumar Manjhi @ Munna KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- ANSUL
Holding
The court granted bail to the petitioner subject to a bond and sureties.
Summary
The petitioner, Munna Kumar Manjhi, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 10 litres of country-made liquor recovered from land belonging to another person. He claimed innocence, arguing that no incriminating material was found in his possession and that he had no link to the recovered liquor. The prosecution opposed his bail, seeking continued custody. The court, considering the lack of direct evidence against him and the period he had already spent in custody since 27 March 2026, decided to grant bail. The bail was conditioned on a bond of Rs. 10,000 with two sureties of the same amount, to be satisfied before the Special Judge handling the case. The court clarified that its observations were prima facie and not a determination on the merits of the underlying offence.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act given the circumstances of his arrest and custody.
Legislation cited
- Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act — s. 30(a)
Subjects
- bail
- criminal procedure
- Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act
- Section 30(a)
- illegal liquor
- custody
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.29958 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-96 Year-2026 Thana- PANAPUR District- Saran
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Munna Kumar Manjhi @ Munna Kumar Son of Chandrika Manjhi Resident
of village - Khajuri, P. S - Panapur, District - Saran
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Hemant Kumar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Ramesh Chandra
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANSUL
ORAL ORDER
2 06-05-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.
2. The petitioner is apprehending his arrest in
connection with Panapur P.S. Case No. 96 of 2026 registered for
the offences punishable under Sections 30(a) of the Bihar
Prohibition and Excise Act.
3. The prosecution case is that 10 liters of Mahua
country made liquor was recovered from a plot of land
belonging to Tribhuvan Singh.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the
petitioner is innocent and has falsely been implicated in the
present case. No incriminating material has been recovered from
the conscious possession of the petitioner. The petitioner has got
no concern with the alleged recovery of liquor. The petitioner is
in custody since 27.03.2026 and has got one criminal
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antecedent.
5. Learned APP for the State has vehemently opposed
the prayer for grant of bail to the petitioner.
6. Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances
of the case and the period of custody undergone by the
petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.
7. Let the petitioner be released on bail on furnishing
bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) with two
sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the
learned Court of 2nd Exclusive Special Judge, Saran at
Chapra/concerned Court in connection with Panapur P.S. Case
No. 96 of 2026.
8. It is made clear that any observation made herein is
prima facie in nature and limited solely for the purpose of
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.
(Ansul, J)
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