Deepak Kumar v. the State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
In an appeal against bail refusal, the High Court granted temporary bail to two accused charged under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. Bail was conditioned on a bond to be executed after investigation completion with strict territorial surety requirements. The court noted the petitioners' clean antecedent record and immediate recovery of liquor as favorable factors.
What did the court decide?
Released on bail on completion of investigation upon furnishing bonds of Rs.20,000 each with two local sureties.