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Prakash Nat v. The State of Bihar

Patna HC17 Dec 2019CWJC/20203/2019

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What is this about?

Patna HC allowed a writ petition seeking provisional release of a motorcycle seized for alleged offences under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The Court directed release upon production of ownership, registration, and two sureties, subject to initiation of confiscation proceedings.

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Provisional release of the seized motorcycle allowed on production of documents and with two sureties within 14 days.

Prakash Nat Vs The State of Bihar — Property and Title | Patna HC (2019)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.20203 of 2019

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Prakash Nat, Son of Dineshwar Nat, Resident of Village- Mirjapur Vajit Bhoraha, Police Station- Marhowrah, District- Saran at Chapra.

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... ... Petitioner/s

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Versus

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The State of Bihar, through the Principal Secretary, Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department, Govt. of Bihar, Patna.

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The Principal Secretary, Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department, Govt. of Bihar, Patna.

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The District Magistrate, Saran at Chapra.

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The Superintendent of Police, Saran at Chapra.

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The Officer-in-Charge, Marhowrah, Police Station, Saran at Chapra.

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... ... Respondent/s

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Appearance :

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For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Satya Prakash, Adv. For the Respondent/s : Mr.Vivek Prasad (GP7)

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====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SHIVAJI PANDEY and HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANJANI KUMAR SHARAN ORAL JUDGMENT (Per: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SHIVAJI PANDEY)

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Date : 17-12-2019

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Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State.

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The petitioner prays for provisional release of the Hero Glamour Motorcycle bearing Registration No. BR-04T 6257, which has been seized in connection with Marhowrah P.S. Case No. 501 of 2017 for the offences punishable under Sections 30 (a), 38 and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016.

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It is stated by learned counsel for the petitioner that confiscation proceeding is yet to be initiated and the vehicle is

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Patna High Court CWJC No.20203 of 2019 dt.17-12-2019 2/3

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lying under the open sky in the police station. The seizure list reflects the seizure of 20 liters of country liquor.

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Having heard learned counsel for the parties and taking note of the nature of seizure made as well as the fact that the confiscation proceeding is yet to be initiated, we direct that the vehicle in question be released provisionally in favour of the petitioner on production of ownership and registration with respect to vehicle in question in his name before the designated Court below with two sureties to the extent of the value of the vehicle as indicated in the insurance document. The petitioner while submitting the surety shall also furnish the following affidavits/undertakings:

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(i) That the vehicle in question has never been involved in any offence of similar nature in past and shall not indulge in similar offence in future.

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(ii) That the petitioner shall not indulge in creating any third party right or interest in respect of the vehicle during the pendency of the confiscation proceeding, if any, and shall not alienate the vehicle during this period.

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(iii) The petitioner shall furnish an undertaking to produce the vehicle before the confiscating authority as and when required.

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Patna High Court CWJC No.20203 of 2019 dt.17-12-2019 3/3

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(iv) Prior to release of the vehicle, a Panchanama would be got prepared by the designated Court below wherein the photograph of the vehicle shall be taken and will be certified by the petitioner and the same shall be kept on record so that in future, if so required, it may be used as a secondary evidence. The petitioner shall furnish an undertaking not to challenge the said Panchanama in course of trial.

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The release shall be allowed within a period of 14 days from the date of submission of the sureties and the undertakings as stated above. This release of the vehicle would, however, be subject to initiation and finalization of the confiscation proceeding.

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With the observations/directions above, this writ petition is allowed.

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(Shivaji Pandey, J)

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( Anjani Kumar Sharan, J)

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amitkumar/-

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Uploading Date	27.12.2019
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