Firasat v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous No.13290 of 2024, decided 27-02-2024, Ramesh Chand Malviya J - Firasat v. State of Bihar - bail application under Section 30(a) Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act - Durgawati P.S. Case No.217 of 2022, District Kaimur (Bhabua) - alleged recovery of 3899.16 litre illicit liquor from truck and bush near rice mill - petitioner truck owner, not arrested on spot, no conscious possession, seizure list without independent witnesses - custody since 28.12.2023 - bail granted after framing of charge on Rs.10,000 bond with two like sureties - Special Judge, Excise Court No.-II, Kaimur - framing of charge within 15 days - conditional release with physical presence on every date if charge-sheet not submitted.
What did the court decide?
Release on bail after framing of charge on bail bonds of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Special Judge, Excise Court No.-II, Kaimur; failing submission of the charge-sheet, release on bail on a bail bond subject to physical presence before the Trial Court on each and every date till conclusion of the proceeding of framing of charge.