Mohit Kumar Sharma v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous No. 1285 of 2025, decided 10-01-2025 by Justice Rudra Prakash Mishra (oral order). Bail application under Sections 30(a), 32(ii), 41(i) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act arising from Goraul P.S. Case No. 368 of 2024 (Thana Goraul, District Vaishali); alleged recovery of 3870 litres of illicit liquor from truck UP81ET9003; petitioner Mohit Kumar Sharma, stated to be driver and not owner, in custody since 23.09.2024, no criminal antecedent; charge-sheet filed; Section 103 Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhita 2023 compliance argued; co-accused Anil Yadav granted bail on 22.11.2024 in Cr. Misc. No. 81753 of 2024; bail allowed on Rs. 10,000 bond with two like sureties; advocates: Anish Kumar for petitioner, Parmanand Kumar (APP) for State.
What did the court decide?
Bail granted to the petitioner in connection with Goraul P.S. Case No. 368 of 2024, on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the Court below/concerned Court.