Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous No.11486 of 2026, decided 17-02-2026 by Khatim Reza, J. Bail application under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act arising out of Maker P.S. Case No. 114 of 2025, District Saran. Petitioner Sona Rai, alleged owner of Hywa Truck BR04B7688 from which 2574.72 litres of illicit foreign liquor was recovered; nothing allegedly recovered from his conscious possession. Parity pleaded with bail granted to Pankaj Kumar (Driver), Deepak Kumar (Co-driver) and Mahesh Rai by coordinate Bench orders dated 15.07.2025 and 30.08.2025. Petitioner in custody since 15.12.2025, no criminal antecedent, charge-sheet filed; State opposed. Bail granted on bonds of Rs. 10,000/- with two sureties before the 3rd Exclusive Special Excise Court, Saran at Chapra.
What did the court decide?
Bail granted to the petitioner on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned 3rd Exclusive Special Excise Court, Saran at Chapra in connection with Maker P.S. Case No. 114 of 2025.