Gajendra Sah v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous No.17809 of 2026, decided 24-03-2026 by Justice Ashok Kumar Pandey. Bail application under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act arising from Jitna P.S. Case No.01 of 2026 (East Champaran); alleged recovery of 180 liters of Nepali country-made liquor. Defence relied on police-witness seizure list, alleged non-compliance with Section 105 of the BNSS, absence of criminal antecedents and judicial custody since 04.01.2026. Bail allowed: Rs. 10,000/- bond each plus two like sureties each, before Exclusive Special Excise Court No.-III, East Champaran, Motihari.
What did the court decide?
Both petitioners enlarged on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Rs. ten thousand only) each with two sureties of the like amount each, to the satisfaction of the court of learned Exclusive Special Excise Court No.-III, East Champaran, Motihari, in connection with Jitna P.S. Case No.01 of 2026.