Kutubuddin Ansari v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous No.28027 of 2026, decided 11-06-2026 by Smt. Justice Soni Shrivastava. Bail application under Sections 319(2), 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 339, 3(5) B.N.S. and Sections 30(a), 41(1) Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act arising from Madhuban P.S. Case No. 97 of 2026, District East Champaran; recovery of 441.9 liters foreign liquor from Scorpio vehicle; petitioner driver; alleged violation of mandatory search and seizure provisions (no independent witness); judicial custody since 26.02.2026; charge sheet filed; bail bond Rs.10,000/- with two sureties.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner enlarged on bail in connection with Madhuban P.S. Case 97 of 2026 on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Court below where the case is pending/successor Court, subject to conditions including that one of the bailors will be a family member/close relative.