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Golu Kumar v. The State of Bihar

Patna HC6 May 2026CR. MISC./29975/2026

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Patna High Court Criminal Miscellaneous No.29975 of 2026, decided 06-05-2026 by Ansul, J. — bail granted to Golu Kumar and Chandan Kumar in Excise P.S. Case No. 1652 of 2026 (District Patna) under Ss. 30(a), 41 & 56(b) Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act; alleged recovery of 137.400 liters liquor from Renault Triber car BR01FY; custody since 16.03.2026; no criminal antecedents; bail bonds Rs. 10,000/- each with two like sureties; observations prima facie and non-influencing on trial.

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Both petitioners ordered released on bail in connection with Patna Excise P.S. Case No. 1652 of 2026 on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) each with two sureties of the like amount each, to the satisfaction of the Learned Special Judge Excise, 3rd, Patna / concerned Court. ¶24

Golu Kumar Vs The State of Bihar — Patna HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.29975 of 2026

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Arising Out of PS. Case No.-1652 Year-2026 Thana- Excise P.S. District- Patna

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Golu Kumar S/o Lalbabu Ray Residents of- Digha Ashiyana, Rajiv Nagar Road No. 03, Ward No. 11, P.S. Rajiv Nagar, District Patna

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Chandan Kumar S/o Godan Ram R/o - R Block Road No. 3, Ward No. 21, P.S - Sachivalay, District - Patna

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... ... Petitioner/s

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Versus

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The State of Bihar Bihar

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... ... Opposite Party/s

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Appearance :

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For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Birendra Kumar, Adv. For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Tapeshwar Sharma, APP ======================================================

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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANSUL

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ORAL ORDER

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2 06-05-2026

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Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.

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The petitioners seek bail in connection with Patna Excise P.S. Case No. 1652 of 2026 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 30(a) , 41 & 56 (b) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.

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The prosecution case is that 137.400 liters of liquor was recovered from the Renault Triber Car bearing Registration No. BR01FY.

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Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners are innocent and has falsely been implicated in the present case. No incriminating material has been recovered from the conscious possession of the petitioners. The petitioners have

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Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.29975 of 2026(2) dt.06-05-2026 2/2

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got no concern with the alleged recovery of liquor. The petitioners are in custody since 16.03.2026 and have got no criminal antecedent.

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Learned APP for the State has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of bail to the petitioners.

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Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case and the period of custody undergone by the petitioners, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioners.

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Let the petitioners be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of Learned Special Judge Excise, 3^rd , Patna /concerned Court in connection with Patna Excise P.S. Case No. 1652 of 2026.

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It is made clear that any observation made herein is prima facie in nature and limited solely for the purpose of adjudication of the present bail application. Such observations shall not be construed as an expression on the merits of the case and shall not influence the trial or any other proceedings in any manner.

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(Ansul, J)

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abhishekkr/-

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