Bigan Mahto v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court; CR. MISC. No.36060 of 2026; decided 08-06-2026; Soni Shrivastava, J.; bail granted; Bihar Liquor Prohibition and Excise Act Section 30(a); BNS Section 317 (5); Suppi P.S. Case No. 102 of 2026; Sitamarhi; recovery of 72 liters Nepali illicit liquor; jute bags; motorcycle back seat; petitioners not arrested at spot; identified by local chowkidar; criminal antecedents urged by APP; bail bond Rs. 10,000/- each; two sureties of like amount; blood-relative bailor condition; cooperation in investigation/trial; cancellation of bail bonds on non-cooperation; Special Judge Exclusive Excise Court No.-I Sitamarhi; custody since 18.04.2026.
What did the court decide?
Release of both petitioners on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) each with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Special Judge, Exclusive Excise Court No.-I, Sitamarhi/concerned Court below in connection with Suppi P.S. Case No. 102 of 2026, subject to the conditions that one bailor be a blood relative and that the petitioners cooperate in the investigation/trial.