Kumod Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
CWJC 1486 of 2026, Patna High Court, order dated 02-02-2026, Mohit Kumar Shah J and Alok Kumar Pandey J. Release of seized motorcycle BR05AU8432; Darpa P.S. Case No. 224 of 2025; BNS 2023 Sections 274, 275, 317(5), 3(5); Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act 2016 Section 30(a); 30 litres illicit country liquor; East Champaran; Rule 12A Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Rules 2023; liberty to petition District Magistrate Motihari; reasoned speaking order within four weeks; petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the petitioner to file a petition under Rule 12A of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2023 within three weeks for release of the seized motorcycle on payment of penalty; on such filing, the District Magistrate, East Champaran at Motihari or his authorized officer to consider the same on merit and pass a reasoned and speaking order in accordance with law within four weeks thereafter.