Chandan Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 – seizure of vehicle
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, CWJC No. 2186 of 2026, decided 23-02-2026 (Mohit Kumar Shah & Alok Kumar Pandey, JJ.). Petitioner Chandan Kumar sought release of his Mahindra Scorpio S-11 (JH15AC4759) seized in Panjwara P.S. Case No. 27/2024 (14.3.2024) under S. 30(a) Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 after recovery of 81 liters illicit liquor. Court disposed of the petition, granting liberty to apply under Rule 12A of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2023 for release on payment of penalty; decision on merits by reasoned speaking order within four weeks of filing. No precedent cited; no quantum fixed.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the petitioner to file an application under Rule 12A of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2023 for release of the seized vehicle upon payment of penalty; such application, filed within four weeks, to be considered on merits by the competent authority / authorized officer with a reasoned and speaking order to be passed within a further four weeks.