Rajmangal Sahani v. The State of Bihar
Bihar Prohibition and Excise – Release of seized vehicle
Case brief
What is this about?
Rajmangal Sahani v. State of Bihar; Patna High Court CWJC No.2802 of 2026, decided 23-02-2026 (Mohit Kumar Shah, J; Alok Kumar Pandey, J); release of seized vehicle; Mahindra Bolero Maxx Pup City 1.3 Lxd, Regn. No. BR 06 GG 0714; Mirganj P.S. Case No.551 of 2024; Section 317(5) Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; Section 30(a) Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016; recovery of 259.200 liters illicit liquor; Rule 12 A Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2023; direction to Collector/Authorised Officer, Gopalganj; reasoned and speaking order; four weeks; disposed.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the learned Collector/the Authorised Officer, Gopalganj to consider the petitioner's application under Rule 12 A, if actually filed, and pass a reasoned and a speaking order in accordance with law within four weeks from receipt/production of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of on these terms.