Chandu Kumar Mahto And ANR v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

Criminal Miscellaneous No.33858 of 2017 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-213 Year-2017 Thana- MAJORGANJ District- Sitamarhi ======================================================

1. Chandu Kumar Mahto, son of Anshik Mahto

2. Nitesh Kumar, son of Arvind Singh Both are residents of village, Harpur Kala, P.S. Majorganj, District, Sitamarhi ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

The State Of Bihar ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Shankar Kumar For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr. NITYANAND ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE RAVI RANJAN ORAL ORDER 20-07-2017 Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned A.P.P. for the State.

The petitioners seek bail in a case registered for offences punishable under Sections 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016.

It is contended that, as per allegation, 14.100 liters of Nepali Saufi Wine were recovered from the possession of the petitioners. Petitioner claims their antecedent to be clean and he is in custody since 01.06.2017.

Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the petitioners, above-named, are directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/-(Rupees

Patna High Court Cr.Misc. No.33858 of 2017() dt.20-07-2017 2/2 Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of Additional District & Sessions Judge No.II-cumSpecial Judge Excise Act, Sitamarhi in connection with Majorganj P.S. Case No.213/17.

Further, if the petitioners, after their release in this case, are again found to be involved in criminal case of similar nature, the court concerned would be at liberty to take steps for cancellation of their bail bonds.

( Dr. Ravi Ranjan, J) U T Sanjay/-