Pankaj Kumar v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.17564 of 2026 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-15 Year-2026 Thana- Bahera District- Gaya ====================================================== Pankaj Kumar S/o- Ashok Dangi Village- Barisakhi, P.s-Giddhaur, DistrictChatra, Jharkhand ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

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

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Deepak Kumar For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr. Zainul Abedin ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER 24-03-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned APP for the State.

2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection Bahera P.S. Case No. 15 of 2026 registered for the offence punishable under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.

3. There is recovery of 216 liters of illicit liquor. The petitioner is in jail since 21.01.2026 and he claims clean antecedent.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is ready to donate Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand Only) in some charitable organization without accepting his guilt.

5. Learned APP for the State has vehemently opposed the prayer of the petitioner.

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6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submission of learned counsel for the petitioner, this application for regular bail is allowed.

7. Accordingly, let the petitioner above named be released on bail, on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.10,000/- (Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned concerned Court below in connection with Bahera P.S. Case No. 15 of 2026 subject to the condition that:- (I). The petitioner shall deposit an amount of Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand Only) in Ramakrishna Math, Village Jharha (near Matua Pahar), P.O.

Gurua, Dist. Gayaji, Bihar 824205, and produce the receipt of the same before the Court below. The bail bonds of the petitioner shall be accepted after verifying the genuineness of the receipt produced by the petitioner.

(ii). The petitioner is directed to mark his attendance at Chatra Police Station, Jharkhand on every Sunday of each month. Failure to do so, will result in cancellation of bail bond of the petitioner.

8. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the Superintendent of Police, Chatra through FAX or e-mail for

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Shishir/- (Sandeep Kumar, J) U T