Vikash Kumar @ Mandal v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.29956 of 2026 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-154 Year-2026 Thana- EXCISE PUPRI District- Sitamarhi ====================================================== Vikash Kumar @ Mandal Son of Dukha Mandal Resident of VillageGaushala Chowk, Bharti Nagar, Ward No. 04, P.S.- Town, District- Sitamarhi ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

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

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr.Madhu Mala Kumari For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr.Kumar Ranjit Ranjan ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANSUL ORAL ORDER 06-05-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.

2. The petitioner is apprehending his arrest in connection with Pupri Excise P.S. Case No. 154 of 2026 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 30(a) & 32(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.

3. The prosecution case is that 378 liters of Nepali Gaurav Soofi liquor was recovered from a three wheeler coming from Nepal.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and has falsely been implicated in the present case. No incriminating material has been recovered from the conscious possession of the petitioner. The petitioner has got no concern with the alleged recovery of liquor. The petitioner is

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.29956 of 2026(2) dt.06-05-2026 2/2 in custody since 19.02.2026 and has got no criminal antecedent.

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

6. Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case and the period of custody undergone by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

7. Let the petitioner be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Exclusive Special Excise Court-2, Sitamarhi/concerned Court in connection with Pupri Excise P.S. Case No. 154 of 2026.

8. It is made clear that any observation made herein is prima facie in nature and limited solely for the purpose of adjudication of the present bail application. Such observations shall not be construed as an expression on the merits of the case and shall not influence the trial or any other proceedings in any manner.

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