Patna High CourtCR. MISC./34002/2026bail granted

Nirmal Ram v. The State Of Bihar

2026-05-19Mr. Justice Ansul2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.34002 of 2026 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-180 Year-2026 Thana- BANIAPUR District- Saran ====================================================== Nirmal Ram Son of Late Rajgirahi Ram Resident of village - Nagdiha, P.S. - Baniyapur, Dist. Saran.

... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

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

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Arjun Prasad, Advocate For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr. Rajesh Kumar, APP ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANSUL ORAL ORDER 19-05-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.

2. The petitioner seeks bail in Baniyapur P.S. Case No. 180 of 2026 registered under section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.

3. There is recovery of 540 litres of illicit liquor from the spot.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and has falsely being implicated in the present case. Petitioner has no concern with the seized article. No incriminating article has been recovered from the possession of the petitioner. Petitioner is in custody since 28.03.2026.

5. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State has vehemently opposed the prayer for bail of the petitioner.

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.34002 of 2026(2) dt.19-05-2026 2/2

6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that no recovery has been made from the possession of petitioner period of custody, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

7. Accordingly, let the petitioner above named be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned 1st Exclusive Special Excise Court, Saran at Chapra/concerned court below in connection with Baniyapur P.S. Case No. 180 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.

(Ansul, J) Ranjeet/- U T