Patna High CourtCR. MISC./34051/2026bail granted

Yamuna Rai v. The State Of Bihar

2026-05-19Mr. Justice Ansul2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.34051 of 2026 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-76 Year-2026 Thana- Excise P.S. District- Saran ====================================================== Yamuna Rai Son of Late Dhaneshwar Rai Resident of Village - Bishambharpur Chintamanganj, P.S.- Garkha, District - Saran. ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

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

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Brajesh Kumar Singh, Advocate For the Opposite Party/s :

Ms. Meena Singh, 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 Sadar Excise P.S. Case No. 76 of 2026 registered under section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act.

3. There is recovery of 5 litres of illicit country made liquor from a bag.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and has falsely being implicated in the present case. No incriminating article has been recovered from the conscious possession of this petitioner. Petitioner is in custody since 31.03.2026.

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

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.34051 of 2026(2) dt.19-05-2026 2/2

6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that no recovery is made from the conscious possession of this petitioner, 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 3rd Exclusive Special Excise Court, Saran at Chapra/concerned court below in connection with Sadar Excise P.S. Case No. 76 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/-Nitesh U T