Lalan Sah @ Lalan Sahu v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.33768 of 2026 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-155 Year-2025 Thana- EXCISE ROSERA District- Samastipur ====================================================== Lalan Sah @ Lalan Sahu S/o Late Bilat Sah R/o Village- Naya Nagar Bakhari, Ward No.- 13, Police Station - Hasanpur, District - Samastipur ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

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

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr.Akash Kumar Mishra, Adovcate For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr.Dr. Ajeet Kumar, APP ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANSUL ORAL ORDER 24-06-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.

2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with Rosera Excise P.S. Case No. 155 of 2025 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.

3. The prosecution case is that total 2196.600 liters of foreign liquor was recovered from the semi-constructed hut nearby the house of the petitioner.

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.33768 of 2026(3) dt.24-06-2026 2/2 in custody since 16.04.2026 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 Judge-II, Samastipur/concerned Court in connection with Rosera Excise P.S. Case No. 155 of 2025.

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) abhishekkr/- U T