Arwind Rishi v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.35345 of 2026 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-210 Year-2026 Thana- Excise P.S. District- Purnia ====================================================== Arwind Rishi S/o Late Bhagwan Rishi, Resident of - Ward No- 14 Satdov Purnea, P.S- Rani Patra, District -Purnea, Bihar. ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

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

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Rakesh Kumar Jha, Advocate For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr. Prem Kumar Jha, APP ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANSUL ORAL ORDER 21-05-2026 The matter was heard via video conferencing mode.

2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.

3. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with Purnea Excise P.S. Case No. 210 of 2026 registered for the offences punishable under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.

4. As per the prosecution case, total three litres of illicit chulai liquor was recovered from a plastic container kept in a bag.

5. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner is innocent and he has falsely been implicated in the present case. There is non-compliance with mandatory procedure prescribed for recovery under Section 103 of B.N.S.S., 2023. Learned counsel lastly submits that petitioner has two criminal

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.35345 of 2026(2) dt.21-05-2026 2/2 antecedent in which he is on bail and he is in custody since 04.04.2026.

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

7. Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case and also considering petitioner's period of custody, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

8. Accordingly, let the petitioner, above-named, be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Special Judge, Exclusive Excise Court No. 2, Purnea, in connection with Purnea Excise P.S. Case No. 210 of 2026.

9. 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 observation 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) Shahnawaz/- U T