Santosh Kumar @ Santosh Saw v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.43868 of 2026 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-83 Year-2026 Thana- Ramgarh Chowk District- Lakhisarai ====================================================== Santosh Kumar @ Santosh Saw S/O Sagar Saw Resident of mohalla- Pachno Road, Near Kalimandir, P.S.- Kabaiya, Dist.- Lakhisarai. ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

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

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Pankaj Kumar For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr. Gulnar Begum ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER 13-07-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned APP for the State.

2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with Ramgarh Chowk P.S. Case No. 83 of 2026 registered for the offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.

3. As per the prosecution case, it is alleged that Rs. 1,300/- in cash and a total quantity of 1,379.34 litres of foreign illicit liquor were recovered from the place of occurrence from the possession of the petitioner along with the other accused persons. The petitioner was apprehended from the spot.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and has not committed any offence. Petitioner is in custody since 16.04.2026.

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.43868 of 2026(3) dt.13-07-2026 2/2

5. Per contra, learned counsel for the State vehemently opposes the bail application and submits that the allegations against the petitioner are serious and grave in nature. It is contended that there exists prima facie material against the petitioner indicating his involvement in the commission of the offence. It is also submitted that the petitioner has one criminal antecedent under the Excise Act.

6. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, the huge recovery of illicit liquor and the fact that the petitioner was apprehended at the spot, this Court is not inclined to grant regular bail to the petitioner.

7. Accordingly, this application for regular bail stands dismissed.

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.

(Sandeep Kumar, J) Shishir/- U T