Harish Kumar v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.59714 of 2021 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-348 Year-2021 Thana- GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL COMP. District- Muzaffarpur ====================================================== Harish Kumar Son of Suresh Ray Resident of Village - Chhapra Megh, P.S.- Musahari, Distt.- Muzaffarpur.

... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

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

For the Petitioner/s :

Ms.Anjana, Adv.

For the Opposite Party/s :

Ms.Asha Kumari, APP ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ASHUTOSH KUMAR ORAL ORDER 23-05-2022 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Public Prosecutor representing the State. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with Excise Case No. 348 of 2021 arising out of P.R. No. 47 of 2021 instituted for the offences under Sections 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act, 2016 (Amendment Act 2018). 71.400 litres of liquor has been recovered from three of the accused persons including the petitioner. The petitioner is in custody since 19.08.2021 and does not have criminal antecedent.

Two of the other associates of the petitioner are said to have been granted bail by a coordinate Bench of this Court. Considering nature of offence and the period of

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.59714 of 2021(2) dt.23-05-2022 2/2 custody, the petitioner is directed to be released on bail on his furnishing bail bonds in the sum of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Special Judge, Excise Act, Muzaffarpur in connection with Excise Case No. 348 of 2021 arising out of P.R. No. 47 of 2021.

(Ashutosh Kumar, J) rishi/- U T