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PATNA HIGH COURT
Rajeev Ranjan Prasad, Sourendra Pandey, JJ
Alok Pandey – Appellant
Versus
The State of Bihar through Secretary Excise and Prohibition Department Govt. of Bihar – Respondent
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| 1. details of the case and the penalty issued (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. arguments regarding the penalty's reasonableness (Para 6) |
| 3. court's observation on penalty determination (Para 7) |
| 4. final judgment on the writ application (Para 8 , 9) |
(Per: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE RAJEEV RANJAN PRASAD)
Date : 01-12-2025 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned GP-
20 for the State.
2. The petitioner in this case is aggrieved by and dissatisfied with the order dated 01.04.2025 contained in Memo No. 557 passed by the Sub-Divisional Officer, Gopalganj Sadar (Respondent No. 5) in Excise Confiscation Case No. 75 of 2025 whereby and whereunder the Respondent No. 5 has imposed a fine of Rs.1,05,000/- on the vehicle of the petitioner which has been seized in connection with Gopalganj P.S. Excise Case No. 828 of
2024.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the Hero Xtreme Motorcycle bearing Registration No. UP57BN4659, Engine No. KC01ABNHK01165, Chassis No. MBLKCU020NHK00703 which belongs to the petitioner was intercepted and the rider Alok Pandey was apprehended. It is alleged that 18 litres of liquor were found from the motorcycle and a black backpack. The rider was arreste
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