PATNA HIGH COURT
Rajeev Ranjan Prasad, Sourendra Pandey, JJ
Bimlesh Kumar – Appellant
Versus
The State of Bihar – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. role of the vehicle owner in confiscation proceedings. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 2. consideration factors for imposition of fines. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 3. judicial directives on vehicle release. (Para 11) |
| 4. decision to dispose of the writ petition. (Para 12 , 13) |
(Per: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE RAJEEV RANJAN PRASAD)
Date : 18-12-2025 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned GP-6 for the State.
2. The petitioner in this case is seeking release of his vehicle (Innova Crysta Car) bearing registration no. BR01HM-5806, Engine No. 2GDA779788 and Chassis No. MBJJB8EM101656705-0124, which has been seized in connection with Excise Patna P.S. Case No. 336 of 2025 registered on 03.03.2025 for offence alleged under Sections
30(a) & 56(b) of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 and Amendment Act, 2022.
3. The petitioner in the present case is seeking to challenge the order passed by the Revisional Authority in Excise Revision Case No. 24 of 2025, whereby and whereunder the Revisional Authority has refused to interfere with the appellate order and the confiscation order passed by the Assistant Commissioner, Excise in Vehicle (Acquisition) Case No. 212 of 2025-26. It is submitted
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