IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.23950 of 2009 SANJAY MAHTO Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2. 12.10.2009 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. The petitioner who is stated to be a first offender apprehends arrest in a Police case under Section 47A of the Excise Act. The allegations are for recovery of unauthorized Indian made foreign liquor. The application is rejected. Any application for regular bail on behalf of the petitioner shall be considered on its own merit keeping in mind the period of custody for a first offender under Section 47A of the Excise Act, without being prejudiced by the present order. P. Kumar (Navin Sinha, J.)