IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.31256 of 2009 BINOD MAHTO Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2. 17.9.2009. Heard both sides. The petitioner seeks bail in a case instituted under section 47A of the Excise Act. Referring to the statement made in para-10 of the petition, it is contended that this is the first offence of the petitioner. The records indicate that on raid having been conducted in the house of the petitioner, 158 liters country-made liquor packed in pouches of different weights was recovered. The petitioner is in custody since 11.6.2009. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case the above named petitioner is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of A.C.J.M., Hilsa (Nalanda) in connection with Tharthari P.S. Case No.34 of 2009 subject to the condition that one of the bailors shall be own/close family members of the petitioner. . Md.S. (Kishore K. Mandal)