Bihar Prohibition Act Clogging Courts With Bail Applications: Supreme Court Raises Alarm; Seeks State's Response
2 years, 9 months ago

Bihar Prohibition Act Clogging Courts With Bail Applications: Supreme Court Raises Alarm; Seeks State's Response

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has sought the State of Bihar's response as to steps being taken by it to deal with the litigation which arise from the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018.A Bench comprising Justice SK Kaul and Justice MM Sundresh also asked the State to apprise it of the analysis that took place before the law was brought into force in terms of the Court infrastructure. The Supreme Court has sought the State of Bihar's response as to steps being taken by it to deal with the litigation which arise from the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The Bench sought the information after observing that a number of cases are coming to the Supreme Court arising from proceedings initiated under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The Bench issued notice to the State on a batch of special leave petitions filed challenging Patna High Court's order refusing anticipatory bail to persons accused under the Bihar Act.

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Bihar Alcohol Ban 2016-2024: Impact, Failures, and Political Future
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bihar Alcohol Ban 2016-2024: Impact, Failures, and Political Future

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 26, 2024 19:28 IST - 6 MINS READ When Chief Minister Nitish Kumar banned the sale of alcohol in Bihar in 2016, it sparked mixed reactions. Once the liquor ban is lifted, that money will be dedicated solely to establishing a new education system in Bihar.” The Ranchi-based social activist Sudhir Pal, who supports prohibition, expressed disappointment …

Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act | Motorcycle Can't Be Held To Have Been 'Used To Carry' Illicit Liquor If It Is Merely Recovered From Rider: High Court
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act | Motorcycle Can't Be Held To Have Been 'Used To Carry' Illicit Liquor If It Is Merely Recovered From Rider: High Court

Live Law  

The Patna High Court recently held that under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, a motorcycle cannot be considered as having been 'used' to transport illicit liquor if it was found in the possession of the individuals riding it. It has to be interpreted strictly as it has penal consequences.” Calling it a classic illustration of how the people …

Is another prohibition survey needed in Bihar? | Explained
1 year ago

Is another prohibition survey needed in Bihar? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: On November 26, at a function to mark Nashamukti Diwas or ‘de-addiction day’, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that there would be a fresh “house-to-house” survey to assess the impact of liquor prohibition in Bihar. On October 2, 2016 it promised to “enforce, implement and promote complete prohibition of liquor and intoxicants in the territory of …

Bihar: Case filed against CM Nitish Kumar over 243 deaths in hooch tragedies despite liquor ban
1 year, 3 months ago

Bihar: Case filed against CM Nitish Kumar over 243 deaths in hooch tragedies despite liquor ban

India TV News  

A case has been filed against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish in the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court in Muzaffarpur over the death of 243 people in hooch tragedies. Court approved the complaint A complaint of culpable homicide has been filed by advocate Sushil Kumar Singh for the death of 243 people due to consumption of spurious liquor in Bihar. Bihar government …

7.49k people arrested under liquor prohibition law in Bihar: Excise minister
1 year, 9 months ago

7.49k people arrested under liquor prohibition law in Bihar: Excise minister

Hindustan Times  

A total of 7,49,000 people were arrested in Bihar under liquor prohibition law till January 2023, while the conviction rate in cases related to violation is 21.98% till February 2023, as per the latest data of the Bihar government. 1.54 crore litre of illegal foreign liquor and 96.71 lakh litre of illegal countrymade liquor have been seized in Bihar since …

Bihar Liquor Prohibition Act : Supreme Court Expresses Anguish At Delay In Setting Up Special Courts
1 year, 10 months ago

Bihar Liquor Prohibition Act : Supreme Court Expresses Anguish At Delay In Setting Up Special Courts

Live Law  

The creation of special courts for the purpose of trying cases under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 was ‘a long distance away’, the Supreme Court observed on Monday. Expressing disapproval over the delay in enhancing the judicial infrastructure, the top court order dated January 23, 2023 read, “We are still at the stage of planning the infrastructure.” In …

GUEST COLUMN | Bihar, Nitish Kumar, and the prohibition debate
1 year, 11 months ago

GUEST COLUMN | Bihar, Nitish Kumar, and the prohibition debate

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 29, 2022 10:15 IST Every law is enacted on a prior assumption that the capacity to ensure its purposes can be created. Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar owns the State’s prohibition policy but seems bereft of the capacity to enforce it. Enacted in 2016, Bihar’s prohibition law criminalises a whole chain of activities: “no person shall manufacture, …

Bihar Citizens' Lives At Risk Due To Govt's Failure To Implement Liquor Ban: Patna HC Requests CJ To Take Cognizance Of Issue
2 years, 2 months ago

Bihar Citizens' Lives At Risk Due To Govt's Failure To Implement Liquor Ban: Patna HC Requests CJ To Take Cognizance Of Issue

Live Law  

In a strongly worded order, the Patna High Court has recently observed that the Bihar State Authorities have failed to implement a complete liquor prohibition in the State and the lives of Bihar citizens have been risked due to the state's failure to effectively implement the ban.With this, the bench of Justice Purnendu Singh directed the HC Registry that its …

Now, Bihar's liquor fine for first-time offenders reduced to Rs 2,000-5,000
2 years, 8 months ago

Now, Bihar's liquor fine for first-time offenders reduced to Rs 2,000-5,000

India Today  

In a fresh amendment to the prohibition law in Bihar, it was decided that those caught drinking alcohol for the first time would be released after they paid a fine. Those caught drinking for the first time in the state will be released after paying a fine between Rs 2,000 and 5,000, as decided by the executive magistrate. READ: Why …

Liquor Prohibition: Patna High Court Summons ED's Joint Director For Not Taking Action Against Smugglers
2 years, 8 months ago

Liquor Prohibition: Patna High Court Summons ED's Joint Director For Not Taking Action Against Smugglers

Live Law  

The Patna High Court on Wednesday summoned the Joint Director of the Enforcement Directorate for not taking action against the smuggling of large quantity liquor in Bihar, despite the prohibition law in the state. A single bench of Justice Sandeep Kumar ordered, "Joint Director of the investigating agency to appear in court on 4th April." Earlier, the court had directed …

Those who consume alcohol are 'mahapaapi', says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
2 years, 8 months ago

Those who consume alcohol are 'mahapaapi', says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called those who consume alcohol "mahapaapi" and said anyone who doesn't abide by the ideals of Bappu is not even an Indian. "If someone doesn't believe in the ideals of Bapu, then we don't even consider them an Indian.they are mahaayogya, mahapaapi who doesn't even listen to the father of the nation.," Nitish Kumar said …

Those who consume liquor are 'Mahapaapi': Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in assembly
2 years, 8 months ago

Those who consume liquor are 'Mahapaapi': Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in assembly

Op India  

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has noted that the people who consume liquor are “Mahapaapi”, “Mahaayogya” and that he doesn’t consider them Indians. Kumar was addressing the state assembly on Wednesday over the issue of the multiple Hooch tragedies that reportedly took the lives of 37 people after drinking poisonous liquor on Holi. They consume liquor even after knowing that it …

'Mahapaapi, Don't Consider Them Indians': Cornered Over Hooch Deaths, Nitish Kumar Clarifies on Relief
2 years, 8 months ago

'Mahapaapi, Don't Consider Them Indians': Cornered Over Hooch Deaths, Nitish Kumar Clarifies on Relief

News 18  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is facing criticism over hooch tragedies in the state, has called the people who consume liquor “Mahapaapi” and said the state government cannot be made liable for providing relief to those who die after consuming toxic liquor. Speaking in the Bihar Assembly after introduction and passage of an amendment bill that seeks to make …

Bihar assembly passes amendment Bill on liquor ban with 100% majority
2 years, 8 months ago

Bihar assembly passes amendment Bill on liquor ban with 100% majority

India TV News  

Highlights Bihar assembly passes amendment Bill on liquor ban with 100% majority The amendment will make the law less stringent on first-time offenders Govt has not divulged amount of the fine to be imposed on first-time offenders The Bihar Assembly on Wednesday introduced and passed an amendment bill that seeks to make the liquor ban less stringent for first-time offenders …

Supreme Court Seeks Patna High Court's Response To Suggestions To Reduce Pendency Of Bihar Prohibition Act Cases
2 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Seeks Patna High Court's Response To Suggestions To Reduce Pendency Of Bihar Prohibition Act Cases

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, while dealing with a writ petition relating to the delayed listing of a bail application in the Patna High Court, has asked the High Court to consider the feasibility of implementing suggestions made to reduce the pendency of the cases under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. On 25-10-2021, the Supreme Court while issuing notice to the …

Why Bihar wants to relax punishment under prohibition law
2 years, 9 months ago

Why Bihar wants to relax punishment under prohibition law

India Today  

With the Nitish Kumar cabinet, on March 8, approving the proposed amendments to the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, the new focus of prohibition in the state appears to be on giving a second chance to violators rather than punishing them straightaway. A top official in the chief minister’s secretariat said Nitish feels that the people of Bihar have …

Drones to monitor illegal liquor manufacturing in Bihar
2 years, 11 months ago

Drones to monitor illegal liquor manufacturing in Bihar

The Hindu  

“Now, drones will be used to monitor illegal liquor manufacturing in Bihar. Editorial | The cost of prohibition: On spurt in hooch tragedies In 2021, the State Excise, Prohibition and Registration Department conducted 3,436 raids, and 11,488 raids against illegal liquor trade, manufacturing and consumption were carried out by the State Home Department. “The Patna HC has made these appointments …

Liquor Syndicates In Bihar- Patna High Court Expresses Displeasure Over State Police Inaction, Issues Slew Of Directions
3 years ago

Liquor Syndicates In Bihar- Patna High Court Expresses Displeasure Over State Police Inaction, Issues Slew Of Directions

Live Law  

The Patna High Court recently expressed its displeasure over Bihar Police's inaction against liquor syndicates that are thriving in the State of Bihar and has issued a slew of directions in that regard.Recently, the Bench of Justice Sandeep Kumar was hearing 3 bail pleas when it remarked that in all the cases, a huge amount of illicit liquor and spirit …

Illicit liquor being sold in Bihar with police collusion: State BJP chief Sanjay Jaiswal
3 years, 1 month ago

Illicit liquor being sold in Bihar with police collusion: State BJP chief Sanjay Jaiswal

India TV News  

Bihar hooch tragedy news: Following the death of 32 people due to consumption of spurious liquor in Bihar, state BJP president Sanjay Jaiswal on Saturday said the sale of illicit liquor in the state is taking place in collusion with the police and emphasised the need to review the liquor ban. While addressing media, Sanjay Jaiswal said, " Wherever the …

Are Offences Under Bihar Prohibition Act Quantity Based? Supreme Court To Consider
3 years, 4 months ago

Are Offences Under Bihar Prohibition Act Quantity Based? Supreme Court To Consider

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice in appeal filed by the State of Bihar against a 4th March 2020 order passed by the Patna High Court wherein bail had been granted on the grounds that offences under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, are not quantity-based. Stating that State of Bihar observes total prohibition vide the Prohibition Act …

Over 3.46 Lakh People Arrested for Violating Liquor Prohibition Law in Bihar: Minister
3 years, 9 months ago

Over 3.46 Lakh People Arrested for Violating Liquor Prohibition Law in Bihar: Minister

News 18  

Patna: Over 3.46 lakh people have been arrested for violating the liquor law in Bihar so far, Prohibition, Excise and Registration Minister Sunil Kumar told the legislative assembly on Tuesday. Among them 5000 people have been arrested from Punjab, Haryana and Jharkhand for illegally supplying liquor in dry Bihar, the minister said. While replying to his departments budgetary demand, he …

Dry state Bihar splurging on local, fake liquor in election season as netas buy in bulk | An investigation
4 years, 1 month ago

Dry state Bihar splurging on local, fake liquor in election season as netas buy in bulk | An investigation

India Today  

A cocktail of weak enforcement, corruption and the pent-up demand for booze -- more so during the ongoing election campaign -- seems to have created an active illicit market of counterfeit alcohol in Bihar where liquor was completely banned four years ago. LIQUOR DEMAND PEAKS IN ELECTION SEASON India Today TV has found that cheap local liquor is being packaged …

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