Auctioning Vehicle for Recovery of Small Quantity of Liquor is Improper, Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act 2016, High Court: Patna High Court

In a significant ruling under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, the Patna High Court addressed issues surrounding the confiscation of a vehicle linked to a minor liquor offense. The case, Anita Devi vs. The State of Bihar, sheds light on the principles of natural justice and proportionality in legal penalties. Case Overview Petitioner: Anita Devi, a resident of Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, approached the Patna High Court challenging…