Patna High Court Grants Bail in Bihar Liquor Case, Orders Court Beautification Payment

Brief By Hindustan Times / 1:55 PM on 09 Sep 2026

The Patna High Court granted anticipatory bail to Uttam Kumar, accused of possessing 81.450 litres of liquor in Bihar’s Khagaria district. The court directed him to contribute ₹15,000 towards purchasing flower pots for the civil court campus. Justice Rajiv Roy cited a 2019 precedent while imposing strict conditions, including regular police attendance for six months and court appearances.