PATNA, India, Sept. 9 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Aug. 11:

In the instant petition, the petitioner has prayed for the following relief(s):-

i. For issuance of writ in the nature of mandamus directing and commanding the respondents to release the vehicle vide Registration No.- BR-24Q7341, Engine No. SJE4J16197, Chasis No.- MAITA2SJXE2J21914 which has been seized by the state officials in connection with Excise Sadar, Aurangabad P.S. Case No. 436/24 dated 10.05.2024 offence alleged under section 30(a), 30(c), 30(d), 32(3), 36 and 41(1), 41(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 & 2018.

ii. For declaration that seizure list and FIR prepared in connection with Excise Sadar Aurangabad P.S. Case No.- 436/24 i...