PATNA, India, July 2 -- Patna High Court issued the following order on June 2:

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned APP for the State.

2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with Maner P.S. Case No. 235 of 1998, lodged on 01.12.1998, under Sections 47(A) of the Excise Act.

3. As per the prosecution, F.I.R. has been lodged against two named accused persons, including the present petitioner. There is an allegation that the petitioner was selling wine in pouches. Upon raid, the police recovered the said pouches from the possession of the petitioner, and thereafter, the case was lodged under Section 47(A) of the Bihar Excise Act, 1915.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner was granted ...