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Patna: In a significant and landmark ruling related to Bihar’s liquor prohibition law, the Patna High Court has clarified that a property cannot be sealed or confiscated merely because liquor is recovered from the premises or land. The court stated that confiscation proceedings can be initiated only if the direct involvement or connivance of the property owner in illegal liquor storage is clearly established. The judgment is being seen as a major relief for innocent property owners, especially in Bihar where prohibition-related cases have often led to allegations of misuse and false implication. Court Emphasises Proof of Owner’s Involvement The High Court made it clear that under the provisions of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, authorities cannot automatically seize a prope...

Sheohar (Bihar): In a horrifying incident that has shocked Bihar’s Sheohar district, a newlywed woman allegedly poured nearly five litres of boiling mustard oil on her husband while he was asleep, leaving him critically injured. The incident took place in Minapur Bagha village under the Piprahi police station area, barely 10 days after the couple’s marriage. The victim, identified as Mohammad Munna, is currently undergoing treatment at Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH), Muzaffarpur, where doctors have described his condition as serious. Marriage Took Place on February 3 According to reports, Mohammad Munna got married on February 3, 2026, in a grand ceremony organised by his family. However, soon after the wedding, tensions reportedly began to surface inside the ho...

West Champaran (Bihar): In a rare and extraordinary incident from Bihar’s West Champaran district, three buffaloes displayed remarkable bravery by confronting a tiger to save their owner’s life. The fierce animals charged at the predator and injured it with their horns, forcing the tiger to flee into nearby bushes. The incident occurred in Sherwa Mandiha village under the Sahodra police station area, creating panic and fear among local residents. Tiger Attacked Youth Near Riverbank According to local sources, the incident took place on Monday morning. Upendra Kumar (23), son of Saheb Yadav, had taken his seven buffaloes for grazing. His younger brother Bhupendra stated that around 9:30 AM, Upendra was bathing the animals at the Pandai River ghat when a tiger, reportedly hiding in ...

Muzaffarpur (Bihar): In a striking example of judicial delay, a court in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district delivered its verdict after 33 long years in a case involving the alleged snatching of just ₹225. The case, registered in 1992, remained pending for more than three decades, making it one of the oldest cases in the concerned court. On Monday, the court of ACJM-I (West), Pankaj Kumar Tiwari, pronounced the final judgment and acquitted the three surviving accused due to insufficient evidence. The prosecution failed to establish the charges beyond doubt, leading to the release of the accused with honour. Case Registered in 1992 According to the case details, the complainant Naval Kishore Chaudhary, a resident of Kharauna Jairam village under the Kurhani police station area, filed a c...