Bihar Liquor Ban: Patna High Court Strikes Down Liquor Ban, Terms It ''Illegal''

The Patna High Court struck down Bihar Government's legislation which banned sale and consumption of liquor in the state, terming it illegal. The high court's decision comes just days after Bihar CM Nitish Kumar had roped in more than 40 Lakh JD(U) volunteers to speak in favour of the ban. The ban on liquor in Bihar was aggressively championed by Nitish Kumar who claimed that the state has witnessed positive changes following the ban that came to effect on April 5. Under the Bihar Prohibition & excise bill 2016, strict penalties were imposed such as possible arrest of all members of a family if a liquor bottle was found in a house. In the new bill, all sections were made non-bailable, where only courts could grant bails. But ever since this statewide liquor ban was brought in, Nitish Kumar has been facing severe criticism from opposition calling this act 'draconian'. Indian Express, The Indian Express Newspaper, The Indian Express, Indian express news, indian express editorial Today's Indian Express newspaper offers a comprehensive package of news, including Indian Express editorial analysis and Indian Express analysis today. This well-respected publication covers a wide range of topics in its India Express editorial and Indian Express news sections. Stay informed with the Indian Express newspaper today.