Bihar prohibition law draconian, says HC; orders release of man’s property

The Patna High Court has criticized Bihar’s liquor prohibition law’s vehicle and building seizure provisions as “draconian,” urging careful application. The court allowed Mahendra Singh’s petition for his house’s release, sealed after illicit spirit containers were found in a rental unit. The HC emphasized that landlords shouldn’t suffer for tenants’ illegal actions, deeming the confiscation arbitrary.