Anticipatory bail refused in Purnea beef-truck case
Police seized a truck carrying cow and calf beef and booked a man for illegal beef trade under the Bihar animal-preservation law and penal provisions. The man sought anticipatory bail before the Patna High Court. The High Court refused anticipatory bail but allowed surrender and same-day regular bail consideration.
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How we verify →Anticipatory bail stands rejected; the accused may surrender and seek regular bail.
What happened
The High Court recorded that police seized a truck carrying illegal beef of cows and calves and alleged the man was in the business of illegal beef.
The High Court recorded that the case was registered under IPC Sections 269, 278, 295(A) and 429 and Sections 4 and 4(B) of the Bihar preservation law.
The High Court noted no Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act charge and no cattle-theft or violence allegation in the excerpt.
The High Court rejected anticipatory bail but directed that a regular bail plea on surrender be decided the same day.
What the record says
“Allegedly, the police seized a truck carrying illegal beef of cows and calves.”
[name withheld] vs The State Of Bihar, Criminal Miscellaneous No.77998 of 2024 — read the full text
No complaining victim
Possessing and trading beef for food involves no complaining victim, with no cruelty, theft, or violence charged in the order.
What we could not confirm
The order also records an allegation that the seized beef was unfit and could cause disease; hygiene was not separately prosecuted as adulteration. The seizure date within 2022 case could not be confirmed.