Patna HC: Section 60 of Bihar Prohibition Act Does Not Bar Writ Jurisdiction

The Patna High Court held that Section 60 of the Bihar Prohibition Act does not bar the High Court’s writ jurisdiction under Article 226. The judgment emphasized that statutory restrictions cannot override constitutional powers, particularly where citizens face arbitrary deprivation of property or rights. The case concerned the release of a seized vehicle, and the Court affirmed that constitutional remedies remain available irrespective of procedural bars in special statutes. The ruling reinforces judicial oversight over executive action, ensuring protection of fundamental rights and accountability in administrative enforcement.