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Crime
Over Half of Liquor Case Accused Granted Bail Despite Up to 7-Year Sentences, Report Finds
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 01:57 PM
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A Bhaskar exclusive reveals that more than half of individuals charged in liquor‑related offences obtain bail, even though the law permits imprisonment of up to seven years.
New data obtained by Dainik Bhaskar shows that in cases involving illegal sale or consumption of alcohol, courts grant bail to a majority of the accused. The legal framework allows for imprisonment of up to seven years for such offences, yet the bail rate exceeds fifty percent, according to the exclusive analysis.
The findings are based on recent court records across multiple jurisdictions, where more than half of the defendants were released on bail pending trial. The report does not disclose the exact number of cases examined, but emphasizes a consistent pattern of lenient pre‑trial release.
Legal experts caution that high bail rates may undermine deterrence, while defence lawyers argue that bail is essential to protect the presumption of innocence. The Bhaskar investigation calls for a review of bail policies in liquor‑related prosecutions.
The findings are based on recent court records across multiple jurisdictions, where more than half of the defendants were released on bail pending trial. The report does not disclose the exact number of cases examined, but emphasizes a consistent pattern of lenient pre‑trial release.
Legal experts caution that high bail rates may undermine deterrence, while defence lawyers argue that bail is essential to protect the presumption of innocence. The Bhaskar investigation calls for a review of bail policies in liquor‑related prosecutions.