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Articles found in kothris occupied by three persons - All liable. - Things used for the illicit distillation of liquor were found and the illicit distillation was being conducted in the kothris occupied by the three accused persons. The articles found were of such a nature that they obviously could not escape the notice of the occupants. The pitchers, canisters, the drum of wash, were large articles which anyone, merely entering kothris would be bound to see. The distillation of liquor was accompanied by a characteristic smell which also could not escape notice. The articles found were such that they must have been with in the knowledge of the accused, who were occupying the kothri and the articles were being used by them. The accused were thus guilty.