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Bihar Minerals (Concession, Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2019

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BHOLA SAH @ BHOLA KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bhola Sah, was arrested in connection with an illegal sand mining case (PS Case No. 102 of 2025) where a tractor carrying illegally mined sand was intercepted and a home guard allegedly suffered a fractured hand during the incident. The petitioner claimed innocence, stating he was …

Deepak RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Deepak Ray, filed a writ petition seeking the release of his truck seized on 23 March 2024 under mining regulations, after having paid a fine of Rs. 3,17,725. The Collector had ordered the release of the vehicle on 18 July 2024, subject to the petitioner obtaining no‑objection …

Yugal Kishore KewatversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Yugal Kishore Kewat and Anil Kumar, were arrested for alleged illegal sand mining and transportation under Sections 303(2), 317(2) and 111 BNS. They claimed the tractor seized by police was parked at Kewat's house, supported by a GPS trip‑history report, and argued that the case …

Munna Kumar Kushwaha @ Munna KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Munna Kumar Kushwaha, a driver, was arrested on 13 August 2025 in connection with a case alleging that a vehicle was released using forged documents, invoking multiple sections of the Bihar Non‑Statutory (BNS) provisions, the MMDR Act and Bihar Minerals Rules. The petitioner contended that he was …

Pintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Pintu Kumar deposited Rs.96,52,500 as earnest money for the mining lease BHOJ SON‑04 after being declared the highest bidder. The Collector of Bhojpur rejected the petitioner's representation and, by an order dated 21‑02‑2025, forfeited the earnest money. The petitioner filed a writ …

Kanahaiya KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kanahaiya Kumar filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari and mandamus to quash the seizure of his vehicle by police and mining officials, alleging the seizure was illegal and without due process. The Mines Department argued that the appropriate remedy lies under Section 67 of the Bihar Minerals …

Maruti Fuels StationversusThe Union of India

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Maruti Fuels Station, won the e‑auction for Aurangabad Sone Sand Block No.8 but alleged that extensive sand extraction had already depleted the resource and no replenishment study had been conducted. The petitioner sought a direction to halt any coercive action and to compel the …

Kailu Singh @ Gulshan @ Gulshan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Kailu Singh, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged alleging illegal mining of sand using a tractor without registration and an expired challan, violating Sections 132 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 56 of the Bihar Minerals Rules, 2019. During a …

Ashok Kumar KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four individuals, feared arrest in connection with Patkhauli Police Station Case No. 74 of 2025, which alleged offences under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act, the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, and Bihar Minerals Rules, 2019, for …

Kanhaiya KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Kanhaiya Kumar, a holder of a K‑License for minor minerals, was implicated in a case alleging that 10,000 MT of stone was added to his ID without his knowledge, leading to an FIR under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. He claimed he had promptly reported the discrepancy …