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Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023

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Kaushal Kumar @ Teni YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kaushal Kumar (alias Teni Yadav), was arrested in connection with a kidnapping alleged to have occurred while he was delivering a marriage invitation, resulting in charges under Sections 137(2)/64 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. He …

Chhotu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chhotu Kumar was arrested on 6 July 2025 in connection with a case alleging that, on his mother's instruction, he cut the neck of an informant's father and assaulted the informant's mother, allegedly arising from a monetary dispute. The petitioner sought bail, claiming a clean antecedent, that the …

Jay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Jay Kumar, the owner of a Tata Sumo, was implicated in a case (PS Case No‑192/2025) for the alleged recovery of 855 litres of liquor from his vehicle, alleged offences under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. The …

Bikki Kumar @ Bittu @ Vickey KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bikki Kumar, was arrested on 11 September 2025 in connection with a case registered under Sections 303(2) and 317(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, allegedly found with a master key and a mobile phone. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that the FIR mistakenly …

Kanchan Yadav @ Viranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Kanchan Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The FIR alleges that the petitioner, along with 20-25 unknown persons, intercepted a tractor seized by police, seized a police vehicle, and …

Md. Tabarak Hussain @ Tabarak @ Tabarak HussainversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Tabarak Hussain, was accused of kidnapping a 14‑year‑old girl, the minor daughter of an informant, along with a co‑accused. The FIR alleges that the informant was abused and threatened when he approached the accused. The victim’s statement was recorded under Section 183 of the …

Kamendra Yadav @ Kamendar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kamendra Yadav, was arrested in September 2025 in connection with a dowry death case (FIR dated 04.06.2025) alleged under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, corresponding to IPC sections 304(B) and 34. He contended that the FIR was fabricated, he was not …

Kamlesh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kamlesh Paswan, was implicated in a case (PS Case No. 98 of 2025) for alleged recovery of 75 litres of liquor from a kiln, invoking Sections 191(2), 190, 115(2), 126(2) and 132 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Excise Act. He applied …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Manish Kumar was charged under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 (Sections 65(1), 137, 140(3), 115(2), 351(2)) and the POCSO Act (Sections 4 and 6) for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting the minor daughter of the informant. The victim testified that Kumar, her uncle, forced her onto …

Bamb Shankar Baitha @ Bam Shankar BaithaversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bamb Shankar Baitha, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging recovery of 284.1 litres of liquor from a straw house not owned by him. He argued …

Vishvjit Kumar @ Vishwajeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Vishvjit Kumar, applied for bail after being in custody since 7 June 2025 in connection with a case involving alleged possession of arms and ammunition. He is charged under Sections 132, 109, 186, 317(5) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Sections 25(1‑A), …

Paspati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Paspati Devi, a 74‑year‑old woman with a clean record, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, relating to alleged dowry‑related torture and murder. The petitioner argued that the informant was not an …

Sampat Kumar @ Sampat Kumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sampat Kumar, a driver, was arrested on 19 September 2025 after 3,994.840 liters of liquor were seized from a tanker, and he was charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he had no knowledge of the liquor, was not the owner, and …

Amit Kumar Yadav @ Amit YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Amit Kumar Yadav and Sudarshan Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, relating to alleged recovery of liquor and raw wine. They argued they have clean …

Johan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Johan Kumar and Vikash Kumar were arrested on 26‑10‑2025 in connection with Agiaon (G) P.S. Case No. 209 of 2024, FIR dated 10‑12‑2024 for offences under Section 303(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. They sought bail, claiming they were falsely implicated and that the …

Raja KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raja Kumar, was arrested after 195 litres of liquor were recovered from a vehicle he was driving, and he was charged under Sections 30(a), 41 and 56(b) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He claimed innocence, stating he had no knowledge of the liquor and that no incriminating …

Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Deepak Kumar was arrested in connection with a murder case (Wazirganj P.S. Case No. 339 of 2025) under Sections 103(1) and 238 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The FIR alleged that an unknown woman, later identified as his wife Sulekha Kumari, was killed by strangulation. Kumar contended …

Om Paswan @ Om Prakash PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Om Paswan and Barelal Paswan, sought relief from anticipated arrest in connection with a FIR dated 24‑12‑2024 alleging offences under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, based on the recovery of 130 …

Dinesh ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners Dinesh Manjhi, Shanti Devi and Ritan Manjhi sought anticipatory bail in a complaint alleging murder and related offences under Sections 103(1), 238 and 3(50) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution’s case is based on an informant, Bedamiya Devi, who claimed to …

Sumit Kumar @ RahulversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sumit Kumar (also known as Rahul), was charged under sections 103 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and section 27 of the Arms Act for the murder of an informant's husband. The prosecution's case rests solely on the confessional statement of co‑accused Vivek Kumar, …

Brajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Brajesh Kumar, was arrested in connection with a murder investigation where a co‑accused’s confessional statement implicated him for concealing a weapon used in the crime. The prosecution alleged his involvement under Sections 103(1), 61(2), 54, 351(3) of the Bihar Narcotic …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Santosh Kumar was charged under multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly firing at a victim, resulting in injuries. He applied for regular bail for the second time after an earlier bail denial. The petitioner argued that no witness had …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikash Kumar was arrested on 2 September 2024 in connection with a murder case (Gopalpur PS Case No. 365 of 2024) under Section 80 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, later amended to include Section 103(1). After a regular bail application was rejected, he filed a petition seeking bail, …

Ram Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ram Kumar Yadav was arrested in connection with a violent incident in which the husband of an informant was shot dead by a group of armed assailants. The petitioner sought regular bail for charges under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and the Arms Act, while the informant opposed bail, …

Guddu GiriversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Guddu Giri appealed against the denial of bail in a murder case (Pupri PS Case No. 434 of 2024) where the deceased was the son of an informant. The prosecution relied on a confessional statement of a co‑accused, a witness’s "last‑seen" testimony, and alleged that the appellant was present at the …

Komal NatrajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, accused in a forced prostitution raid in Bishrampur Tola, sought bail after being in custody since 12 September 2025. The FIR alleged offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, the POCSO Act and the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. …

Ragni KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, accused in a forced prostitution raid in Bishrampur Tola, sought bail after being in custody since 12 September 2025. The FIR alleged offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, the POCSO Act and the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. …

Suraj Dubey@ Suraj DubeversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Suraj Dubey was arrested on 18 June 2025 in connection with FIR dated 17 June 2025 for offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution alleged that Dubey, along with other accused, assaulted the informant and his brother, causing injuries. The petitioner contended that the …

Dhanjee SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Dhanjee Singh and Dudhnath Singh, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, alleging they assaulted an informant and his family. The FIR describes the assault as causing simple injuries, …

Vishwanath TudduversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

Vishwanath Tuddu and his wife Manisha Devi sought bail in a criminal case (Barhara Kothi P.S. Case No. 214 of 2025) alleging assault on a deceased person. The petition for Vishwanath Tuddu was withdrawn, leaving only the application of Manisha Devi. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners …

Suganti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Suganti Devi and Gita Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The FIR alleged that they, along with other accused, killed the informant's sister by pressing her neck to extort dowry, a …

Dukhi YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Dukhi Yadav was arrested in connection with a case registered under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, based on the allegation that co‑accused stored stolen bikes and mobiles at his house. The prosecution’s case relied on the confessional statements of the co‑accused, while …

Pramod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pramod Kumar, was arrested in connection with FIR No.655 of 2024 alleging assault, attempted rape and related offences under Sections 75(2), 76, 115(2), 351(2), 352 and 127(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. He contended that he is the husband of the informant, that the …

Yashodhar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Yashodhar Yadav, owner of a Scorpio vehicle, was implicated in a case where 450 litres of liquor were recovered from his vehicle, alleged to violate Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He applied for …

Awanish Kumar Singh @ DevaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Awanish Kumar Singh, filed an application for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 103(1), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. He is not named in the FIR; his alleged involvement emerged from a confessional statement of …

Sushil Yadav @ Sushil Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, including Rahul Raj and others, were accused of assaulting the informant's brother at a bridge construction site, resulting in the victim's death. The FIR alleged offences under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 308(5), 103(1) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the …

Sintu Kumar @ Sittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sintu Kumar, was arrested on 13 February 2025 in connection with a FIR dated 25 December 2024 alleging offences under Sections 132 and 109(1) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26, 35 and 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution’s case is based solely on …

Nitu Devi @ Nitu Singh @ NituversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitu Devi, was arrested on 22 November 2025 in connection with a dowry‑death case (Mahua PS Case No.961/2025) under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. She contended that she has a clean antecedent and that the FIR contains only a generic allegation …

Sintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sintu Kumar, was arrested on 16 September 2025 in connection with an alleged theft of goods worth Rs. 1.25 crore from Shristi Plastic Udyog, charged under Section 305(a) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution’s case relied on a disclosure by a co-accused, Ganga …

Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jitendra Kumar, was arrested on 10 October 2025 in connection with Baddi Police Station Case No. 163 of 2025, arising from an FIR dated 5 October 2025 that alleged an offence punishable under Section 310(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The FIR named no individual; the …

Ram Niwas SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ram Niwas Singh and Santosh Prasad were arrested on 5 October 2025 in connection with a Patliputra police case involving alleged offences under Sections 105 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The petitioners claimed they have no prior criminal record and that the FIR contains only …

Pappu Kumar @ NanhakaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pappu Kumar, was arrested on 26‑08‑2025 in connection with a theft of two motorcycles and charged under Sections 303(2) and 317(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that the FIR named him only on suspicion and that no material …

Shubham Kumar Singh @ Subham @ Subham Kumar @ VikkiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shubham Kumar Singh was arrested on 21 September 2025 in connection with FIR No. 314 of 2025, which alleged offences under Sections 308(4), 109, 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The FIR specifically attributes the act of firing to a co‑accused, Kari …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 137(2), 87 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, alleging abduction of a factory employee. He contended that he has a clean record and that the allegations are false, asserting that the …

Dhananjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dhananjay Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code after fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 309(4) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The FIR alleged that the petitioner’s vehicle was used by an accused, …

Ranjay Thakur @ Ranjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Dr. Ranjay Thakur, a rural doctor with a clean record, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case involving the death of a woman, the wife of Naveen Kumar. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner assisted Naveen Kumar and his family in disposing of the dead …

Mahesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mahesh Kumar was sought to be arrested in connection with a FIR dated 10‑10‑2024 for offences under Sections 317(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution’s case relied solely on the disclosure of the petitioner’s name by a co‑accused, Gagan Kumar, with no other …

Md. Shahnawaz @ Md. Shahnawaz AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Shahnawaz Alam, was implicated in an FIR alleging his involvement in the suicide of Sajid Baitha, alleged to have resulted from harassment by the accused. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent and asserted that the allegations were fabricated, with no material evidence …

Rekha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rekha Devi sought anticipatory bail after an FIR (Naokothi PS Case No.143 of 2025) alleged that she, along with co‑accused, tortured and killed the daughter of an informant while demanding dowry. The petitioner contended that the allegations were fabricated, she had a clean antecedent, and the FIR …

Raju RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three brothers named Raju, Rajesh and Dinesh Ray, sought bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Marhowrah Case No. 651 of 2025) filed under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 351(2), 352, 109 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the brothers assaulted …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ranjan Kumar and Sudhir Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Kotwali P.S. Case No. 94 of 2024) involving alleged assault and firing of 35‑40 rounds, with offences under IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 323, 324, 307 and Arms Act section 27. They contended that they …

Pramod Pathak @ Pramod Kumar PathakversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pramod Pathak, arrested on 17 May 2025, sought bail in a case (PS Kalyanpur Case No.125 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 127(2), 115(2), 118(1), 76, 109, 303(2), 351(2), 352 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The petition alleged that he was falsely implicated …

Gabbu Miya @ Ashique Ali @ Gabu Miya @ Ashik AliversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Afjal Ansari and Gabbu Miya sought bail in connection with a robbery alleged under Section 309(4) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, arising from PS Case No. 241 of 2024. Neither petitioner was named in the FIR, and the allegation against them stemmed from a self‑confession …

Ritesh Kumar @ Ritesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ritesh Kumar, was charged under Sections 137(2) and 140(3) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 for allegedly kidnapping the minor daughter of an informant. The victim testified under Section 180 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances (Special) Act, identifying the petitioner as one …

Nikhil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nikhil Kumar was arrested in connection with the murder of an informant's father, charged under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner applied for bail, arguing that the informant was not an eye‑witness and that the accused …

Rajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rajesh Kumar was charged under Sections 108 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, in Sessions Trial No. 964 of 2025 arising from Sherghati P.S. Case No. 97 of 2025. He had earlier filed a bail application (Cr. Misc. No. 34611 of 2025) which was dismissed, but the order permitted a …

Chandan HariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five brothers from Bari Khanjarpur, sought bail after being implicated in a case where the son of an informant allegedly committed suicide following a love dispute with the daughter of one petitioner. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners threatened the informant's son, …

Ramesh Kumar @ Ramesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramesh Kumar Yadav, sought bail in a criminal case (Sakatpur PS Case No.102/2024) where the FIR alleged offences under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused, including the petitioner, …

Sachin Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sachin Kumar Mandal, was implicated in a case alleging recovery of 72 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned, under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He contended that he was not in possession of the …

Madhurendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a B.Sc. Nursing student, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No.135/2025) involving multiple offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, the POCSO Act and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The allegations stem from a neighbour dispute where the …

Bittu Kumar @ Bittu Ray @ BiruversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Bittu Kumar, was named in an FIR alleging that he, together with co‑accused, assaulted an informant with an iron pipe and looted construction materials from a site, with some of the stolen items recovered from his house. He filed an application for anticipatory bail, fearing arrest …

Prince Kumar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prince Kumar Rai, was charged under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(1) and 308(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, read with Section 3(5) and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly demanding Rs. 50,000 as extortion, assaulting, and firing upon the brother of an informant. …

Abhinandan yadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Abhinandan Yadav, feared arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 132 and 324(4) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, and filed an anticipatory bail petition. During the hearing, his counsel requested permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application and to …

Santosh JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Jha was arrested in connection with a case alleging that he assaulted an informant with a sword, causing a fractured jaw and other injuries, and also assaulted the informant's wife. The prosecution charged him under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 118(2) and 352 read with Section 3(5) of the …

Sashi Kumar @ Sashibhushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, three residents of Goraipur, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with a case involving alleged assault and firing that resulted in the death of a minor informant. The informant claimed the petitioners were present when her brother was assaulted and a firearm …

Saroj PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Saroj Paswan, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 310(4), 310(5), 61(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that a secret tip led police to apprehend five armed miscreants, with two …

Bhanu Yadav @ Bhanu Pratap YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Bhanu Yadav, applied for regular bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, alleging assault on an informant with a weapon. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner inflicted a head injury using a 'Khanti'. The …