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Criminal Law Amendment Act

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SUDHAKAR ALIAS SUDAM BABURAO PADULE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, members of a rival political group, were arrested for assaulting an informant during a clash, causing grievous injuries. They were charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Arms Act and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The prosecution argued that the …

AJAY ALIAS AJJU YUVRAJ KASBEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) by Ajay alias Ajju Yuvraj Kasbe, who was arrested in connection with offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Arms Act, the Criminal Law Amendment Act and the MCOCA Act. …

NIKHIL NITIN JAGTAPversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Nikhil Nitin Jagtap, was arrested in connection with a violent incident on 12 January 2022 that involved assault, murder and alleged participation in an organised crime syndicate, and was charged under multiple IPC sections, the Criminal Law Amendment Act, the Arms Act, the …

NAGESH GOPINATH SHINDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Nagesh Gopinath Shinde, challenged a detention order dated 20‑11‑2025 issued under Section 3(2) of the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act, 1981. He argued that the grounds of detention contained contradictory statements, particularly between paragraph‑2, which …

IRFAN KARIM SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Irfan Karim Shaikh, challenged a detention order dated 24‑12‑2025 issued by the Commissioner of Police, Pune, which also directed his committal to Wardha Prison. The petitioner argued that the order was a pre‑textual preventive detention lacking genuine material, noting that the case …

NILESH MADHUKAR ARTEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Nilesh Madhukar Arte, was arrested in July 2021 for alleged murder, conspiracy, arms offences and violations of the MCOCA Act, and has been in pre‑trial custody for over five years. The prosecution argued that he was part of a gang, participated in the crime, and posed a risk of …

PRATIK ANIL KANDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Pratik Anil Kand, accused No.3 in C.R. No.20 of 2022, was charged with offences including murder, attempt to murder, robbery, and organised crime under the IPC, Arms Act, Criminal Law Amendment Act, Maharashtra Police Act and MCOC Act. He had been in custody for 4 years, 8 months and 16 days with …

CHAND MOHAMMAD AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicants Chand Mohammad and two others filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC in a case where they were charged under several provisions of the B.N.S. and Section 7 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. They contended that they were falsely implicated, that the FIR …

SHADAB KHANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Shadab Khan filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash the order dated 11 November 2025 that framed charges against him in Sessions Trial No. 45 of 2025. The applicant argued that the trial court had not complied with the mandatory procedural provisions of Sections 230, 261, …

VINOD KUMAR DWIVEDIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner, a Circle Officer, was suspended on 15‑02‑2019 and penalised for allegedly leaking confidential information during a criminal investigation, based on call records showing personal calls with a woman. He challenged the disciplinary enquiry, the suspension order, and the subsequent …

MOHAMMAD KHALIDversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Mohammad Khalid, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC in a case where an FIR alleged his involvement in a violent incident, though he claimed to be a victim and sustained injuries. The FIR named eight accused and several unknown persons, but did not …

AMARJEET (MINOR)versusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad entertained an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the B.N.S. on behalf of Amarjeet, a minor aged about fifteen years, who was named in an FIR alleging assault along with several other accused. The applicant contended false implication and highlighted his …

RAJU @RAJA SANGAPPA GULKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by Raju alias Raja Sangappa Gulkar, an 18‑year‑old accused in a case involving multiple offences under the BNSS, Arms Act, Criminal Law Amendment Act, Maharashtra Police Act and …

PARVEZ ALIAS SAHIL HAIDERALI INAMDARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Parvez Alias Sahil Haiderali Inamdar, was arrested in connection with a violent incident at a hospital where several accused, including one who fired a pistol, attacked the complainant. The applicant allegedly fled the scene after a constable attempted to seize his rifle and has been …

ABHISHEKH @ ABHI RAMESH TAMBEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered an application for bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 filed by Abhishekh @ Abhi Ramesh Tambe, who had been in custody for three years for offences including murder attempt, assault, and possession of arms. The prosecution argued that the …

HASEENversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered a second bail application filed by Haseen, who was implicated in Crime No. 152 of 2025 based on a co-accused's confessional statement, though his name was absent from the FIR and no weapon was recovered from him. The applicant argued that no prosecution witness …

USAMAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to set aside a non‑bailable warrant (NBW) dated 24‑01‑2016 that had been issued after the applicant’s failure to appear before the trial court. The applicant’s counsel argued that the warrant should be vacated and that the …

HUZAIFAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Huzaifa, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash a non‑bailable warrant dated 24‑01‑2016 issued by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bulandshahar, in Criminal Case No. 724 of 2016. The warrant arose from charges under several IPC sections (147, 148, …

AMITversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Amit, filed a bail application in a criminal case (Crime No.306 of 2026) involving multiple IPC offences and a provision of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The High Court examined the facts, the applicant’s clean record, and the fact that co‑accused Rambabu @ Pappu and Abhishek had …

ASHISH AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

Ashish and Ajay applied for bail in Criminal Case No. 306 of 2026, which involved offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and Section 7 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The applicants argued that bail could not be granted in other pending cases concerning the same alleged offence. …

BITTU ALIAS ARUN KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. challenging a trial court order that rejected his request, under Section 348 B.N.S.S. and Section 311 Cr.P.C., to summon prosecution witness P.W.13 for further cross‑examination. The applicant argued that certain questions remained …

SADIQUE ABDUL KARIM SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Sadique Abdul Karim Shaikh, aged 60, is accused No.2 in CR No.405 of 2023 for offences including murder, attempt to murder, assault and conspiracy, arising from a dispute that escalated with weapons. The prosecution alleges he used an iron rod to assault the victim, but the rod was …

PRASHANT SHARMAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court of Allahabad considered an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 CrPC filed by Prashant Sharma, who was alleged to be involved in offences under various IPC sections and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The applicant claimed innocence and cited that co‑accused had been …

AMAAN @ AMAN IBRAHM KHANversusTHE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioner, Aman Ibrahim Khan, challenged a detention order issued under the Maharashtra (Prevention of Dangerous Activities) Act, 1981, which placed him in Nagpur Central Prison. The order was based on a mixture of past offences, recent violent incidents, and two in‑camera witness statements, …

AKHAND PRATAP SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Akhand Pratap Singh, filed an application under Section 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (G.T. No. 521 of 2008) initiated under Section 3(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, along with IPC …

SANJEEV KUMAR AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. seeking to quash the charge‑sheet and all proceedings in Criminal Case No. 3403/9 of 2024, which involved offences under Sections 147, 148, 323, 504, 506 and 336 of the IPC and Section 7 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. During …

JAGDISHversusSTATE OF U.P.

Jagdish was charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and Section 7 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act for offences alleged to have occurred at Kotwali Tirwa, Kannauj. He applied for bail during the pendency of the trial. The court examined the facts, the submissions of counsel, and …

YOGESH MEENAversusSTATE OF U.P.

Yogesh Meena applied for bail in a criminal case (FIR No.158 of 2026) involving multiple offences under the BNS Act and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The court considered the facts, the submissions of counsel, and noted that a co‑accused, Abhay, had already been granted bail in a similar case. The …

RUPESH RAIversusSTATE OF U.P.

Rupesh Rai was charged under multiple provisions of the Indian Penal Code and Section 7 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act in Crime No. 149 of 2026. He applied for bail during the pendency of trial, submitting a supplementary affidavit. The Court examined the facts, the submissions of counsel, and …

VIMLESH TIWARIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Vimlesh Tiwari, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the charge sheet and cognizance order in Criminal Case No. 28328 of 2021, which involved offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 352, 504, 506 IPC and Section 7 of the Criminal Law …

RAVINDRA RAIversusUNION OF INDIA AND 5 OTHERS

Petitioner Ravindra Rai filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking disposal of his pending passport application. The respondents argued that the petitioner had been served a show‑cause notice because of several criminal cases pending against him under the Indian Penal Code, the Scheduled Castes …

X JUVENILEversusSTATE OF UP

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by X, a minor, who alleged false inclusion in an FIR relating to violent incidents. The applicant, represented by counsel Abhishek Mishra, argued lack of criminal antecedents and pointed to a similar co-accused, Saurabh Chauhan, who …

SACHINversusSTATE OF U.P.

Sachin applied for bail in Criminal Case No.207 of 2026, facing a slew of charges under the Indian Penal Code, the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984 and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The court noted that co‑accused Monu Singh and Vikash had already been granted bail in a similar …

GAURAV AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicants, Gaurav and Raju, applied for bail in Criminal Case No. 40 of 2026, charged under multiple sections of the BNS and Section 7 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The court considered the facts, the evidence, and the submissions of counsel, noting that co‑accused Sumit and Bhupendra had …

SATYENDRA @ SATYENDRA KUMAR GUPTA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case involving multiple IPC offences and a provision of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, alleging false implication in an FIR concerning stone‑pelting and road‑jam. They argued that they were …

ADITYA ANANDversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered the bail application of Aditya Anand, who was arrested on 19 April 2026 in connection with a case involving multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The applicant argued that co‑accused Pawan and Chhotu, who faced identical charges, …

ADITYA ANANDversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered a bail application filed by Aditya Anand, who was charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Prevention of Damages to Public Property Act and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The applicant sought bail during the pendency of trial, arguing lack …

ADITYA ANANDversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered the bail application of Aditya Anand, who was arrested in Crime No.158 of 2026 on numerous charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. He had been in custody since 19 April 2026. The applicant argued that a co‑accused, Jay Prakash, who faced …

RAFAQATversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (S.T. No. 1142 of 2025) pending against him, alleging that no offence was disclosed and that the prosecution was malicious. The court examined whether, at the stage of a …

RAFAQATversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (S.T. No. 1143 of 2025) pending against him in the Kanpur Sessions Court. He alleged that no offence was disclosed against him and that the prosecution was instituted with …

AMITversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Amit, was charged in Crime No.207 of 2026 under numerous sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984 and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. He applied for bail during the pendency of trial. The Court examined the facts, the submissions of …

RAJU YADAV AND 6 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, a group of farmers, were implicated in an alleged assault at a sugar mill based on a FIR lodged a day after the incident, despite no injuries, no victim complaint, and no direct evidence linking them to the alleged offences. They filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS …

X JUVENILEversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The juvenile applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the CrPC seeking to quash the charge‑sheet dated 01‑10‑2023, the cognizance/summoning order dated 25‑01‑2024, and the entire proceedings pending before the Juvenile Justice Board, Shamli, relating to offences under IPC sections 147, …

NADEEM KHANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court of Allahabad considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Nadeem Khan under CrPC Section 482 in connection with a FIR alleging his participation in a large-scale protest that resulted in public property damage. The FIR named 25 individuals and 1,700 unnamed persons, but the …

RATAN RAJ SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

Ratan Raj Singh applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 CrPC, which was rejected by the Sessions Judge. He then sought permission to appear before the concerned court and apply for regular bail, requesting protection from any coercive action during the interim. The State opposed the request, …

MANISHA ALIAS MANISHA CHAUHANversusSTATE OF U.P.

Manisha Chauhan was arrested in connection with a case (Crime No.172 of 2026) involving numerous offences under the Indian Penal Code, the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. She pleaded innocence, asserting that she had no specific role or overt act in …

JANKI PAINTER AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicants, Janki Painter and Ranjeet Singh, were charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Criminal Law Amendment Act and the Prevention of Damages to Public Property Act. They applied for bail during the pendency of the trial, having missed a court appearance on 25‑05‑2026 …

BHAGIRATH AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicants, Bhagirath and Braj Bhusan (also known as Bhushan), were charged in Crime No. 52 of 2026 under multiple provisions of the Indian Penal Code and Section 7 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. They applied for bail during the pendency of trial. The court examined the facts, the …

SUDESH PASWANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Sudesh Paswan, filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. seeking to quash the charge sheet and proceedings in case No. 60338 of 2026, alleging that he was not originally named in the FIR and that the prosecution was malicious. The court examined the FIR, which disclosed a …

ISHAN RAOSAHEB BORUDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by 19‑year‑old Ishan Raosaheb Borude, who is accused of offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act, the Criminal Law Amendment Act and the Maharashtra Police …

SADDAM IRFAN ANSARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioner, Saddam Irfan Ansari, challenged a detention order dated 24 December 2025 issued by the Commissioner of Police, Pune, under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981. The order relied on the authority’s subjective satisfaction that the petitioner was a “dangerous …

AAMIR CHINYA AASIR KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The applicant, Aamir Chinya Aasir Khan, sought bail under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. for offences including murder, attempt to murder, and several IPC and MCOC provisions. The prosecution presented eyewitness testimony, injury certificates, and seized weapons linking the applicant to the assault …

VIVEK@VICKY RAJESH KHARADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by Vivek Rajesh Kharade, accused (Accused No. 7) in a Special MCOCA case for allegedly brandishing and firing a pistol in a public place on 20 June 2024. The applicant argued that …

Arjun paswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arjun Paswan was arrested in connection with a 2004 FIR alleging that he participated in firing at a house over a land dispute, leading to police and CRPF injuries. The FIR charged him with multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code, the Arms Act and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The …

Indresh Ram @ Inderdeo RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Indresh Ram, applied for bail in a case involving serious offences including murder, dacoity, and possession of arms and explosives, alleged to be part of a Naxal attack that killed two police personnel. He is also accused in eight other similar Naxal-related cases and has been an …

Vijay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Vijay Kumar applied for regular bail in 2026 for offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 302 of the IPC, Section 27 of the Arms Act and Section 17 of the Indian Criminal Law Amendment Act, relating to a 2011 killing alleged to have been carried out by Naxalites. The prosecution alleges that Kumar was …

Anand Prasad YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The appellant, Anand Prasad Yadav, was convicted by the Sessions Court under Section 324 of the IPC for allegedly throwing acid on four victims during a land dispute. On appeal, the High Court examined the testimony of seven prosecution witnesses, most of whom were injured parties or relatives, and …

BIJENDRAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Bijendra, who was arrested in connection with a case involving multiple offences such as assault, grievous injury and other provisions of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. …

LEELAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of the accused Leela, who was lodged in jail since 25‑01‑2026 for offences including sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 61(2), 109, 130, 115(2), 352, 351(2), 324(2), 110 BNS and …

HARENDRAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Harendra, who was arrested in connection with a case involving multiple offences including assault and grievous injury to an 84‑year‑old informant. The applicant claimed …

AJEETversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Ajeet, who was arrested in connection with a case involving multiple offences including assault and grievous injury. The applicant claimed innocence and pointed out that …

RAJU ALIAS RAJPALversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Raju Alias Rajpal, who was arrested in connection with a violent incident involving multiple accused and injuries to an 84‑year‑old informant. The applicant claimed …

SMT ROOBIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Smt. Roobi, who was arrested in connection with a case (Crime No. 469 of 2023) involving multiple IPC offences including rioting, assault, and attempt to murder, as well …

DILSHAD SHABBANversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Dilshad Shabban, who was not named in the original FIR but was later implicated during investigation in a case involving multiple IPC offences and other statutes. The applicant argued that the allegations against him were vague, he had no …

SAVITA AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, Savita and four others, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash the charge sheet and cognizance order in a criminal case filed under various IPC and CLA provisions. During the hearing, the applicant’s counsel withdrew all prayers except the request to …

CHUIYYA ANSARI @ MOHD FAREED ANSARIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 CrPC filed by Chuiyya Ansari @ Mohd Fareed Ansari, who alleged false implication in a case involving multiple IPC offences. The applicant argued that the charge sheet named a different person and that police …

KRISH @ SHIVENDRA MISHRA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (Criminal Case No. 4277 of 2026) arising from several offences under the B.N.S. and the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act. After hearing, the applicants' counsel chose not to pursue the …

Jawahar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court considered the application of Jawahar Yadav for regular bail in a case registered in 2014 under IPC sections 384 (extortion), 386 (punishment for extortion), 34 (common intention) and Section 17 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The petitioner was alleged to have, along with …

SONPAL @ SONAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Sonpal @ Sona, who is accused in Crime No. 172 of 2012 of offences under IPC Sections 307, 323, 504, 506 and Section 7 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The applicant …

SMT. MAYA SINGH AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners challenged the filing of a First Information Report and subsequent charge sheet in a case involving offences under several IPC sections and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. They argued that the counter‑affidavit had not been filed and sought relief from the High Court. The police, …

KAPTAN SINGH AND 11 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, Kaptan Singh and eleven others, filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash a chargesheet dated 20‑10‑2021, the cognizance and summoning order dated 10‑02‑2022, and the entire proceedings of Case No. 5209 of 2024 relating to offences under …

HARSHIT VARSHNEY HINDUversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Harshit Varshney, who was in custody since March 13, 2026 for offences including sections 191(2), 191(3), 125, 109(1), 115(2), 352, 351(3) of the BNS, the …

AJARUDDIN @ SALMAN AUDIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Ajaruddin @ Salman Audi, filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. seeking to quash the charge‑sheet and proceedings arising from a 2024 altercation in Meerut, alleging false implication and lack of any victim statement. The charge‑sheet, filed by the police, named eight …

KRISHAN PAL @ LALA AND ANR.versusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court examined five connected criminal appeals arising from a 2008 trial in which six accused were convicted of murder and related offences for the killing of Pushpraj. The prosecution relied on the testimony of two injured eyewitnesses, Manoj Kumar and his sister‑in‑law Vimla Devi, who …

ARENDRA YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

Arendra Yadav applied for bail in a case (Crime No. 642 of 2022) involving offences under Sections 147, 188, 307, 504, 506, 120B of the IPC and Section 7 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. He claimed he was falsely implicated, stating that the FIR originally named four accused and about 50 unknown …

MUKESH CHAUHAN AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicants, Mukesh Chauhan and three others, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the BNSS in a criminal case involving multiple offences. The High Court noted that the applicants had not approached the Sessions Court for anticipatory bail and sought to withdraw the …

ARUN KUMAR GAUTAM @ ARUN MAHADEVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Arun Kumar Gautam, who alleged false implication in a case involving multiple accused. The applicant was not named in the FIR but his name appeared in a co-accused's …

LAXMANversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant Laxman, named in an FIR filed on 26‑02‑2026 for alleged stone‑pelting and firing in a village clash, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code and related provisions, fearing arrest while the investigation continued. The State opposed the bail, arguing …

HONEY SHIVAJIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Honey Shivaji, who was arrested in connection with Crime No. 230 of 2026 involving multiple offences under the BNS and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The …

KRISHNversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the BNSS in connection with multiple charges including Sections 191, 190, 61, 109, 130, 115, 352, 351, 324, 110 of the BNSS and Section 7 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. During the hearing, the applicant’s counsel sought to …

ANIL GAUR AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The Allahabad High Court considered an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 CrPC filed by Anil Gaur and two others who were named in an FIR for a stone‑pelting clash in Hathras. The applicants disclosed modest criminal histories but asserted they had no role in the incident and were …

YASH GOYALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Yash Goyal, who was arrested in connection with a case involving multiple accused under various sections of the Criminal Law Amendment Act and the BNS. The applicant …

MOHIT SHARMAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered the bail application of Mohit Sharma, who was arrested in connection with a fight alleged under several IPC sections and Section 7 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The applicant claimed he was falsely implicated, had only a general role in the FIR, no weapon was …

AYUSH SHARMAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Ayush Sharma, who was arrested in connection with Crime No. 230 of 2026 involving multiple offences under the BNS and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The applicant …

Ram Jeevan Singh @ Sudershan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ram Jeevan Singh, accused of offences under IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 302, 307, 324, the Arms Act (Sec. 27) and the Criminal Law Amendment Act (Sec. 17), has been in judicial custody since 4 February 2021. This is his third application for regular bail after two earlier refusals by the Patna High …

LAVKUSHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court of Allahabad considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Lavkush in a case involving alleged participation in a mob that assaulted a Nagar Palika team during an encroachment removal operation. The applicant argued that he was not named in the FIR and had no prior criminal …

ANASversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Anas, accused in Crime No. 666 of 2025 under several sections of the BNS and Section 7 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The applicant claimed that the alleged firearm injury to the victim, Sartaj, was actually caused by a hard blunt object, as …

RAMANversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 on behalf of Raman, who is accused in Crime No.331 of 2025 of offences including sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 115(2), 109(1), 352 of the same Act, Section 7 of the Criminal Law …

SANJEEVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for the accused Sanjeev, who was charged with multiple offences including Sections 191(2), 190, 121, 132, 221, 109 of the B.N.S. and Section 7 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The …

SMT RANU @ KUSMAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Smt Ranu @ Kusma, who had been in custody since 25‑12‑2025 in a case involving multiple serious offences. The applicant claimed innocence, pointed to her name appearing …

USMANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Usman, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC in connection with a FIR alleging offences under various sections of the B.N.S. and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. He claimed false implication, lack of prior criminal record, and pointed to the grant of …

Alok @ Alok Kumar Pandey @ Alok Sharma @ Alok KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Alok Kumar, was arrested on 21 August 2025 in connection with a 2020 FIR alleging offences under multiple sections of the IPC, the Uttar Pradesh Act and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. He filed a bail petition claiming the FIR was fabricated, that the informant was not an …

SUNILversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Sunil, filed a third bail application in a case (Crime No. 309 of 2020) involving charges of murder, attempt to murder, and rioting under Sections 147, 148, 149, 302, 307, 34 of the IPC and Section 7 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The applicant claimed innocence, arguing that the …

DARSHAN GORAKH GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Darshan Gorakh Gaikwad, was charged under multiple sections of the IPC, the Criminal Law Amendment Act, the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act for an alleged assault with intent to kill on 25 June 2023. He had been in custody for over two and a half years while all co‑accused had …

YOGESH SHAHAJI DOIPHODEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Yogesh Shahaji Doiphode, sought regular bail in a case (Crime No. 401 of 2024) involving offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Criminal Law Amendment Act, including alleged assault and attempted murder. The prosecution alleged that the applicant, along with …

Raju Sahni @ LangraversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Raju Sahni and Harihar Sahni, applied for bail in a session trial (No. 968/2025) arising from a 2011 incident where miscreants allegedly threatened and entered a house with weapons and explosives. The prosecution alleged offences under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, the …

Sujit Kumar Das @ Fulendra @ Fulendra KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Sujit Kumar Das, was arrested on 27‑02‑2025 in connection with a 2011 incident in Belaganj, Gaya, where he is alleged to have participated in a violent attack resulting in murder and injuries, violating IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 302, the Criminal Law Amendment Act section 17, and …

SMT HARVANSH KAURversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Smt Harvansh Kaur, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the CrPC in a case involving alleged illicit liquor possession and assault on police officers, with charges under multiple IPC sections and other statutes. She contended that she was falsely implicated, was a minor at …

SACHCHIDANAND YADAV @ LALDHAR YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Sachchidanand Yadav, was arrested in a murder case alleging that he, along with co‑accused, brutally assaulted and killed the informant’s son with an axe on 29‑08‑2025. He filed a bail application, contending that the FIR was delayed by over five hours, the injuries did not match the …

ANIL SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

Anil Singh, arrested on 27 July 2023 and charged under IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 307, 302, 120B, the Criminal Law Amendment Act and the Arms Act, applied for an enlargement of bail. His first bail application was rejected on 1 July 2024. In the second application the court noted that Singh is a …

FARHAN RAZA KHANversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Farhan Raza Khan in Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 43299 of 2025, relating to case No. 1146 of 2025 involving several IPC offences. The applicant contended that he was not named in the FIR and was only mentioned in a later statement, with a …

RAJA @ RAJA BALMIKIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (Case No. 20372 of 2018) arising from FIR No. 278 of 2017, which alleged offences under numerous sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act and …

Akal @ Shakal Deo PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Akal @ Shakal Deo Prasad, sought bail in a murder case (Tekari P.S. Case No. 93 of 1997) involving offences under IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 302, 291, 201 and Section 17 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, not named in the original FIR, …

Ajay Kumar Ranjan @ Ajay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar Ranjan, a self‑identified Naxal, feared arrest in connection with a 2010 incident where he allegedly burnt a truck, leading to charges under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Arms Act and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. He applied for anticipatory bail to …

Manoj Mahto @ Manoj Patel @ Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manoj Mahto petitioned the Patna High Court for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with Riga Police Station Case No. 50 of 2007, which involves serious offences under the IPC, Arms Act, Explosive Substance Act and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The FIR does not name him; the allegations …

AMIT MACHHINDRA SHETEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Amit Machhindra Shete, was charged in Crime No. 332 of 2024 for offences including robbery, criminal intimidation, and violations under the Arms Act, Criminal Law Amendment Act and MCOCA. The prosecution alleged that on 27 June 2024 the co‑accused attempted to rob a jewellery shop …

Umesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Umesh Yadav, the main assailant in a case involving offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 302 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code, Section 27 of the Arms Act and Section 17 of the CLA Act, sought renewal of bail after being in custody since 18‑10‑2022. The Patna High Court had earlier allowed him …

Bipin Sharma @ Bhushan Shama @ Bipin JiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bipin Sharma was accused of participating in a violent attack on a construction site in Gaya, involving arson, assault, and robbery, and was charged under multiple sections of the IPC, the UAP Act and the C.L.A. Act. The petitioner applied for regular bail, contending that his name does not appear …

Ravindra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ravindra Yadav, was arrested in connection with a violent incident involving 50-60 Naxalites and charged under several IPC sections, the Arms Act and the CLA Act. He was not named in the FIR; his alleged involvement emerged only from the confessional statement of co-accused Sambhu …

YAHIYA AND ANOTEHRversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioners Yahiya and another filed a criminal revision under Sections 438/442 of the B.N.S.S. challenging the Additional Sessions Judge's order rejecting their discharge application in a case involving offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 332, 353, 307, 504 and 506 of the IPC and Section 7 …

Ashok YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Ashok Yadav was charged in a 2010 case (PS. Case No. 96) for offences under Sections 147, 148, 341, 323, 435, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 17 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The prosecution alleges that he participated in stopping a truck, setting it on fire and abducting the …

Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Manoj Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a 2014 case (Chakia P.S. Case No. 151) involving alleged train derailment and multiple serious offences under the IPC, Explosive Substances Act, Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, UAPA, Criminal Law …

Ghanshyam Bhagat @ Shayam Bahadur Kumar @ Shyam BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ghanshyam Bhagat, sought regular bail in a 2013 case under Sections 25(1-b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, Section 17 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act and Section 13 of the UAPA. Earlier bail applications were rejected on 13.12.2023 and 30.08.2023, and the petitioner argued that the …

Vishal Sah @ Vishal PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Vishal Sah @ Vishal Paswan was arrested in connection with a 2014 case alleging that a Maoist‑led explosive attack derailed a goods train, charging him under multiple sections of the IPC, the Explosive Substances Act, the Prevention of Damage of Public Property Act, the Unlawful Activities …

Biru Kumar @ Guddu RamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioners Biru Kumar and Rajdhari Ram were accused in a 2014 case involving a goods‑train derailment allegedly caused by Maoist‑planted explosives, and were charged under multiple serious provisions of the IPC, Explosive Substances Act, Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, UAPA, Criminal …

Om Prakash YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Om Prakash Yadav, was charged under Sections 147, 148, 149, 452, 504, 506 of the IPC, Sections 3 and 4 of the Explosive Substances Act and Section 17 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act for allegedly demolishing a house with dynamite, forcibly entering the premises, and threatening the …

RAMESHWAR @ MONYA SUBHASH MOREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rameshwar @ Monya Subhash More, was charged in Crime No.80 of 2024 for multiple offences including attempt to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and rioting, as well as violations under the Arms Act, Criminal Law Amendment Act, Maharashtra Police Act and the Maharashtra Control …

VIJAY MUNJAJI GEJAGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vijay Munjaji Gejage, was arrested in connection with an alleged unlawful assembly that attacked Raju with sickles on 24 December 2024, invoking multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act, the Criminal Law Amendment Act and the Maharashtra Police Act. The …

Om Prakash Yadav @ Tanik Yadav @ Om Prakash GautamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Om Prakash Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case involving arson, assault, and robbery at a construction site, where unknown persons set fire to equipment, threatened workers, and stole cash. The petitioner contended that he was not named in the FIR, no incriminating material …

PRADEEP RAMversusTHE STATE OF JHARKHAND & ANR.

2019 INSC 706Dismissed

The appellant, Pradeep Ram, was granted bail in 2016 for offences under the IPC, Arms Act and Criminal Law Amendment Act. Subsequent addition of serious offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act led the investigating agency to seek his arrest and the Special NIA Judge remanded him to …

STATE OF U.P.versusSATVEER & ORS.

2015 INSC 450Dismissed

The State of Uttar Pradesh appealed the High Court’s acquittal of Satveer and others for the murder of an eight‑year‑old boy. The prosecution’s case rested on the testimony of a single eyewitness, PW2, who claimed to have seen the accused take the child into a baithak and later find his dead body …

STATE OF U.P.versusOM PRAKASH

2015 INSC 28Dismissed

The State of Uttar Pradesh prosecuted a group of 35 accused for the brutal murder of five villagers and grievous injuries to several others during a Holi celebration, allegedly as revenge for an electoral defeat of the accused's wife. The trial court convicted all accused under Sections 302, 149, …

ANJU CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF U.P. & ANR.

2012 INSC 606Dismissed

The case concerned whether a second FIR could be registered in relation to communal violence in Gorakhpur and whether the accused was entitled to a hearing before such registration. The appellant, Anju Chaudhary, challenged a High Court order directing the magistrate to register a new FIR under …

RUSHIKESH TANAJI BHOITEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS.

2012 INSC 4Appeal(s) allowed

The appellant challenged the detention of his father under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Slumlords, Bootleggers, Drug Offenders and Dangerous Persons Act, 1981. The detenu had been arrested for an offence on 14 August 2010 and was released on bail on 15 August 2010, with a …

AHMAD UMAR SAEED SHEIKHversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

1996 INSC 1364Dismissed

The appellant, Ahmad Umar Saeed Sheikh, was charged under IPC sections 307, 332, 427, the Foreigners Act, and TADA sections 3 and 4. He contended that the FIR, lodged on a Sub‑Inspector's complaint, was invalid because it was recorded without the prior approval of the District Superintendent of …

RAGHUBIR SINGH & OTHERS ETC.versusSTATE OF BIHAR

1986 INSC 195Dismissed

The petitioners, five accused including Simranjit Singh Mann, were arrested near the Indo‑Nepal border and charged with offences under the Indian Penal Code, while being detained under the National Security Act. They were granted bail under the proviso to Section 167(2) of the Criminal Procedure …