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Surya ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Surya Manjhi, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (PS‑Buniyadganj Case No. 270 of 2025) alleging obstruction of police duties, assault on officers and damage to a police vehicle under multiple sections of the BNS. He contended that the FIR contains vague, omnibus allegations and …

Jitu Kumar @ Jeetu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jitu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 137(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, alleging his involvement in the kidnapping of a 17‑year‑old girl. He claimed a clean record and asserted that the informant, who initially …

MAHADEO SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Mahadeo Singh filed a criminal appeal, but the court learned from police and municipal records that he had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), an appeal may be abated if the …

KAMALDEO SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Kamaldeo Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.66 of 2002 against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, as confirmed by letters from the Senior Superintendent of Police and the SHO. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

LALLAN SINGH and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Lallan Singh and Bhusan Rai, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, both appellants were reported dead by police and local authorities. The court examined the reports and applied Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Dhananjay Prasad @ Dhananjay Prasad GuptaversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash a Sessions Court order that stipulated automatic cancellation of bail bonds if 20% of the compensation amount was not deposited within 60 days. The order related to Complaint Case No. 125 of 2018. The …

AminuddinversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Aminuddin, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash two orders dated 11 September 2018 (a criminal revision) and 9 April 2018 (a judgment of the first‑class magistrate) in a complaint case. The petitioner argued that …

CHANDESHWAR DAS and ORSversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants Chandeshwar Das, Babuchand Prasad and Ambika Singh were found to be deceased as per police and local reports. The High Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), which provides for …

PRABHU NATH PRASAD CHAUDHARY @ PRABHU NATH CHOUDHARYversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Prabhu Nath Prasad Chaudhary, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.937 of 2011 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a death certificate and police reports. The Court examined the applicable provision, Section 394 of the Code of …

BHIRGU NATH YADAV @ BHIRGU YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bhirgu Nath Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1099 of 2009 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and a death certificate from AIIMS, New Delhi. No near relative filed an application for leave to …

RAM PRAVESH YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Pravesh Yadav, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal. The court examined a letter and report confirming his death and noted that no near relative had applied for leave to continue the appeal. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

NAGENDRA PRASADversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Nagendra Prasad, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.200 of 2009 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court was informed through official letters and a death certificate that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

AMAR NATH MAHTOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Amar Nath Mahto, died before the conclusion of his criminal appeal. The court examined letters and reports confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), an appeal cannot …

BHUSAN CHOUBEYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bhusan Choubey, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1125 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police and other officials submitted letters and reports confirming that the appellant had died. The Court examined whether the appeal …

Manoj Kumar and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The complainant, Reena Kumari, alleged dowry demands, cruelty, and assault by her husband Santosh Kumar and his relatives, leading the magistrate to take cognizance under IPC sections 498A and 323 and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4. The petitioners, who are the husband’s brothers‑in‑law, …

JAGARNATH MANDALversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Jagarnath Mandal, died before the conclusion of his criminal appeal. The High Court examined a police letter and reports confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), an …

SAGIR ANSARI @ SAMIR ANSARI and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Sagir Ansura and Basir Ansura, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, both appellants died, as confirmed by a police letter and a local report. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

PHULENDRA SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Phulendra Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1343 of 2010 against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by police reports and a death certificate. The court examined the letters and reports confirming the death. Under Section 394 …

BABAN SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Baban Singh, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the court learned from police and local reports that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

MOHAN PANDEY and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Mohan Pandäy and Sunil Pandäy, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, both appellants were reported dead by police and local authorities. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

RAM NARESH SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Naresh Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.312 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a death certificate and police reports. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

VIJAY SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Vijay Singh filed a criminal appeal, but the court learned from police and local panchayat reports that he had died. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

MD. GAYASUDDINversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Md. Gayasuddin, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1180 of 2008 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a death certificate and police reports. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court …

KAMESHWAR YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Kameshwar Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1511 of 2007 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a death certificate and police reports. The Court examined the applicable provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

SUBHAK YADAV @ SUBHAG YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Subhak Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1209 of 2007 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a police letter and a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court …

NARESH PRASADversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Naresh Prasad, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No. 1069 of 2007 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by official letters and a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court …

Kavita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Kavita Devi was implicated in a case of illicit liquor possession under Sections 272, 273 IPC and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after liquor was recovered from the front of her house. She argued that the liquor was not in her conscious physical possession and that …

ARJUN YADAVversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Arjun Yadav, filed a criminal appeal which was pending when he died, as evidenced by official letters and a death certificate. The court examined the letters from the Superintendent of Police and the SHO, confirming the appellant's death. The issue before the court was whether the …

JHAPSI CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Jhapsi Chaudhary, filed a criminal appeal which was pending when he died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now Section …

RAMA KANT SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Rama Kant Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.630 of 2011 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a death certificate and police reports. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

SURAT LAL SAHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Surat Lal Sah, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No. 247 of 2007 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received letters and reports confirming that the sole appellant had died. The court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

ISMAIL MIAN and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appeal was filed by Ismail Mian and Dhwan Singh against a conviction by the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, both appellants were found to have died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Sanjeev KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjeev Kumar, was named in an FIR for offences under IPC sections 498A, 323, 504/34, alleged to involve mental and physical cruelty over a dowry dispute. He contended that he is actually the victim, asserting that the real dispute is between the informant and his mother, Manju Devi, …

Pawan Rai @ Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pawan Rai, was named in an FIR for alleged violation of Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, accused of supplying a country‑made pistol to co‑accused Ranjeet Ram. The petitioner sought anticipatory bail, arguing that the pistol was without live cartridges and that the only …

Lalit Kumar Yadav @ Lalit YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Lalit Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a murder case (Section 302 IPC) and a weapons offence (Section 27 Arms Act) registered as Benipatti P.S. Case No. 146 of 2024. The prosecution alleged that he assaulted and killed the deceased, while the petitioner denied …

Md. Anwar Hussain @ Anwar HussainversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Anwar Hussain, was implicated in a case (PS‑Andharamath Case No.181 of 2022) for alleged offences under Sections 272 and 273 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018, involving the recovery of 100.8 litres of liquor from two …

Gopal Prasad Singh @ Gopal Chandra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Gopal Prasad Singh and Ajay Kumar Singh, were named in an FIR for alleged assault, robbery and other offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code. They sought anticipatory bail, arguing that the injuries to the victims were simple, the police had filed a closure report, …

Saroj Kumar @ Saroj SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Saroj Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of 22.315 litres of liquor from a public place. He contended that no liquor was found in his possession and that the case was based solely on a confessional …

Suresh Bhuiyan @ Suresh Bhueeya @ Suresh RikiyasanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Suresh Bhuiyan, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 10 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, …

Rohid @ SahidversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five relatives of the informant, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR under Sections 137(2) and 140(4) of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly assaulting the informant's nephew and snatching Rs. 2 lakh. They contended that the complaint was false, …

Bablu Paswan @ Bablu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Bablu Paswan and Sujit Paswan were implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 15 litres of liquor in a semi‑constructed hut. They applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that the liquor was hidden …

Ankit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ankit Kumar was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for the alleged recovery of 129.60 litres of liquor from a Baleno vehicle he owned. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that he had a clean antecedent, that the liquor …

Ajay Kumar Yadav @ Ajay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 184.59 litres of liquor from an auto. The petitioner argued that he had no prior criminal record, was …

Gudiya KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Gudiya Khatoon, the owner of a Mahindra vehicle, was implicated in the recovery of 123.200 litres of liquor and faced charges under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 and Section 317(4) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. She applied for anticipatory …

Savitri DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Savitri Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging recovery of 61,400 litres of liquor from her residence, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. She contended that the liquor was stored in a joint …

Anil Kumar Sharan and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash a judgment dated 03-01-2018 of the Judicial Magistrate, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 498A and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The …

VIJAY SINGH and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Vijay Singh and Bhukhal Ram, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.543 of 2002 before the Patna High Court. While the appeal was pending, both appellants died, as confirmed by letters and reports from the Superintendent of Police, the Police Inspector, and the village Sarpanch. The Court …

SUNIL TIWARY @ SUNIL KUMAR TIWARI and ORSversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners, five individuals from Siwan, filed an application under Sections 227 and 228 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the order dated 07‑08‑2018 of the Additional District & Sessions Judge which had rejected their discharge petition. They requested liberty to raise all points …

Santosh Kumar @ Santosh Kumar ChaubeyversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Santosh Kumar Chaubey, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 16 October 2017 issued by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 498(A) and 34 …

Em AslamversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Em Aslam, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 09 July 2018 passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate of Katihar, which had taken cognizance against him under Sections 406, 420, 467 and 468 of the Indian Penal Code. The …

Ramkrit YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ramkrit Yadav and Upendra Yadav were named in an FIR for assaulting an informant and family members under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. They applied for anticipatory bail, which the trial court denied on the ground of their involvement in two earlier similar cases. The …

Rahul Lal Deo @ Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Lal Deo, was arrested in connection with a missing‑minor case where he was alleged to have kidnapped and sexually assaulted the informant’s 17‑year‑old daughter. The girl later testified that she voluntarily left home, went to Delhi, and married the petitioner, denying any …

Sunil Rai @ Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sunil Rai applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of nine litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his property. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested, no liquor was …

SRI HIMANSHU KUMAR @ HIMANSHU KUNWARversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner Himanshu Kumar filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 07-12-2016 that had taken cognizance of an alleged offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The court learned that the underlying complaint (Case No. …

Haribhajan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Haribhajan Yadav, was implicated in a case alleging recovery of 68 litres of liquor from a scooty he owned, though he was not arrested at the spot and no liquor was found in his immediate possession. He claimed a clean antecedent and that his friend, who fled, misused the vehicle …

Parinita @ Parineeta Verma and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 09.08.2016 that had taken cognizance of a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The trial court had already disposed of the underlying …

Nagendra Yadav @ Ankit Yadav @ Anik yadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nagendra Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with offences under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, that …

Shubham Kumar @ Shubham ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shubham Kumar sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging that 838.080 litres of liquor were recovered from a Mahindra pick‑up van. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested on the …

RAM BALAK YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Balak Yadav, filed a criminal appeal which was pending when he died, as confirmed by official letters and a death certificate. The court examined the applicable provision, Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now mirrored by Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Nitish Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 350 litres of liquor. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and that the …

Sonu Kumar Gupta @ Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar Gupta, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 146.885 litres of liquor from the house of Sohar Singh. The petitioner argued that he …

Arun Sah @ Arun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Arun Sah, sought anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 43.590 litres of liquor from a shop not owned by him. He argued that he was not arrested at the scene, had no possession of the liquor, and was implicated solely on a …

Md SalamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md Salam, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 8.640 litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he was not in possession at the time of seizure, had a clean antecedent, and …

Pawan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Pawan Singh and Raja Sharma sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2) of the BNS and Sections 30(a), 41, 47 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. They argued that they were not arrested on the spot, had no possession …

Prabhu MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Prabhu Mahto feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 125 litres of liquor near his farm. He argued he had a clean antecedent, the alleged liquor was not in his possession, and the case was based solely on a confessional statement made by …

Meraj AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Meraj Alam, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Excise Act, involving the recovery of 0.725 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no prior …

Sonu Kumar @ Sonu SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 35 litres of liquor were recovered from his joint family house. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, …

RAKESH SAH @ RAKESH GOND @ RAKESH KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Sah, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic (BNS) Act, 2023 read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging that the alleged seizure of 20 litres of liquor was from a public bush and not from his possession. He …

Kari yadav @ Amarjit YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kari Yadav, sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 74.460 litres of liquor from an orchard not owned by him. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor …

Nandu Paswan @ Nandkishor PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Nandu Paswan applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act alleging recovery of 39 litres of liquor from vacant land. The petitioner argued that he has a clean criminal record, was not arrested at the spot, and the alleged …

Prahlad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Prahlad Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case alleging offences under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. He argued that he has a clean …

Amarjeet ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Amarjeet Thakur, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a), 41(1) and 41(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 4,924.8 litres of liquor from a truck. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, did not possess the …

Rita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rita Devi, the wife of Ramchandra Yadav, was implicated in an excise case after 120.960 litres of liquor were recovered from a car she owned. She applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, arguing that she was not present at the spot, had no conscious possession …

Vikas Sahni @ Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vikas Sahni, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 60 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He asserted a clean criminal record, claimed he was not the owner of the seized vehicle, and alleged that a watchman (Chowkidar) with whom he …

Banti KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Banti Kumar was arrested in a complaint alleging that he, along with co‑accused, assaulted his wife Neha Kumari for dowry demands, invoking Sections 323 and 498A of the IPC. The petitioner, a labourer with no prior criminal record, applied for bail, contending that the allegations were false, the …

Naresh Kumar PoddarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Naresh Kumar Poddar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 40 litres of liquor from his scooty. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was …

Sujit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sujit Kumar, was arrested on 18 February 2026 after police recovered 7.920 litres of foreign liquor allegedly in his bag, charging him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that the liquor was not in his conscious possession and that the …

Vikki Kumar @ vicky KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vikki Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 4.32 litres of liquor from an open field not in his possession. He argued that the liquor was recovered from a public …

Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a), 30(c) and 30(d) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 11 litres of liquor recovered from his house, which is a joint family property. He was not arrested at the spot and no liquor was found in his conscious …

Uttam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Uttam Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly concealing 8.75 litres of liquor under paddy straw in a field not belonging to him. He argued that no liquor was recovered from his possession and …

Amit Paswan @ Amit Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Amit Paswan and Ranjan Paswan, were implicated in a FIR (Dalsingsarai PS Case No. 493 of 2025) for alleged assault and use of criminal force against a public servant, invoking multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act, 2023. Their counsel argued that no overt act was …

RANJIT RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ranjit Rai, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.850 of 2004 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a death certificate and police reports. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

Rajballabh Paswan @ Rajballam PaswanversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajballabh Paswan was implicated in a case under Sections 47(A) and (F) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 120 litres of liquor and 900 kg of Jawa Mahua recovered from his house, which is a joint family property. He contended that he has a clean antecedent, …

MOST. UMA DEVI @ UMA DEVIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Most. Uma Devi, filed a criminal appeal which was pending when she died, as confirmed by police and local officials. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal after her death. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

SYED KAMRAN HAIDER NABI @ KAMRAN HAIDAR NABIversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

Petitioner Syed Kamran Haider Nabi filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the order dated 29-07-2016 of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Samastipur, which had framed charges against him under IPC Sections 323, 504, 406 and Section …

SHEO KUMAR GIRIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sheo Kumar Giri, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.504 of 2005 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received a letter and reports confirming that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

SURESH SAHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Suresh Sah, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No. 779 of 2009 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received a letter and report confirming that the appellant had died, as evidenced by a death certificate. The court examined the applicability of Section …

SUGO MISHRA @ SUGABA MISHRAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sugo Mishra, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While hearing the appeal, the court received a letter and reports confirming that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

RAJENDRA MANDALversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Rajendra Mandal, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as confirmed by letters and reports from the Superintendent of Police, S.H.O., and the village Sarpanch. The court examined the effect of the appellant’s …

REETA DEVIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants Reeta Devi and Birendra Kumar filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the Senior Superintendent of Police reported that Reeta Devi had died, as confirmed by a death certificate. The court examined the relevant provisions, namely section …

SANJAY YADAVversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sanjay Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1004 of 2011 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court learned from police letters that the appellant had died. The court examined the applicable provision, Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, …

BHANU DUBEYversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bhanu Dubey, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police superintendent's letter and a SHO's report. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

MOHD. AKHATARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Mohd. Akhatar, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.946 of 2011 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate and police reports. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding …

LAL BIHARI YADAVversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Lal Bihari Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.984 of 2011 against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police and the S.H.O. submitted reports and a death certificate confirming that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of …

VINAY RAMversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Vinay Ram, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.101 of 2008. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a death certificate and police reports. The court examined the applicable provision, Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now Section 435 of …

AYODHI MUKHIA @ AYODHIA MUKHIAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ayodhi Mukhia, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1029 of 2008 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a death certificate and police reports. The court examined the letters from the Superintendent of Police and the SHO, …

LAL BIHARI RAI and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Lal Bihari Rai and Randhir Yadav, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, both appellants were reported dead, as evidenced by police reports and a death certificate. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

ASHOK SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appeal was filed by Ashok Kumar Singh and co‑accused against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that Ashok Kumar Singh had died, as confirmed by a death certificate issued by the local sarpanch. The court examined Section 394 of the Code …

VINOD RAI @ RAM VINOD RAIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Vinod Rai, died during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No.653 of 2011. The court examined letters from the Superintendent of Police and the S.H.O., along with a death certificate confirming the appellant's demise. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

RAJAN PANDEY @ PAPPU PANDEYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Rajan Pandey, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1124 of 2007 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a death certificate and police reports. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding …

Raju Tiwari and OrsversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of relatives from Buxar, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 09‑08‑2018 of the Assistant Sessions Judge, which had rejected their earlier petition under Section 227 CrPC. They requested that the High Court allow …

KUMAR SAURABH @ SOMUversusThe State of Bihar

CONSIGNED

The petitioner, Kumar Saurabh, was granted anticipatory bail on 09.05.2022 with a condition to deposit Rs 5,000 monthly as maintenance in the informant's bank account. The informant failed to provide her account details, making compliance impossible. Subsequent proceedings revealed that the …

BIJAY PANDIT @ VIJAY PANDITversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Bijay Pandit filed a criminal miscellaneous petition seeking relief but later expressed a desire to withdraw the petition and pursue a civil suit in the appropriate forum. The petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw, arguing that the findings recorded under Sections 144 and …

Md. Tabarak @ Md. Tabarak MiyanversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Md. Tabarak, died during the pendency of a criminal appeal (Cr. App. No. 959 of 2015) before the Patna High Court. The court examined a letter from the Senior Superintendent of Police and a death certificate confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, …

Dabloo Yadav @ Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, five Yadav individuals, were charged under several sections of the Bihar Penal Code (BNS) and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 for allegedly assaulting a shopkeeper over a disputed payment for a bed. The trial court refused anticipatory …

Neetu Devi @ Neetu DevaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, members of a family from Samastipur, were charged under several provisions of the Bihar Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 for alleged assault, robbery and other offences on 29‑03‑2025. The informant claimed the accused …

Ravishankar Kumar @ Ravishankar Mahto KharwarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ravishankar Kumar, was charged under IPC sections 376 (rape) and 506 (criminal intimidation) and POCSO Act sections 6 and 8 for allegedly sexually abusing the informant's minor daughter over six years after reneging on a marriage promise. He has been in custody since 16 June 2024 and …

Dhirendra Kumar Singh @ DhiruversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The appellant, Dhirendra Kumar Singh, was charged under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, the Arms Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly firing at the informant's grandson, resulting in death. He appealed to the Patna High Court under Section 14(A)(2) of the CrPC …

Kiran Pandey and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

Petitioners Kiran Pandey and Ashok Kumar Pandey filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (G.R. No.1921 of 2017/ TR No.2187 of 2018) arising from a complaint registered under Sections 323, 318, 498A, 34 of …

Nand Kishore Dubey and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

Petitioners Nand Kishore Dubey and Ravindra Dubey filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 08‑03‑2018 passed by the Sub‑Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Dehri, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 406 …

Kanahiya Kumar @ Kanhaiya KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Kanhaiya Kumar, appealed under Section 14A(2) of the CrPC against the Special Court SC/ST Nawada's refusal to grant regular bail in a case involving multiple offences under the IPC, the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, the Arms Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes …

Bhola Kurmi and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of Kurmi family members, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 03‑04‑2017 passed by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate‑IV, Buxar, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections …

Sweta DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sweta Devi and her husband Badal Kumar sought anticipatory bail in a case alleging offences under Sections 77 and 3(5) of the B.N.S.S and Section 67(A) of the Information Technology Act. The informant, who is in a matrimonial and property dispute with Sweta, claimed the petitioners filmed her while …

MANOJ GUPTA @ KULDEEP GUPTA AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, a husband and his in‑laws, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS (inherent jurisdiction) seeking to quash the order dated 08‑01‑2025 and the subsequent proceedings under Sections 12, 18, 19 and 22 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, issued by the …

VIKASversusState of U.P. AND ANOTHER

The appellant sought to quash a order of the Special Judge that rejected his application under Section 173(4) of the BNSS (formerly Section 156(3) of the Cr.P.C.) alleging assault and caste-based abuse by the second respondent, a doctor. The High Court examined the scope of a magistrate's power …

SMT. JYOTI SRIVASTAVAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The revisionist, Smt. Jyoti Srivastava, challenged an order dated 17‑09‑2025 of the Additional Principal Judge, Family Court No.2, Varanasi, which directed her husband to pay Rs.4,000 per month as maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C. She contended that the trial court erred by not granting …

RAJESH JAIN AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the CrPC seeking to quash the chargesheet and criminal proceedings (Case No. 3261 of 2017) relating to offences under Sections 147, 354, 354A, 323, 504 and 506 IPC. The parties had amicably settled the dispute, a compromise was recorded and …

LALDHAR YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

Laldhar Yadav, accused under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC for murder, applied for bail after being in custody since November 2022. The first bail application was rejected on the ground that he was the main accused. The applicant argued that most prosecution witnesses had already been examined and …

PARMAI LALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Parmai Lal was arrested on charges of fondling his niece under Sections 5(m)(n) and 6 of the POCSO Act, with the FIR filed 19 hours after the alleged incident and no medical evidence to corroborate the claim. The applicant, who had no prior criminal record, had been in custody for about seven months …

VARIS ALIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash a criminal case (State v. Varis and others) involving offences under Sections 498A, 323, 504 IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act, on the ground that the parties had reached a compromise dated …

BHANU ALIAS MANU ALIAS RISHABH CHAURASIYAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Bhanu alias Manu alias Rishabh Chaurasiya, filed an application under Section 528 of the CrPC seeking to quash the criminal proceedings, charge‑sheet and cognizance order in Crime No. 0132 of 2024, which involved offences under Sections 498‑A, 354, 323, 504, 506, 376 of the IPC and …

PRIYA @ PINKI @ BANTAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The appellant Priya (also known as Pinki and Banta) was charged under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for the murder of a six‑year‑old girl, based on a charge‑sheet that implicated her only during investigation, not in the FIR. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence such as …

AKEEL AHMAD AND ORS.versusSTATE OF UP AND ORS.

Dismiss other than merit(DD/Non Prosec./Abated)

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Section 528 of the B.N.S.S., 2023 seeking relief. No applicant appeared before the court to pursue the application, although counsel for the State was present. The court dismissed the application for want of …

DEEPAK ARORA @ DEVENDRA SINGH ARORAversusTHE STATE OF U.P. and ANR.

Dismiss other than merit(DD/Non Prosec./Abated)

The applicant, Deepak Arora @ Devendra Singh Arora, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief against the State of U.P. and others. During the hearing, counsel for the applicant informed the court that the matter had become infructuous and the applicant …

Golu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Golu Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a complaint case alleging offences under Sections 126(2), 318(4), 64 of the BNS Act and Sections 67, 67A of the IT Act. He claimed the allegations were false, that the relationship with the complainant was …

Dinesh DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Dinesh Das and his wife Dukhani Devi, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (Ghoshi P.S. Case No. 391 of 2024) involving multiple offences under the Bihar Negotiable Security Act, including assault and grievous injury. The FIR alleged that they, along with others, intended to kill …

Bhikhan Mandal @ Bhikhari Mandal @ Bhikhar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Bhikhan Mandal, applied for anticipatory bail in a murder case registered as Bathnaha P.S. Case No. 392 of 2024, alleging offences under Sections 127(2), 115(2), 109(1), 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He claimed innocence, stating that his name appeared only in …

DHANAI RAMversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Dhanai Ram, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.227 of 1997 against the State of Bihar. While hearing the appeal on 13‑05‑2026, the Patna High Court examined police reports and a death certificate confirming that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, …

DHIRAN BIND @ DHARAN MAHTOversusThe State of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Dhiran Bind, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the court learned from police and local authorities that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now mirrored by Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

Amarjit RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, members of the Ray family, feared arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bihar Non‑Specific (BNS) Act, 2023, based on an FIR alleging that they assaulted an informant and his family on 14 November 2025 for not voting for a particular political party. They …

DEV NANDAN YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Dev Nandan Yadav, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police discovered that the appellant had died. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. Pursuant to Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

Madan Kumar @ Madan PrajapativersusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Madan Kumar was arrested in a case registered under Sections 363 and 366 of the IPC for alleged kidnapping and theft of his own daughter, who was reported missing on 31.01.2024. The petitioner contended that he and the victim, a 20‑year‑old adult, had eloped and married in a temple, but …

Ranjit MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjit Mukhiya, was charged in Benipatti police case No.174 of 2023 for offences under IPC sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 34. He filed a petition before the Patna High Court seeking relief (likely bail or quash of proceedings) on the ground of innocence. The court examined the FIR, …

SHEOJEE SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sheojee Singh, filed a criminal appeal, but during the pendency of the appeal the appellant died, as evidenced by a death certificate annexed to police reports. The court examined the reports and noted that no near relative had applied for leave to continue the appeal. Under Section …

BALDEO CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Baldeo Chaudhary, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police reports dated 06.05.2026 revealed that the appellant had died and a death certificate was attached. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

RAJENDRA CHOUDHARYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Rajendra Choudhary, died before the hearing of his criminal appeal (CR. APP (DB) No.99 of 2003). The court examined police reports confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, …

RAM PRAVESH YADAV and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Ram Pravesh Yadav and Jalo Yadav, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, both appellants were reported dead as per police and local authority documents. The Court examined the letters and the death certificates and noted that, under …

VIJAY SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Vijay Singh filed a criminal appeal, but the court learned from police reports and a death certificate that he had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), an appeal cannot proceed …

JAFIR ALAMversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Jafir Alam, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court, applying Section 394 …

LORIK AHIRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Lorik Ahir, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.182 of 2005 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. Under Section 394 …

NARAYAN DUBEYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Narayan Dubey, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. Pursuant to Section 394 of the …

RAM SAGAR RAIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Sagar Rai, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.405 of 2011 against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by police reports and a death certificate. The court examined the applicable provision, Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

Aman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Aman Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a complaint (No.1354 of 2016) alleging offences under IPC sections 420, 406, 323, 504 and NI Act section 138 for taking Rs.1,75,000, issuing a bounced cheque and not returning the money. The prosecution contended that the petitioner failed to …

DEEPU KUMAR SINGH @ DIPU KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Deepu Kumar Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.505 of 2009 before the Patna High Court. The court examined police reports and a death certificate confirming that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

CHINTA SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Chinta Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.907 of 2009 before the Patna High Court. The court examined police reports and a death certificate indicating that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

NARESH SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Naresh Singh, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bhartiya …

RITESH KUMAR SINGH @ BHUWAR SINGH @ RITESH SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ritese Kumar Singh, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as evidenced by police reports and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now mirrored by Section …

RAM JATAN YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Jatan Yadav, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

UMA KANT CHAUHANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Uma Kant Chauhan, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a death certificate annexed to police reports dated 1 May 2026 and 30 April 2026. The court examined these reports and considered Section 394 of …

UMESH GIRIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Umesh Giri, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.506 of 1997 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received a police report and a death certificate confirming that the appellant had died on 27 November 2021. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

JITENDRA KUMAR SINGH @ JITENDRA SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Jitendra Kumar Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.277 of 1996 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was reported dead as per police reports and a death certificate. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

LOHA BHAR @ LOHA SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Loha Bhar, filed a criminal appeal against his conviction, but the police reports dated May 2026 confirmed his death and a death certificate was attached. The court examined whether the appeal could proceed after the appellant’s demise. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

NAWAL KISHORE MAHATO @ NAWAL KISHORE PRASADversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Nawal Kishore Mahato, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as confirmed by police and local panchayat reports. The court examined whether the appeal could continue in the absence of a filing by any near …

CHANDESHWAR PRASAD @ CHANDU SAOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Chandeshwar Prasad, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as evidenced by police reports and a death certificate. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

TARA DEVIversusSTATE FO BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Tara Devi, died during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No.1117 of 2006, as evidenced by a death certificate annexed to police reports. The Court examined the reports and noted that no near relative had filed an application for leave to continue the appeal after her death. Under …

AKALU SHARMA and ANRversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Akalu Sharma and Lal Mohar Mushar, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, both appellants died, and death certificates were submitted to the court. The court examined the reports of the Superintendent of Police and the Police …

BACHCHA MANJHIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bachcha Manjhi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.304 of 2010 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received police reports and a death certificate confirming that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

KASHI RAMversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Kashi Ram filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The High Court examined police reports and a death certificate showing that Kashi Ram had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

MD.BASIR @ SK.BASIRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Md. Basir, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal, as evidenced by a death certificate attached to police reports. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

MAHADEO SAFIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Mahadeo Safi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.401 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. Under Section …

MAHESHWAR SAHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Maheshwar Sah filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1279 of 2010 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court, …

CHULHAI SAH and ORSversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants Chulhai Sah, Ramji Sah, Mahavir Sah and Girdhari Sah filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While hearing the appeal, the court received police reports and a death certificate confirming that all four appellants had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

SK.HASIBversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sk. Hasib, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1007 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police investigation revealed that the appellant had died, and a death certificate was attached to the report. No near relative filed an application for leave to …

GHANSHYAM MANDALversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ghanshyam Mandal, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. Pursuant to Section 394 of the …

MD.MANZURversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Md. Manzur, filed a criminal appeal which was pending when he died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), which …

SANJAY KUMAR RAMversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Sanjay Kumar Ram filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. Subsequent police reports confirmed that the appellant had died, and a death certificate was attached. The court examined whether the appeal could proceed after the appellant's death without any application from a …

BRIJNANDAN PANDEYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Brijnandan Pandey, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.666 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received police reports confirming that the appellant had died, and a death certificate was attached. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

RAM CHANDRA PRASAD GUPTA and ANR.versusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants Ram Chandra Prasad Gupta and Suresh Prasad Gupta filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, both appellants died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and …

GANESH DAS and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Ganesh Das and Nandu Das, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While hearing the appeal, the court received police reports and a death certificate confirming that both appellants had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

BABULAL YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Babulal Yadav, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court, applying Section …

FULPATI DEVIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Fulpati Devi filed Criminal Appeal No.525 of 2011 against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received a police letter and a death certificate confirming that the sole appellant had died. The court examined whether the appeal could proceed in the absence of the appellant …

KANHAIYA SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Kanhaiya Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.144 of 2010 before the Patna High Court. During proceedings, the court received a police report and a death certificate confirming that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

BRIJ BANSI BHAGATversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Brij Bansi Bhagat, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1085 of 2010 before the Patna High Court. During the hearing, the court received a police report and a death certificate confirming that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding …

BHUSHAN TIWARYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bhushan Tiwary, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. Under Section 394 of the Code of …

SANJAY YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sanjay Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1034 of 2008 before the Patna High Court. During proceedings, the court learned from police reports that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

LADDU SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Laddu Singh, died before the hearing of his criminal appeal, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. The court examined whether the appeal could continue after the appellant's death under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 …

UDAY YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Uday Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.497 of 2010 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by police reports and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

RADHEY SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Radhey Singh, died before the conclusion of his criminal appeal, as evidenced by police reports and a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

BIRDA MANJHI @ BRIDA MANJHI @ BRINDA MANJHIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Birda Manjhi, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

KINKER SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Kinker Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.239 of 2010 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received police reports and a death certificate confirming that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

RAGHU PASWANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Raghu Paswan, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

ARVIND KUMAR AWASTHIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Arvind Kumar Awasthi, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, and a death certificate was submitted by the police. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court examined Section 394 of …

JAGGU MAHTOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Jaggu Mahto, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal. The police submitted a death certificate confirming his demise. The court examined the reports and noted that no near relative had applied for leave to continue the appeal. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

STYADEO PRASAD @ SATYADEO PRASADversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Styadeo Prasad, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1240 of 2011 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by police reports and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

SUKHARI SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sukhari Singh, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, and a death certificate was submitted by the Superintendent of Police. The court examined the reports confirming the death and noted that no near relative had applied …

AJIT KUMAR @ RANJIT PRASADversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ajit Kumar, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. The police submitted reports and a death certificate confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

LALLAN SINGH and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants Lallan Singh and Mithilese Singh filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. Police reports dated 8 May and 11 May 2026 confirmed that both appellants had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

SITA DEVIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sita Devi, died during the pendency of her criminal appeal against the State of Bihar, as evidenced by police reports and a death certificate. The court examined whether the appeal could continue after the appellant's death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Akash ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Akash Chaudhary and Bablu Chaudhary, were charged under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for alleged murder and conspiracy. They filed an application for regular bail before the Patna High Court, having previously been denied bail on 10 September 2024. The trial court …

KRISHNA KUMAR SINGH @ KRISHNAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Krishna Kumar Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.244 of 1998 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received police reports and a death certificate confirming that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Mantu RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mantu Ram applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging that 10 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from an open public area and that he had no connection with the liquor, the bicycle, or the recovery site. He asserted his innocence, …

Shivnath PaswanversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

Shivnath Paswan and Kalawati Devi, grandparents of the alleged principal accused, were named in an FIR for kidnapping, sexual assault and related offences under the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The informant’s 15‑year‑old daughter, who was allegedly kidnapped, testified that she left her parental …

Randhir Kumar @ MunnaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Randhir Kumar and Rudhir Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 540 ml of liquor from a house not owned by them. They argued they have no prior criminal record, were …

Shobha Devi @ Sima DaweversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Shobha Devi, was named in an FIR for murder, criminal conspiracy and common intention under Sections 302, 120(2) and 34 of the IPC. She applied for anticipatory bail, claiming she lived separately and had a clean antecedent, arguing that the allegations of an illicit relationship …

Umesh Sahni @ Umesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Umesh Sahni and Vinod Sahni, were named in an FIR for assaulting an informant and his brother, and for allegedly snatching Rs.5,000, under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act. They applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that the FIR was delayed, the allegations were …

Munmun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Munmun Kumar and Deepak Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 10 litres of liquor and seizure of a motorcycle. They argued that they were …

Md. Nasib Ali @ Nasim AlamversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant was convicted by the Additional District and Sessions Judge for kidnapping and human trafficking under Sections 361 and 363 of the Indian Penal Code, based on the prosecution's claim that he and a co‑accused abducted a girl on a motorcycle. The victim later gave a statement under …