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KISHORE VIJAY NATH SINGH @ KISHORE SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Kishore Vijay Nath Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.37 of 2012 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 …

Ahad Hussain @ Ahat HussainversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ahad Hussain, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Kishanganj PS Case No. 630 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 418 and 409 IPC. The FIR originally named only Harsh Kumar, but during investigation the petitioner’s name was added. The petitioner claimed innocence …

Sanjiv Kumar SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Sanjiv Kumar Sinha and his wife Ekta Sinha applied for pre‑arrest bail in a criminal case under Sections 351(2‑4), 308(2) and 352 of the Bihar Negotiable Securities Act, 2023, alleging that the FIR stems from a civil land dispute involving alleged illegal sale and forged documents. The …

Vishwajeet Kumar @ RishuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vishwajeet Kumar was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 21.960 litres of foreign liquor from a husk, although no liquor was seized from his possession. He claimed that he was falsely implicated based on his mother’s statement, …

Manohar Kumar Yadav @ Manohar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Manohar Kumar Yadav and his brothers, were implicated in a FIR (Ghanshyampur PS case no. 334/2025) alleging assault, outraging modesty, and theft, with charges under several IPC sections. They contended that the FIR was exaggerated due to an underlying land dispute and that the …

Pappu Kumar @ Pappu Singh @ Pappu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pappu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 204/25 alleging offences under sections 115(2), 126(2), 352, 76 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, his brother‑in‑law, assaulted and outraged the modesty of the informant, while the …

Manisha KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manisha Kumari applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 32(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 90 litres of foreign liquor from a vehicle. She asserted that she is innocent, has no involvement with the seized liquor, and that the …

Nihal Khan @ Md. NehalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nihal Khan, was named in an FIR for allegedly assaulting an informant and his family with an iron rod and lathi, causing head and bodily injuries, purportedly with intent to cause death, arising from a land and money dispute. Medical examination revealed only tenderness and pain in …

Suhel Khan @ Md. Suhail KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Suhel Khan sought pre‑arrest bail in a case (Shahpur P.S. Case No. 16 of 2026) where he was charged under Sections 191(2), 191(3), 115(2), 352, 118(1) and 109 of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act. The FIR alleged that he, along with others, assaulted an informant with intent to kill. The …

Pintu Chaudhary @ Pintu ChaudhariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pintu Chaudhary sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Amendment Act, 2016, alleging that 25 litres of country-made liquor were recovered from his motorcycle. He contended that he merely owned the motorcycle, which he had …

Chandradeep Bhagat and Anr.versusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellants, Chandradeep Bhagat and Phoolpati Devi, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the Senior Superintendent of Police reported that both appellants had died. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. Pursuant …

Shivnandan Yadav @ Shyam Nandan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shivnandan Yadav sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that 15‑20 green ganja plants were recovered from an abandoned house purportedly belonging to him, invoking Sections 179, 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 8(c), 20(a)(i) and 29 of the NDPS Act. The petitioner …

Singhashan PaswanversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Singhashan Paswan, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.535 of 2015 arising from a 1998 case. 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 …

Chandani Devi @ Pranti Devi @ Kranti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a woman named Chandani Devi, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing six litres of illicit liquor recovered from her house. She applied for pre‑arrest bail, arguing that she is innocent and that other members of …

Shankar Patel @ Shankar PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shankar Patel applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in connection with a case involving the seizure of 1,568 litres of spirit, alleged under sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution’s case is based on a statement by an arrested …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, was named in an FIR alleging his involvement in a scheme to embezzle Rs 40.5 lakhs received from a property sale, with charges under IPC sections 406, 420, 409 and 34. The FIR narrates that the informant attempted to deposit the cash through Axis Bank, was asked to …

Sanjay NutversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Nut, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 20 litres of liquor from a public area not in his possession. He has two prior cases under the Excise Act and claims the …

Devendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Devendra Singh, a 75‑year‑old man with no prior criminal record, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a 2018 FIR alleging his participation in an assault during Chhath Pooja, charged under sections 147, 148, 149, 341, 337, 308 of the IPC and section 27 of the Arms Act. The State opposed the …

Sablu PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sablu Prasad, 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 allegedly recovering 17.28 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He contended that he had no prior criminal …

Ankush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, owners of an ice‑cream factory, were implicated in the recovery of 53.75 litres of liquor from the premises and charged under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. They filed a petition for anticipatory bail, asserting that they have …

Manish Kumar @ Karu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five residents of Makanpur village, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (Noorsarai P.S. Case No. 93 of 2026) under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 85 litres of country‑made liquor recovered from an …

Kanhaya Nut @ Kanhaiya NatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kanhaya Nut, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 105 litres of liquor from a village area not in his possession. He argued that the recovery was made at the behest of a …

YUGESHWAR PANDEYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Yugeshwar Pandey, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.181 of 2003 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate annexed to police reports dated 28-04-2026 and 29-04-2026. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code …

RAM BACHAN KOERI @ RAM BACHAN BHAGATversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Bachan Koeri, died before the conclusion of his criminal appeal. 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, 2023), an appeal cannot …

Niraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Niraj Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with offences under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Excise Act, alleging that liquor was recovered from a motorcycle he did not own and that the case against him rests on a confessional statement …

Ali HasanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ali Hasan was arrested in connection with a case alleging that he cheated villagers by taking Rs 1500‑2000 to tag their houses with a geo‑tag for the PM Awas Yojana. The FIR, lodged by the Block Development Officer, charged him under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 316(5) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyay …

Dheeraj Kumar @ Dhiraj Mahto @ GolkaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dheeraj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly recovering 153 litres of liquor from a closed school washroom. He argued that he has a clean criminal record, the …

Ajit MehtaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ajit Mehta 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 20 litres of liquor from sacks near a canal. The petitioner claimed he was not arrested at the spot, that the …

Ramadesh Sharma @ Ramadesh ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramadesh Sharma, was named in an FIR alleging negligence and assault leading to the death of an informant's daughter, who died of jaundice while hospitalized. The petitioner, a cousin father‑in‑law living separately from the deceased, argued that the death was due to her illness and …

Manjay PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manjay Prasad was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacturing and trading of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, with 15.60 litres of liquor recovered from an open area behind his shop. The petitioner argued that the liquor was not in his conscious …

PRAMOD CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Pramod Chaudhary, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.728 of 2002 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. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

PINTU JHAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Pintu Jha, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.490 of 2002 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received a death certificate confirming that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding …

Mohan PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mohan Pandey, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the IPC and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that the alleged liquor seizure was made from a location and vehicle not owned by him and that …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Santosh Kumar, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacturing and trading of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, based on the recovery of 300 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. The petitioner contended that the seized liquor was not in …

SADHU SHARAN LALversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sadhu Sharan Lal, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.302 of 2002 before the Patna High Court. The court received a police report 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 …

DEEPAK KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 42 litres of liquor from his residence, which is a joint family property. He was not apprehended on the spot and no liquor was found in his conscious possession. The …

AMBIKA PRASAD SAH @ AMIKA PD.SAHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ambika Prasad Sah, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The court examined a police letter confirming the death and noted that no near relative had applied for leave to continue the appeal. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, …

Kishlal Mahto @ Krishnlal Kumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kishlal Mahto, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 180 litres of liquor. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested …

Dulari Devi @ Ramdulari DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three women residing in Shyampur Gaon, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 156 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to their house. They argued they have no prior …

SANJAY SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sanjay Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.473 of 2002 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received police reports confirming that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

Sanoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanoj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging that liquor was recovered from a motorcycle not owned by him and that his implication rested on a confessional statement made by Karan Kumar …

Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 481.5 litres of liquor were recovered from a community hall not under his possession. He contended that he was not arrested at …

Nagiya Kuer @ Nago KuerversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nagiya Kuer, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 11 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to her house. She argued she had no prior criminal record, the liquor was not in her possession, and the …

Amarjeet Ram @ Amarjit RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Amarjeet Ram sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Sections 30(a), 30(b) and 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018 alleging recovery of liquor from his house and other premises. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, that the liquor was located in a …

Bhola ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bhola Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Case No. 88 of 2026) alleging offences under Section 111 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution claimed that liquor was recovered from a …

Sangita Devi @ Sanjita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sangita Devi, a woman, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 72 litres of liquor. She argued that the liquor was recovered from a public place, she was not in possession, and the FIR does not name the informant, …

VIPUL KUMAR SAHNI @ VIPUL KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Vipul Kumar Sahni and Aman Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and the Arms Act for alleged possession of a pistol, cartridges, liquor and other items recovered …

Shivam Kumar @ Shubhankar Yadav @ Shiv KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shivam Kumar applied for anticipatory bail in a case under Sections 30(a), (c), (d) and 32(3) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 15 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He asserted that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, did not have the seized vehicle in his possession, …

Phoolmati Devi @ Fulkumari DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Phoolmati Devi and Suganti Devi, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 10 litres of country-made liquor, based on an FIR filed after a raid and the testimony of Mahendra Sah. They contended that no liquor was …

Mithilesh Kumar @ Mithalesh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mithilesh Kumar Yadav 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 allegedly recovering 78 litres of liquor from a corn field. The petitioner argued that the liquor was not in his …

Ritesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ritesh 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 5.345 litres of liquor from his grocery shop. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was …

Akhil Kumar RoyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Akhil Kumar Roy was implicated in a complaint (No. 1204/2023) alleging cheating and related offences under sections 406, 420, 323, 504 and 34 of the IPC, for allegedly obtaining Rs. 4,14,000 by showing fictitious land. The petitioner feared arrest and applied for anticipatory bail, offering to repay …

JAGARNATH RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Jagarnath Rai filed a criminal appeal, but the Supreme 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 abates …

Bikram Singh @ Vikram KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bikram Singh applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in a case alleging offences under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of two litres of liquor. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found in his possession, …

Pappu TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pappu Tiwari, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 18 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not in possession of the …

Raj Kumar SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Raj Kumar Sahni applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of liquor from a house and a public area. He contended that he was not in possession of the liquor, was not arrested at …

Punam DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Punam Devi, accused in a 2018 FIR for alleged offences including forgery, cheating and criminal conspiracy relating to a property dispute, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest. She contended that she purchased the land from the complainant's son, had no criminal antecedent, and that …

Rohit Roy @ Rohit MautversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rohit Roy, was implicated in a violent incident alleged to involve a drunken co‑accused and a mob assaulting an informant and his nephew, leading to charges under several sections of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner argued that the allegations were vague, politically motivated, …

Md. DilsherversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Dilsher, was apprehended for alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, stemming from a complaint by his mother‑in‑law alleging dowry‑related torture and a second marriage. He is already on bail in a separate case filed by his …

LIAQUAT ALIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Liaquat Ali, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.840 of 2004 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Senior Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died, and a death certificate was attached. The court examined the reports and considered the …

MD. TASLIMversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Md. Taslim, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, and a death certificate was produced. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. Pursuant to Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

RIZWAN KHANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Rizwan Khan, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, and a death certificate was produced. The court examined the police reports confirming the death and noted that no near relative had applied for leave to …

ASHA KUERversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Asha Kuer, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No. 356 of 2005 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate annexed to police reports dated 7-8 May 2026. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

BUDHU YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Budhu Yadav filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.742 of 2009 before the Patna High Court. During the hearing, the court received police reports and a death certificate confirming that Budhu Yadav had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

DHANANJAY PATHAKversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Dhananjay Pathak, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the court received police reports and a death certificate confirming that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (now Section 435 of …

SHYAM SUNDER YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Shyam Sunder Yadav, died before the conclusion of his criminal appeal. The court examined police reports and the death certificate confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, …

SAKINDRA YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sakindra Yadav, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, and a death certificate was produced. The court examined the police reports confirming the death and considered Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

RAMPRAVESH YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Rampravesh Yadav, 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 seeking leave to continue the appeal after his death. The Court …

CHANDO YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Chando Yadav, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, and a death certificate was produced by the police reports dated 6 May 2026 and 4 May 2026. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which …

HARIHAR MAHTOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Harihar Mahto, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, and a death certificate was produced. The court examined the police reports confirming the death and noted that no near relative had applied for leave to continue …

RAMANAND PASWAN and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Ramanand Paswan and Suresh Paswan, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police reports dated 04-05-2026 and 06-05-2026 revealed that both appellants had died, and death certificates were attached. No near relative filed an …

BISHUNDEO PASWANversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bishundeo Paswan, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as confirmed by letters from the Superintendent of Police and the Police Inspector. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. …

AKLU PASWAN @ SADHU SINGH @ DADHIWALIAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Aklu Paswan, died before the conclusion of his criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The court examined police reports confirming his death and the accompanying death certificate. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

BALDEO YADAV and ORSversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants Baldeo Yadav, Janardan Yadav and Satto Yadav filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1099 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police and the SDPO submitted reports confirming that all three appellants had died, with death certificates …

RAJ KESHWAR RAIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Raj Keshwar Rai, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.842 of 2011 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter, an investigation report, and a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to …

AJAY CHAUDHARY @ AJAY KUMAR CHOUDHARYversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ajay Chaudhary, died before the hearing of his criminal appeal. The court examined police reports and a death certificate confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now mirrored by Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), an …

SRI RAM YADAV @ SRI RAM SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants Chirkut Rai, Laxamn Rai, Somaru Rai and Ram Bachan Rai filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police investigation revealed that all the appellants had died, and death certificates were produced. No near relative filed an application …

BIRENDRA PANDEY @ BIRENDRA PRASAD PANDEYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Birendra Pandey, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The court examined police reports and a death certificate confirming that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (now Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), …

GURU BACHAN PASWAN and ANR.versusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Guru Bachan Paswan and Godhan Paswan, 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 whether the appeal could continue in the absence …

ASHOK YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ashok Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.149 of 2010 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 1 October 2023. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

RAM AYODHYA BIN @ YODHAversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Ayodhya Bin @ Yodha, died before the conclusion of his criminal appeal. The court examined police 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 …

RAMJEE MUKHIAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ramjee Mukhia, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, and a death certificate was produced by the police. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal after his death. The Court examined Section …

NAND LAL TIWARYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Nand Lal Tiwary, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No. 738 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 …

AWADHESH YADAV @ RAMASHISH YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Awadhesh Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.597 of 2010 before the Patna High Court. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. The court examined whether the appeal could proceed in the absence of the appellant. …

YOGENDRA CHAUDHARYversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Yogendra Chaudhary, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.172 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, which is …

DHANUSHDHARI SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Dhanushdhari Singh, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. Police reports dated 11 May 2026 confirmed that the appellant had died, and a death certificate was attached. The court examined whether the appeal could proceed in the absence of the appellant and without any …

NAND KISHORE MEHTAversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

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

Nandey ChaurasiyaversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Nandey Chaurasiya, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.93 of 2014 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a police letter and a death certificate issued by the Department of Planning and Development, Government of Bihar. The …

RAM BRIKSH RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

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

SHAMBHU YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Shambhu Yadav, died before the conclusion of his criminal appeal, and a death certificate was produced by the police. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court examined the reports and applied Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

RAVIKANT MISHRA @ GUDDU MISHRAversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, four residents of West Champaran, were named in an FIR relating to a violent dispute over a tractor, with offences ranging from unlawful assembly to murder. Petitioners Lal Babu Sharma (a cancer patient) and Pushpa Devi (a woman) contended that the FIR only alleged their presence …

JAI NARAYAN YADAV @ JAINU YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Jai Narayan Yadav, filed a criminal revision challenging the acquittal of five respondents by the 10th Additional Sessions Judge, Purnea, who were cleared of charges under Sections 323 and 420 IPC arising from a land‑sale dispute. The petitioner alleged that the respondents had …

Srivatsa Sourav @ Srivatsa SauravversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Srivatsa Sourav, a senior branch manager of Bank of Baroda, was charged under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Securities Act for allegedly assaulting an informant and his friend. The trial …

Ashok HarswardhanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ashok Harswardhan petitioned the Patna High Court to quash an FIR registered under IPC sections 420, 406, 467, 468, 469 and 34, alleging that he had duped the opposite party of Rs. 11.5 lakh and Rs. 23.5 lakh in cash. The petitioner claimed the dispute was essentially civil, involving sale deeds for …

Sumit GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, a minor alleged to have participated in the preparation and sale of charas and smack at the Indo‑Nepal border, was denied regular bail by the Sessions Court on the ground that his release might associate him with criminals and endanger him. The appellant contended that he had no …

GAURAV KUMAR YADAVversusState of UP AND 2 Others

The revisionist, Gaurav Kumar Yadav, challenged a Family Court order under Section 125 of the Cr.P.C. that directed him to pay Rs.5,000 per month to his wife and Rs.7,000 per month to his daughter. He contended that his income was limited to Rs.14,000 per month after resigning from a bank job and …

MUZAMMIL KHANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Muzammil Khan appealed a Family Court order that directed him to pay monthly maintenance of Rs 12,000 to his wife Rubi Begam and Rs 8,000 each to their daughter and son under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The trial court had found that the husband had sufficient income and assets and …

CHIRANJIV PRASADversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Chiranjiv Prasad appealed a Family Court maintenance order directing him to pay Rs 10,000 per month to his wife (opposite party no.3) from July 2019 to February 2024. The wife had left the marital home in 2018, later obtained a government teaching job in February 2024, and the husband argued that …

AJIT YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Ajit Yadav under Section 483 BNSS in a case involving alleged violations of the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act and the Information Technology Act. The applicant claimed he was falsely implicated, asserting that the recovered mobile …

RAHUL KOHLIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Criminal Procedure Code for Rahul Kohli, accused in a case under IPC Sections 105 and 115(2). The applicant claimed false implication, noting that the FIR was lodged belatedly, there were no eye‑witnesses, and the only …

JITENDRA SAMADHIYAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Jitendra Samadhiya, who was in custody for offences under IPC sections 363, 323, 376, POCSO Act sections 3 and 4, and IT Act section 67. The applicant claimed innocence, alleging that the alleged victim, an 18‑year‑old, had consented to the …

ARJUN PRAJAPATIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Arjun Prajapati applied for bail in a case registered under IPC sections 64(1) and 351(2) and POCSO Act sections 3 and 4, alleging that the alleged victim, a 19‑year‑old woman, was a consenting party and the matter stemmed from a failed consensual relationship. The applicant asserted his innocence, …

AJAY KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Ajay Kumar, who was arrested in connection with offences under Sections 111(2)(kha), 318(4), 61(2) of the IPC, the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019 and Section 66D of the IT Act. The applicant contended that he was falsely …

AMITversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court of Allahabad considered a bail application filed by Amit in a criminal case (Crime No.110 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 137(2) and 64(1) of the IPC, the 2023 BNS provisions, and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act. The State Law Officer informed the court that a notice to …

MOHAN KOL @ SANDEEP KOLversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Mohan Kol (alias Sandeep Kol) in a criminal case (Crime No. 136 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 137(2), 87, 64(1) of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act, 2012. The applicant pleaded innocence, asserting that the …

AZAMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed by Azam, who was charged under Sections 333, 65(1), 351(3) of the IPC, Section 183 of the CrPC and Sections 5 and 6 of the POCSO Act for alleged rape of a 17‑year‑old girl. The applicant pleaded innocence, highlighted a four‑day delay in …

RAJARAM PASWANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The case Rajaram Paswan v. State of U.P. & Another was filed as an application under Section 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The matter was listed as a fresh application on 22 May 2026 before Hon'ble Justice Saurabh Srivastava. The counsel for the applicant was Diwas Verma and for the …

SHARIF AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed by Sharif, Shamshad and Aslam in Criminal Case No.55 of 1989, where they were charged under Sections 325 and 308 IPC. The applicants claimed they were falsely implicated, noting that the original FIR involved offences under Sections 147, …

ARVIND KUMAR MISHRA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNNS seeking discharge of a criminal case (Criminal Appeal No. 842/2020) in which they were charged under IPC sections 323, 504, 506, 427 and 452. The trial court had earlier dismissed a discharge application filed on 03.12.2025, and the …

SABA KHANAMversusFAISAL UDDIN

Petitioner Saba Khanam, the wife, filed a petition under Article 227 seeking a direction to the Principal Judge of the Family Court, Agra, to expedite a pending maintenance proceeding under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Case No. 706 of 2024). The petition argued that the case had been …

MOHD SADIQ NAWABversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Mohd Sadiq Nawab filed an application under Section 528 seeking to quash the summons and the criminal complaint (Case No. 24332 of 2025) filed by Mustjab under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for a bounced cheque of Rs.10 lakh. The applicant claimed the complaint was malicious and that …

BANNO NISHAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Banno Nisha, filed a Section 528 application challenging several orders of the subordinate criminal court that denied her the opportunity to testify under Section 244 of the CrPC in a sexual assault case. The trial court had earlier issued summons under IPC Sections 354 and 504 …

SHASHWAT MISHRAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Shashwat Mishra filed a B.N.S.S. application under Section 528 of the CrPC seeking to quash the summons dated 15‑10‑2025 and the entire Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act proceedings pending before the Additional Civil Judge, Senior Division‑2, Kanpur. The applicant contended that the dispute …

PANKAJ DUBEYversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The applicant, Pankaj Dubey, filed an application under Section 528 of the Indian Evidence Act seeking modification of a maintenance order dated 28‑03‑2026 and 02‑05‑2026 issued by the Additional District Judge, Jaunpur. The order required the applicant to pay Rs 3,000 per month to the respondent …

PARVEJ ALIAS PARINDAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Parvej alias Parinda, filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash a non‑bailable warrant dated 06‑03‑2025 issued in State of U.P. v. Aafeem (Case No.10113 of 2021) under IPC sections 379 and 411. The High Court examined the record and found …

FIROZversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Firoz, filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash a non‑bailable warrant (NBW) dated 17 January 2024 issued by the Additional District Judge, Agra, for his alleged non‑appearance in a trial concerning offences under Sections 302 and 147 of …

SHRI KRISHNA SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking to quash Special Session Trial No. 474 of 2024 in which they were summoned under IPC sections 323/149, 392/149, 394/149 and 395/149. They asserted that a compromise between the parties was entered …

SWAYAMVEER YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

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

The applicant, Swayamveer Yadav, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief against the State of U.P. and another party. The application was listed before the Hon'ble Justice Vikram D. Chauhan. No substantive arguments or evidence were presented, and the …

SWAYAMVEER YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Swayamveer Yadav, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief against the State of U.P. and another party. The application was listed before Hon'ble Justice Vikram D. Chauhan. No substantive arguments or evidence were presented, and the …

SMT. MAMTA AGARWALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

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

Smt. Mamta Agarwal filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code against the State of Uttar Pradesh and two other parties. The application was listed before the Hon'ble Justice Vikram D. Chauhan. No further submissions or evidence were presented by the applicant. The learned …

SHRI JI SEEDSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court of Allahabad heard an appeal by Shri Ji Seeds against the dismissal of a criminal complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act concerning a dishonoured cheque of Rs 6.60 lakh. The trial court had dismissed the complaint under Section 256 of the CrPC and acquitted the …

SANDEEP KUMAR AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief after a matter was referred to a Mediation Centre. The court noted that, although the matter was referred to mediation on 23 October 2024, the applicants failed to deposit the required Rs 30,000 with …

IRSHAD AHMADversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioner, Irshad Ahmad, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking quash of proceedings. The matter had been referred to a Mediation Centre, where the petitioner was required to deposit Rs.30,000 but failed to do so, resulting in no notice to the second …

DIPU SAHAversusState of U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Dipu Saha, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief after a matter was referred to a Mediation Centre. The court had ordered the matter to be mediated on 21 October 2024, and the Mediation Centre required the applicant to deposit Rs. …

TARUN KUMAR @ TARUN KUMAR GUPTA AND 2 OTHERSversusState of U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioners, Tarun Kumar and two others, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash proceedings. The matter had earlier been referred to a Mediation Centre, where the petitioners were required to deposit Rs.30,000 but failed to do so. Consequently, no …

SHYAMVEER AND 2 OTHERSversusState of U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief after a mediation process was initiated. The court had ordered the matter to be referred to a Mediation Centre, and the applicants were required to deposit Rs.25,000 before the Centre. The Mediation …

RAJENDRAversusState of U.P. AND ANOTHER

The revisionist, Rajendra, filed an application under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking maintenance from his son, Rupesh, alleging his own inability to earn due to health issues. Earlier, a 2004 order had directed Rajendra to pay maintenance to Rupesh's mother, sister and Rupesh …

DHARMVEER GAUTAMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The revisionist, Dharmveer Gautam, filed a criminal revision seeking to quash the charge framed by the Additional Session Judge, FTC‑I (Crime Against Women) Jaunpur under Section 376(2)(N) IPC in a rape case allegedly occurring in Mumbai. He contended that the FIR and victim’s statement, recorded …

SHIVAM @ CHHOTU AND ANOTHERversusState of U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioners, Shivam @ Chhotu and another, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief. The matter had been referred to a Mediation Centre, where the petitioners were required to deposit Rs.25,000, which they failed to do, resulting in no notice being …

ASHOK KUMARversusState of UP AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Ashok Kumar, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief. The matter had earlier been referred to a Mediation Centre, where the applicant was required to deposit Rs.60,000 but failed to do so, resulting in no notice being issued to the second …

RAJKUMAR PANDEY ND 4 OTHERSversusState of U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioners filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief in a criminal matter. The opposite party informed the court that the case had been referred to the Mediation & Conciliation Centre, where mediation was completed but no settlement was reached. The …

SACHIN JAISWAL AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Sachin Jaiswal and two others filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief against the State of U.P. and another party. The application was listed before the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, but no party appeared to press the matter. The learned …

VEERENDRA SINGH @ VIRENDRA KATIYARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code before the Allahabad High Court. No substantive hearing took place as the matter was listed but no party appeared to press the application. The learned Additional Government Advocate was present. The court, noting …

MOHAMMAD HANEEFversusState of U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Mohammad Haneef, filed a petition under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash Criminal Complaint No.18308 of 2023 and related summons and N.B.W. orders, alleging that the complaint was a false, retaliatory claim arising from a family dispute. The opposite party contended that the …

JAGAT ALIAS JAGATRAJ AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief after a matter was referred to a Mediation Centre. The court noted that the applicants had failed to deposit the required Rs.20,000 with the Mediation Centre, resulting in no notice being issued to …

ANGAD KUMAR GUPTAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed a Section 482 CrPC application seeking to quash a summoning order dated 17.03.2021 and a subsequent revision order, as well as the entire proceeding of Complaint Case No. 825 of 2020 under Section 4 of the D.P. Act. The applicant had earlier been referred to the Mediation and …

KULDEEP MISHRA AND 4 OTHERSversusState of U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. seeking interference with the trial court's order that referred the matter to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre. The High Court noted that the mediation report dated 30.05.2025 showed that mediation was completed but no …

RAKESH KUMAR SHARMA @ PRASADI AND 2 OTHERSversusState of UP AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, seeking relief. The court noted that the matter had been referred to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre, where the applicants failed to comply with the order to deposit money, yet they continued to enjoy an …

CHANDRA SHEKHAR YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Chandra Shekhar Yadav, filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code before the Allahabad High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the applicant informed the court that the applicant no longer wished to pursue the application. The court considered the …

PAWAN KUMAR GUPTA ALIAS YOGENDRA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, Pawan Kumar Gupta and another, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash a criminal proceeding (Complaint Case No. 766 of 2021) instituted under Section 498A of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the D.P. Act. They did not press the merits of the quash petition …

VIKAS DUTT SHARMA AND 6 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking interference with ongoing trial court proceedings under Sections 244 and 246 CrPC. The High Court examined the record and noted that the trial court proceedings were at an advanced stage with witness …

MANIRAM PATEL ALIAS MANIRAMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Maniram Patel filed a criminal revision challenging a Family Court order dated 29‑08‑2024 that required him to pay Rs 10,000 per month to his wife and Rs 4,000 each to their two minor children under section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code. He argued that his wife, an Anganwadi worker earning Rs …

JITENDRA KUMAR RAIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioner, a constable, challenged two lower court orders that dismissed his application under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code, alleging that the investigating officer had falsely recorded his statement as being taken in Ghazipur while he was posted in Bhadohi. He contended that …

RAMLAL AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants Ramlal and two others, charged under IPC sections 323, 324, 328 and 308, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking quash of the charge sheet, summons and the entire session proceedings. During hearing, the applicants' counsel indicated that they would surrender within …

ANURAG YADAV AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Anurag Yadav and another appealed a trial court order that directed the husband to pay Rs.4,000 as house rent, Rs.6,000 as monthly maintenance and Rs.2 lakh as compensation under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The husband contended that he earned only Rs.450 per day, was …

MAJIBULLAHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Majibullah applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No.131 of 2025) alleging offences under the Indian Penal Code, the POCSO Act and the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religion Conversion Act. The applicant contended that he was falsely implicated, the FIR was filed five days after the …

SURAJ PRASADversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Suraj Prasad was arrested in a case registered under Sections 137(2), 87, 64 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act for alleged sexual offences. The applicant contended that the alleged victim, a 15‑year‑old girl, was a consenting party, that there was no medical evidence to …

RAM KISHAN RAIKWAR AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the charge sheet and proceedings in a criminal case involving offences under Sections 498-A, 323, 352, 506 IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. They argued that the matrimonial …

NAGESH UPADHYAY AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF UP AND 2 OTHERS

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to quash Special Session Trial No. 474 of 2024, wherein they were summoned under various IPC offences. They asserted that a compromise between the parties was entered on 4 August 2025 and verified by the …

SARDARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant Sardar was charged under Sections 333, 87, 69, 115(2), 352 and 351(3) of the Indian Penal Code for alleged offences arising from an incident at Banpur, Lalitpur. The victim, a 21‑year‑old woman, testified that she had travelled with the applicant voluntarily and gave no indication of …

MUNNA SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

Munna Singh filed an application under Section 529 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking permission to withdraw securities he had furnished in favor of the accused, Rajendra Singh, in a criminal appeal. The appeal pertained to a case involving offences under Sections 452, 354Kha, 504, 506 IPC, the …

TALARI NARESHversusTHE STATE OF TELANGANA

2026 INSC 486Appeal(s) allowed

The appellant was convicted under Sections 302 and 323 of the IPC and Sections 3(2)(v) and 3(1)(x) of the SC/ST Act for allegedly killing Shiva Shankar after a dispute arising from an elopement involving the appellant's sister. The prosecution's case relied mainly on the testimony of the victim's …

MANISH KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court heard an appeal by Manish Kumar against his conviction for rape under Section 376 of the IPC and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the appellant lured a teenage girl with promises of marriage, forced sexual intercourse on several occasions, and threatened …

Punni Devi @ Punam DeviversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners sought pre‑arrest bail in a murder case (PS 104 of 2025) alleging that the deceased died from ingesting a poisonous grain preservative, possibly suicide. Petitioner 1, Punni Devi, was accused of administering the poison, while petitioner 2, Ajay Mahto, the deceased’s father‑in‑law, …

MANOJ PRASADversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manoj Prasad was convicted by the Sessions Court for offences under Section 307 IPC for allegedly stabbing his brother Rajeshwar Prasad and his wife during a family dispute over partition. The prosecution relied on the statements of two eye‑witnesses (the injured husband and wife) and several …

Virichand Sah @ Virichan SaahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Virichand Sah, Pinku Devi and Bhola Sah, sought bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 363, 366A, 34 and section 8 of the POCSO Act for alleged kidnapping of a minor for marriage. They contended that they were falsely implicated because they are relatives of …

Amarjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amarjeet Kumar was apprehended for alleged kidnapping under IPC sections 365, 366, 366A and POCSO Act section 4 in Bela P.S. Case No. 113 of 2020. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserting that the police investigation had concluded with a final report exonerating him, yet cognizance was taken. He …

Brahma ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Brahma Thakur was implicated in a criminal case (P.S. No.70 of 2022) for alleged defalcation of Rs 8.75 lakh, charged under Sections 420, 409 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. He feared arrest and contended that he was falsely implicated, asserting his innocence and willingness to pay his share of …

Manoj Yadav @ Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Manoj Yadav and Saroj Yadav filed a petition seeking pre‑arrest bail after being implicated in a kidnapping and mobile‑snatching case registered under sections 140(3), 126, 352, 303(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that on 28‑02‑2025 the accused, along with five unknown …

Umesh Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Umesh Prasad Singh, a 70‑year‑old man, was charged under Sections 109, 352 and 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 27 and 30 of the Arms Act for allegedly firing on the informant’s family along with his son Ravin Singh. The petitioner claimed he only engaged in a heated verbal dispute and …

Prabhat RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a junior engineer, faced arrest in a 2020 police case alleging defalcation of government funds under IPC sections 406, 409, 420 and 34 relating to two rural development schemes. An earlier anticipatory bail application was rejected in 2023. In 2026, the petitioner’s senior counsel …

Pappu Manjhi @Pappu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pappu Manjhi, was arrested on 24 January 2023 in connection with a case registered under Section 394 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act, arising from a loot incident where the FIR named the offender as unknown. Although his name was not originally mentioned in the FIR, the …

E. SRINIVAS MURTHY AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR AND ANR

DISPOSED

The petitioners, E. Srinivas Murthy, N. Shyamala Bai and Shekhar S., filed a petition under Section 205 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking dispensation from personal attendance in Complaint Case No. 4938(C) of 2017. The learned Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Patna, rejected their petition …

Pir MohammadversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Pir Mohammad was charged in a 2015 case for offences including unlawful assembly, rioting, criminal intimidation, kidnapping and murder, as well as illegal possession of arms. The prosecution alleged that he, along with others, fired a carbine at the deceased, causing fatal injuries. The petitioner …

Ankit Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, residents of Jaipur, were charged under several IPC sections and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for alleged caste‑based abuse, assault and an attempt to outrage modesty against a caretaker, Kalawati Devi, in Saran, Bihar. The appellants contended that the FIR was filed as a …

Deepak Kumar @ Deepak ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Deepak Kumar and Rinku Kumar, were charged under several sections of the Bihar Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for alleged forgery, caste-based abuse and other offences arising from a property dispute. They contended that the …

RAMASHRAY DASversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ramashray Das, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.144 of 1998 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 …

VIJENDRA YADAV @ BIJENDRA YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Vijendra Yadav, died before the hearing of his criminal appeal. The court examined the police report and death certificate 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 …

Ali Ashraf Fatmi @ M. A. A. Fatmi 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 01-09-2018 passed by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Darbhanga. The application was filed because the underlying case (Misc. No.326 of 2017 arising out of …

Manish KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manish Kumar filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 24 September 2018 passed by the 6th Additional District and Sessions Judge, Bhojpur. The trial court reported that the underlying case (S.Tr. No.171 of 2017) had …

Ravindra KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravindra Kumar, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the charge framed against him under Section 354 IPC, arguing that he had already been acquitted. The trial court had acquitted him on 03 January 2025. The High …

Tatu GhoshversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Tatu Ghosh, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the FIR registered at Akbarpur Police Station (Case No.106 of 2018) for offences under Sections 341, 323, 448, 354 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The trial court …

MD. ISMAIL @ SK. ISMAILversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Md. Ismail, 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 …

RAMAKBAI RAI @ RAM EKBAL RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ramakbai Rai, filed a criminal appeal but was reported dead by police and local authorities. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The court examined the police reports and death certificate and applied Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, …

MD. TASLIMversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

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

JIWA NAND GIRIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Jiwa Nand Giri, 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 the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, …

TEJO PASWANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Tejo Paswan, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter, an SHO report, and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

FULESHWR SINGH @ FULO SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Fulese​shwar Singh, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police and the investigating officer submitted reports and a death certificate confirming that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of …

YOGENDRA SAHNI @ YOGI SAHNI and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Yogendra Sahni and Rajo Sahni, were found to be deceased as per police reports and a death certificate dated 09.05.2026. 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 …

UMAKANT JHAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Umakant Jha, 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. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of …

Amit Kumar @ Kartikey JeeversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Amit Kumar and Mohan Kumar, were charged under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and several IPC provisions for allegedly assaulting a construction worker and using caste-based abusive language at the informant's house on 12 March 2024. …

BINDESHWARI MAHTOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bindeshwari Mahto, 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. The court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

NANDJEE SINGH @ SADAN SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Nandjee Singh, 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. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

SANGEETA DEVIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sangeeta Devi, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a death certificate issued by the Gram Panchayat Mukhiya. The court examined the letters from the Superintendent of Police and the SHO confirming …

YADUNANDAN RAYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Yadunandan Ray, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. 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 applied Section 394 of …

JOYTISH MAHTOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Joytish Mahto filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, and a death certificate was produced. The court examined the letters from the Superintendent of Police and the police inspector confirming the death. Relying on Section 394 of the Code …

HARI ROYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Hari Roy, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate attached to a police report. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court, applying Section 394 …

SUKHDEO MAHTO @ BHAGAT @ SUKHDEO BHAGATversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sukhdeo Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.653 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. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal after his …

GANESH DAS @ GANESH RAVIDASversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ganesh Das, 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 …

RAMAYAN SAHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

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

HARI RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Hari Rai, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.459 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter, an SHO report, and a death certificate issued by the village sarpanch. The court examined the provisions of …

JAGAN SAHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Jagan Sah, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.657 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to have died, as evidenced by a police letter, an SHO report, and a death certificate. The Court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the …

HARMUNI RAJBANSHIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Harmuni Rajbanshi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.537 of 2008 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a death certificate issued by the Mukhiya of Gram Panchayat. The court examined the police letters confirming the death …

SHANKAR SAHANIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Shankar Sahia, died during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No. 963 of 2011. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming the death, along with a death certificate issued by the village Mukhiya. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

MRITUNJAY SHARMAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Mritunjay Sharma, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report. The court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

ARJUN RAMversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Arjun Ram appealed against a conviction by the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate and police reports. No near relative filed an application to seek leave to continue the appeal. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …