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SATYA NARAYAN YADAV and ORSversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, four brothers named Satya Narayan Yadav, Mithilesh Yadav, Suresh Yadav and Ganga Pd. Yadav, had filed Criminal Appeal No.51 of 1997 against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the Court that all the appellants had died, attaching death …

SOBHA YADAV @ SABHAPATI YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

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

RAKESH KUMAR @ PINTU SINGHversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, brothers Rakesh Kumar and Shivam Kumar and their relative Mantu Singh, filed petitions seeking quashing of FIR No. 445/2022 registered at Khaira Police Station, which alleged offences under Sections 341, 323, 445, 379, 506 and 504 read with Section 34 IPC relating to alleged assault …

MANTU SINGHversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, who are brothers of a land purchaser, sought quashing of FIR No. 445/2022 filed under Sections 341, 323, 445, 379, 506 and 504 read with Section 34 IPC, alleging that the case stemmed from a civil land dispute and was being used to exert pressure. They argued that the matter was …

MANOJ KUMAR SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Manoj Kumar Singh, the sole appellant in Criminal Appeal (DB) No.108 of 1998, died during the pendency of the appeal. The Senior Superintendent of Police submitted a report and a death certificate confirming his demise. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

HARI YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Hari Yadav, died while his criminal appeal was pending before the Patna High Court. The court examined a police letter and death certificate confirming his death. The issue was whether the appeal could proceed in the absence of a surviving relative filing an application to continue …

Bhola Yadav and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of Yadavs, filed an application under Criminal Miscellaneous No.69289 of 2018 seeking to quash an order dated 30.08.2018 that had converted a proceeding originally instituted under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code into one under Section 145. The conversion order …

RAJDEO PASWANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Rajdeo Paswan, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police report and a death certificate issued by the village Mukhiya. The court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of …

Golu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Golu Kumar, a 20‑year‑old resident of Shankarpur, was implicated in a case (Muffasil P.S. No. 18 of 2025) for allegedly assaulting an informant with an iron rod, causing injury to the informant’s hand. The petitioner contended that the allegations were false, stemming from a personal grudge between …

KEDAR SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Kedar Singh filed a criminal appeal, but during the pendency of the appeal he died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police. The court examined the death report and considered Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

SHRI BHAGWAN SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Bhagwan Singh filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the sole appellant Kedar Singh was found to have died, as evidenced by a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court examined …

Ashok Chaudhari @ Ashok ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Ashok Chaudhari sought anticipatory bail after non‑bailable warrants were issued in a case alleging criminal breach of trust under Section 406 IPC and cheque bounce under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The petitioner argued that the matter stemmed only from a cheque of Rs. 5,50,000 …

LALITESHWAR CHAUDHARY @ LALIT CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Laliteshwar Chaudhary, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The court examined a police letter, a police report, and a death certificate confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 …

GANESH SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ganesh Singh, was the sole party to a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined the relevant provisions, namely Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now …

LAGANDEO KANUversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Lagandeo Kanu, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.449 of 2004 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter, a police report, and a death certificate. The Court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of …

Ajay Kumar Poddar @ Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ajay Kumar Poddar and Bablu Poddar, were named in an FIR for alleged assault on an informant using the butt of a country-made pistol, resulting in head and nose injuries, and for snatching cash and a gold chain. They contended that the incident stemmed from a prior enmity and that …

MANNA PATHAKversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Munna Pathak filed a criminal appeal, but during the pendency of the appeal he died, as evidenced by a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The court examined the police report and the death certificate and applied Section 394 of …

BAIJNATH SAOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Baijnath Sao filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

JAI PRAKASH SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

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

Munni DeviversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, who are family members of a deceased, were accused of murdering the deceased under Sections 80(2)/3(5) of the B.N.S. They filed an anticipatory bail application. The mother‑in‑law, petitioner No.1, withdrew her application, which the court dismissed as withdrawn and directed her to …

Nitish Kumar @ NitishversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, was named in a complaint alleging mental and physical cruelty and other offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 379 and 498A, as well as Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, for allegedly demanding a dowry of Rs 10 lakh. The petitioner filed a bail petition, contending …

Rajesh MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners—Rajesh Mukhiya, Geeta Devi and Kanhaiya Mukhiya—were named in an FIR for alleged assault and other offences arising from a land‑dispute in Yogapatti, West Champaran. The FIR alleged that they assaulted an informant and his son, causing bodily injuries, with an alleged intention to …

Mishrilal DasversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The Patna High Court heard an application for anticipatory bail filed by six petitioners accused of assaulting an informant and other offences under the Indian Penal Code. Petitioners No.2 and No.5 withdrew their applications, which the court permitted, dismissing those applications as withdrawn. …

Harinarayan GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Harinarayan Gupta applied for anticipatory bail after a looting incident in which co‑accused Bablu Yadav was caught and, through a captured accomplice Pappu Yadav, identified the petitioner as having facilitated the escape. The FIR records only the co‑accused’s statement linking the petitioner, with …

Satish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Satish Kumar and his father Surendra Sharma, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Masaurhi PS Case No.428 of 2025) alleging procurement of a fake ration card and illegal receipt of subsidised food grains under sections 318(4), 316(2), 338, 336(2) and 340(2) of the …

Shiv Kumar ChoupalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shiv Kumar Choupal, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a kidnapping case (PS Case No. 95 of 2025) under Sections 140(2) and 143(4) of the B.N.S. Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, though not a family member, was implicated along with the victim's father by the …

Sujeet Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sujeet Kumar Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Banka P.S. Case No. 305 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 322 and 3(5) of the B.N.S.S. The prosecution alleged that co‑accused used forged documents to halt construction on …

Santosh Patel @ Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Santosh Patel, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving alleged offences under Sections 317(2), 318(4), 336(3) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution’s case relied on two stolen Bolero vehicles recovered from co‑accused and the petitioner’s name being mentioned in …

RAMA SHANKAR HARIJAN and ORSversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants Rama Shankar Harijan, Bijaymal Harijan and Jaleshwar Gorh were found to be deceased during the pendency of their criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The Court examined a letter and report confirming their deaths and noted that no near relative had filed an application for …

Bindeshwari @ Binod Tanti@ Binod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Bindeshwari and Nunu Tanti, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a murder case (Sections 103(1) and 61(2) of the B.N.S.) concerning the death of an informant's sister. They argued they were brother‑in‑law and husband of the deceased, with the husband already in custody, and …

Hema KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court considered the bail application of Hema Kumari, who was named in an FIR for offences under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 120‑B and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly forging a marksheet to obtain a contract teaching post. The petitioner argued that she resigned from the …

Vinay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vinay Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving the seizure of 2,525.4 liters of illicit liquor under several provisions of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution alleged violations of Sections 30(a), 32(ii)(iii), 36 and 41(i)(ii) of that Act. …

Arun Kumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Arun Kumar Mahto, was named in a FIR for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018, alleging that 60 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from his motorcycle. He contended that he is the registered owner, that the seizure was not made …

Prince KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prince Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022 alleged that 300 litres of illicit country-made liquor were recovered from an open area. He argued that the seizure lacked independent witnesses and was made …

Nanhak Sahni @ Raj Kumar sahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Nanhak Sahni, was granted bail on 14‑05‑2025 with conditions including cooperation in trial and verification of his criminal antecedents. He later filed a modification application alleging that the bail order incorrectly stated he had three criminal antecedents when, in fact, he had …

Md. AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in an FIR alleging assault on an informant and his brother, with charges under several IPC sections. Petitioner 1 was specifically accused of assault with an iron rod causing a grievous injury to Md Moim, while petitioners 2 and 3 faced …

BABUNAND MAHTOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Babunand Mahto, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate issued by the Gram Panchayat Mukhiya. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. Under Section …

RAMJI SINGH and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appeal filed by Ramji Singh and Shubh Narain Thakur was pending before the Patna High Court when both appellants died, as evidenced by death certificates. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court examined the reports of the investigating officers and …

Gagan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gagan Kumar, was implicated in a case under Sections 310(4) and 310(5) of the B.N.S. read with Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act after a police raid recovered a country‑made pistol. The only link to the petitioner was a statement by co‑accused Bambam Kumar, who identified …

Bindeshwar Yadav @ Vineshwar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bindeshwar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 150 litres of illicit liquor. He contended that the liquor was not found in his personal possession and that the accusation rested …

Saroj MiyanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Saroj Miyan and Ravi Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 21(c), 23(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act. The FIR records that narcotics were recovered from the house of co‑accused Suraj Kumar and mentions the petitioners only in connection …

Sudhir NaiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sudhir Naiya, sought anticipatory bail after a First Information Report alleged that 20 litres of fermented Mahua and 5 litres of country-made liquor were recovered from his residence, constituting an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, …

Mishrilal SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

Petitioners Mishrilal Sahani and Ranjit Sahani filed an anticipatory bail application in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 200 litres of illicit liquor. The first petitioner withdrew the application after being apprehended by …

Bhola Mahra @ BholaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, eight members of a family from Piprahi village, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 141, 341, 323, 427, 354(b), 504, 506 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. They alleged that the alleged assault on an informant and her sister involved only …

Sanjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjeet Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where 40 litres of illicit liquor was seized, including 10 litres from a bag on a motorcycle. He contended he had no ownership or possession …

Suresh Ray @ Ram Suresh RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Suresh Ray, sought anticipatory bail in a case (PS Case No. 308 of 2025) alleging extortion, threats of death, and assault on an informant and his relatives. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with co‑accused Rakesh Yadav, demanded Rs.1,00,000 and assaulted the …

MADAN SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Madan Singh appealed a criminal conviction, but the Superintendent of Police reported that he had died. The court examined the report and noted that under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), an appeal …

Nisar HaidarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nisar Haidar, was arrested in connection with a fraud case (Madhubani P.S. Case No. 332 of 2025) alleging that he induced an informant to pay Rs. 3.70 lakh for a Hyundai car that was never delivered, issued dishonoured cheques and failed to refund the amount. The petitioner applied …

KAMLA RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Kamla Rai, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.353 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. The Court examined the report and considered the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

CHHABILA SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Chhabila Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.48 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as indicated in a police letter and report. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Dr Sri Ram Kumar Ranjan @ Sri Ram Kumar RajanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a practicing doctor and proprietor of Sri Hospital, was implicated in a criminal case (PS Case No. 435 of 2025) alleging that he, along with co‑accused, caused the death of an informant’s father by administering an injection. The petitioner contended that no injection was given, the …

Vikash Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikash Kumar Yadav was named in a complaint (No. 1859 of 2024) for issuing a Rs.1,70,000 cheque that was dishonoured, attracting charges under Section 316(2) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The petitioner argued that the dishonour was due to …

Anita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Anita Devi and Prithvi Prasad Gupta, are the mother‑in‑law and father‑in‑law of the informant, Sapna Kumar, in a dowry‑related case (Haraiya PS Case No.107 of 2025). The prosecution alleges offences under Sections 126(2), 115, 74, 75, 85, 89 of the B.N.S and Section 3 of the Dowry …

RAM AWATAR MAHTOversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Awatar Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (Cr. App. DB No.1247 of 2011) before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Supreme Court learned from a police letter and report that the sole appellant had died. No near relative filed an application for leave to …

Rajballabh Kumar @ RajuversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajballabh Kumar, sought provisional bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) arising from matrimonial discord, along with several other offences. He asserted willingness to keep his wife with dignity at his native …

Rakesh Giri @ Rakesh BharativersusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rakesh Giri, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR alleged that 225 litres of illicit country-made liquor were recovered from a vehicle, implicating him based solely on a co-accused's confessional statement with no independent witnesses to the seizure. The petitioner argued that there …

Ram Sharan DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners sought relief from imminent arrest in connection with Jale P.S. Case No. 219 of 2025, which alleged multiple offences under the B.N.S.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with co‑accused, assaulted the informant's husband and brother‑in‑laws with weapons, causing …

SHEO SHANKAR PRASADversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sheo Shankar Prasad, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which mirrors Section 435 …

Devraj PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, two brothers and their wives, were named in an FIR for alleged assault under Sections 341, 323, 308, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC arising from a land dispute. They applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that the charges were vague, the injuries were minor, and they had clean …

GHENGHI YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ghenghi Yadav, died during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No.16 of 1998. The court received a police letter 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, …

Suresh Manjhi @ Suresh Prasad ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 311 of 2025, which alleged offences under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, including abuse and assault of an informant. Petitioners Suresh Manjhi and his son Niraj Madhukar filed the application; the latter …

Ranjit RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ranjit Rai, Uday Rai and Awdesh Ray, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that 420 litres of illicit country-made liquor were recovered from sacks on a riverbank, implicating them under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The petitioners …

Kaushal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Kaushal Kumar, Bugan Paswan and Umesh Paswan were named in an FIR for assaulting an informant with the butt of a pistol and allegedly firing in the air, offences alleged under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act. They applied for anticipatory bail, …

Shripatti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with PS case No. 345 of 2025, which alleged offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioners argued that the alleged injuries were minor, no specific allegations were made against petitioners 1‑3, and a …

Sintu YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Sintu Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.920 of 2014 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

Somendra KamatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Somendra and Nagendra Kamat, applied for pre‑arrest (anticipatory) bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code for alleged assault, unlawful assembly, and robbery during a Durga Puja event. Their earlier anticipatory bail application had been rejected …

Guddu Rai @ Vishwanath RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Guddu Rai, the petitioner, was named in an FIR for assaulting an informant with the butt of a pistol in a neighbourhood dispute, alleged under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. He contended that the incident was a mutual fight, that no firing occurred, and that the alleged …

Ramesh RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ramesh Ray, Anirudh Ray and Jitendra Kumar Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a 2021 case (Amarpur P.S. Case No. 266) involving multiple IPC offences. They contended that they were falsely implicated due to a long‑standing land dispute, were not originally named in the …

Md. TauhidversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Tauhid, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a criminal case (C.A. No.2650/2019) for alleged offences under IPC sections 498A and 34. He contended that the allegations of dowry demand and cruelty were false, arising from matrimonial discord, and asserted his innocence, lack …

Bir Bahadur RaiversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Bir Bahadur Rai, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.642 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as reported by the Senior Superintendent of Police. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, …

ANIL @ SIPAHI MAHTOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Anil @ Sipahi Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.25 of 1999 against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the Senior Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died, and a death certificate was produced. The court examined the report and noted that under …

Sohrai Yadav @ Sohrai Singh and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellants, Sohrai Yadav and Mohrai Yadav, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police investigation revealed that both appellants had died. The court examined the Superintendent of Police's letter and the Sub‑Inspector's report confirming …

Vilas Thakur @ Bilash ThakurversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Vilas Thakur, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.152 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

Satyanarain DubeversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Satyanarain Dube, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.828 of 2015 arising from a 1994 case. During the pendency of the appeal, the court learned from a police letter and report that the sole appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

MD. BASHIRULversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Md. Bashirul, died while his criminal appeal was pending before the Patna High Court. The police submitted a report and death certificate confirming his death. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

BHUDEV PRASAD SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Bhudev Prasad Singh filed a criminal appeal, but during the pendency of the appeal he died, as evidenced by a death certificate. The court examined a letter from the Senior Superintendent of Police and a report from the SHO confirming the death. The issue before the court was whether …

KHEDU MAHTO @ KHEDU NONIAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Khedu Mahto, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate and police reports. The court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now Section 435 of the …

JAGDISH RAJBHAR @ JAGDISH BHARversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Jagdish Rajbhar filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the investigating S.H.O. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

HARI MAHTOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Hari Mahto filed a criminal appeal, but during the pendency of the appeal he died, as evidenced by a death certificate and police reports. The court examined a letter from the Senior Superintendent of Police and the SHO's report confirming the death. Under Section 394 of the Code of …

RAJ NANDAN SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Raj Nandan Singh, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. The court received a police letter confirming his death and noted that no near relative had filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

RAJESHWAR SINGH @ LUKHO SINGH @ LUKHAR SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Rajeshwar Singh, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The court received a letter from the Superintendent of Police confirming the death, along with a police report. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

RAKESH KUMAR @ PINTU SINGHversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioners Rakesh Kumar and Mantu Singh filed a petition seeking quashing of a criminal prosecution under Sections 447, 323, 504, 354, 387 and 452 IPC arising from Complaint No. 603(C) of 2023, which they allege stems from a civil land‑boundary dispute. They argued that the earlier criminal …

MAHESH MAHTOversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Mahesh Mahto filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1217 of 2011 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

SUNIL MAHTO @ CHHOTU MAHTOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

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

PINTU SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Pintu Singh, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Senior Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. The court examined the report and considered Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

RAM CHANDRA YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Chandra Yadav, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police superintendent’s letter, a sub‑inspector’s report, and a death certificate. The court examined whether the appeal could continue in the …

KARU MAHTO and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR and ANR

ABATED

The appellants, Karu Mahto and Bhagat Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No. 469 of 2007 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police investigation revealed that both appellants had died. No near relative filed an application seeking leave to continue the appeal on …

Md. Islam @ Islam MianversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant Md. Islam @ Islam Mian filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.236 of 2015. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased. The court examined a letter and police report confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now Section 435 …

ISHWAR NATH PANDEYversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ishwar Nath Pandey, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.46 of 2012 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

Lal Babu SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Lal Babu Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.777 of 2013. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the Police Inspector. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

NANDAN RISHIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Nandan Rishi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.751 of 2012 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police superintendent's letter, an SHO's report, and a death certificate. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of …

Bikau RamversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Bikau Ram, was found to be deceased during the pendency of his criminal appeal (CR. APP (DB) No.853 of 2012). The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Rajkumar Singh @ Nehru SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Rajkumar Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.855 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a police letter and a death certificate. The Court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, …

Praveen Kumar Singh @ Pravindra Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Praveen Kumar Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving offences under IPC sections 323, 341, 498A and 379, together with Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He alleged marital discord with his wife (OP No.2), claimed false implication of his …

Mohit AgrwalversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The petitioner sought quashing of a trial court order that directed summons against him in a complaint alleging offences under Sections 323, 504 and 384 IPC relating to alleged illegal sale of Mahasabha land and an assault. The trial court had taken cognizance based on a prima facie case without …

Sunder YadavversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

ABATED

The appellant, Sunder Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.531 of 2015 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the sole appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

Idrish MianversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Idrish Mian, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.112 of 2015 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and a death certificate. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now Section 435 …

Sanjay RaiversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Sanjay Rai, filed a criminal appeal (CR. APP (DB) No.743 of 2015) before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

Chanda DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chanda Devi and Shinodh Ray sought anticipatory bail in a case alleging they assaulted Vakeel Sharma, who later died. The FIR alleged that the petitioners used a sword and other weapons, but the post‑mortem report recorded death as asphyxia due to heart disease with no external injuries. The …

Shinodh RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chanda Devi and Shinodh Ray sought anticipatory bail in a case alleging they assaulted Vakeel Sharma, who later died. The FIR alleged that the petitioners used a sword and other weapons, but the post‑mortem report recorded death as asphyxia due to heart disease with no external injuries. The …

Md. Ashfaque @ Ashfaque Alam and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The petitioners, who are the parents‑in‑law and a sister‑in‑law of the complainant, were taken into cognizance by a Chief Judicial Magistrate under Section 498A IPC and Sections 3 & 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act based on a FIR alleging dowry demand and cruelty. The petitioners filed an application …

Jamil Ahmad and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The wife (OP No.2) filed a complaint alleging dowry demand for a Bolero vehicle, cruelty, assault and attempted poisoning by her husband and his family. The Sub‑Divisional Judicial Magistrate took cognizance under Section 498A IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act against the husband and …

MUKESH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Mukesh Kumar, challenged the order of cognizance dated 16‑07‑2018 taken by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Patna, under Section 498‑A IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The FIR was filed by his wife shortly after he filed a divorce petition, alleging …

AFREEN SAMADversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, who are the wife, in‑laws and a marriage mediator of the complainant, sought to quash FIR No. 925/2022 filed under Sections 341, 323, 342, 307, 504 and 506 IPC alleging assault on the complainant. They contended that the case was filed in retaliation for a prior 498A/34 IPC and …

Umesh Prasad SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The informant, Simmi Mishra, alleged cruelty and dowry harassment by her husband and claimed she was ousted from the matrimonial home, leading to FIRs under IPC sections 341, 323, 498A, 504/34 and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The petitioners, who are the father‑in‑law, mother‑in‑law and brother‑in‑law …

MUKESH KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The petitioners, a group of family members, were charged under IPC sections 341, 323, 504 read with 34 based on an FIR filed by Shailesh Kumar, the father‑in‑law of one petitioner, alleging assault, theft and threats inside a civil court. The petitioners contended that the FIR was a retaliatory move …

MANSUKHBHAI KHIMABHAI VATUKIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mansukhbhai Khimabhai Vatukiya filed a criminal revision challenging his conviction and sentence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, which had been affirmed by the Sessions Court. The original complainant, Gulammahamad Ahmadbhai Badi, appeared before the High Court and submitted an …

PATEL RAMZANI YAKUBversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Patel Ramzani Yakub was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and a non‑bailable warrant was issued by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Vadodara. The applicant sought conversion of the non‑bailable warrant into a bailable warrant under Sections 438 and 442 of the …

as not pressed)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicants, partners of two textile firms, were charged under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003 for alleged electricity theft after meters were seized during a raid. Two FIRs were filed for the same alleged offence, and the applicants sought anticipatory bail and later discharge, …

Md. Zakir Hussain @ Zakir HussainversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Zakir Hussain, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 409 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code alleging misappropriation of Rs.7,500 received under the Swachh Bharat Mission for constructing a laboratory. He claimed a clean antecedent and asserted that the …

Md. RinkuversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, two step‑sons and the second wife of an informant, were charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for assault. Petitioners 1 and 2 sought to withdraw their bail application, citing apprehension of arrest and a desire to surrender for regular bail, and …

Mala DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mala Devi applied for pre‑arrest bail in a complaint case (No. 347/2022) alleging that she dishonoured a cheque of Rs 7 lakhs, invoking Sections 406, 420 IPC and Section 138 NI Act. The court observed that the dispute was essentially a civil one concerning a friendly loan and that the complaint …

Momindar Paswan @ Mominder PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Momindar Paswan sought anticipatory bail after being named in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 60 litres of Mahua liquor were seized from plastic bags near the Punpun river. The petitioner argued he had no physical or conscious possession of the liquor and …

Sakindra Ram and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The complainant, Pinki Kumari, alleged that her husband and his relatives demanded dowry and subjected her to cruelty and assault, leading to a complaint under Sections 498A, 323, 379, 504 IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The Magistrate took cognizance of the offence under …

Sunni Kumar @ Krishna YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunni Kumar, sought bail in a case alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and Sections 317(5) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, where 734.4 litres of foreign liquor were seized from a pick‑up van. The petitioner argued that no liquor …

Amar Gupta @ Amar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Amar Gupta, Kanchan Devi and Rupa Gupta, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 341, 323, 325, 308, 379, 504 and 506/34 for allegedly assaulting an informant and her husband, stealing jewellery and Rs.35,000. The dispute stemmed from a …

WakilaversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, six residents of Akarthapa village, sought relief from anticipated arrest in a criminal case (Bhargama P.S. Case No. 225 of 2025) involving alleged mob killing and land‑capture offences under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act. The petitioners …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, sought relief from imminent arrest in a case (Minapur P.S. Case No. 336 of 2024) alleging assault on an informant under multiple sections of the BNS. The prosecution alleged the petitioner assaulted the informant, while the petitioner claimed innocence and asserted …

Sahil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sahil Kumar, feared arrest in a case (Madhuban P.S. Case No. 290 of 2024) alleging offences under Sections 238 and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 25, 9 and 27 of the Arms Act, where the deceased was said to have been killed in celebratory firing. The prosecution …

Rajdeo PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rajdeo Paswan applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No. 466 of 2021) involving alleged offences under Sections 304B, 201 and 34 of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and his family were involved in the killing of the deceased, while the petitioner …

Murari Singh @ Murari Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Murari Singh, feared arrest in a criminal case (Sono P.S. Case No. 153 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 191(2), 190(2), 303(2), 352, 351(1) and 109 of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, an agnate of the informant, was involved in a dispute over a …

Dhaju RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dhaju Rai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Barhara P.S. Case No. 253 of 2024) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 involving 90 litres of illicit liquor found on his motorcycle. He claimed innocence, …

Basanti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Basanti Devi, the petitioner, feared arrest in a murder case (Sections 304B, 201/34 IPC) where she was alleged to have participated in the killing of her son‑in‑law. The prosecution alleged her involvement, while her counsel argued she was falsely implicated and that the primary accused, her …

Dhanayee SahversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, Dhanayee Sah and his sons Vishal Kumar and Vivek Kumar, applied to withdraw an anticipatory bail application filed by petitioner No.1, seeking to surrender and obtain regular bail. The court allowed the withdrawal and directed that if petitioner No.1 surrenders within four weeks, …

Sunita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, three women from Dhol village, sought relief from an application for anticipatory bail. Petitioners 2 and 3 withdrew their application after being arrested, and the court dismissed it as infructuous. Petitioner's 1, Sunita Devi, feared arrest in a case registered under Sections …

Sonu Kumar @ Sonu Kumar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Sonu Kumar and Ganesh Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for alleged assault on an informant. The FIR contained a general and omnibus allegation against them, while the grievous injury …

Dilip YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Dilip Yadav and Surendra Yadav, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) alleging assault on an informant and his family. The FIR alleged that the petitioners, along with co‑accused, assaulted the …

Deepak Kumar Keshri @ Deepak KeshriversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar Keshri, was charged under Sections 341, 323, 379, 308, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC for assaulting an informant and his son and allegedly snatching Rs.15-20,000. He sought anticipatory bail, arguing that the incident arose from a sudden market altercation between two …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjan Kumar, was implicated in a 2019 FIR alleging fraud to obtain a job, charged under IPC sections 419, 420, 467, 468 and 471. He only became aware of the FIR in August 2025 and applied for anticipatory bail, asserting no prior criminal record and willingness to cooperate with the …

Devendra PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Devendra Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 137(2), 352 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., where the FIR alleged that his son Sujit Paswan kidnapped the informant's daughter. The petition contended that the primary suspicion lay against Sujit, …

Prashant Kumar @ Manjhla Babu @ Prabhat SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Prashant Kumar and Chandra Shekhar Kumar, sought bail fearing arrest in a case arising from a land dispute between two Gotiyas. The FIR alleges that the accused, including the petitioners, formed an unlawful assembly, entered the informant's house, assaulted family members, …

Vivek YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vivek Yadav was implicated in a diesel‑theft case (PS Dumariyaghat Case No. 358 of 2025) and charged under Sections 303(2), 317(4) and 317(5) of the B.N.S. He applied for bail, arguing that no diesel was recovered from his possession and that the seizure was not witnessed by an independent person, …

Sarita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sarita Devi and Lalu Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Bodhgaya Case No. 213 of 2025) alleging assault on an informant and his family under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act (B.N.S.). They argued that the FIR contained vague, …

LALPARI DEVIversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Lalpari Devi and Guddi Kumari, female relatives of the main accused Raj Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a kidnapping case involving the minor daughter of an informant. The offence alleged under IPC sections 363(a), 366(a) and 120(b) stemmed from a complaint …

Sudheer Kumar Paswan @ Sudhir Kumar @ Sudhir PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Rajoun P.S. Case No. 395 of 2022) involving offences under Sections 341, 323, 307, 379, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with other accused, assaulted an informant and his wife with …

Raunak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Raunak Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for offences under Sections 25(1‑b)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The only basis for his inclusion was a confessional statement of co‑accused Manish Mandal, from whose mango orchard a country‑made pistol and two live …

Gopal Kumar Singh @ Gopal SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gopal Kumar Singh, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a fraud case involving forged Aadhaar and PAN cards and alleged violations of IPC sections 420, 467, 471 and 34. He contended that he was merely a witness to a sale deed fraud perpetrated by another individual, …

Dharmendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Dharmendra Kumar and Sujata Kumari, were charged under IPC sections 420, 406, and 34, and later a charge-sheet added section 409. They had previously obtained regular bail under Section 167(2) of the CrPC, and a prior bail application was withdrawn as infructuous. Fearing arrest, …

Alo DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Alo Devi and Bandhan Kumari, women related to the main accused, were named in an FIR for the murder of the informant's father arising out of a land dispute. The informant claimed to have heard the assault and saw the petitioners fleeing, but the petitioners argued they were not eyewitnesses and were …

Sunil Singh @ Sunil Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunil Singh, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with Madhuban Police Station Case No. 322 of 2025, which is registered under several sections of the B.N.S.S, 2023. He contended that the FIR only specifically alleges assault on the informant by co‑accused …

Sanjay KumarversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioner filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 09‑09‑2016 passed by the IXth Additional Sessions Judge, Gaya, in a criminal appeal linked to Complaint Case No.1973 of 2012. The petitioner argued that the …

Bihans Bind @ Binans KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bihans Bind, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 15.375 litres of liquor from a public area. He asserted a clean criminal record and argued that the alleged liquor was not in his possession and the …

Avinash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Avinash Kumar, director of Hopcon Infra Projects Pvt Ltd and partner of Hopcon Infra Projects Ltd, was charged under Sections 420, 467, 468 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly cheating his landlord by using forged documents to create a tenancy dispute. The petitioner contended that the …

Satyendra RajwanshiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Satyendra Rajwanshi, 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 possession of five litres of liquor. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was …

Vijay Prasad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vijay Prasad Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 83.5 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, was unaware of the misuse of his vehicle by …

MAHIPAT RAMversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The appellants were convicted by the trial court for offences under Sections 307/34 and 323 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly assaulting the informant Chhabilal Ram on a dark night, resulting in a head injury. They appealed, contending that the sole eyewitnesses were interested, the …

Sujit Kumar Yadav @ Sujit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sujit Kumar Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 50 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his house. He claimed the alleged contraband was …

Dipti Singh @ Ranjan Singh @ Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, identified as Dipti Singh (also known as Ranjan Singh and Ranjan Kumar), feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, where 6.800 litres of liquor were recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent …

Ajeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ajeet Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act for allegedly transporting illicit foreign liquor in a vehicle he owned. During a routine vehicle check, police seized 1,125 litres of liquor concealed among pineapples and arrested two …

Pinki KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Pinki Kumari applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 10.620 litres of liquor from a spot adjacent to her house. She asserted that she has a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was falsely implicated …

Manager RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Manager Rai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 100 litres of liquor from an auto. He contended that he was not caught in possession, that the seizure was based solely on confessional …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rohit Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, where 99 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a scooty. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the scene, had no conscious possession of …

Santosh Kumar @ Santosh RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 200 litres of liquor and 20,000 litres of raw jaggery. The petitioner argued that the seized …

Jagdish Sah and Ors.versusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants were convicted under Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code for assaulting an informant's family and stealing jewellery. They appealed, arguing that the prosecution's case relied solely on witnesses related to the informant, that there were material contradictions in their statements, …

Alok KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, four brothers from Mahamdpur, were charged under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting a man and his nephew and snatching a chain, with the complainant alleging caste-based abuse. They applied for anticipatory bail, but the …

Baby Devi @ Bhuna DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Baby Devi and Priyanka Kumari, appealed against the refusal of anticipatory bail in a case filed under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The informant alleged that the appellants had stolen her mobile, assaulted her, and taken jewellery …

SUKHARI RAM and ORS.versusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The appellants were convicted by the trial court for offences under Sections 307/34 and 323 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly assaulting the informant Chhabilal Ram on a dark night, resulting in a head injury. They appealed, contending that the sole eyewitnesses were interested, the …

Subodh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Subodh Kumar was charged under several provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for alleged assault and caste-based offences. He applied for anticipatory bail, which was rejected by the Special Judge. The appellant contended that …

Lakshman Jha @ Lakshman ShastriversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellants, members of the Jha family, were charged under multiple IPC sections, the Arms Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint alleging assault, intimidation and use of caste slurs. They applied for anticipatory bail, which was rejected by the Special Judge, …

Maqsood Ali @ Maqsood AhmadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Maqsood Ali, alleged to have defrauded a woman of Rs.24.5 lakh and cash, was charged under IPC sections 420, 406 and 34. He sought anticipatory bail under Section 41A of the CrPC after a non‑bailable warrant was issued, although no charge‑sheet had been filed. An earlier anticipatory bail …

Arvind PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Arvind Paswan, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case involving alleged forgery and cheating related to a teacher appointment, with offences under IPC sections 409, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120(B). He argued that he was falsely implicated, that the forged marksheet …

MANISH GOPALDAS SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Manish Gopaldas Shah, was accused of attempting to cause death under Section 307 IPC for an alleged reckless driving incident that occurred on 11 April 2008, although no injury resulted. The complainant filed the FIR only on 6 August 2011, more than 30 months after the incident, …

XXX - MINOR THRO. NISHESHSINH RAMSNEHI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The Court entertained an application filed by a 16‑year‑old rape survivor seeking termination of her 22‑week pregnancy under Articles 226, 227 of the Constitution, CrPC Section 482 and the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 (as amended 2021). A medical board examined her and reported that …

NURRUDINALI HASANALI LALANIversusRAHULBHAI ISHAKBHAI SHORA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, an advocate, was charged in a POCSO case with offences including kidnapping, abduction, rape, forgery and other IPC offences, alleged to have facilitated a marriage registration that was later claimed to be forged. He filed an application for discharge under Section 227 CrPC, which …

LALITA PRABHAKAR SANGAWAR AND ORS.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a civil suit seeking specific performance of a sale deed and an interim injunction concerning a disputed immovable property. During the suit, the police prompted an Executive Magistrate to act under Section 145 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, leading to a criminal revision …

VINOD JUTHALAL VISARIAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Vinod Juthalal Visaria applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest under FIR No. 88 of 2026 for alleged offences under Sections 316(2), 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The complaint stemmed from a disputed flat sale where the respondent alleged the applicant failed to clear a loan …

SAMIN ILIYAS ANSARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The appellants, Samin Iliyas Ansari and Sonu Boloram Muramu, were convicted in a POCSO case for the rape of an 11‑year‑old mentally challenged girl. On appeal, the High Court examined the reliability of the victim’s testimony, the absence of a proper test identification parade, and the lack of …

HIROO ADVANIversusDAVID VEDNAYAGAM RAJA

Dismissed

The petitioner, a former director of M/s Usha Offset Printers Pvt. Ltd., challenged the legality of a 2022 order of the Industrial Court that dismissed his revision application against a criminal complaint alleging breach of a 2004 labour court order. The criminal complaint was filed in 2005 for …

HIROO ADVANI ,versusWAMAN SHIVRAM KENI

Dismissed

The petitioner, a former director of M/s Usha Offset Printers Pvt. Ltd., challenged the legality of a 2022 order of the Industrial Court that dismissed his revision application against a criminal complaint alleging breach of a 2004 labour court order. The criminal complaint was filed in 2005 for …

SONU BOLORAM MURAMUversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The appellants, Samin Iliyas Ansari and Sonu Boloram Muramu, were convicted in a POCSO case for the rape of an 11‑year‑old mentally challenged girl. On appeal, the High Court examined the reliability of the victim’s testimony, the absence of a proper test identification parade, and the lack of …

AKASH DILIP UTTEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant Akash Dilip Uttekar was convicted for murder (IPC §302) and causing hurt (IPC §324) after a violent incident in which he allegedly used a scissor to stab the deceased Sameer, resulting in death. The trial court relied mainly on the testimony of four eye‑witnesses, especially PW‑5 …

AKASH DILIP UTTEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant Akash Dilip Uttekar was convicted for murder (IPC §302) and causing hurt (IPC §324) after a violent incident in which he allegedly used a scissor to stab the deceased Sameer, resulting in death. The trial court relied mainly on the testimony of four eye‑witnesses, especially PW‑5 …

ARVIND PRAJAPATI ALIAS ARVIND KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

The applicant Arvind Prajapati filed an application under Section 482 CrPC seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (Special Case No. 538 of 2024) arising from FIR No. 563 of 2023 alleging offences under IPC sections 363 and 366 and the POCSO Act. The applicant proved that he had married the victim …

MOHD. ABU OBAIDA MANSOORIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Mohd. Abu Obaida Mansoori, filed an application under Section 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to quash the charge‑sheet dated 12‑07‑2022 and the cognizance order dated 09‑05‑2023 in a criminal case pending before the Judicial Magistrate, Court No. 4, Allahabad, alleging …

Ashok RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ashok Ram, husband of Sarita Devi, was implicated in a complaint alleging assault, dowry harassment, and other offences under the IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act. He contended that the allegations were false and filed an application for anticipatory bail fearing arrest. The State opposed the bail, …

Ravi Kumar @ Ravi Kumar KewatversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Ravi Kumar Kewat was arrested on 18 August 2022 in connection with a FIR dated 17 August 2022, charging him under Sections 420, 406, 467, 468, 209, 93, 471 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. He applied for bail, which had earlier been rejected by a coordinate bench of the Patna High Court. The trial …

Mahendra Purvey @ Mahendra PurveversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mahendra Purvey applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a 2013 FIR alleging offences under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 474 of the IPC relating to a disputed land transaction. He contended that the dispute was purely civil, involving alleged forged sale deeds and partition of …

Vijay ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vijay Manjhi was arrested on 18 July 2023 in a kidnapping case (Sections 364A/34 IPC) where the FIR originally named the offender as unknown. During investigation his name was added based on suspicion, but the victim’s statement under Section 164 CrPC did not mention him. The petitioner sought bail, …

Chuman Patel @ Chuman RautversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chuman Patel (also known as Chuman Raut), sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving multiple offences under the B.N.S. Act, alleging that he was falsely implicated in a land‑mafia scheme orchestrated by Deva Gupta and Sugandh Kumar Gupta. He asserted that he runs a …

Ravi Raj @ Rajesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ravi Raj (Rajesh Yadav), sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 191(2), 191(32), 190 and 103(1) of the B.N.S. The incident involved an accident where Rahul Kumar attempted to help an injured cyclist, was mistakenly assaulted by villagers, and …

Laxman RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners – Laxman Ram, Devkali Devi and Kundan Ram – applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case (Govindganj P.S. Case No. 162 of 2025) involving multiple offences under the Bihar Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the accused …

Manoj Yadav @ Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, including Manoj Yadav and family members, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with Nawada Police Station Case No.1150 of 2025, which alleged offences under several sections of the BNS Act, the Dayan Act, and involved assault with an iron rod, brick‑pelting and …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sunil Kumar and Rajnandan Ray, were implicated in a case of assault arising from a street‑measurement dispute, alleged to have violated several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS). They applied for anticipatory bail, asserting innocence, clean antecedents, and …

Lalsa Devi @ Anita RayversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Lalsa Devi filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court under Sections 82 and 83 of the Criminal Procedure Code, seeking protection from arrest. While the application was pending, the petitioner learned that the criminal process under the same sections had already been …

Siru Mandal @ Siro MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three elderly brothers and a son, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Lodipur PS Case No. 224 of 2025) registered under sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act. The FIR stemmed from a complaint that the informant's brother was assaulted by two …

Nitish Kumar @ Nitish YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, seven Yadav brothers, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with FIR No. 775 of 2025 alleging assault and other offences under various sections of the Bihar Penal Code arising from a land dispute. The prosecution alleged that Birendra Yadav, Dharmendra Yadav, Ravi …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with FIR No. 656 of 2025 filed under several provisions of the BNS and the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner abused the informant and discharged a firearm, endangering the …

Abhishek RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Ram, feared arrest in a case (PS No. 104 of 2025) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022, where 414.720 litres of illicit liquor were seized. He claimed innocence and offered to donate Rs. 25,000 to a charitable organization …

Jagdish RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Jagdish Ray, the father‑in‑law of a woman allegedly murdered in a dowry‑related dispute, feared arrest in a case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. He contended that he was falsely implicated and has a clean antecedent. The State opposed his request for …

Tinku @ Satyendra Kumar @ Satendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Tinku, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging rape, dowry demands, and related offences under Sections 376, 504, 506, 34 of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that a co‑accused, Deepu Kumar, committed rape under a …

Bajrangi SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bajrangi Sah, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging kidnapping of an informant's daughter for marriage, offences punishable under IPC Sections 366, 366A and 34. He contended that the allegations were false, that the alleged victim is his lawful wife, a …

Prince Yadav @ Aditya PrakashversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prince Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Mirganj P.S. Case No. 519 of 2025) involving alleged illegal possession of 405 litres of illicit country-made liquor, charged under Section 317(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar …

Manoj Kumar Yadav @ Manoj MunsiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manoj Kumar Yadav applied for bail fearing arrest in an excise case where 801 litres of illicit liquor were seized, the offence being under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. He claimed innocence and offered to donate Rs 25,000 to a charitable institution without …

RAUSHAN KUMAR @ RAUSHAN MAHTOversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged possession of 155.520 litres of liquor recovered from his house. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, …

Md. Isa @ Md. Ishak Mansuri @ Md. Isak MansuriversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Isa, was named in an FIR for allegedly assaulting an informant on the head with the butt of a gun, alleged to be part of a neighbourhood dispute. The FIR, registered eight days after the incident, charged him under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, including …

Bambam Harijan @ Bambam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Bambam Harijan, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a 2016 kidnapping case (PS No.182) alleging offences under sections 363, 366A and 34 of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was one of the accused who abducted the informant’s granddaughter, and the …

Jogi Paswan @ Yogi PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners Jogi Paswan and Rambhajan Paswan were named in an FIR for assaulting an informant, his family, and allegedly outraging the modesty of the informant's wife during a land‑dispute related free‑fight. The petitioners sought anticipatory bail under the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and the …

Pundev RautversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pundev Raut, 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 possession of liquor. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, that the liquor was recovered from a …