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BHAJAN PASWANversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Bhajan Paswan filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.531 of 2012 against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the court was informed by a police letter that the sole appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 …

Sonu KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonu Kushwaha, sought provisional bail fearing arrest in a case (Piparasi P.S. Case No. 70 of 2022, Tr. No. 2873 of 2025) involving alleged defalcation of Rs. 8,75,000 under IPC sections 420, 409 and 34. The prosecution alleged his participation in the fraud, while the petitioner …

Ayub AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ayub Ansari, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a cyber‑fraud case (Motihari Cyber P.S. Case No.57 of 2025) involving offences under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and the Information Technology Act. The prosecution alleged that a police raid on …

Anurag KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anurag Kumar, a student of Chandi Engineering College, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (Chandi P.S. No.545 of 2025) concerning a protest that allegedly turned violent following a girl’s death. The prosecution alleged his participation in offences under multiple …

Abhishek Kumar Singh @ Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar Singh, was arrested in connection with offences under Sections 366A and 376 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. He contended that he was not named in the FIR or in the victim's statement recorded under Section 164 of the Cr.P.C., and that the …

Prashant Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prashant Kumar Singh, was implicated in a case (Majorganj P.S. Case No. 302 of 2022) for allegedly transporting approximately 1,164 litres of illicit liquor in a vehicle he owned, violating Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. He contended that he had sold the …

Rahul SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Singh, sought anticipatory bail after learning that his motorcycle was seized with 27 litres of illicit country-made liquor in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was not involved in the offence, having lent the motorcycle to …

NARESH YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Naresh Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.288 of 1997 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and report. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now Section 435 of the …

Sachit Paswan @ Suchit Paswan @ Sushil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sachit Paswan, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 366 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging kidnapping with intent to marry. He claimed a clean antecedent and argued that the victim’s statement, recorded under Section 164 of the CrPC, was made under parental …

Upendra SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Upendra Sahni, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with an offence alleged under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, involving the recovery of 20 litres of liquor and 2400 kg of semi‑prepared jawa mahua that were destroyed at a river bank. He …

GULAM ANSARIversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gulam Ansari, was arrested in March 2023 in connection with a murder case (Sections 302, 304B and 34 IPC) alleging that he, along with others, tortured and allegedly raped the informant’s daughter leading to her death. He contends that he is the devar of the deceased, has been …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Rohit Kumar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case where he is accused, along with others, of abducting a minor girl, assaulting her, and uploading a video of the incident on social media. The prosecution alleges that the accused lured the girl, forced her, and disseminated the …

Mukul PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mukul Prasad, the owner of a shop leased to Deepak Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking the release of the premises that had been seized by Excise authorities under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act in connection with a case against the tenant. The petitioner argued that he was not an accused and …

MAHIPAT HAZRAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Mahipat Hazra filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, and a death certificate was produced by the police. The court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

CHANDRIKA PASWANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Chandrika Paswan, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No. 694 of 2002 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 Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Mohan Sharma @ Shravan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mohan Sharma, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a murder‑conspiracy case (Gamhariya P.S. Case No. 44 of 2024) involving alleged offences under Sections 304(B), 201 and 34 of the IPC. He claimed innocence, asserting that the allegations against him were general, omnibus and …

JANARDAN MAHTOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Janardan Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.786 of 2004 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 Department of Economics & Statistics, Government of …

Sachin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sachin 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 liquor from a poultry farm and a motorcycle. He asserted that he has a clean antecedent, …

Bankey Choudhary and Ors.versusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellants Bankey Choudhary, Sita Yadav and Ram Briksh Yadav were found to be deceased during the pendency of their criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming their deaths. Under Section 394 of the Code …

Ramdayal Prasad @ Ramdayal BinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramdayal Prasad, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Amendment Act, 2022 alleged that 15 litres of country-made liquor were recovered from a scooty belonging to co‑accused Dharmendra Prasad. The petitioner contended that his name …

Amala Devi @ Amola DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five women related to Indradev Harait, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Khutauna PS Case No. 189 of 2025) alleging assault with a sharp weapon (dabiya) causing injuries to an informant. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with others, participated …

Parvindra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Parvindra Singh and Raja Sharma, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging that 1633.92 litres of liquor were recovered from a Bolero pick‑up. They contended that they were not …

Manish ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Manish, Shankar and Bilendra Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 83 litres of country‑made liquor near Ashopur Devi Temple. They contended that the seizure occurred in an …

Sangita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sangita Devi, a Pardanashin woman, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 after 77 litres of country‑made liquor were recovered from a polythene bag allegedly thrown by her. She argued that the seizure was made in a …

AJODHI SADA @ AYODHI SADAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

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

Tetri DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Tetri Devi, the petitioner, was named in FIR No. 489 of 2025 for alleged involvement in the assault and death of an informant's brother and the alleged theft of a gold chain. She contended that the FIR merely listed her at the end with a minor allegation of snatching a chain and that she has no …

Basudev Yadav @ PahalwanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Basudev Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 1,130.4 litres of liquor from a hut near his residence. He argued he had no conscious possession of the liquor, the hut did not belong to him, and the …

Govind KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Govind Kushwaha, 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 8.60 litres of country‑made liquor recovered from a motorcycle he was said to be driving. He contended that he was …

Prem Gupta @ Prem KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prem Gupta, sought bail after a seizure of 1,950 kg of Mahua flowers from a house he claimed was a joint family property that he does not reside in. He argued that the seizure violated procedural requirements of the Criminal Procedure Code because the seizure list was not signed by …

SAURAV KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Saurav Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged possession of 438.75 litres of liquor recovered from a godown not owned by him. He claimed a clean antecedent and argued that the recovery was made from …

MAHESH SAHNIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Mahesh Sahni filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.603 of 2009 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police reported that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

Malti Kunwar @ Malti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, two women from Rohtas district, feared arrest for alleged violations of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 after liquor was recovered from polythene bags they had discarded. They argued that the liquor was not in their possession, no independent …

Deepak Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Deepak Kumar Singh and Amit Kumar, were implicated in a robbery case (Lakri Nabiganj P.S. Case No. 01 of 2026) based solely on the confessional statement of co‑accused Suryabhan Prasad, with no other material linking them. They sought anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and …

BANKEY RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bankey Rai, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.532 of 1997 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received a letter and police report confirming that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

Amit Yadav @ Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Amit Yadav and Sibi Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022 after 40 litres of country-made liquor were seized from an open area. They contended that the seizure was unrelated to them, that the …

Siko Manjhi @ Shiko ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Siko Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that 125 litres of illicit country-made liquor were recovered from his house and that he fled the scene. The FIR named him based solely on identification by a local watchman, with no seizure of liquor from his personal …

Kanti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Kanti Devi, a woman, and Wakil Rai, an 80‑year‑old man, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for alleged assault on an informant and his family. They contended that they were not named …

THAKKAN SAHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Thakkan Sah, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No. 526 of 1996 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 Superintendent’s letter and the police report confirming the death. Under Section …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He argued that he was not caught in possession of liquor, was not the owner of the seized motorcycle, and was implicated by a watchman with whom …

Ranjeet Saw @ Ranjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Saw, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 30(a), 30(c), 36 and 56(c) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 15 litres of liquor from Pappu Singh's premises. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the scene, had no …

Gulshan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gulshan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 40 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and …

Abhishek Manjhi @ Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Manjhi, sought bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after a FIR and seizure list indicated that 5 litres of country‑made liquor and 50 litres of raw material were recovered from an open area near his thatched house. He contended …

Shankar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Shankar Paswan and Mithun Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with Rajoun P.S. Case No. 395 of 2022, which involves offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 307, 379, 504, 506 and 34. The prosecution alleges that the petitioners participated in an assault on an …

Prabhawati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a 65‑year‑old mother‑in‑law, sought anticipatory bail in a dowry‑death case (Charpokhari P.S. Case No. 209 of 2025) where she was alleged to have participated in the killing of the informant’s daughter under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act. The …

Aman Kumar Chaudhary @ Aman Don @ Aman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Aman Kumar Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest under several provisions of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act after 1627.2 litres of foreign liquor were seized from a pick‑up van. He contended that he was neither the owner nor the driver, that the …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly transporting 129.450 litres of country-made liquor, although the FIR named an unknown person and the petitioner was identified only as the driver, with no personal …

Raju Kumar @ Raju PalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raju Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 320.4 litres of liquor from a sack on a cart. He argued that he was not in possession, was not the cart owner, and was …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged alleging his involvement in the illegal recovery of 786.660 litres of liquor from a wheat field, invoking Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. The petitioner argued that he …

Chunnu PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chunnu Paswan, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR alleged that 70.020 litres of foreign liquor were seized from a vehicle, and he was identified by a local watchman despite not owning or possessing the vehicle. The State opposed bail, citing three prior criminal cases, one of …

Radha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Radha Devi, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that 9.75 litres of liquor were recovered from her residence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. She contended that the seizure list lacked her family’s signature, there was no independent …

Krishna Kumar @ Krishna SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Krishna Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging assault on an informant and his family over a drainage dispute between pattidars. The FIR charges him under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for assault, including sections 126(2), …

Md. SababversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Sabab, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a), 32 and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly having 38.7 litres of foreign liquor recovered from a bag on his motorcycle. He contended that the motorcycle had been handed over to a friend and that he had no …

Dipesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dipesh Kumar, the registered owner of a motorcycle from which 126 litres of Nepali liquor was seized, was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. He contended that he had merely lent the bike to a neighbour and had no knowledge of the liquor being transported, and …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikash Kumar, the registered owner of a motorcycle from which 19 litres of liquor was seized, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 implicated a third party, Dablu Kumar, for using his vehicle. The petitioner argued that …

Jitendra Sahani @ Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The Patna High Court entertained an anticipatory bail application filed by Jitendra Sahani, who was alleged to have been involved in the recovery of 47.5 litres of liquor and 2,500 litres of spirit from a house that is part of a joint family property. The petitioner, who has ten prior criminal …

Parwez AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Parwez Alam, a resident of Gayaji, is the registered owner of a tempo from which 145 litres of country‑made liquor was seized, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, contending that the tempo was being …

Anuj Kumar @ Anuj Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Anuj Kumar Yadav, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly delivering 85 litres of illicit liquor via a motorcycle. He contended that he had no connection to the vehicle or the liquor and that his name was supplied solely by …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that 60.16 litres of foreign liquor were recovered in front of his house, constituting an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act (Amended) 2022. He argued that the seizure was made in an open, …

Chandra Shekhar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandra Shekhar Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after a police seizure of 28 litres of country-made liquor from a motorcycle registered in his wife's name, alleged to be in violation of Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022. He argued that his …

Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 25 litres of country‑made liquor from beneath his gumti. The FIR named him based on the statement of a co‑accused, but no liquor was found in his …

MAKURDHUN SAHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Makurdhun Sah, the appellant in a criminal appeal, died during the pendency of the appeal. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming the appellant's death, along with the death certificate issued by the Department of Planning and Development, Bihar. …

NARESH MAHTOversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Naresh Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1211 of 2011 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

Shubhash Kumar @ Shubhash DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shubhash 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 123.75 litres of liquor. The petitioner argued that he was not in possession of the …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rahul Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 180 litres of liquor. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found in his conscious possession, and the allegation …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikash Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 15 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he was not present at the spot, the liquor was not found in his …

Dev KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dev Kumar, a resident of Begusarai, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 982.44 litres of liquor from a mini Tata truck. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, did not …

Amit Kumar Ranjan @ Amit Ranjan @ Suddu @ Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar Ranjan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving alleged recovery of 70.5 litres of liquor and offences under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He contended that he was not …

Ruman AliversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ruman Ali, applied for anticipatory bail after the police seized 160 litres of liquor and two vehicles in connection with an alleged offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He contended that the liquor was recovered from a location …

Sujit Kumar @ FaramversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sujit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 120 litres of liquor from an auto near the Falgu River. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was …

Deepak Kumar Yadav @ Dipak Yadav @ Deepak YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Deepak 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 351 litres of liquor. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at …

Rambabu SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rambabu Sahni, 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 501 litres of liquor from a straw house belonging to Krishna Mohan. The petitioner argued …

Pawan Kumar @ PawniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pawan 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 300 litres of liquor near the Punpun river. He contended that he was not arrested at the …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 60 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of seizure, and was unaware that …

Bishwanath MahtoversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Bishwanath Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.373 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 …

Baleshwar Saw and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellants, Balesw ar Saw and his wife Sushila Devi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.910 of 2014 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, a police letter and report revealed that both appellants had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Rameshwar YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Rameshwar Yadav, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming the death, along with the death certificate. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

Rameshwar ChaudharyversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Rameshwar Chaudhary, filed a criminal appeal (Cr. App. DB No.692 of 2014) before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and report. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

KARTIK SAHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Kartik Sah, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

ISHWAR PRASAD@BHAGWAN PRASADversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ishwar Prasad, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal. The Superintendent of Police informed the court of 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 may be …

Vipin Kumar Ram @ Bipin Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vipin Kumar Ram, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged seizure of 133.2 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that another …

Suchit Choudhary @ Suchit Ahir and Ors.versusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellants, three brothers named Suchit, Sudama, and Sidama Choudhary, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that all three appellants had died. The court examined the letter and report and applied Section 394 of the …

Ram Naresh Singh @ Naresh SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Naresh Singh, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as reported by the Senior Superintendent of Police. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of …

Saroj SahversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Saroj Sah, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No. 881 of 2013 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 435 of …

SHEO MURAT PASWANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sheo Murat Paswan, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.157 of 2003 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 …

ASHOK GONDversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ashok Gond, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.380 of 2000 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 whether the appeal could continue in the absence of a filing by any …

BINAY JHA and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Binay Jha and Bam Shankar Jha, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that both appellants had died. The Court examined the report and noted that, under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

Harinath KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court heard three related bail applications arising from PS Case No. 385 of 2024 concerning an alleged breach of trust where the accused allegedly forged an agreement and took Rs. 66 lakh. The prosecution alleged that the informant demanded return of Rs. 26.4 lakh, which was not paid, …

Shyamakant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court heard three bail applications arising from the same police case (Arwal PS Case No. 385 of 2024) involving alleged breach of trust where the accused allegedly forged an agreement and took Rs. 66,00,000. The prosecution alleged that the accused failed to return an advance amount …

KUNTI DEVIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Kunti Devi, died during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No.61 of 2005 before the Patna High Court. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming her death. The issue was whether the appeal could continue in the absence of the appellant …

KARU RAM @ SURESH RAMversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Karu Ram @ Suresh Ram, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, 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 …

MD. Saif @ Saif Shahid @ Md. Saif ShahidversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Md Saif Shahid, was charged under several IPC sections and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for alleged caste‑based abuse, demolition of a boundary wall, and extortion in a land dispute. He sought anticipatory bail under Section 14‑A(2) of the …

LAXMAN YADAVversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Laxman Yadav, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, 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 …

MD. SAIYADversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Md. Saiyad, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Araria, for dowry death under IPC Section 304B/34 and for causing disappearance of evidence under Section 201/34, receiving life imprisonment and a five‑year term. The prosecution relied on the statements of ten witnesses and …

RAMASHISH PASWANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ramashish Paswan, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police superintendent's letter and a sub‑inspector's report. The court examined whether the appeal could continue in the absence of the …

RADHA KISHUN CHOUHAN @ RADHA KRISHNA CHAUHANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Radha Kishun Chouhan, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter, an S.H.O. report, and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now mirrored …

Md. Khurshid @ Md. Khurshid RayeenversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellant, Md. Khurshid, was convicted by a Special POCSO Court for raping an eight‑year‑old girl, being sentenced to life imprisonment under IPC 376(i) and to rigorous imprisonment for offences under POCSO Sections 4, 8 and 12. On appeal, the High Court examined the evidence – the victim’s …

Teras RamversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

ABATED

The appellant, Teras Ram, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar and several co-accused. 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 (corresponding …

Raj Kishore YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Raj Kishore Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.302 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

Bindeshwar SahversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Bindeshwar Sah, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.328 of 2013 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 …

VIJAU SINGH @ VIJAY KUMAR SINGH @ VAIDNATH SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Vijau Singh, died during the pendency of a criminal appeal (Cr. App. No.166 of 2012). The court examined a police letter 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 …

Ravindra ManjhiversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Ravindra Manjhi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1007 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 the letter from the Senior Superintendent of Police and the report of the …

Shashikant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court heard three bail applications arising from the same police case (Arwal PS Case No. 385 of 2024) involving alleged breach of trust where the accused allegedly forged an agreement and took Rs. 66,00,000. The prosecution alleged that the accused failed to return an advance amount …

Munna Yadav and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants Munna Yadav and Dilip Yadav were convicted by the Sessions Court for the murder of Jageshwar Yadav under IPC sections 302 and 34, based primarily on the testimony of the deceased’s wife (PW‑7) and her son (PW‑4), who were alleged eye‑witnesses, and on medical evidence suggesting …

Shantanu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shantanu Singh, was accused of fraudulently withdrawing large sums from a dormant bank account, with allegations involving Sections 419, 420, 467 and 471 of the IPC. He contended that he has a clean record and was falsely implicated, pointing out discrepancies in the name on the …

Moglal HemramversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail in 2026 for offences alleged in a 2004 complaint (IPC sections 323, 498A, 506 and Dowry Prohibition Act section 3/4). The court questioned why bail was applied for after a twenty‑year gap since the complaint and alleged cognizance. Counsel misrepresented that …

Shivsankar Pal @ Shiv Shankar Prasad @ Shiv Shankar PalversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Shivsankar Pal, was charged with offences under the IPC and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act arising from a disputed land sale in which the informant alleged fraud and caste-based assault. The appellant contended that the matter was essentially …

DILIPSINH @ DAKO KISHORSINH RATHODversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The applicants were charged under IPC sections 307, 201, 114 and Arms Act sections 3 and 25(1)(B)(A) for firing weapons in the air during a marriage procession. They filed a discharge application under Section 227 of the CrPC, contending that the alleged attempt to murder (Section 307) was not …

VASANTBHAI PREMJIBHAI VEKARIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The husband appealed a Family Court order directing him to pay Rs 50,000 per month as maintenance to his wife, who is suffering from cancer, under Section 125 of the CrPC. He claimed that his business had collapsed, his income was minimal and the interim maintenance of Rs 15,000 was arbitrarily …

SANJAYAKUMAR @ PETER GANGARAM PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar @ Peter Gangaram Patel, filed a criminal revision under Sections 438 and 442 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to quash the order dated 24‑Feb‑2026 passed by the 3rd Additional Sessions Judge in Sessions Case No. 9 of 2021. The High Court observed …

PATEL DIPAKKUMAR BABULALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The appellant, a complainant under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, filed an appeal against the trial court's acquittal of the accused. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The …

HITESHBHAI VASANTRAY PAREKH(DECEASED)versusBHARATBHAI GANSHAYMBHAI PARDHARI

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The heirs of the deceased litigant, convicted under the Negotiable Instruments Act for a cheque‑bounce offence, filed criminal revision applications under Sections 397 and 401 of the CrPC seeking to quash the convictions. The original complainant settled the dispute, filed an affidavit confirming …

HARSHAL INDRAVADAN PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The appellant Harshal Indravadan Patel filed an appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS against the trial court's acquittal on a charge under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appellant sought to have the appeal heard by the High Court. The Court referred to …

THE SANJARI CO.OPE. SOCIETY LTD THROUGH BELIM MOHMADRAFIQ YUSUFBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

97-DISPOSED AS TRANSFER TO DISTRICT/SESSION COURT N.I. ACT.

The Sanjari Co-operative Society Ltd filed an appeal against the trial court's acquittal of the State under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appeal was filed under Section 378 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The High …

MANSHAN ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.versusKAILASHBHAI MOTILAL BAROT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The High Court of Gujarat entertained a criminal revision application filed by Manshan Engineering Pvt. Ltd. and another against their conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, which had resulted in a one‑year simple imprisonment and was affirmed by the Additional Sessions …

Deepu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Deepu Kumar, was charged under several IPC provisions and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting, caste‑abhorrently abusing, and robbing the informant on 22 July 2025. He applied for anticipatory bail, which was rejected by the Exclusive Special Judge. On …

Arun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Arun Kumar and Dinesh Kumar, were arrested after police seized 35 litres of illicit liquor from motorcycles and alleged they were freed by a mob. They claimed they were falsely implicated due to personal enmity and had no involvement with the liquor or motorcycles. The State opposed …

Kunti Devi @ Kanti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kunti Devi, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR alleging assault and theft of a gold chain, invoking sections 341, 323, 307, 354B, 379, 504 and 34 of the IPC. She contended that the FIR contained only a vague, omnibus accusation and that she had no specific overt act …

Shahnaz KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, three residents of Chhatauni, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving multiple offences under the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act (B.N.S.) and the Arms Act. The State and the informant opposed the bail, arguing that proceedings under Section 82 of the Criminal …

Deepak PatwaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The appellant, Ranshu Kumar, was charged with murder under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Naxal Suppression Act, 2023 and Section 3(2)(v) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. He sought regular bail, but the Additional Sessions Judge refused it, …

Rakesh Ray @ Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, where liquor was allegedly recovered from a motorcycle he owned and a house. He argued that the liquor was not found in his immediate possession and that …

Kumar GauravversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kumar Gaurav filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 28-08-2018 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Vaishali. During the hearing on 23-04-2026, the petitioner expressed that he no longer wished to pursue the …

Nagendra Kumar Sahi @ Nagendra SahiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellants, Nagendra Kumar Sahi and Rahul Kumar Sahi, were charged under multiple sections of the IPC, the Arms Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in a case registered in 2022. They applied for anticipatory bail, which was rejected by the 1st Additional Sessions Judge. On appeal, …

Arvind SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Arvind Singh and Mukesh Yadav, were implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged possession of liquor and raw material. They applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that the alleged contraband was recovered …

C.K. Singh @ Chakshay Kumar Singh @ Chakshay SinghversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, four relatives from Jallahare Rampur, sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with FIR No. 293 of 2025 alleging assault under various sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. One petitioner, Lalchand Singh, was arrested during the pendency, …

Nibha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Nibha Devi, Kamlesh Sahni and Mahesh Sahni were named in an FIR for alleged involvement in the death of an informant's married daughter, purportedly over a dowry demand of Rs. 1 lakh, under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the BNS. They contended that the deceased was living in her parental …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar was facing arrest in a case where an FIR alleged his involvement in a fraudulent money transfer, charging him under IPC sections 420, 406 and 34. He contended that he has a clean antecedent, the FIR was filed more than three months after the alleged incident without any explanation, and …

Ram Bahadur Ray @ Ray Bahadur @ Ray Bahadur RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ram Bahadur Ray, was named in an FIR for alleged firing on an informant and others following a motorcycle accident on 09.01.2026, with charges under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Sale and Settlement Act (BNSS). The petitioner’s counsel argued that no injuries were …

Shivam Das @ Shibam DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shivam Das, the owner of a motorcycle from which 750 ml of liquor was seized, applied for anticipatory bail under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, claiming he was not present at the spot of seizure and was unaware of his friend’s alleged misuse of the vehicle. The …

Laxman Mandal @ Laxman Kumar @ Laxman Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Laxman Mandal, was named in an FIR for allegedly pelting stones at police officers while they attempted to seize a jute bag containing wine bottles at Lailakh Mamalkha Railway Station. The petition argued that the allegations were vague, general and omnibus, and that the injury …

Rajesh Kumar @ Gore Yadav @ Rajesh Yadav @ Gorelal YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Rajesh Kumar and Ashok Mahto were named in an FIR for offences including kidnapping, extortion, and assault under various sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (BNS). The FIR alleged a ransom demand of Rs.5,000 and that the petitioners were armed with pistols. The petitioners argued …

Wakil Sahani @ Wakil ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners – Wakil Sahani, Mukhtar Sahani and Girja Sahani – were named in an FIR for assaulting an informant and others with a rod and a sharp‑edged weapon, allegedly with intent to cause death, under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. They applied for anticipatory bail, …

Pawan Mahto @ Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pawan Mahto, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 300 litres of liquor from a bamboo orchard adjacent to his house. The petitioner argued …

Upendra Kumar @ Upendra SawversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Upendra Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 111(2) of the B.N.S. and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of 750 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, no …

Anil Kumar Yadav @ MataluversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anil Kumar Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 37 of the Excise Act for allegedly possessing 360ml of liquor in a Honda City. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not in actual …

Deep Narayan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Deep Narayan Yadav and Bhim Kumar, were named in an FIR for assault, outraging modesty, and theft under several IPC sections. They applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that the allegations were false, the incident was a free‑fight, and they have clean antecedents. The State …

Praveen KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Praveen Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of liquor from a motorcycle and a ghat. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, had …

Ranjit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ranjit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where 197.280 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a vacant premises not owned by him. He argued that the allegation was based …

Ramakant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramakant Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging that liquor was recovered from a vehicle he owned but that he was not in possession of the liquor at the time of arrest. He argued that …

Kundan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kundan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 6.6 litres of liquor from a location not under his control. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor …

Upendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three Yadav brothers, applied for anticipatory bail after a police case was registered under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of liquor from several motorcycles. Petitioners 1 and 3 argued they were not in possession …

Ramchandra MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramchandra Mukhiya, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case alleging offences under Sections 30(a), 32 and 41(1) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 120 litres of liquor from a public bridge area and 102 …

Abdhesh Yadav @ Avdesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abdhesh 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 alleged recovery of 8.250 litres of liquor from his residence. He argued that he was not arrested at the scene, …

Shubham Kumar @ Shubham PatelversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shubham Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 413.840 litres of liquor from a bush. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found in his …

SACHIN YADAV @ SACHIN KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sachin Yadav, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 512.460 litres of liquor from a Scorpio vehicle. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, had no possession of the liquor, was not the vehicle's owner, and that the …

Samol RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Samol Ray, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing three litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and was unaware …

Santosh Sah @ Santosh Kumar @ Santosh PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Santosh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, where 60 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not caught in possession, was not the vehicle's owner, …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Suraj Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging that 120 litres of liquor were recovered from his auto. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and had …

Karan Kumar Sahni @ KaranversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Karan Kumar Sahni, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 24.99 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not the owner of the vehicle, …

Dhrup MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dhrup Mahto, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of 33.6 litres of liquor from a field belonging to another person. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not in …

Surendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Surendra Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, where 62 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a motorcycle. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, had no possession of the liquor, was not the …

Pappu Kumar @ TahirversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Pappu Kumar was accused under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for allegedly possessing 3.420 litres of liquor recovered from his meat shop. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, and that the police investigation …

Raj Kumar Sah and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners sought quashing of a criminal proceeding under Section 145 of the Cr.P.C. that had been converted from an earlier Section 144 proceeding concerning a land dispute. The High Court noted that the same parties and subject matter had already been dealt with in earlier Section 144 …

Dilip Ray @ Deelip KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 889.920 litres of liquor from a truck. He argued that he was not in possession of the seized goods, was not the owner of the …

Kanhaiya NutversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kanhaiya Nut, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 30 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not present at the spot of seizure, and was …

Sikendra Yadav @ SiKandar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Sikendra Yadav and his son Pankaj Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 210 litres of liquor from the bank of the Tilawe River. They argued they have no prior …

Bablu Singh @ Bablu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bablu Singh, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with alleged offences under Section 30(a)(d) of the Excise Act involving the recovery of liquor and mahua. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no contraband was …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vikash 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 9.36 litres of liquor from his joint family house. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, …

Govind Saw @ Govind KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Govind Saw, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 23.6 litres of liquor from a public place behind a temple. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested …

Saroj ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Saroj Chauhan, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) 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 his residence. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, the …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rahul 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 53.75 litres of liquor from a public place. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the spot, the …

Manoj Manjhi @ Manoj MajhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Manjhi applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 12 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his house. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession and that the complaint was motivated by an …

Shashi Ranjan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shashi Ranjan Yadav, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, for alleged recovery of 50 litres of liquor and seizure of a motorcycle near the Dumri River. He contended that he had no prior criminal record, was …

Rohan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rohan Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 after 14.5 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor being in his vehicle and that the actual …

Bhola SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bhola Sahani, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 180 litres of liquor. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no …

Khushbu DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Khushbu Devi, the petitioner, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where 125 litres of liquor were recovered from two motorcycles, one of which she owned. She argued that she had no conscious possession of the liquor, had a clean …

Binod Ram @ Binod Kumar Ram @ Vinod RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Binod Ram, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in anticipation of arrest for an alleged offence under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act involving the recovery of 69.6 litres of liquor from a cowshed adjacent to his house. The petitioner argued …

Alok Kumar Singh @ Alok KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Alok Kumar Singh, 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 7.875 litres of liquor from a toilet roof adjacent to his house. The petitioner asserted …

Vivek Kumar @ Vivek Kumar RaiversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vivek Kumar, feared arrest in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 680 litres of spirit from a Maruti car, which he did not own and from which nothing was found in his conscious possession. He pleaded …

NITISH KUMAR BHARTI @ NITISH KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar Bharti, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 30 litres of liquor from the house of Sarup Lal Pandit. He argued that he had no …

Sunny Kumar @ Mithlesh KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunny Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 58.25 litres of liquor from an under‑construction house belonging to his father. He argued that no liquor …

Arvind PatelversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Arvind Patel, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 13.92 litres of liquor. He argued that the alleged recovery was from a public place, not in his possession, and that the police relied on secret …

Bablu Dom @ Bablu RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Bablu Dom was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 44.9 litres of liquor from a location that does not belong to him. He was not arrested at the spot and no liquor was found in his possession. The petitioner, claiming …

ALOK KUMARversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The petitioner Alok Kumar was charged under Section 498A IPC based on a complaint by his wife alleging dowry demand and cruelty. The trial court, after a Section 202 inquiry, took cognizance and issued summons. The petitioner filed a Section 482 CrPC application seeking quashal, arguing that the …

Gopal SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gopal Sah, 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 62.625 litres of liquor from his auto. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not …

Yashin KhanversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Yashin Khan, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash a May 15, 2012 order of the Judicial Magistrate, Saharsa, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 323, 498(A) and 504 of the Indian Penal Code. The …

Sonu Kumar @ Sonu RayversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail application under Sections 82 and 83 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The petitioner’s counsel informed the court that the process under these sections had already been issued and executed, and that the petitioner intended to surrender to the …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a complaint alleging dowry harassment and assault under IPC Sections 498A and 323. Mediation efforts had failed, and the prosecution alleged that the petitioner demanded dowry and subjected his wife to cruelty. The petitioner denied the …

Dilip KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dilip Kumar applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (PS‑380/2025) alleging land fraud involving forged identity documents and threats. The FIR alleges that the accused induced the informant to purchase land, paid most of the consideration in cash, and used forged documents. The petitioner contended …

AMIT CHANDRAKANT PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner filed a criminal revision application challenging his conviction and sentence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, which had been affirmed by the Sessions Court. During the pendency of the proceedings, the parties settled the dispute amicably, and the complainant …

IT DISTRIBUTOR THRO DUSHYANT GIRDHAR GOPAL TONDONversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The applicants, convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, were ordered a non‑bailable warrant for surrender. They filed a revision under Sections 438 and 442 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking conversion of the warrant to a bailable one so that they could …

SHARAD KISHANCHANDRA BIHANIversusHARISHBHAI RAMKISHAN NARANG

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The High Court of Gujarat considered several criminal revision applications (R/CR.RA/1163‑1170 of 2026) arising from convictions under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, where the appellate court had imposed a condition that the accused pay 80 % of the compensation to the complainant and …

SHARAD KISHANCHAND BIHANI PROP. OF SHARAD FABRICSversusHARISHBHAI RAMKISHAN NARANG

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The High Court of Gujarat considered several criminal revision applications arising from convictions under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, where the appellate court had imposed a condition that the accused pay 80% of the compensation to the complainant and deposit the remaining 20% …

KAMTA SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellant Kamta Singh was convicted by a Sessions Court for assaulting Sukhdev Singh, resulting in injuries that could have led to culpable homicide, under Section 308 IPC and sentenced to four years' rigorous imprisonment. On appeal, the High Court examined the evidence, including eyewitness …

YASH PANDEY @ DHIRENDRA AND 4 OTHERSversusState of UP AND ANOTHER

The petitioners Yash Pandey and others, who are accused in Complaint Case No.6433 of 2023 (Shivam Pandey v. Yash Pandey), filed an application under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. seeking to quash the criminal proceedings for offences under Sections 352, 504 and 506 IPC. The complaint alleged that the …

AFROZ AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the CrPC seeking to quash the chargesheet dated 05.10.2025, the cognizance and summoning order dated 17.10.2025, and the entire criminal proceedings of Session Trial No.805 of 2025 relating to offences under Sections 115(2), 352, 351(3) and 74 …

VINOD KUMAR GUPTA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, Vinod Kumar Gupta and another, filed an application under Section 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to quash Criminal Case No.569 of 2016, which arose from a 2015 offence under Sections 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code. The applicants claimed that they had reconciled …