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Ravi Ranjan PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravi Ranjan Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, where 20 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from his motorcycle and from a cattle house belonging to a friend, Mintu. He argued that he had no knowledge of the …

Chula Mukhiya @ Ramesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chula Mukhiya Ramesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of liquor. He contended that he had no …

Ranjit Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ranjit Kumar Singh, 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 the alleged recovery of 36 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He asserted that he has a clean …

Golu kumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Golu 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 recovery of 50 litres of liquor from the Gandak river. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent, no possession of the liquor, and that …

Pankaj Kumar @ PankajversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pankaj Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 54.69 litres of liquor from an auto-rickshaw and 1.8 litres from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, the liquor was not found in his …

Ranjit Sahani @ Ranjit SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Ranjit Sahani and Dilip Sahani, were implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of liquor and Mahua from a public place. They sought anticipatory bail, arguing that the liquor was not in their conscious possession, the …

Md. Irshad @ BachheversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Md. Irshad and Md. Raja, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that liquor was recovered from a house that is a joint family property. They argued that they were not in actual possession, that the concept of …

Kariman Rai @ Amrendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kariman Rai, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with offences under Section 111 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. He claimed that he was not arrested at the scene, no liquor was …

Madan RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Madan Rai 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 785.88 litres of liquor from a pick‑up vehicle. He contended that he had no prior criminal record, was not in possession of …

Shaurabh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shaurabh Kumar sought anticipatory bail in a complaint alleging he received marriage expenses after a marriage was called off, leading to charges under IPC sections 406, 420 and 34. He contended he had a clean antecedent, that the informant’s daughter voluntarily married another person before the …

Sanjay Kumar sahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar Sah, was appointed as a GDS BPM at Lalit Narayan Mahavidyalaya University based on a forged Class‑10 certificate. The Bihar Sanskrit Shiksha Board later verified that the certificate was counterfeit, leading to his termination from service on 4 February 2026. He was …

Kundan Kumar BhartiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners were accused of forging sale deeds and illegally mutating land records, leading to an FIR under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act. The petitioner sought pre‑arrest bail, arguing that the dispute was civil in nature and that the co‑accused, not he, executed the forged …

Raju MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Raju Mukhiya, Malakh Mukhiya and Indu Devi, sought pre‑arrest bail in a case alleging kidnapping of a minor and a child marriage, charged under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The victim’s statement under Section 183 of the BNS …

Bipin BihariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Bipin Bihari, alleged that his daughter was subjected to dowry demands and torture by her in‑laws, culminating in her disappearance and presumed murder on 5 July 2022. He filed an FIR charging the husband, his brother‑in‑law and two in‑law women under Sections 498A, 304B/34, 201, …

Atal Yadav @ Satish YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Atal Yadav, was charged under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC, Section 27 of the Arms Act and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for a murder that occurred on 27 March 2024. He has been in custody since 20 November 2024 and his regular bail application was …

Jiyordhan BindversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants appealed under Section 14(A)(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code against the trial court's refusal to grant regular bail in a case involving offences under the Bihar Non‑Objection Act, 2023 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The prosecution …

Abhay DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhay Das, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act alleging misappropriation of rice and wheat from his PDS shop. The FIR claimed a large discrepancy between e‑POS records and actual stock, with only a fraction of beneficiaries …

HAMID GANI SHAHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Hamid Gani Shah, filed a writ petition seeking a direction for further investigation into a crime for which a charge-sheet had been filed in 2019. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor, on behalf of the State, submitted that the investigation was complete. The High Court examined …

LAXMI MANDHAWANI AND ANR.versusPOLICE INSPECTOR AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, Laxmi Mandhawani and others, filed a writ petition seeking leave to withdraw the petition and obtain liberty to file an application under Section 173(8) of the Criminal Procedure Code before the trial court. The High Court examined whether such withdrawal with the said liberty could …

SUDHIR POPATLAL KOTAKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Sudhir Popatlal Kotak, filed a writ petition after the police had already filed a charge‑sheet. He sought leave to withdraw the petition and instead file an application under Section 173(8) of the Criminal Procedure Code for further investigation. The Court granted the leave, …

M/A. MULTI MODAL FREIGHT SYSTEM PVT LTDversusYOGESH MORDANI AND ANR

Disposed Off

The appellant, M/s Multi Modal Freight System Pvt Ltd, challenged the acquittal of Yogesh Mordani by the Metropolitan Magistrate in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The appellant argued that, under the proviso to Section 372 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, …

Bablu Kumar @ Babalu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Bablu Kumar, filed an application before the Patna High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner informed the court that the process under Section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code had already been initiated, rendering the application unnecessary. Consequently, the …

Shabaz @ SabajversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shabaz @ Sabaj, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC section 376 (rape), sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, and section 9 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. The victim, a minor who was pregnant and later gave birth, claimed she was in a …

Hemant Jha @ Hemant Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Hemant Jha, was implicated in an FIR (Case No.147 of 2022) alleging embezzlement of wheat and rice worth Rs.6.23 crore under IPC sections 406, 409 and 420. He contended that he was falsely implicated, had a clean antecedent, and was only a data‑entry operator in the godown for seven …

BIMLA DEVI @ KHEKHRI DEVIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bimla Devi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.257 of 1997 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 …

Niranjan Kumar @ VickyversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court considered the regular bail petition of Niranjan Kumar (Vicky), who is in judicial custody for alleged rape of a minor under IPC Section 376, POCSO Act Sections 4 and 6, and the SC/ST Act Section 3(2)(v). The petitioner, having no prior criminal record, argued that the victim …

DHANANJAY SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Dhananjay Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.502 of 1997 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police and municipal authorities reported that the appellant had died. The Court examined the relevant letters and reports and considered Section 394 of the …

Kaushal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kaushal Kumar, was named in FIR No. 271/2024 for alleged participation in the murder of Abhilasha Kumari and subsequent concealment of the crime, invoking multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. He contended that the allegations were fabricated, he had a clean antecedent, and …

Vijay Mahto @ Vijay Kumar PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vijay Mahto, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging that 125 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, was not the owner of the vehicle, and that the case was …

Guddu Kumar @ Guddu ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Guddu Kumar and Vinod Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No.99 of 2025 alleging offences under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the accused, armed with iron rods, assaulted the informant's family and …

Subodh Rai @ Sabodh RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Subodh Rai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging recovery of 171 litres of liquor from a bush near a bond. He argued that he was not caught in possession, the alleged liquor was not on his property, …

Vikas KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, six residents of Katorwa village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a Bodhgaya police case (No. 194 of 2025) involving alleged assault on an informant and his family under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution alleged their …

SRI KANT PANDEYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sri Kant Pandey, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by police and local reports. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of …

Sangeeta DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sangeeta Devi and Kishun Sah, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a land‑dispute related case (Pakridayal P.S. Case No. 287 of 2025) involving offences under several sections of the Bihar Non‑Specific Act, 2023. The prosecution opposed bail, noting one petitioner’s prior …

Chunmun ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Chunmun Manjhi and Sudhir Manjhi applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 240 litres of liquor on two motorcycles. They argued they have clean antecedents, were …

Lalu RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Lalu Rai, Papan Kumar and Papu Rai, sought bail in a case (Lakhaura P.S. Case No. 92 of 2025) where they were accused under several sections of the BNS, 2023 for allegedly assaulting an informant with deadly weapons and stealing her belongings. The prosecution alleged a violent …

Sunny KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sunny Kumar sought bail after being implicated in a case involving alleged narcotic offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution alleged that miscreants drugged an informant, leading to the theft of his e‑rickshaw, and identified the petitioner solely through a …

Dhanjee Kumar@ Dhanjee SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dhanjee Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018 for allegedly recovering 54 litres of liquor from a sack at two locations, though he was not arrested at the spot and had no conscious possession. He asserted a clean criminal …

Jairam Sahani @ Jayram SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jairam Sahani, sought bail in connection with a FIR alleging assault on an informant under multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution opposed bail, citing two prior criminal antecedents and alleging the petitioner’s active participation in the …

Naim @ NayeemversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Naim and Ashique, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging they were merely neighbors who happened to be present at the scene of a reported …

Pappu Kumar @ Pappu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pappu Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 79.125 litres of liquor from a four‑wheeler. He argued that he was not in possession of the vehicle, had no prior criminal record, and the case was based solely on a confessional …

JITENDRA YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jitendra Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a), 38(1) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, relating to the alleged recovery of 4,462.905 litres of liquor from a truck. He argued that he was not arrested at the …

Ajit Kumar @ Ajit Yadav @ Ajit Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ajit Kumar Yadav was implicated in an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018, alleging recovery of large quantities of liquor from premises not belonging to him. He claimed the allegation arose from a hostile chowkidar and that he was not in conscious possession of …

Sanjay Nut @ Sanjay NatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Nut, 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 that liquor was recovered from his motorcycle and from a neighbour's backyard. He argued that the liquor was …

YAMUNA RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Yamuna Rai, was found to be deceased during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No.84 of 1999. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and reports from the Sub‑Inspector and the village Sarpanch confirming the death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

Veena Devi @ Veena KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Veena Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Case No. 134 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 109 and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act. The prosecution alleged that she and a co‑accused assaulted an informant’s father, causing …

Bigan MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Bigan Mahto sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of 198 litres of liquor from a bush. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession, the location did not belong to him, and that he …

Muslim @ Mohd. MuslimversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mohd. Muslim, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for the alleged recovery of 968.76 litres of liquor from three vehicles, one of which he owned. He argued that he had no prior …

NANHAKI PASWAN @ TUSAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Nanhaki Paswan, died during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No. 659 of 2002 before the Patna High Court. The court received a letter from the Senior Superintendent of Police confirming the death, along with police reports. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

TAPESHWAR SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Tapeshwar Singh, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the Senior 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 …

Kamlesh Prasad @ Babloo Kumar @ Ballu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kamlesh Prasad, sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged recovery of 50 litres of liquor from the Sone River. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious …

Uday Kumar @ Uday YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Uday Kumar, was implicated in a case involving assault, robbery and several offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. He alleged that he has a clean antecedent and was falsely implicated, noting that the injury to the victim was simple and the dispute appears to be a …

Ajay Rai @ PandubaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajay Rai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 210 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He contended that he was not in possession of the seized vehicle, was not its owner, and was …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, for allegedly possessing 40 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in …

Ramesh Baitha @ Ramesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ramesh Baitha, was charged with multiple offences including kidnapping, assault, and several offences of rape under the Indian Penal Code and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. He had been in judicial custody since January 2024 and previously applied for bail, which was rejected on 7 April …

Vinesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vinesh Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Sections 30(a) and 41(i) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 31.875 litres of liquor were recovered from two motorcycles, one of which he owned. He contended that he was not arrested at …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 52.5 litres of liquor from a cowshed. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession and that the cowshed was accessible to …

Pappu sahani @ Pappu chaudhariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Pappu Sahani sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He argued that no liquor was recovered from his possession, the alleged recovery sites were …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act alleging that 6 litres of liquor were recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, had a clean antecedent, and was implicated only …

Babloo Singh @ Rajesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a husband and wife, were implicated in a 2020 case (Simri P.S. Case No. 395) for offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 354(b), 337, 504, 506 and 34, alleged to have assaulted and harassed an informant over a water‑dispute. They contended that the allegations were false, the FIR was …

Ramesh MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ramesh Mukhiya was arrested in a murder case under IPC sections 363, 364 and 34 after an informant alleged that Mukhiya had confessed to killing Tuntun Sahani. The petitioner contended that he is innocent, pointing out that the victim's wife, under a Section 164 statement, said the victim had …

Ajay RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajay Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 21 litres of liquor near the Balan River. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, had no liquor in his possession, …

Munna Singh @ Shashiranjan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Munna Singh and Shashank Deo Gautam, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for allegedly assaulting an informant and another person during a land‑grazing dispute. The FIR was lodged four …

Umesh SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Umesh Sahni was implicated in a case involving the seizure of 520 litres of illicit spirit liquor, alleged under sections 274, 275, 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner argued that the liquor was recovered from a vehicle, …

Inardeo Paswan @ Indradeo PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a group of nine Paswan individuals, sought 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. The FIR alleged that the assault arose from a verbal …

Anil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Anil Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving the seizure of 147.78 litres of foreign liquor, four cartridges and two motorcycles, alleged under sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, Arms Act and Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that the FIR …

Lal Babulal Chaudhary @ Lal Babu ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lal Babulal Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 20 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he was not in possession of …

Yuvraj Kumar @ Bunty KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Yuvraj Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC in connection with alleged offences under IPC Sections 272, 273 and 34 and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, relating to the alleged recovery of 79.02 litres of liquor. The petitioner claimed he was not in …

Manjeet Kumar @ Majeet Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manjeet Kumar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly concealing 90 litres of liquor. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested on the spot, that the liquor was recovered from a …

Bhanu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bhanu Kumar, a 19‑year‑old with a clean record, was implicated in a case registered under Sections 137(2), 140(3), 87 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 for alleged kidnapping of a girl who was actually his lover. The FIR was lodged ten days after the alleged …

Lalan Kumar Sah @ Raushan Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lalan Kumar 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 11.4 litres of liquor from a straw house. He asserted that he has a clean antecedent, …

Vishwanath SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vishwanath Sah applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case alleging offences under Sections 30(a) and 41(i)(ii) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 574.2 litres of liquor from a pick‑up vehicle he owned. He argued that he had a …

Dilip SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dilip Sahni applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with offences under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Excise Act, where 60 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from two motorcycles he owned. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, …

Murli SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Murli 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 427.2 litres of liquor from his house. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, …

Subhash Kumar @ Loli @ Subash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Subhash 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, 2018, alleging the recovery of 3,335.4 litres of liquor from a truck. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, had no …

JAGDEO YADAVversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Jagdeo Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.265 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as confirmed by a police superintendent's letter and reports from the investigating officers. The court examined whether …

Kailash RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four residents of Madachak village, sought bail in connection with FIR No. 341 of 2025 alleging offences under various sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners assaulted the informant's brother during a land‑measurement dispute. The petitioners contended …

Pinki DeviversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four residents of Madachak village, sought bail fearing arrest in a land‑dispute case (Gopalpur PS Case No. 341 of 2025) where they were named in an FIR for offences under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners …

BIRBAL YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Birbal Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.179 of 2007 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court learned from police and local reports that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding …

MASIH PRAKASH JOJOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Masih Prakash Jojo, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.980 of 2007 against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, as confirmed by police letters and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which …

Navneet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Navneet Kumar, the owner of a pick‑up van, was implicated in a case involving the seizure of 1,899 litres of illicit foreign liquor and charged under Sections 420, 467 and 468 of the IPC and Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that …

BHUNDEO SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bhundeo Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.311 of 1998 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received a letter and police reports confirming that the appellant had died. The court examined the applicable provision, Section 394 of the Code of …

MD. ABBASversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Md. Abbas, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.470 of 1998 against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the Superintendent of Police reported that the sole appellant had died. The court examined the report and considered the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

Ram Padarat Rai @ Bikau RaiversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Padarat Rai, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.303 of 2014 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. The court examined the applicable provision, Section 394 of the Code of …

Md. Jamaluddin @ JamaluddinversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Md. Jamaluddin, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.823 of 2014 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 …

Pappu KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Pappu Kumar, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police and local authorities 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 …

Syed Hasan KhanversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ABATED

The appellant, Syed Hasan Khan, filed a criminal appeal (Cr. App. No.530 of 2015) against the State of Bihar and Dewan Mahto. 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 …

Pyarelal PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Pyarelal Prasad filed a petition in the Patna High Court seeking to quash an order dated 01‑04‑2013 passed by the Exclusive Special Judge, NDPS, Motihari, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 29, 20(b)(ii)(c) and 23 of the NDPS Act based on a process under Section 82 of …

CHINA MUKHIA and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, China Mukhia and Buchkun Mukhia, died during the pendency of their criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The court examined a police letter and reports confirming their deaths. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

Ramu RajwarversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Ramu Rajwar, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.796 of 2014 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received a police letter confirming that the appellant had died. The court examined the applicable provision, Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

ARUN PANDEYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Arun Pandey, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1002 of 2007 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police discovered that the appellant had died. The court examined a letter from the Deputy Superintendent of Police and reports from the Sub‑Inspector and the …

RAJ BRIND PANDEYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Raj Brind Pandey, filed a criminal appeal which was pending when he died. The court received a police letter confirming his death. The issue was whether the appeal could continue in the absence of an application by a near relative. Relying on Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

Manoj Choudhary and Ors.versusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appeal was filed by three brothers, Manoj, Munna and Kapil Choudhary, against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, all three appellants were reported dead. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and police reports confirming their deaths. The court …

Sachidanand Sinha @ Sachidanand Singh @ Satish GaraiversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Sachidanand Sinha, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal. The court examined letters and reports confirming his death, including a death certificate. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

JARIK BINDversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Jarik Bind, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.979 of 2007 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police and local authorities reported that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now mirrored by Section 435 of the …

VASIST SAH @ VASIST KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Vasist Kumar was charged under several IPC provisions and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly stopping a motorcycle, insulting the victims on caste grounds, assaulting them and snatching a gold chain. The appellant contended that the FIR was filed …

Fuljharo Kunwar @ Fuljharo DeviversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Fuljharo Kunwar, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming the death. Under Section 394 of the Code of …

Kumar Roshan @ Roshan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Kumar Roshan Yadav, was charged under several IPC offences and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting an informant with caste slurs and physical violence. He applied for anticipatory bail, which was denied by the Additional …

Bhanu SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Bhanu Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.69 of 2014 arising from a 1995 case. During the pendency of the appeal, the police and local authorities reported that the appellant had died. The court examined the letters and reports confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of …

Jaybind Pandit @ Jay Govind PanditversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Jaybind Pandit, had filed a criminal appeal (Cr. App. No.903 of 2013) against a conviction by the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the police and local authorities informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined the letters and reports confirming the …

Naresh Prasad Kanu @ Naresh SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appeal challenged the acquittal of four accused under Sections 307 and 379 of the IPC and the compensation awarded to the victims. The incident arose from a land dispute during which the informant and his son were assaulted, sustaining grievous injuries. The trial court found the prosecution …

JANI NIRAV BHUPENDERBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The accused was convicted by the 2nd Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mahesana, and the conviction was affirmed by the Additional Sessions Judge for a Section 138 offence under the Negotiable Instruments Act, resulting in a one‑year simple imprisonment. The parties later settled the dispute amicably, with …

THAKOR USHABEN KANUJIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

Thakor Ushaben Kanuji was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for issuing a bounced cheque and sentenced to three months' simple imprisonment and a fine. He appealed, but the conviction was upheld by the Additional Sessions Judge. A revision application was filed under …

UMAR ALI KUMBHARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Umar Ali Kumbhar appealed a conviction under Section 25(1‑B) of the Arms Act for allegedly possessing a country‑made semi‑automatic pistol and live cartridges. He argued that the trial court relied solely on a police officer’s statement and a panchnama, without any ballistic or scientific …

Aayush Kumar @ Ayush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Aayush Kumar, was charged with assault, robbery and offences under the B.N.S. and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly attacking an informant with an iron rod, stealing a gold chain and cash, and causing injuries on 12-07-2024. He applied for anticipatory bail under …

Jugal Kumar BaithaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jugal Kumar Baitha, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 200 litres of liquor from two motorcycles and an auto. He contended that he had no conscious possession of the liquor and was only the owner …

Bhola Kumar @ Rupesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Bhola Kumar and Chhotu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging possession of 4,400 litres of liquor recovered from Rahul Kumar, with charges under several IPC sections and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. They contended that they were …

Satyawan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Satyawan Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where 115.720 litres of liquor were recovered from five motorcycles. He contended that he was not in possession of the seized vehicles, was …

Pawan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pawan Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 351 litres of liquor from a public bush. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession, the location did not belong to him, and …

Ganga Sagar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ganga Sagar Paswan applied for pre‑arrest bail in a 2017 case alleging assault and related offences under Sections 341, 323, 325, 307, 504, 506/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The FIR alleges that Paswan and co‑accused assaulted an informant …

Shankar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shankar Mahto applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 alleging recovery of 3062.52 litres of liquor from two Scorpio vehicles and a verandah not owned by him. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, had no …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 1,071 litres of liquor from a bush in a litchi orchard belonging to Laxman Rai. He was not arrested at the scene, no liquor was found in his possession, and he has a clean …

Rakesh Kumar Singh @ Rakesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a), 41(1) and 41(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 320 litres of spirit from a field belonging to another person. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, …

Vipin Yadav @ Bipin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vipin 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 200 litres of liquor from a vehicle not owned by him. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor at the time …

Sunita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sunita Devi was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 50 litres of liquor from a motorcycle she owned. She contended that she had no knowledge of the liquor being in the vehicle and that she was not in possession of it, emphasizing her clean …

Nanhak RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nanhak Ray, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 27 litres of liquor recovered from an e‑rickshaw he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the …

Raushan Yadav @ Raushan RajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Raushan Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a kidnapping case under Sections 363 and 366(A) of the Indian Penal Code. The FIR, lodged on 11 June 2023, alleged that the petitioner had abducted the informant’s 15‑year‑old daughter who had allegedly eloped with him …

Niraj Kamal @ Niraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Niraj Kamal, 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 50 litres of liquor from a field near the Budhi Gandak River. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious …

Sushil Sharma @ Sushil Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sushil Sharma, sought bail in a kidnapping case (PS Case No. 48 of 2024) where he was alleged to have participated in the abduction of a minor under IPC sections 363, 366(A), 34, the SC/ST (POA) Act and the POCSO Act. He contended that the FIR was filed after an inordinate delay, …

Rajeev Kumar @ Rajeev RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners Rajeev Kumar and Ranjan Paswan filed anticipatory bail applications in a case concerning alleged offences under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. During pendency, Ranjan Paswan was arrested, and his counsel sought to withdraw his anticipatory bail application. The court permitted the …

Sanjiv SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Sanjiv Sahani sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Manjhararh Case No. 74 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109, 352 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The FIR alleged that he, along with others, intercepted an informant, abused and assaulted him with …

Santosh SahniversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Santosh Sahni, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with an excise case (Excise Act Sections 30(a), 30(c) and 36) involving alleged recovery of liquor from a public place. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no …

Rajnish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajnish Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Sections 30(a), 30(c) and 30(d) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of liquor from two locations. He argued that he was not caught in the act, no liquor was seized from his possession, and the FIR did not disclose the informant, …

Ranjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ranjay 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, where 45 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not …

Surya Kumar Sharma @ Surya Pratik @ Saurya PratikversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Surya Kumar Sharma applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code after a police case (PS Case No. 346 of 2025) alleged his involvement in the illegal possession of 557.73 litres of liquor, seized from a house and a Suzuki car he owned. The petitioner argued that the …

Ravi Kumar Gupta @ Mantu Mastana @ Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ravi Kumar Gupta, a Bhojpuri singer, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in an arms case under Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act based on a police informant’s report and a confession by Bittu Kumar, who alleged the pistol recovered from him belonged to the …

Ritik Yadav @ TaklaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ritik Yadav applied for anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged possession of 60.12 litres of illicit liquor and a country-made pistol, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, Sections 25(1‑b)a and 26 of the Arms Act and Section 414 IPC. The prosecution’s case rests on a confessional …

Md. Samsad AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Md. Samsad Ansari and Md. Nazeer Ansari, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, for the alleged recovery of 564 litres of liquor from five vehicles. They argued that they have clean …

Shankar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Shankar Jha and his son Sonu Jha, were accused of assaulting a woman in a mango orchard and stealing her gold chain and nose pin, arising from a land dispute over a 5‑katha parcel sold to the informant's father. The FIR alleged offences under Sections 126(2), 115, 76, 303(2), 352, …

Md. Aslam @ Mohammad AslamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Aslam, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Sections 30(a), 30(c) and 30(d) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 95 litres of liquor from five locations. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, …

Bihari RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bihari Rai 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 880 litres of liquor. The petitioner asserted a clean criminal record and argued that no liquor was found in his possession and that the …

Dilbag Singh @ Dilbaj SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dilbag Singh, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 6.160 litres of illicit liquor recovered from a cow shed behind a hotel. The petitioner contended that he neither owned the cow shed …

Nandlal SinghversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners – the father‑in‑law, mother‑in‑law and two brothers‑in‑law of a missing woman – applied for anticipatory bail in a dowry‑related case (Section 80, 3(5) of BNS) after the woman disappeared following a dowry demand. The FIR alleged that the petitioners conspired to make the woman …

Rajkumar @ Rajkumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Rajkumar Mahto and his wife Tetaria Devi, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a kidnapping case because they are parents of the alleged kidnapper, Ramadhar Kumar. The FIR alleges that the informant's daughter was abducted with intent to marry, and the petitioners …

Md. Karu @ Saiyed @ Sahid KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Md. Karu and Md. Munna, applied for anticipatory bail in a theft case (Section 379 IPC) arising from a 2014 incident where a motorcycle was reported stolen. The prosecution’s case is based on a confessional statement of co-accused Md. Aziz Khan, who alleged the petitioners' …

Golu Kumar @ HarishversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Golu Kumar, was named in an FIR for kidnapping under IPC sections 363, 366(A) and 34. He applied for anticipatory bail, claiming innocence, a clean record, and that no specific allegation was made against him, noting that four co‑accused had already been granted anticipatory bail. …

Bipin Mandal @ Gaurishankar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bipin Mandal, was implicated in a case alleging recovery of 53.8 litres of illicit liquor from a semi‑constructed house and was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He pleaded that he had no involvement in the liquor trade, the premises were open and …

Jitendra Sahni @ Jitender Sahni @ Mithu SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jitendra Sahni, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (Laheriasarai P.S. Case No. 590 of 2025) alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the recovery of 336 litres of country‑made liquor from a pickup van. He contended that he had no ownership or …

Chandi DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chandi Devi and Ganaur Paswan were named in an FIR under section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act for allegedly selling illegal liquor, based on a tip from a chowkidar. The petitioners sought anticipatory bail, arguing lack of conscious possession and reliance on the Ram …

Rajan Kumar @ Rajan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajan Kumar, applied for pre‑arrest (anticipatory) bail in a case registered under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of illicit Nepali liquor. The FIR alleged that police, acting on secret information, seized liquor from a car and motorcycle and apprehended …

Harendra Kumar @ Kaju ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Harendra Kumar (Kaju Manjhi), sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in an excise case (Maner PS Case No. 927/2021) where 15 litres of country‑made liquor were seized from his hut. He contended that the liquor was not in his conscious possession as the hut is jointly owned, and that …

Anju DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Anju Devi, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 20 litres of country‑made mahua liquor. The FIR alleged the liquor was recovered from a hut, but the petitioner claimed she was not …

Awadhesh Kumar Yadav @ Avdesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Awadhesh Kumar Yadav sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022, alleging that 20 litres of illicit liquor were seized from a motorcycle. The petitioner contended that he neither owned the motorcycle nor had any …

Sabodara DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sabodara Devi sought anticipatory bail after police seized Nepali liquor from four motorcycles in a case registered under Section 317(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances (BNS) Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner claimed that the seized liquor on the third …

Chandan Mandal @ Chandan Kumar Mandal @ Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandan Mandal, sought pre‑arrest bail in a case where 8.100 litres of illicit country‑made liquor was seized from a motorcycle registered in his name. He argued that he was not named in the FIR, had no knowledge of the liquor, and was merely the registered owner who had lent the …

Sonwa DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sonwa Devi, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (Sherghati P.S. Case No. 270 of 2025) involving alleged assault under several sections of the BNS. The FIR alleges that the accused, including the petitioner, assaulted an informant causing a grievous head injury, but the specific …

Taruni Yadav @ Tarun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Taruni Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Case No.125/25) filed under IPC sections 309(4) and 351(2) based on an FIR lodged on 7 June 2025. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, had intercepted an informant en route to a marriage …

Pintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pintu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after the police linked him to an alleged offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act based on an informant’s statement and a seizure of 31,600 litres of illicit liquor. The prosecution’s case relied on the testimony of …

Uday Yadav @ Jay Prakash Kumar @ Jay PrakashversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Uday Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a police case (PS No. 1182 of 2025) for alleged offences under sections 126(2), 115(2), 132, 352 and 351(2) of the B.N.S. The police alleged that he was riding a motorcycle without documents, assaulted officers and fled, …

Shalini KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Shalini Kumari applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a complaint (No. 1028 of 2023) alleging offences under Sections 452, 323, 427, 420, 406, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC. The prosecution alleges that she and co‑accused Bablu Kumar cheated people by promising jobs, collected Rs 10 lakh, …

Kaushlendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kaushlendra Kumar was accused of electricity theft under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, with an alleged loss of Rs.7,76,400 to the South Bihar Power Distribution Company. He feared arrest and argued that the FIR was filed on mere suspicion and possibly motivated by opposition to a …

Amar Chaudhary @ DomaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amar Chaudhary was arrested on 24 February 2026 in connection with an FIR dated 16 January 2026 alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018 for the recovery of 200 litres of illicit country-made liquor. The petitioner contended that the liquor was recovered from …

Mannu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner Mannu Kumar was arrested on 18 Feb 2026 in connection with a case involving 320 litres of illicit country‑made liquor seized from a vehicle he owned. He filed a bail application, contending that he had no actual possession of the liquor and was implicated solely because he was the …

Sanjay ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The appellant, Sanjay Thakur, was charged under several provisions of the B.N.S. 2023 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting an informant and his wife and using caste-based slurs during a minor dispute over cow dung. He applied for …

Usha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The appellants Usha Devi, Jyoti Ram and Guddu Ram were accused in a 2018 FIR of assaulting and caste‑based abuse against informant Panchalo Devi over a disputed Gairmajarua land. The FIR alleged offences under several IPC sections and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The appellants argued …

LALBABU SAHNIversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Lalbabu Sahni and Bittu Sahni were charged under multiple IPC offences and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 in connection with a police scuffle. The trial court refused their prayer for anticipatory bail. They appealed under Section 14‑A(2) of the SC/ST …

Ankit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The incident arose on 24 May 2025 in Siwan when two appellants were accused of rashly driving a motorcycle and assaulting an informant and his family, including caste-based abuse and tearing the informant's wife's blouse. The FIR listed charges under multiple sections of the Bihar Non‑tribal …

Munni DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Munni Devi and Kismati Devi, both women with clean antecedents, were charged under several IPC sections and the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in a case arising from Ramgarhwa. They applied for anticipatory bail, which was denied by the Special Judge. On appeal, …

Mahesh Singh @ Mahesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mahesh Singh appealed against the order rejecting his anticipatory bail in a case under the SC/ST Act where he was alleged to have abused the informant’s son with caste slurs and assaulted him. The FIR was lodged seven days after the alleged incident, which involved a football game and a simple …

Masud Parvez @ Masud ParwezversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The appellants were charged under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and IPC for allegedly assaulting a complainant over a land dispute, with the complaint alleging caste-based abuse. They contended that the allegations were false, stemming from a family land partition dispute, and that a …

Alok KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The appellant Alok Kumar appealed under Section 14(A)(2) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the trial court's denial of pre‑arrest bail in a case alleging caste‑based assault and injury to an informant. The FIR charged the appellant and co‑accused under several sections of the Bihar …

Ramdhani Verma @ Ramdhani PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The appellants, members of the Verma family, were charged under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and several provisions of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act for allegedly slating and assaulting Mukesh Thakur on caste grounds. They contended that the dispute arose from a land conflict, resulting …

Mithilesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The appellants, three residents of Hansrajpur, appealed against the denial of pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The FIR alleged that a dispute over rash driving escalated into caste‑based abuse, …

Baleshwar Mahto @ Vinod MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The appellants, six members of the Mahto family, were charged under several provisions of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting an informant and using caste-based slurs during a land dispute. They contended …

Sabir Ansari @ Sabir HussainversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The appellants, five individuals from Buxar district, were charged under several provisions of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita‑2023 and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting and abusing an informant and his son by invoking their caste name. The appellants filed an appeal under …

OM PRAKASH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Om Prakash Kumar, the petitioner, feared arrest in a criminal case involving offences under Sections 323, 498A, 406, 504, 506/34 of the IPC and Section 4 of the D.P. Act. He alleged that his wife, Sunidhi Kumari, had falsely implicated him and was simultaneously pursuing a divorce (Divorce Case No. …

Om Prakash Kumar @ Chhotu Kumar @ chhotu mauarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Om Prakash Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He asserted a clean record and claimed he was falsely implicated due to a property dispute with the informant, arguing that the injury …

Rupesh Kumar @ Rupesh PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The appellants appealed to the Patna High Court seeking bail and setting aside a trial court order dated 13-10-2025 in a case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the accused assaulted an informant …

RISHI LUNKARAN VAKHTHARIAversusCENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, directors of two companies, sought transit bail after receiving a Section 91 CrPC notice in connection with a 2016 CBI FIR alleging offences under IPC sections 120‑B, 415, 420 and the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Scheme (Banning) Act, 1978 sections 3 and 6. They argued that …

PREMJIBHAI HIRABHAI GOHILversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant, a civil judge, was convicted under Section 13(1)(e) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for possessing immovable property worth Rs 35.7 lakh that was held to be disproportionate to his known sources of income. The prosecution alleged that a gift of Rs 7 lakh …

TARJUBHAI VEHLABHAI NAIKAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant, Tarjubhai Vehlabhai Naika, appealed his conviction for murder (IPC Sec. 302) and assault (IPC Sec. 504) sentenced to life imprisonment. He argued that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt, that the key eyewitnesses were relatives of the deceased and thus …

RAKESHBHAI RATILAL PATELversusPUSHPABEN KANUBHAI DESAI

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

The appellant, Rakeshbhai Ratilal Patel, filed an appeal under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the BNSS against the trial court's acquittal of the respondents on a charge under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court, referencing its recent decision in Shivsinh …

RAKESH RATILAL PATELversusDINESHKUMAR KANUBHAI DESAI

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

The complainant appealed an acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The High Court noted a recent decision that a victim in a Section 138 complaint has a specific right to appeal to the Sessions Court under the proviso of Section 372 of the Code of Criminal …

SMT. NEHA BAJPAYEE AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash Criminal Case No.14180 of 2021, which involved alleged offences under Sections 504 and 506 of the IPC. They asserted that they had reached a compromise with the opposite party and wished to avoid …

MANOJ KUMAR DWIVEDIversusSTATE OF U.P. and OTHERS

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

The applicant, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking the Court's interference in a matter pending since 2005. No counsel appeared for the applicant, while the State's Additional Government Advocate was present. The Court observed that the …

Avinash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Avinash Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where liquor and two motorcycles were allegedly recovered from a joint family house. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, had no conscious …

Sikandar Yadav @ Sikandar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three residents of Bhagwanpur Devarsaukhi, 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 the alleged recovery of 300 litres of liquor from a mustard field near the Punpun …

Sunil Kumar @ Sunil Kumar SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging that he was falsely implicated for allegedly firing a pistol at an informant without causing injury. He …

Umesh Mandal @ Umesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Umesh Mandal, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under IPC sections 272, 273, 279, 427, 379, 34 and Excise Act section 30(a) for allegedly recovering 6.5 litres of liquor from a vehicle. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, did not have …

BADHO KEWATversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Badho Kewat and Pankaj Kewat filed an anticipatory bail application. Badho was arrested while the application was pending, and the petitioners sought to withdraw his anticipatory bail; the court permitted the withdrawal and dismissed the application with respect to him. Pankaj feared …

Gora Kumar @ Bittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gora Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where 90 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a public area near Sone Diyara. He argued that the liquor was not found in his …

Jaikali Devi @ Jaykal DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jaikali Devi, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of large quantities of liquor from premises not belonging to her. She contended that she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, and was falsely implicated by a …

Matlub @ MatlabversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Matlub, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 101,400 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He asserted a clean criminal record and claimed he neither owned nor had possession of the …

Dev Rai @ Rajdeo RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Dev Rai and Dinesh Rai, filed anticipatory bail applications in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. Dev Rai, who was arrested during the pendency of his application, sought to withdraw the bail request, which the court permitted, resulting in dismissal of his …

Santosh Ray @ Santosh Kumar RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Ray sought anticipatory bail after learning that he was implicated in a case involving offences under Sections 272, 273, 420, 467, 468 and 120B of the IPC and Sections 30(a), 36, 32 and 41 of the Bihar Excise Act. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, no liquor was recovered …

Vishwaraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vishwaraj Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly transporting 7 litres of liquor in a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean criminal record, was not arrested at the spot, …

Birender Paswan @ Birindra @ Virendra PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Birender Paswan, 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 70 litres of liquor from his house. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not …

Sharvan PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sharvan Paswan, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly transporting 17.25 litres of liquor in his auto‑rickshaw. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, that the liquor …

Suresh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Suresh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Sections 30(a), 32(2) and 45 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018 alleging that 81 litres of liquor were recovered from an auto and two motorcycles, and 99 litres from a straw house belonging to …

Jaijai Mandal @ Jaijai Kumar @ Jay Jay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Jaijai Mandal and others, feared arrest in a case registered under Sections 336(3), 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, relating to the alleged recovery of 1,330.2 litres of …

Sunita deviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four members of the Paswan family, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 45 of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 30 litres of liquor from a shop owned by a relative. They …

Bipul Singh @ Vipul RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bipul Singh, the petitioner, 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 414.72 litres of liquor. He claimed he was not in possession of the seized liquor, was not …

Guddu Yadav @ Guddu RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of 306 litres of liquor from the Bagmati River. He argued that he was not caught in possession, the alleged liquor was recovered from a public river, …

Ramashankar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramashankar Singh, sought anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Sections 30(a) and 41(i)(ii) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 151.2 litres of liquor from his vehicle. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not in …

Manoj Sahani @ Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Sahani was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly recovering 119 litres of liquor from a bush. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, the liquor was not in his possession, and the location did not belong to him, …

Tunna Yadav @ Arjun Prasad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Tunna Yadav, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for allegedly recovering large quantities of liquor and Mahua from a riverbank. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and that the …