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Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ajay Kumar and Mithilesh Chaudhary applied for anticipatory bail after learning that they might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging possession of large quantities of liquor recovered from a house and a hut. The petitioners argued that …

Arvind Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arvind Kumar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with offences under Sections 30(a), 41(1) and 41(2) of the Excise Act, alleging that liquor was recovered from a house and from a truck he owned. The petitioner argued that he had a clean …

Baiju Kumar @ Baiju ChaurasiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Baiju Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2012 for allegedly possessing 345.6 litres of liquor in a Bolero pick‑up. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in actual possession at the time of seizure, and …

Md. Akhtar Raza @ Akhtar Raza @ Md. Akhtar RezaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Akhtar Raza, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under IPC sections 272 and 273 and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (sections 30(a), 33, 41, 47). He argued that he was not in possession of the seized spirits, was not arrested at the spot, and that the …

Mithlesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mithlesh Kumar, was implicated in a case (PS Case No. 271 of 2022) for alleged conspiracy under Section 120B of the IPC and for offences under Sections 30(a) and 32(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, involving the seizure of 1,604.475 litres of liquor from …

Ritesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ritesh Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 133,500 litres of liquor from the house of the deceased Harihar Paswan. The petitioner argued that he was not …

Ranvijay Singh @ Ranvijay Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ranvijay Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 2,615 litres of liquor from two vehicles. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, had no …

Sanjay RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Ram, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, where liquor and Mahua were seized. He argued that the seized items were not in his possession, the recovery occurred on property not belonging to him, and that a hostile …

SIKINDAR SAHANIversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of liquor from locations not owned by him. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found in his …

Vikash Kumar @ Lalu MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikash Kumar and Usha Devi sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case registered under Sections 126, 115(2), 132, 121(1), 121(2), 127(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 1.125 litres of …

Nanhak Yadav @ Nanhku Yadav @ Nank YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nanhak Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of liquor and Jawa Mahua from a forest area. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, had no …

SAVAN KUMAR @ BITTU KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Savan Kumar, was implicated in a case involving alleged recovery of 930 ml of liquor, facing multiple offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and the Bihar Excise Act. He contended that he had no prior criminal record, the alleged liquor was recovered from a location …

Lakho khan @ Md. Lakho khan @ Akhlakh KhanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Lakho Khan was arrested in connection with a case alleging kidnapping of a minor girl, charged under IPC sections 363, 366, 504, 506 and 34. The prosecution claimed he abducted the informant’s daughter, but the victim’s statement under Section 164 CrPC indicated she had voluntarily gone with him, …

Jeetesh Kumar @ Jitesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jeetesh Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Excise Act involving the recovery of liquor and jaggery solution. The petitioner argued that he was not in …

Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 5,257.065 litres of liquor from three vehicles. He argued that he was not present at the …

Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jitendra 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 the alleged recovery of 30 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, …

Naveen Kumar @ Navin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Lakho Khan, was arrested in connection with PS Andhramath Case No. 81 of 2024 for alleged kidnapping of a minor girl, charged under Sections 363, 366, 504, 506 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner abducted the informant's minor daughter, while …

Chotu @ Chotu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Chotu Kumar, Sujit Kumar, Surendra Ray and Ramnath Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S.S. 2023 alleging assault on an informant and his wife. They contended they have clean antecedents, were falsely implicated, and …

Dinesh Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Dinesh Prasad Singh, feared arrest in a case (Mushahari PS Case No.169 of 2024) involving alleged offences under Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 34 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code for obtaining a gold loan by pledging counterfeit gold. He contended that he had fully repaid the loan …

Akhilesh RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, brothers Akhilesh Ray and Gudu Ray, filed an anticipatory bail application in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 303(2), 109, 117(2), 74, 352 and 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code for alleged assault with a Farsa. The petitioner sought bail on the ground of …

Uttam Kumar Mandal @ Uttam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Uttam Kumar Mandal, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including offences of rioting, assault, and robbery. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner assaulted an informant with an iron rod, but the FIR was …

Shailesh RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shailesh Ram, was implicated in a 2017 FIR alleging assault on an informant’s head along with co‑accused Nandu Ram, invoking IPC sections 341, 147, 149, 323, 324, 307 and 379. He contended that the incident was a mutual scuffle, that only one injury was medically recorded, and that …

Mithilesh Kumar MadhukarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appeal challenges the acquittal of Vijay Kumar Singh (Munna) and Puja Devi in a murder case arising from a 2018 incident in Mashrak, Saran, where the deceased Vishwanath Prasad was allegedly shot. The trial court had acquitted the accused on the ground that the prosecution's evidence – chiefly …

Surendra KapriversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appeals arise from a 1985 incident in Hathidah where the informant alleged that four accused, including Surendra Kapri and Baijnath Yadav, assaulted him with a bhala, stole his watch and money, and caused injuries. The trial court convicted Surendra under Section 379 IPC (theft) and Baijnath …

Shobha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants were charged under IPC sections 323 and 354 and Sections 3(x) and 3(xi) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting and abusing a Scheduled Caste woman during a land dispute. The Special Court had taken cognizance of the offences, but the appellants sought …

Baijnath YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appeals arise from a 1985 incident in Hathidah where the informant alleged that four accused, including Surendra Kapri and Baijnath Yadav, assaulted him with a bhala, stole his watch and money, and caused injuries. The trial court convicted Surendra under Section 379 IPC (theft) and Baijnath …

Pappu Kumar Rai @ Pappu Rai @ Pappu RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The case arose from a land‑dispute in Madhubani where Somni Devi alleged that Subodh Kumar Shrivastava and his brothers assaulted her, causing grievous injuries that later led to her death. The prosecution’s case relied on the victim’s recorded statement (fardbeyan) and the subsequent statement of …

Sameer Kumar Priyadarshi @ Samir Kumar PriyadarshiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sameer Kumar Priyadarshi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving offences under IPC sections 323 and 498(A) and the Dowry Prohibition Act. He alleged false implication by the second opposite party, Supriya Kumari, with whom he had filed a restitution of conjugal …

Sushant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sushant Kumar applied for anticipatory bail in a criminal case registered under Section 85 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section ¾ of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He feared arrest and sought relief under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The petitioner’s wife, Nikki Kumari, …

Rahul Kumar Yadav @ Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar Yadav, was implicated in a complaint alleging cheating under Sections 420 and 504 of the IPC and a cheque bounce under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, stemming from a claim that he accepted Rs.2.90 lakh from the complainant for a promised job and issued two …

Awadhesh Singh @ Awadhesh kumar singhversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Awadhesh Singh applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a cheating case (Sections 420 and 406 IPC) concerning a purported land sale. He alleged that no written agreement existed, no money was transferred to his account, and that the land did not belong to him or his son. The informant …

Junaid AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Junaid Alam, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a complaint case registered under Section 85 of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The parties produced a notarised joint compromise petition dated 15‑04‑2026, indicating that the dispute …

Sanjiv Kumar Bantar @ Sanjiv BantarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjiv Kumar Bantar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a criminal case (CR No. 74/2012) alleging offences under IPC sections 498A, 494, 406, 323, 379 and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that Bantar demanded dowry, subjected his wife to mental and physical …

Durgawati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, heirs of the late Rajmati Kuer, sought certiorari and mandamus to set aside an order dated 01‑11‑2024 of the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate, Buxar, which they alleged was passed without notice and to restrain officials from interfering with their possession of ancestral land. The dispute …

Prem SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Prem Singh, Hari Kishun Singh and Sheela Devi, applied for anticipatory bail in a complaint (No. 173C of 2010) alleging involvement in the dowry‑death of a daughter‑in‑law under IPC sections 304B and 34. The prosecution’s case was that the petitioners, as elder brother‑in‑law, …

GIRRAJversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellant Girraj was convicted by a Special Judge under Section 411 of the IPC for possessing documents related to a tractor involved in a murder case, and sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment. The conviction was based solely on the recovery of registration papers from his possession, …

SHYAM PAL SINGH AND OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellants were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Mainpuri, for voluntarily causing hurt under Section 324 IPC and sentenced to two years' rigorous imprisonment. They appealed, seeking the benefit of probation under Section 4 of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, with the State's …

SURAJ BHAN SINGH AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellants were convicted by the Sessions Judge in Bijnor for offences under IPC sections 324/34, 452 and 506 and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment and fines. Subsequently, the appellants and the injured parties (Asha Ram, Jai Pal and Dulari Devi) executed a compromise affidavit dated 25‑27 …

CHHOTE LAL AND 10 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioners filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the CrPC challenging a summoning order dated 12‑07‑2017 and the underlying complaint (Case No. 1314 of 2016) alleging offences under Sections 323 and 506 IPC. They contended that the Judicial Magistrate had issued the …

JITENDRA RAWATversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Jitendra Rawat filed an application under Section 528 of the Indian Penal Code challenging an interim maintenance order of Rs 5,000 per month issued by the Additional Principal Judge of the Family Court, Mathura, on the ground that his income was insufficient to meet the amount. The court examined …

HUSSAINversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Hussain, filed an application under Section 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking bail. The High Court noted that both the learned counsel for the applicant and the learned senior government counsel were present. The applicant’s counsel, Amit Kumar Pandey, requested that the …

ATUL KUMARversusState of U.P. AND ANOTHER

The revisionist Atul Kumar challenged an order of the Additional Session Judge, Basti, which summoned him under Section 302 IPC by invoking Section 319 of the Criminal Procedure Code. He argued that the court relied solely on uncorroborated oral statements of three witnesses and failed to record a …

ASIFversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The revisionist Asif challenged an order dated 24‑09‑2024 whereby the Additional Sessions Judge summoned him under Section 319 of the Criminal Procedure Code to stand trial in Sessions Trial No. 486. The revisionist argued that the trial court failed to record a satisfaction that the evidence on …

SAHAB SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellant Sahab Singh was convicted by the Sessions Court under Sections 395 and 397 of the IPC for a dacoity alleged to have occurred on the night of 21‑22 May 1982, based primarily on identification by the informant Lakhan Singh and a witness Ramdhani. The identification parade was conducted …

DIVYANSH PANDEY @ TINKOO PANDEYversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellant Divyansh Pandey appealed against his conviction for abetment of suicide (Sec. 306 IPC), dowry harassment (Sec. 498A IPC) and destruction of evidence (Sec. 201 IPC) stemming from the death of his wife, who was allegedly burned and hanged after dowry demands. The trial court relied on …

VIKAS SHARMA @ GUGGOOversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, Vikas Sharma, alleged that he was illegally detained by police from 15‑03‑2023 to 30‑03‑2023 and that a false report claiming non‑functional CCTV cameras was filed to conceal the misconduct. He sought relief under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. after an RTI response indicated the cameras …

VIKESHKUMAR BABULAL BHATIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioner sought revision of his conviction and sentence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, which had been affirmed by the appellate court. During the pendency of the proceedings the parties settled the dispute amicably, and the complainant consented to compound the offence …

FRIENDS OF WOMEN WORLD BANKING INDIAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

Friends of Women World Banking India appealed the acquittal of the accused 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 before the Gujarat High Court. The Court …

FRIENDS OF WOMEN WORLD BANKING INDIAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

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

The High Court of Gujarat disposed of two acquittal appeals filed under Section 378 of the CrPC and Section 419 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) against a trial court order acquitting the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The Court referred to its recent …

K.S. & CO. THROUGH SAKABHAI @ SANKABHAI PRABHATBHAI DESAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner advanced a loan of Rs.2,50,000 to the accused, secured by a vehicle, and the accused defaulted, leading to a bounced cheque and a criminal complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The trial court, invoking Section 91 of the Criminal Procedure Code, ordered the …

ANOSH EKKAversusSTATE THROUGH CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

2026 INSC 357Appeal(s) allowed

The former Jharkhand minister Anosh Ekka was convicted in two separate cases arising from the same set of allegations of acquiring disproportionate assets and misusing his office. The High Court rejected his application for suspension of sentence and bail during the pendency of the appeal, prompting …

SMT. NEELAM @ ANSHU AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

A complaint dated 01‑12‑2021 was filed by Naresh Kumar (the husband) against his wife Neelam @ Anshu and her family members under Sections 420, 406, 504 and 506 IPC alleging theft of jewellery and marital discord. The applicants filed a petition under Section 482 CrPC seeking to quash the summoning …

Ajay Majhi @ Ajay ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Ajay Majhi was arrested on 8 November 2024 in connection with FIR No. 37 of 2020 alleging offences under Sections 363, 366(A) and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, including allegations of rape supported by a victim's statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C and medical evidence. The petitioner sought bail, …

BIMAL YADAV AND ANRversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants Bimal, Amar and Kamal Yadav were convicted for murder (IPC 302) and related offences based on the testimony of family members and an informant who claimed the victim, Dashrath Yadav, was assaulted. The defence argued that the victim died in a road accident and that the witnesses were …

KAMAL YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants Bimal, Amar and Kamal Yadav were convicted for murder (IPC 302) and related offences based on the testimony of family members and an informant who claimed the victim, Dashrath Yadav, was assaulted. The defence argued that the victim died in a road accident and that the witnesses were …

Prabhakar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prabhakar Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case involving offences under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. He argued that the FIR was based on a complaint case that had already been dismissed under Section 203 of the Cr.P.C., …

Chandan Kumar @ Nikhil RajversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (Fenhara P.S. Case No. 208 of 2025) involving multiple offences under the BNS. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner assaulted the informant’s son with a fighter, causing injuries. The petitioner’s …

Shakti Kumar @ Shakti PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shakti Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving multiple offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, relating to the alleged recovery of 870 ml of liquor from another person's house. He …

Abdul QuyumversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner Abdul Quyum sought to quash an order dated 04-10-2024 of the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Bettiah, which had taken cognizance of a murder case (Sessions Case No. 242 of 2023) under Sections 319(1)(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code, but had not summoned the brother‑in‑law …

Namit Sinha @ Sunny @ Namit Kumar SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Namit Sinha, was implicated in a case (Patliputra P.S. Case No. 338 of 2025) for alleged extortion, threats, and intimidation under Sections 352, 351(2) and 308(4) of the B.N.S. He claimed the FIR was lodged ten days after the alleged incidents and argued that the dispute stemmed …

Prem Giri @ Prem Kishore GiriversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Prem Giri and Chandan Giri, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in connection with a 2021 case involving offences under the IPC, Arms Act and NDPS Act. The prosecution’s case is based solely on a confessional statement of co‑accused Overshier Sahni, who allegedly …

Dashrath SahversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, three brothers from Madhepura, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 118(1), 109, 303(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for alleged assault on an informant and her family over a land dispute. One …

Kalanand YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kalanand Yadav was charged under IPC sections 341, 308, 504 and 506 in a case arising from Pipra P.S. Case No. 72 of 2016. The trial court took cognizance and the matter proceeded through various orders, including a revision. The petitioner was acquitted by the Sessions Court on 1 August 2025. He …

Umashankar PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Umashankar Pandey, was arrested on 3 February 2026 in connection with a 2019 case involving the seizure of 4,648 litres of illicit liquor and two motorcycles, alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise and Prohibition Amendment Act. He applied for bail, …

Manoranjan Kumar Singh @ FauziversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoranjan Kumar Singh sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving offences under the IPC (sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 120(B), 34) and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act (sections 30(a), 32, 41). He argued that he was not caught in possession of liquor, was not the owner of the …

Manoj Yadav @ Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, members of the Yadav family, sought bail in connection with Ballia Police Station Case No. 497 of 2025, which alleged that they assaulted an informant and his sons, violating several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution …

Md. Rizwan @ Md. Rizwan AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five residents of Simri Bakhtiyarpur, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for alleged assault stemming from a land dispute. The FIR alleged that the petitioners, along with others, …

Sachin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sachin Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a dowry‑death case (Udwantnagar PS Case No. 525 of 2025) where the FIR alleged that the deceased’s husband and his family demanded dowry, harassed her and caused her death, and that the petitioner was named only at the end of the FIR with a …

SANJIV RAI @ SANJIVA RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sanjiv Rai, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.141 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 the relevant provisions, namely Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Mukesh MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Mukesh Mandal and Puja Devi, 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. They contended that the FIR was lodged five days after the incident …

SHAIKH ALLAUDDIN @ ALLAUDDIN MIANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Shaikh Allauddin, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.81 of 1999 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received a letter from the Superintendent of Police confirming that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

HORIL PRASADversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

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

BINDESHWARI RAMversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bindeshwari Ram, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.339 of 2002 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police superintendent's letter, an inspector's report, and a death certificate. The court examined the applicability of …

SATYANARAIN SINGH @ JAGNARAIN SINGH and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants Satyanarain Singh and Surendra Singh filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.301 of 2001 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that both appellants had died. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Santosh Kumar ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a retired government employee, was accused of tampering with a Jamabandi register by adding fictitious tenants and issuing rent receipts, offences alleged under Sections 316(2), 316(5), 318(4), 338, 336(3) and 340(2) of the Bihar Negotiable Service Act. He applied for anticipatory …

RAM NARESH MAHTOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

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

Bibha Devi @ Birkhi DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Bibha Devi and Kajal Kumari, mother‑in‑law and sister‑in‑law of a woman who died allegedly due to dowry harassment, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the B.N.S.S. The prosecution alleged that the deceased was killed after her family …

Golden Kumar @ GoluversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Golden Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 21(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act after 560 litres of WISCOF syrup were recovered from a vehicle. He was not named in the FIR; his name surfaced only through the confessional …

LAL BABU NUT @ LAL BABU KHALIFAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Lal Babu Nut, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming the appellant's death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

Om Jeet ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Om Jeet Chaudhary and Mantu Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Narayanpur PS Case No.68 of 2025) alleging offences under several sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that on 10 July 2025 the petitioners assaulted an informant and her husband with …

Chatri YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chatri Yadav, a licensed PDS dealer, was implicated in an FIR alleging large‑scale misappropriation of wheat and rice meant for the Public Distribution System, invoking Sections 303(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act. The …

Md. Amir Jalal @ Amir JalalversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Amir Jalal, was arrested for murder under Sections 103(1) & 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and for an offence under Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that he, along with four others, fired at the informant’s husband, resulting in his death, and that the …

SADHU RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sadhu Rai, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the S.H.O. The court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which is mirrored …

Md. Musarif @ Md. MusarafversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Musarif, was implicated in a FIR alleging that he forcibly abducted a woman, confined her, and raped her, invoking Sections 126(2), 115(2) and 64(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). He applied for anticipatory bail, contending that the FIR was lodged after an …

Md. ShamimversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md. Shamim and Md. Sajjad, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged they assaulted an informant and his brothers during a verbal dispute over road construction. The FIR listed offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The petitioners …

NIRANJAN SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Niranjan Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.367 of 1998 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. The court examined the report and noted that, under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

ARUN SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Arun Singh, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal (CR. APP (DB) No.389 of 1998). The court examined a letter and police report confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

IDRIS MIANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Idris Mian, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.83 of 1999 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court learned from a police letter that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now mirrored by Section 435 of the …

YADOLAL RAIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Yadolal Rai, was found to be deceased during the pendency of his criminal appeal. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

Arun Yadav @ Arun Kumar Yadav and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Arun Yadav and Rajesh Yadav, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash two lower‑court orders: one dated 06‑12‑2016 by the Sessions Judge rejecting their Section 245 petition, and another dated 12‑06‑2015 by the Judicial Magistrate in …

Pappu MandalversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Pappu Mandal, was convicted by the Additional District and Sessions Judge for the murder of his brother’s son, Prashant, under Sections 302 read with 34 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The trial court relied on circumstantial evidence, including the fact that the deceased …

DINA NATH BIND and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Dina Nath Bind and Raj Grih Bind, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, both appellants died, as confirmed by a police superintendent's letter, an investigating officer's report, and death certificates issued by the Department of Planning …

Pappu ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, a group of Chaudhary family members, were charged under several IPC sections and the SC/ST Act for alleged caste‑based assault, lathi beating, and theft of a gold locket. They contended that the FIR was vague, the allegations were omnibus, and they were falsely implicated, noting the …

Jivendra Kumar @ Jitendra Kumar @ DhananjayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jivendra Kumar, applied for bail anticipating arrest in a case involving offences under Sections 498A, 341, 323, 379, 34 of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. Both parties asserted that the matrimonial dispute had been settled amicably, with a one‑time payment …

Vijay Shankar Singh @ Shankar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Vijay Shankar Singh, arrested on 12 July 2024, sought regular bail in a POCSO case (Case No. 60 of 2024) involving offences under IPC Sections 354, 34, 366(A) and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. His earlier bail application had been rejected and a subsequent application was withdrawn. The trial court …

Chanda DeviversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, parents of Chanda Devi and Virendra Paswan, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under sections 96, 137(2) and 3(5) of the BNS alleging that their son Sunil Kumar had lured and abused the informant's daughter. The girl later returned, married Sunil, and withdrew any …

Kanhaiya PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Kanhaiya Paswan and Niraj Kumar, were charged with murder and other offences arising from an alleged attack on a brick kiln. They contended that they were not originally named in the FIR and were later implicated solely on a co‑accused’s confessional statement, which they argued was …

Arun Kumar Mehta @ Arun Mehta @ Arun MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Arun Kumar Mehta, who has been in custody since 18 May 2020, filed a petition seeking bail after his earlier bail applications were rejected on three occasions. The petitioner argued that the trial is still pending, all prosecution witnesses have been examined, and the statement of a co‑accused …

Munna MustakversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Munna Mustak was arrested in a complaint alleging dowry harassment, assault and related offences under IPC sections 498S, 448, 323, 34 and the Dowry Prohibition Act. He claimed the allegations were false, asserted his willingness to maintain his wife at Rs.2,000 per month, and offered to file an …

Sonpatiya DeviversusThe State Of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, Sonpatiya Devi and Nagendra Ram, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in connection with Naubatpur P.S. Case No.251 of 2024, which involves offences under IPC Sections 302 (murder), 201 (causing disappearance of evidence) and 34 (common intention). The prosecution …

Ashok SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ashok Singh was arrested in a case alleging kidnapping and assault of a minor under IPC sections 363, 354(A) and 34. The prosecution claimed he, along with Juli Devi, abducted the informant's daughter for immoral purposes. The petitioner contended he was innocent, citing the victim's statements …

Rishabh Kumar @ Rishabh JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Rishabh Kumar, was arrested in connection with a murder case (PS Case No. 249 of 2023) involving offences under Sections 302, 201 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The deceased, Rohani Nandan, was found buried on a farm and his mother identified him; she later alleged that the …

Durgesh Lal Harijan @ Durgesh HarijanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Durgesh Lal Harijan was arrested in a kidnapping case (IPC §§363, 366, 34) arising from a 2020 incident in Kishanganj. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, abducted the wife of an informant and her minor daughter, while the victim’s statements under CrPC §§161 and 164 were …

DHANJI BHIMJI AHIRversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The appellant, Dhanji Bhimji Ahir (accused No.2), filed a criminal revision under Sections 397 and 401 of the CrPC seeking to quash the order of the Additional Sessions Judge that rejected his discharge application under Section 227. The case arose from the alleged murder and arson of Pratapbhai …

STATE OF GUJARATversusBALDEVBHAI BUDHAJI DHULAJI CHAUHAN (THAKOR)

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The appellant, Baldevbhai Budhaji Dhulaji Chauhan, was convicted of double murder under Sections 302 and 201 IPC and sentenced to death. The trial court relied on circumstantial evidence, including a disputed reconstruction panchnama, a hostile witness statement that the accused was last seen with a …

BALDEVBHAI BUDHAJI DHULAJI CHOUHAN (THAKORE)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant, Baldevbhai Budhaji Dhulaji Chauhan, was convicted of double murder under Sections 302 and 201 IPC and sentenced to death. The trial court relied on circumstantial evidence, including a disputed reconstruction panchnama, a hostile witness statement that the accused was last seen with a …

RAJU GANPAT KAMBLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

BAIL GRANTED

The High Court considered the bail application of Raju Ganpat Kamble, accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a minor between September 2024 and June 2025, offences charged under Sections 65(1) and 351(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4, 6 and 8 of the POCSO Act, 2012. The …

SURJAN KUMAR MAURYA AND ANR.versusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANR.

Disposed off/Decided on merits

Surjan Kumar Maurya and another filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief against the State of U.P. The matter was listed for hearing, but the applicants failed to appear while the State’s Additional Government Advocate was present. The Court noted the …

MILIND S/O ASHRUBA DHANVE AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

2026 INSC 355Disposed off

The appellants were convicted under IPC sections 323 and 324 read with section 34 for assaulting a victim's family and were sentenced only to pay fines of Rs.500 and Rs.2,000 respectively. They appealed, seeking the benefit of sections 3 and 4 of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, arguing that …

Baleshwar Rai @ Savan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Baleshwar Rai, was arrested on 11 October 2025 in connection with a 2007 case alleging kidnapping, rape and murder of a woman’s child under IPC sections 366, 364 and 34. The prosecution’s case rests mainly on a confessional statement of a co‑accused, Mahipal Singh, and there is no …

Md. Gabbar @ Md. Aftab AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Gabbar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving multiple IPC offences such as assault, extortion and criminal conspiracy. The prosecution alleged that on 27‑10‑2025 the accused, including the petitioner, assaulted an informant and demanded a ransom of …

Munna Kumar @ Munna RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Munna Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The State opposed the bail, contending that a proceeding under Section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code had already been …

RAVI SHANKAR KUMAR @ RAJAversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ravi Shankar Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused, including the petitioner, rode motorcycles, abused an informant and her family, tore the …

Kaisar Alam @ Kesar AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kaisar Alam applied for anticipatory bail in a case filed under Sections 498A, 420, 120B, 506 of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, alleging false implication by his wife Rukhsana Khatun. The wife had obtained a maintenance order of Rs.5,000 per month, leading to arrears of …

Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Deepak Kumar and Aman Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in a case alleging offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 302 and 504, stemming from an alleged assault and death of the informant's father at a temple. They contended that they were falsely implicated, highlighting the …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nitish Kumar, the petitioner, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a criminal case under Section 498A of the IPC, alleging that his wife (OP No.2) had falsely implicated him. He claimed marital breakdown, loss of employment, and expressed willingness to pay a monthly maintenance of Rs.5,000 to …

Praveen Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Praveen Kumar Jha, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered in 2011 under Sections 406, 420, 467, 468 and 120(B) of the IPC. He argued that his name was only added to the FIR in 2024, he was unaware of any involvement, and he is the regional manager of the alleged …

Saroj Kushwaha @ Sanoj Prasad KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, relatives of a man named Dipendra, were implicated in a murder case after Dipendra’s confession that he had strangulated his wife on their advice. The FIR was filed under Sections 103(1), 238, 61(2) read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. The petitioners, …

Harendra SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Harendra Sah, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 504, 379, 307 and 34 arising from a violent incident on 4 June 2020 involving multiple accused. The FIR described specific assaults on the informant and his family …

Salman HussainversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Salman Hussain, a 22‑year‑old resident of Sonbarsa, was named in an FIR (Panapur PS Case No. 365 of 2025) for an alleged robbery attempt and charged under Section 309(4) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The petitioner argued that the only material linking him to the crime was the …

Sampat Kumar @ Sapat Kumar @ Sampat YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sampat Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in a case alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly possessing 32.25 litres of liquor recovered from his joint family house. The petitioner argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and …

Shailesh @ Shailesh KumarversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shailesh Kumar, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 25 June 2018 that had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 341, 323, 498(A), 504/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The …

Sunil KumarversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 11 September 2017 passed by the Sub‑Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Begusarai, which had taken cognizance of a complaint against him under Section 498A of the Indian Penal …

Nazmuddin Mukhiya @ Najmuddin and OrsversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, five individuals from Kishanganj district, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 07-02-2018 passed by the Judicial Magistrate of Kishanganj, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 385 and 34 of the Indian …

Nitish Kumar @ Nitish YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with an alleged offence under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act involving the recovery of 6.375 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not in conscious …

Sanjay Kumar SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar Singh, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 18 April 2018 that had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 20 and 22 of the N.D.P.S. Act. The petition was filed after a report indicated that the trial had …

Bigan ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Bigan Manjhi and Basant Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 21 litres of liquor from a spot adjacent to their house. They contended that they have a clean criminal record, that …

Deepak @ Deepak Kumar Yadav and OrsversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three residents of Hanshapir village, were charged in a criminal case (SC/ST No. 38 of 2018) under IPC sections 341, 323, 504, 506/34 and Section 3(1)(v) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. They filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to …

Sudhir Kumar Yadav @ Sudhir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sudhir Kumar Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Excise Act, involving the recovery of 1,803 litres of liquor and a vehicle. He argued that he was not in actual …

Shyam Sundar VermaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shyam Sundar Verma, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for the alleged recovery of 159.84 litres of liquor from a Tata Magic vehicle he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not in possession of the liquor …

Sachin Kumar Singh @ Sachin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, six individuals from Durgaur village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 concerning the alleged recovery of 158.35 litres of liquor from four motorcycles. They argued that they were not …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 450 litres of liquor from three motorcycles. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, …

Dilip Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

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 54 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. The petitioner argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in …

Jitendra Kumar SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Jitendra Kumar Sinha 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 10,500 litres of liquor from a vacant land belonging to Sohan Sah. The petitioner contended that he was not …

Saurav PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Saurav Paswan, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 21 litres of liquor recovered from his house, which is a joint family property. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the scene, and …

Ram Babu RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Babu Ray sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under IPC sections 272 and 273 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 180 ml of liquor recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not …

Rani Sonkar @ Shyam Sonkar @ Shyam RajversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rani Sonkar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018/2022, alleging recovery of 13.905 litres of liquor from a public market. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession, the recovery site …

Saheb RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Saheb Ray, the owner of a vehicle from which 72.75 litres of liquor was seized, faced an accusation under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He argued that he had a clean criminal record, was not in conscious possession of the liquor, and that the alleged misuse …

Ramkripal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramkripal Kumar, was implicated in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of 240 litres of liquor from two motorcycles, one of which he owned. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, was unaware that the vehicle …

Sonu Mallik @ Sonu MalikversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonu Mallik, 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 25.540 litres of liquor from his joint family house. The petitioner argued that the liquor was not found …

Priya Kumar Singh @ Priya KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Priya Kumar Singh sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, based on the recovery of 620.250 litres of liquor from a hut belonging to a third‑person, Deepak, and on Deepak’s confessional …

YashpalversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Yashpal, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash a maintenance order dated 24 September 2018, which required him to pay Rs.10,000 per month to his wife and two minor sons. During the hearing on 9 April 2026, the petitioner’s counsel …

Sanjay Kumar @ Sanjay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar, was implicated in a case alleging recovery of 105 litres of liquor concealed under a tyre, an offence punishable under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He claimed to have a clean criminal record and argued that the liquor was …

Rakesh Kumar Ray @ Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of 32.4 litres of liquor from a bamboo orchard behind his house. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession and the location did not …

Amar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Amar Kumar was implicated in a case (PS Case No. 625 of 2022) for allegedly possessing 50 litres of liquor recovered from his scooty, though he was not arrested at the spot and claims the vehicle was misused by a friend. He asserted a clean criminal record and argued that ownership of the vehicle …

Ganesh Kumar Sah @ Ganesh SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ganesh Kumar Sah applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with offences under Sections 30(a), 32(3) and 41(1)(2) of the Excise Act, alleging that the liquor seizure was made from a vehicle he did not own and that he was implicated through secret …

Sanjay ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 40 litres of liquor were recovered from a location adjacent to his house and not from his possession. He argued that he has …

Amar Rajput @ Amar Kumar RajputversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Amar Rajput applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, involving the alleged recovery of 76.3 litres of liquor from a rented room. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manish Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act alleging recovery of 80 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. The petitioner argued he was not in possession of the seized vehicle and was implicated based on …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Sections 30(a) and 47 of the Excise Act, where 40 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had no prior criminal …

Raushan Patel @ Roshan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raushan Patel, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 317(4) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 17.25 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He …

Anshu Kumar @ AnshuversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anshu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a), 30(c) and 44 of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of liquor and jaggery solution. He contended that nothing was seized from his possession, the alleged recovery site was public, and the sole …

Arunjay Singh @ Arunjay PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Arunjay 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 132.50 litres of liquor from his Omni car. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was …

Rina DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rina Devi applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged possession of 1.5 litres of liquor in a sack and 32 litres in her house. She argued that she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, and that …

Arvind Kumar @ Arvind SahversusThe state of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arvind Kumar sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case alleging recovery of 2,466.72 litres of liquor from a truck, offences punishable under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Amendment Act, 2018‑22). He contended that he was …

Sachit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sachit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, relating to alleged recovery of liquor from a motorcycle and a house. He argued that he was not in possession of the seized …

Sachit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sachit 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 79.560 litres of liquor from a mango orchard not belonging to him. He contended that the chaukidar, with whom he had a …

Ravi Shankar Singh @ Ravishankar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravi Shankar Singh, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for the alleged recovery of 8.84 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, had no conscious possession of the liquor, …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Suraj Kumar and Chandeshwar Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging recovery of 15 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. They argued that no liquor was found in their possession, that the second …

Munna Singh @ Bhupesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Munna Singh 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 11 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent, that he was not in possession of the …

Amit Singh @ Amit Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Amit Singh applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 22.460 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested on the …

Akhilesh Yadav @ Akhilesh Kumar @ Amresh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Akhilesh Yadav and Anup Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 30(a), 30(c) and 30(d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 30 litres of liquor near a canal. They contended they have clean …

Kapil Choudhary @ Kapil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kapil Choudhary sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 alleging his involvement in the recovery of 300 litres of liquor from a bush near the Sakari River. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, had no possession of …

Gopal Kumar @ Gopal SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Gopal Kumar 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, alleging that he was not arrested on the spot, had no possession of the seized liquor, and that his name was omitted from the FIR. …

Mithu Sahni @ Mithu kumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mithu 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 that he was not in …

Banty Kumar @ Banty PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Banty Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Cr.P.C. in a case alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 50 litres of liquor. The petitioner asserted a clean criminal record, no possession of the liquor, and that the FIR was based on …

Sushil RawatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sushil Rawat, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 14.70 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in …

BHOLA RAJVANSHIversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bhola Rajvanshi applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Excise Act, alleging that 24 litres of liquor were recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in …

Chandan Pasvan @ Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan Pasvan, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Excise Act for the recovery of 30 litres of liquor. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, the alleged liquor …

Guddu @ Dinesh Chaudhary @ Guddu ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Chaudhary applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 50 litres of liquor from a paddy field that does not belong to him. He argued that the complaint was …

Chandan Kumar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar Rai, was implicated in a complaint alleging dowry harassment, assault, theft and criminal intimidation under various sections of the IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act. He sought anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and asserting that no dowry demand or violence …

Chandeshwar Kumar Rai @ Moti @ Chandeswar Kumar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner married Chandani Devi in 2010, but she deserted him and was later diagnosed with incurable bipolar affective disorder. The parties entered into a compromise in 2012 whereby the petitioner agreed to pay Rs.1,500 per month as maintenance. In 2024 the wife filed a miscellaneous case …

Vijay Roy and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of family members, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 24 March 2017, in which the Siwan Chief Judicial Magistrate had taken cognizance against them under Sections 376 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code. They …

Nazir Khan and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 27-04-2018 issued by the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Sasaram, which directed the issuance of summons for their appearance based on a complaint filed under Section 319 CrPC. The …

Noni Gopal Das and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Noni Gopal Das and his son Ranjan Kumar Das, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the order dated 17-04-2015 that framed charges against them under several sections of the Indian Penal Code. The charges framed included offences such as …

Shivendra Singh @ Shivendra Kumar Singh and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners were charged under Sections 302, 120B/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act in Saharsa P.S. Case No. 639 of 2017. The learned Sessions Judge had set aside the Chief Judicial Magistrate's order taking cognizance of the offences, prompting the petitioners to file a …

Dargahi MianversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dargazi Mian, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 06-08-2018 that had rejected his earlier petition under Section 228(i)(a) CrPC. The High Court noted that the underlying Sessions trial (No. 561 of 2017) had already been …

Akhilesh MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Akhilesh Mahto was arrested on 2 March 2024 in connection with a Mahila police case alleging offences under IPC sections 376, 420, 504, 506 and 34, stemming from a purported marriage and the birth of a male child. The petitioner contended that the FIR was false, that he had legally married the …

MD. MANZARUL HAQUE @ MAJRUL HAQUE and ORS.versusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The appellants were convicted by the Sessions Court for dowry death under IPC Section 304B and for causing disappearance of evidence under Sections 201 and 34, receiving ten years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine. They appealed, contending that the trial court ignored serious contradictions in the …

AZAD MIAN @ MD.AZADversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

Azad Mian was convicted by the Sessions Court under Sections 25(1‑B) and 26 of the Arms Act for possession of eight improvised explosive devices, a country‑made pistol and live cartridges recovered from his bag. The prosecution relied on the testimony of nine police witnesses, a seizure list, …

Dipak Kumar and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The petitioners, who are relatives of the complainant's husband, filed a discharge application under Section 245 of the Cr.P.C. after the S.D.J.M. had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 341, 323, 379 and 498A of the IPC based on a complaint of marital harassment. The magistrate rejected the …

KRISHAN BALLAV PANDEY @ SATISH PANDEYversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, six members of the Pandey family, were charged under Sections 147, 149, 307, 384 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3(1)(r)(s) and 3(2)(v) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting an informant and using caste slurs. They …

Sanjay Kumar @ Ram Sanjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a criminal case registered under Sections 498A and 406 of the IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, alleging false implication by his wife, Switi Kumari. He claimed he was a labourer working in Bengaluru and offered to pay a monthly …

Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant Ajay Kumar challenged the acquittal of respondent Sahdeo Sah, who had been charged with murder under Section 302 IPC and with illegal possession of a firearm under Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution relied on fifteen witnesses, many of whom were family members of the deceased, …

Krish Singh @ Krish Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Krish Singh and others, were charged under several IPC sections and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting the informant's son at a bus stand. They applied for anticipatory bail, which was denied by the 1st Additional …

Mahesh DasversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Mahesh Das applied for bail in a case registered as Madhepura P.S. No.633 of 2024, wherein he was accused under IPC Sections 363, 366(A) and 34 for allegedly kidnapping the minor daughter of an informant. The prosecution alleged that Das, along with others, abducted the girl, while the victim’s …

Om Prakash Rishi @ Mandal @ Omprakash MandalversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, six brothers and a relative, were accused in an FIR for assaulting the informant's family with iron rods, swords and other weapons in a land‑dispute related incident, invoking IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 341, 323, 326, 307 and 354. They applied for anticipatory bail under Section …

URESHKUMAR DESAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, Ureshkumar Desai and others, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, fearing arrest in connection with LA Application No. 44 of 2026 filed at Saroli Police Station, although no FIR had yet been lodged. The Additional Public …

RAVISHANKAR RAMSHUMRAMversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The applicant was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonour of a cheque, a conviction affirmed by the appellate court. The applicant filed a criminal revision seeking quashal of the conviction, asserting that the dispute was settled and the complainant, who was the …

SMT. ZARINAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicants filed a Section 482 Cr.P.C. application seeking to quash the chargesheet and proceedings in Criminal Case No.4916 of 2017, alleging that the FIR was vague, the allegations were false, and the prosecution was malicious. The State opposed, contending that specific allegations were made …

CHATUR BHUJ AND OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellants were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Mathura, for assaulting complainant Ram Gopal and his family members, offences punishable under Sections 308 and 323 of the Indian Penal Code, and were sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment. One appellant, Chaturbhuj, died …

THAKUR PRASAD AND OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellants, convicted under IPC sections 147, 323 and 149, were sentenced to six months imprisonment but were released on probation under Section 4 of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 with a bond of Rs.10,000. They appealed under Section 374(2) of the CrPC, challenging the trial court's …