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SUNEEL KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Suneel Kumar, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash the order of the Additional Sessions Judge dated 04‑09‑2025, which had dismissed his discharge application under Section 250 BNSS. He alleged that the FIR was lodged after an unexplained delay, that the …

RAMESHWAR SINGH AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P.

The complainant, a NREGA worker, alleged that the village Pradhan Rameshwar Singh and four others assaulted him with lathis, axes and a firearm after refusing to pay pending wages, also using caste slurs. The trial court convicted the five accused under IPC sections 147, 148, 323, 325 and 452 and …

SALEEMversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellant Saleem was convicted by a Special Sessions Court under Sections 21 and 22 of the NDPS Act for possession of 580 grams of Alprazolam, receiving ten years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.1,00,000 with an additional six‑month term for default of fine. He appealed, contending that …

AMIT @ AMARDEEP AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants Amit @ Amardeep and another filed a petition under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the charge‑sheet dated 1 July 2025, the cognizance/summoning order dated 15 December 2025 and the entire criminal proceedings (Case No. 51215 of 2025) pending before the …

PRAVEEN KUMAR KATARIYAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Praveen Kumar Katariya under Section 483 of the CrPC in a case registered under Sections 318(4) and 316(2) of the IPC, relating to alleged fraudulent investment schemes involving NFC coins. The applicant claimed innocence, arguing that the …

ROMA AHUJAversusTHE STATE AND ANOTHER

2026 INSC 336Appeal(s) allowed

The appellant Roma Ahuja filed an FIR (No. 121 of 2011) alleging offences of voluntarily causing hurt and assault under Sections 323 and 341 IPC, read with Section 34. The High Court of Delhi quashed the FIR on the ground that the charge‑sheet was filed after the one‑year limitation period …

SHUVENDU SAHAversusTHE STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND ANR.

2026 INSC 367Appeal(s) allowed

The appellant, Shuvendu Saha, was involved in a tenancy dispute with the respondent‑2 complainant, which was settled in a civil suit that was subsequently dismissed. Despite the settlement, the complainant filed a criminal complaint leading to an FIR for offences under Sections 409, 417, 418, 419, …

Chandan Kumar @ ChhotuversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan 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 37 litres of liquor from a vehicle. He argued that he was not arrested at the scene, …

Binod SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Binod Singh, feared arrest in an excise case (Case No. 375 of 2021) under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, where officials recovered 10 litres of country‑made liquor from an open area near his poultry farm. The petitioner argued that the liquor …

Lal Babu RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, members of the Rai family, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Raghopur PS Case No. 232 of 2025) involving alleged assaults and theft, where other family members (Suggi Rai, Bhullu Rai, Mukesh Rai) were implicated. The prosecution alleged that the accused, acting with …

Rahul Kumar Yadav @ Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar Yadav, was implicated in an excise case after 4 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He contended that the vehicle had been taken by a co‑villager and that no liquor was found in his personal possession, asserting his innocence and clean …

Mintu Rai @ Mantu RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Mintu Rai sought anticipatory bail after a complaint was lodged alleging his involvement in a fraudulent land sale, invoking IPC sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 471, 120B and 34. The prosecution alleged that Rai introduced the complainant to co‑accused who sold the land using forged …

Virendra Ram @ Birendra RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Virendra Ram, applied for anticipatory bail in a case where police recovered 10 litres of illicit mahua liquor from a motorcycle and alleged that he, along with two others, was involved in the offence under Sections 30(a) and 37 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The …

Dhirendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dhirendra Singh, was implicated in a case (Udwantnagar PS Case No.259 of 2024) for alleged possession of 112 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He claimed innocence, asserting that the liquor was recovered from an open public …

Awadhesh ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Awadhesh Chauhan and Guddu Sah, sought pre‑arrest bail fearing arrest in a case (Kateya PS Case No. 710 of 2025) under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 162 litres of illicit liquor. The FIR alleged recovery of the liquor from five …

Jyotik MukhiaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, members of the Mukhia family, were charged in a 2018 case for assault, robbery and other offences under Sections 147, 323, 341, 307, 504 and 506 of the IPC. They alleged that the incident stemmed from a land dispute with the informant, who belonged to the same village, and claimed …

Shankar Kunwar @ Shankar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Shankar Kunwar, filed an anticipatory bail petition before the Patna High Court. During the hearing, senior counsel for the petitioner informed the court that criminal proceedings under Sections 82 and 83 of the Criminal Procedure Code had already been instituted against him. On that …

Deepak Kumar @ Dipak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 351.78 litres of liquor from his Nissan vehicle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in conscious possession of …

Mahesh RautversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail in a dowry death case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging that the death of the informant's daughter was a suicide and that they were falsely implicated. The first petitioner, the father‑in‑law of the deceased, …

Guddu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Singh sought anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case under Section 317(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He argued that he was not caught in possession of the alleged liquor, was …

Sarfraj Ansari @ Sarfraj AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five residents of Radhiya Rai Tola, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged alleging their involvement in a violent altercation over the demolition of a boundary wall on 18 July 2025. The informant claimed that the accused, including the petitioners, assaulted several …

Aunj Kumar Pandey @ Chhotu PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Aunj Kumar Pandey, sought anticipatory bail in a case (PS‑28/2023) alleging offences under Sections 341, 323, 324, 307, 379, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC for allegedly assaulting the informant’s brother with a lathi. The petitioner contended that both parties are agnates involved in a …

Girja DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Girja Devi and Ram Bharat Ray applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged possession of large quantities of liquor and a seized vehicle. The petitioners argued that they had no conscious …

Bijay Kumar Sah @ Vijay Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bijay Kumar Sah, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case where police recovered 1.455 litres of foreign liquor from his motorcycle, alleging offences under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The …

Kushami devi @ Kusami DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kushami Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 143, 342, 307, 323 and 379. The prosecution alleged that an informant’s fishing net was taken by accused persons and that the informant was assaulted when he approached them; the petitioner …

Rajesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Rajesh Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 25(1‑B)A, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, based on a viral video allegedly showing him waving a revolver. The prosecution, relying on the FIR and the video, alleged that a pistol and cartridges were recovered …

Hari Shankar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Hari Shankar Chaudhary, was implicated in a FIR alleging possession of 27 litres of country‑made liquor seized from a motorcycle belonging to co‑accused Vikas Kushwaha, who claimed the liquor belonged to the petitioner. The petitioner applied for pre‑arrest bail under Section 30(a) …

Akhilesh Kumar Yadav @ Akhilesh yadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Akhilesh Kumar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 16.5 litres of liquor from a joint family house. The petitioner argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the scene, and that no liquor was found in …

Kumar sanny @ sanny BalmikiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kumar Sanny, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Babarganj PS Case No. 122 of 2024) registered under several sections of the B.N.S. The FIR described an assault on the informant's son by a group of youths, naming three individuals, but did not name the petitioner. …

Md. Pannu @ Md. ShanawazversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Pannu, a co‑villager, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (Mahua PS Case No. 374 of 2023) involving serious offences such as kidnapping, dowry demand, and offences under the POCSO Act. He asserted that he was falsely implicated, had no relationship with the complainant or the …

Akash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Akash Kumar and Mukesh Thakur, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case where police seized 35.250 litres of illicit liquor from two motorcycles during a prohibition check. The FIR alleged that Akash was the driver and Mukesh the registered owner of one of the motorcycles, but no …

Satish Kumar @ Satish PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners Satish Kumar, Ashok Kumar and Sikandar Yadav applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (Fatuha PS No.148 of 2020) alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for possession of 300 litres of illicit liquor recovered near the Punpun river. The petitioners …

Manju DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manju Devi, the wife of Madan Chaudhari, was implicated in a case (PS Case No‑16 of 2026) for allegedly possessing 39 litres of country‑made liquor, an offence punishable under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The petitioner claimed she had no involvement with the seized …

Anjali Kumari @ Anjali DeviversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, a family of four, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Non‑Compulsory Statutes (BNS). During the hearing, the bail application for petitioner No.2, Kavita Devi, was withdrawn because she had been arrested, and the court dismissed that …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sunil Kumar was arrested in July 2023 for allegedly killing his wife, facing charges under Sections 304B, 120B and 34 of the IPC. After an earlier bail application was rejected in November 2024, he filed a second regular bail petition, claiming innocence and citing prosecution delays, including a …

Abhishek Kumar @ Avishak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, 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 (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 2,340 litres of liquor from a pick‑up. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, …

Dhanai SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dhanai Sah, sought pre‑arrest bail in a case where 120 litres of illicit liquor was seized from a tempo he owned. The FIR alleged violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022, but no incriminating material was found in the petitioner's conscious …

Niraj Kumar @ Niraj RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (Bairgania PS Case No. 92/2025) involving alleged group assault and multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code. The FIR alleged a group attack by 17 persons, causing grievous injuries to the informant, but did not contain specific allegations …

Guddu Singh @ Guddu ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Guddu Singh applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (Dinara P.S. Case No. 41/2026) under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 35.28 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from an open field (khalihan). The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing that the liquor was found in a …

Vikash Kumar @ Vikas KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vikash Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 126 litres of liquor from two motorcycles, one of which he owned. He argued that he was not present at the spot, had no conscious possession …

Bipin ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bipin Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 21,400 litres of liquor from a washroom in a joint family house. He argued that no liquor was found in his conscious possession, the …

Mohit Sahani @ Mohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Mohit Sahani and Prema Devi, sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 238 of 2025 alleging assault, robbery and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The informant, Rupkanti Devi, claimed the petitioners assaulted her when she refused to sign a property …

Aman Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Aman Kumar Singh, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case alleging violation of Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 43,500 litres of liquor from his Maruti Suzuki vehicle. He argued that …

Rubi KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Rubi Kumari, sought anticipatory bail in a murder case (IPC §§302 & 34) where she is alleged to have participated in the killing of an informant’s wife. The prosecution’s FIR names her among four accused, and the post‑mortem report indicates death by strangulation. The petitioner’s …

Rahul SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rahul Singh, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Sections 30(a), 30(c), 36 and 56(c) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of liquor and raw materials from a bamboo orchard. The petitioner asserted …

Rajan Kumar @ Rajan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajan Kumar was implicated in a case alleging recovery of 159 litres of liquor from a motorcycle, charged under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. He applied for anticipatory bail, contending that he was not arrested at the spot, did not own the …

Chhotu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chhotu Kumar, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged involvement in the seizure of 204 litres of illicit liquor from the bank of the River Ganga. The petitioner contended that he neither sold nor …

Bachu Kumar @ Bachu SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bachu 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 210 litres of liquor from a bamboo orchard not in his possession. He has two prior excise cases, but the alleged seizure …

Maharaj DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Maharaj Das, the petitioner, was implicated in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act for alleged recovery of 17 litres of liquor from a lemon field and feared arrest. He contended that he was not arrested, that the liquor was not in his possession, and that the alleged …

Anish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anish Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly transporting 119.160 litres of liquor in his Innova car. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and had no …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ravi Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS) concerning a stolen tractor. He was not named in the FIR; his name surfaced only through statements of co‑accused Rahul Kumar and Manish Kumar Yadav, who …

Rajesh Kumar @ Rajesh Kumar DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajesh Kumar applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Sections 316(2), 318(4) and 352 of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act, alleging that he received an advance of ₹1,00,000 for fly‑ash bricks which he neither supplied nor refunded. The prosecution framed the matter as …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar, sought bail fearing arrest in a case alleging theft and cheating under IPC sections 379 and 420 and cyber offences under IT Act sections 66(C) and 66(D). The prosecution’s case was based on an informant’s report of unauthorized withdrawals from the petitioner’s bank …

Prakash TantiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prakash Tanti, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (Shambhuganj P.S. Case No. 33 of 2026) alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, for possession of 38 litres of illicit liquor recovered from an under‑construction, open portion of his …

Mantu Kumar Rai @ Mantu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mantu Kumar Rai applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 800 litres of spirit from a pick‑up vehicle. The petitioner argued that he was not in actual possession of the vehicle, that the seizure was based …

Vir Kunwar @ Vir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vir Kunwar, the registered owner of a motorcycle from which 105 litres of illicit liquor was seized, applied for pre‑arrest bail, claiming he had no knowledge or control over the liquor and that the vehicle was taken by others under a false pretext. The State opposed the bail, alleging involvement …

Pintu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, six Yadav brothers, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Gogari PS Case No. 317 of 2025) involving offences under sections 190, 191(2), 109(1), 117(2), 303(2), 351(2) and 352 of the Bihar Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that they disrupted a family wedding, …

Babita deviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Babita Devi 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 35 litres of liquor from her residence. She argued that she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, and that the liquor was …

Lakshaminiya Devi @ Basanti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Lakshaminiya Devi (also known as Basanti Devi), a housewife with no criminal record, sought anticipatory bail after police, acting on secret information, seized 15 litres of country-made Mahua from a joint house in Sirdala, Nawada, leading to an FIR under Sections 30(a) of the Bihar …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Amit 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 concerning the alleged recovery of 200 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He asserted that he has a clean antecedent, was not in …

Basant Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Basant Kumar Singh, the owner of a Baleno car, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act for the alleged seizure of 110.340 litres of foreign liquor. The prosecution alleged that the car was …

Prem Kumar Manjhi @ Prem Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Prem Kumar Manjhi, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 10 litres of liquor from a premises adjacent to his house. He contended that the FIR …

Vivek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vivek 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 he was alleged to have recovered 8.640 litres of liquor from a bag thrown by an accused who fled on a motorcycle. The petitioner argued …

Kallu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kallu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2016, where 115 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from sacks near Diyara, not from his possession. He argued that the case was based solely …

Sanjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjay 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 involving the alleged recovery of 1,170 litres of liquor from his pick‑up vehicle. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, …

Nitesh TiwariversusThe state of bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Nitesh Tiwari was implicated in a FIR alleging robbery at gunpoint, offences under Sections 392, 397 and 427 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act, with an alleged attempt to kill an informant. He applied for anticipatory bail, claiming he was falsely implicated, that his name …

Suresh Mahto @ Suresh MahatoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Suresh Mahto, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 4 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor being in the vehicle and that his friend Nitish, who was …

Anil PanditversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anil Pandit, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 20 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, had …

Krishna PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Krishna Paswan, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered as Pakridayal P.S. Case No. 153 of 2025 under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging recovery of 123.75 litres of liquor from a vehicle. He argued that he was not caught in possession, the vehicle …

Niraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Niraj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 3.42 litres of liquor recovered from a straw room near his poultry farm. He argued he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was not in his …

Chandan Kumar @ Athaishwa @ Chandan Kumar Ray @ AthisaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 5.5 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his shop. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession, the alleged recovery site did not belong to him, …

Ranjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Kumar, owner of Sahu Chicken Center, was implicated in a case alleging recovery of 59.059 litres of liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He claimed a clean antecedent and argued that the liquor was concealed by an employee …

Chandan Kumar ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar Choudhary, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of liquor from a third‑party's house and from a motorcycle he owned. He contended that he had no possession of …

Banti KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Banti Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in offences under Sections 30(a), 41 and 56 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, involving alleged recovery of large quantities of liquor from a government building and a vehicle. He argued that he was …

Deeraj SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Deeraj Sahani applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act. He has five prior criminal cases, two of which relate to the Excise Act, and the …

Kishore PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kishore Pandey was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for the alleged recovery of 40 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that he had a clean antecedent, that the liquor was not in his …

Sanjog RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjog Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 718.320 litres of liquor from a straw house he claims does not belong to him. He argued that no arrest was made at the spot, no liquor …

ANJANI KUMAR THAKUR @ ANJANI KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anjani Kumar Thakur was arrested on 29 January 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged possession of 45 litres of foreign liquor, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. The liquor was recovered from beneath a heap of straw outside his house, not from …

Badal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant Badal Kumar appealed against the Special Judge's refusal to grant regular bail in a case involving alleged poisoning that led to the death of Monu Kumar. The prosecution alleged that the appellant supplied a poisonous liquid to the victim, constituting offences under Sections 274, 275, …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, filed an application under Section 311 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to recall the minor victim for re‑examination in a POCSO case where he was charged with offences under Sections 366(A), 370(A), 372, 120(B)/34 of the IPC and Section 4(2) of the POCSO Act. The …

BHOLA SINGH @ DHANANJAY KUMAR SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The appellants, three residents of Dharipur, were charged under Sections 341, 323, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC and Section 3(1)(2)(va) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting and abusing an informant on caste grounds. They filed an appeal …

Chandan Yadav @ Chandan Kumar @ Kumar ChandanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Chandan Yadav, was charged under several provisions of the Bihar Negotiable Substances (BNS) Act, 2023 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, including sections relating to assault and caste-based abuse. He applied for anticipatory bail, …

Aarti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Aarti Devi, a victim of prolonged sexual exploitation by Arjun Kumar, gave birth to a child and sought a re‑DNA test of the child through the Central Forensic Sciences Laboratory. The Exclusive Special Court POCSO‑III had rejected her application, prompting her to file a petition to quash that …

PRATIK @ROHIT DAYABHAI CHOVATIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners Pratik @Rohit Dayabhai Chovatiya and another filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking to quash FIR No.11208057240045 (2024) registered for alleged offences under Section 66(c) of the Information Technology Act. The …

SALEHA ARIF SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The petitioner, Saleha Arif Shaikh, filed a criminal revision under Sections 397 and 401 of the CrPC challenging the acquittal of the accused by the Metropolitan Magistrate in a case involving alleged assault and related offences. The trial court had considered oral and documentary evidence, …

PATEL KANTILAL DHARMSHIBHAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The accused, Patel Kantilal Dharmsabhai, was convicted by a trial court in 2008 for offences under IPC sections 323 and 325 and Gujarat Police Act section 135, receiving simple imprisonment and fines. An appeal partially set aside the conviction under the Gujarat Police Act but upheld the IPC …

STATE OF GUJARATversusBHARVAD CHEHARABHAI RAJABHAI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of three accused who were charged with abetment of suicide (Sec. 306 IPC), destruction of evidence (Sec. 201 IPC) and related offences. The prosecution relied on the complainant’s testimony, several witnesses and forensic reports, but the trial court found …

PARASMAL NATHUMAL JAINversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners, originally convicted under Sections 7 and 16 of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 for supplying sub‑standard palmolein oil, appealed their conviction and sentence of one year imprisonment with a fine, but the appeal was dismissed. They filed a criminal revision under …

GOPALBHAI NANUBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

46-ANY OTHER MODE @ FH

The applicant was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentenced to two years' imprisonment and a fine, with the conviction affirmed on appeal. He filed a criminal revision under Sections 397 and 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to quash the judgment. The …

RAJIV SURESHBHAI SHETHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Rajiv Sureshbhai Sheth was convicted under Sections 37 and 40 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and sentenced to one year and six months imprisonment with a fine of Rs. 1 lakh. The appellant filed a recall application after the appellate judge, who had been transferred, …

RAJIV SURESHBHAI SHETHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

Rajiv Sureshbhai Sheth was convicted under Sections 37 and 40 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and sentenced to one year and six months imprisonment with a fine of Rs. 1 lakh. The appellant filed a recall application after the appellate judge, who had been transferred, …

MILIND ANANTRAO PARADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The petitioners were charged under Section 306 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly abetting the suicide of a teacher, Shivaji Gade, following a departmental inquiry that allegedly humiliated him. They contended that the prosecution evidence did not establish any act of …

SUDAI MANI PERUMAL AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, a husband and his relatives, were charged in FIR No. 343 of 2024 for offences under Sections 506, 504, 498‑A, 342, 323 r/w 34 of the IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute. The wife (Respondent No.2) later filed an affidavit stating that the marriage dispute had been amicably …

RUSHIKESH (BHAIYYA)SHARAD SURYAWANSHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Rejected

The applicant, Rushikesh Sharad Suryawanshi, filed an interim application seeking suspension of his life sentence and release on bail pending an appeal against his conviction for rape, assault, criminal intimidation and false evidence under IPC sections 376(1), 323, 506 and 201. The prosecution …

NAZIM AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioners, Nazim and three others, challenged orders summoning them under Section 190(1)(b) of the CrPC after multiple police closure reports concluded the allegations were false. They argued that the informant’s statements were unreliable, the medical evidence cast doubt on a firearm injury, …

SATINDER SINGH BHASIN AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants sought quashing of the criminal proceedings arising from FIR No. 353 of 2015 (Sections 406 and 420 IPC) on the ground that the dispute was essentially civil, that there was no entrustment or dishonest intention, and that the directors could not be held vicariously liable without the …

SHIVAM VISHNOIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Shivam Vishnoi, filed an application under Section 528 B.N.S.S. seeking to quash a Sessions Court order that had proceeded with his trial for offences under Sections 363, 302 and 201 IPC. He claimed he was falsely implicated due to a property dispute and asked the court to recall two …

GURU BUX SINGH AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed a Section 482 CrPC application seeking to quash the chargesheet dated 06‑12‑2016 and the proceedings in a rape‑and‑criminal‑intimidation case (Sections 376D, 506 IPC). They argued that the FIR was false, that the victim’s statement indicated she was living with another man, and …

VINOD KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

Vinod Kumar, an accused in a large economic‑offence case involving alleged fraud under the Companies Act, RBI Act, Prize Chits Act and several IPC sections, has been in judicial custody since June 2019. The charge sheet has not yet been framed due to the non‑appearance of numerous co‑accused lodged …

DHARMENDER SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered the bail application of Dharmender Singh, who is charged under sections 420, 406, 504, 467, 468 and 471 IPC for allegedly cheating an informant in a property transaction. The applicant claimed the dispute was purely civil and that he had complied with earlier anticipatory …

HEM RAJversusTHE STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

2026 INSC 332Disposed off

The appellant was convicted under the NDNDPS Act for possession of 4.1 kg of charas and was sentenced to 12 years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.1,20,000 for offences under s.20(b)(ii)(C), s.25 and s.29, with the sentences ordered to run concurrently. He appealed, contending that s.25 and …

Rambabu SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, three brothers from Mathiya village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a 2018 case (PS No.87) that alleged assault, grievous hurt, robbery and other offences under multiple sections of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that they assaulted the informant’s wife and daughters …

Ganesh Kumar @ Satyam @ Satyam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ganesh Kumar and Kartik Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 341, 323, 308, 379, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC for allegedly assaulting an informant's family. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners assaulted the informant's uncle with a crowbar and the …

Parmanand Manjhi @ Parmanand KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three brothers from Gaya, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging kidnapping for marriage, criminal intimidation and related offences under IPC sections 366(A), 504, 506 and 34. The informant claimed his 16‑year‑old daughter was lured and eloped with …

Azad KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Azad Kumar and Santosh Choudhary, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging extortion, assault, robbery and possession of arms. The FIR described a group of twelve accused, including the petitioners, intercepting the informant’s brother, demanding money, assaulting …

Istekhar MansoorversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Istekhar Mansoor, a resident of Bhagalpur, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging that he, along with 15 other named accused and about 200 unknown persons, assaulted his sons and a villager, leading to serious injuries and death. The petitioner argued that he has a …

Md. Mozibul Haque @ NanheversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Mozibul Haque, was implicated in a murder case under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code, alleged to have induced an informant to deposit money for a surgical operation and subsequently demanded additional funds, after which the informant's wife and child died. The petitioner …

Pradeep Yadav @ Pradeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pradeep Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 89.25 litres of liquor from a boring room on his premises. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, the room was …

Sajjad AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sajjad Alam, was implicated in a violent incident at a madrasa where he allegedly assaulted an informant and others, leading to charges under multiple sections of the Bihar National Security Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner argued that the allegations were …

Shyam Narayan Mahto @ Shyam MahtoversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shyam Narayan Mahto, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash a revision order dated 22 September 2017 passed by the Sessions Judge, Bettiah. The application challenged the affirmation of an earlier order dated 5 …

shambhu yadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, six individuals from Shankarpur village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple IPC offences including assault, robbery and attempt to murder. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with others, assaulted an informant and his family …

Vijay SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vijay Sahani, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case involving the alleged recovery of 1,746 litres of liquor from a truck he owned, under Sections 30(a), 32(ii), 36 and 41(i) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, …

Avdhesh RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Avdhesh Ray, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Excise Act involving the recovery of 1080 litres of liquor from a vehicle he owned. He argued that he had a clean …

Rahul Kumar Singh @ Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rahul Kumar Singh sought anticipatory bail after the police indicated he would be arrested in a case alleging recovery of 5,265 litres of liquor from a truck, an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He contended that he was not arrested on …

Binod Chaudhary @ Vinod ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Binod Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 18 litres of liquor from his joint family house. He contended that he was not arrested at the scene, no liquor was found …

Krishna Prasad and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Krishna Prasad and Binay Kumar, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 24‑08‑2018 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, West Champaran, which had allowed a revision petition in a 2012 case. The petition argued that the …

Rajesh ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajesh Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where 18 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from his joint family house. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious …

Bharni DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bharni Devi, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for the alleged recovery of 5.4 litres of liquor from a motorcycle she owned. She was not arrested at the spot and the liquor was not found in her conscious possession; …

Naresh Kumar @ Naresh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Naresh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that he was involved in the recovery of 40.5 litres of illicit liquor concealed in bushes. He argued that the liquor was …

Sanu MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanu Mahto, 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 35 litres of liquor from a bush near his cattle‑shed. He argued that he has a clean …

Vikram Kumar @ Vikram RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vikram Kumar, feared arrest in a case alleging recovery of 3,681 litres of liquor from three vehicles, with offences under IPC sections 467, 468, 471, 420, 34 and Bihar Excise Act sections 30(a), 36, 41(i). He asserted a clean criminal record, claimed he was not arrested on the spot, …

Santosh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Yadav, owner of a pickup vehicle, was implicated in the recovery of 66.240 litres of liquor under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He was not arrested at the spot and no liquor was found in his possession; the allegation rests on his ownership of the …

Bittu Kumar Yadav @ Bittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bittu Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 172.8 litres of liquor from a truck. He argued he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, was not the truck’s …

Ram Awadhesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Awadhesh Singh applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 20 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. The petitioner argued he had a clean antecedent and was not in possession of the liquor, asserting that ownership of …

Pawan Chaudhary @ Pawan Kumar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner 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, alleging recovery of liquor and mahua from public places. The petitioner argued that he was not in possession of the seized …

Jitendra Kumar Das @ Jitendra KurailversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jitendra Kumar Das, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 40 litres of liquor recovered from his house, which is a joint family property. He argued that he was not in actual possession, that the concept of deemed possession was …

Jitu Kumar Yadav @ Jitu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jitu Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018, where 80 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from his dalan. He argued that the dalan is a public area, he was not caught in possession, and …

Pradhuman Lal and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The petitioners, who are the father‑in‑law, mother‑in‑law, brother‑in‑law and other relatives of the husband, filed a discharge application under Section 245 CrPC in a case arising from a complaint alleging offences under Sections 498A and 379 IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. …

Usha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Usha Devi, mother‑in‑law of the complainant, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash a 2015 order of cognizance taken by the Magistrate for offences under Sections 494, 498A and 34 of the IPC. The FIR alleged cruelty and a second …

PUSHPA DEVI @ PUSHPA MISHRAversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, in‑laws of the deceased Sangeeta Kumari, sought to quash a 2001 order of a Sub‑Divisional Judicial Magistrate that had taken cognizance of offences under Section 498A IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The victim had allegedly suffered dowry‑related cruelty, but …

Kanhaiya Yadav @ Kumar Kanhaiya Pratap SinghversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 12-13 December 2016 passed by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Barh, which had taken cognizance under IPC Sections 366, 323 and 34 against the …

Md. Aftab AnsariversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Aftab Ansari, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 25 July 2017 that had taken cognizance against him under Sections 363 and 366A of the Indian Penal Code. The order was passed by the …

Gore Jamadar @ Mithlesh JamadarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Gore Jamadar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a murder case arising from a wedding procession accident that led to the death of Pawan Kumar. The FIR, filed under several sections of the B.N.S. and the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rohit Kumar petitioned the Patna High Court for anticipatory bail after a complaint (No.166/2024) alleged that he, along with family members, assaulted his wife, abducted her, and committed offences under IPC sections 323, 504, 506, 379, 498A and Section 3 of the Domestic Violence Act. The …

Yugal Kishore KewatversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Yugal Kishore Kewat and Anil Kumar, were arrested for alleged illegal sand mining and transportation under Sections 303(2), 317(2) and 111 BNS. They claimed the tractor seized by police was parked at Kewat's house, supported by a GPS trip‑history report, and argued that the case …

Ganga ChaudharyversusThe State Of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ganga Chaudhary, sought to quash an order dated 10 September 2025 issued by a Judicial Magistrate in a complaint case alleging offences under Sections 341, 323 and 354(b) of the Indian Penal Code. The complaint arose from statements recorded under Section 202 of the Criminal …

Bablu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners Bablu Yadav and Indradeo Yadav were implicated in a case (Laxmipur PS Case No. 344 of 2024) involving assault with grievous injuries. During the pendency of Bablu's bail application, Indradeo was arrested and the petition for his bail was withdrawn. Bablu sought pre‑arrest bail for …

Shakil AkhtarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shakil Akhtar petitioned for pre‑arrest bail in a complaint (No. 2114/2024) alleging offences under IPC sections 498A, 406, 420, 120B and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4, claiming he was falsely implicated. The complainant, his wife, alleged mental and physical cruelty and dowry demands, …

Rocky KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rocky Kumar was arrested in connection with the disappearance and alleged murder of Chandni Kumari, alleged under IPC Sections 304(B), 201 and 120(B). The complaint was filed by Chandni's step‑mother after Chandni vanished, leaving two children behind. The petitioner, in custody since 27‑09‑2025, …

Bajanti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three women, were implicated in a FIR alleging they murdered a woman by strangulation, based on an informant's claim. The FIR charged them under Sections 108, 3(5) and 238 of the B.N.S., 2023. The post‑mortem report and the investigating officer’s statement indicated that the victim …

Naulesh Kumar @ Maina @ Naulesh prasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Naulesh Kumar applied for regular bail in a 2016 case (PS Kadirganj Case No. 103) where he is charged under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly causing a firearm injury that led to the death of the informant's father. The petitioner claimed he was falsely …

RAHMAT ALI AND 11 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the charge-sheet dated 20‑10‑2015, the cognizance order dated 25‑05‑2016, and the entire criminal proceedings (Case No.1267 of 2016) for offences under Sections 147, 109, 295 and 504 IPC. The parties …

AMIT KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Amit Kumar filed a criminal revision challenging a family court order dated 25.02.2026 that imposed a cost of Rs. 25,000 on him under section 126(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code. He sought a partial setting aside of the order and a stay of the cost pending the revision, alleging irreparable loss. …

SUMIT KUMAR SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The applicant, Sumit Kumar Singh, the registered owner of a Swift Desire car seized during the investigation of a murder case, filed an application under Section 528 of the CrPC seeking the release of the vehicle. The trial court rejected his request, citing the pending recording of a witness …

NARINDER SINGH CHAUHANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Narinder Singh Chauhan, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS and Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the charge-sheet and summons issued against him in a cyber‑extortion case. The FIR, lodged by Glenda Roleen Fernandes, detailed a scheme involving …

RAVINDRA KUMAR AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, Ravindra Kumar and his son Asmit Kumar, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS Act and Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash the charge‑sheet and proceedings in Criminal Case No. 940 of 2025 arising from FIR 09/2025 under Sections 3 and 7 of the Essential Commodities …

GAUTAM SATNAMIversusSTATE OF CHHATTISGARH

2026 INSC 325Appeal(s) allowed

The appellant, Gautam Satnami, was convicted of murder under Section 302 IPC based largely on a 'last‑seen' testimony, recovery of a blood‑stained axe and his driving licence, and alleged motive. The High Court affirmed the conviction, but the Supreme Court examined whether the circumstantial …

Sanjay Kumar @ Sanjay Kumar Gupta @ Puttu saoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a complaint case (No. 5143 of 2024) alleging offences under Sections 467, 468, 471 and 452 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, with co‑accused, forged documents to claim ownership of a piece of land and …

Gulzar HussainversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four individuals, were charged in a complaint case alleging offences under several IPC sections for allegedly forging sale deeds, extorting money and assaulting a complainant in a land dispute. They contended that the matter was essentially a civil dispute and sought pre‑arrest …

Ram Briksha Mahton @ Ram Vriksha Mahton @ Rambrich RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case where they were alleged under Section 103(1) read with Section 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (equivalent to IPC Sections 302 and 34) for the murder of the informant’s daughter. The FIR implicated them, …

AMIT KUMAR @ WAKEEL YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, six members of the Yadav family from Bisun Bigha, were charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code for assaulting an informant and his family with intent to kill. They applied for pre‑arrest bail, asserting that the dispute had been settled through a joint compromise …

Basudev SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three residents of Lath Bela village, sought anticipatory bail after learning that they might be arrested in connection with a police case alleging opium cultivation on forest land in nearby Kumbhi village. The FIR, filed under Sections 8, 15, 18(c) and 25 of the NDPS Act, named …

Shankar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shankar Kumar petitioned the Patna High Court for anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in connection with Mahakar P.S. Case No. 118 of 2025, which involves the alleged disappearance of a 14‑year‑old girl and is registered under Sections 137(2) and 140(3) of the BNS. The …

Nitesh RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nitesh Rai, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 50 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 2,355.48 litres of liquor from a truck he owned. The petitioner argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and the liquor was …

Mira DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mira Devi, the owner of a motorcycle from which 60 litres of liquor was seized, applied for anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. She argued that she had no conscious possession of the liquor, was not …

Chandan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Chandan Yadav, the owner of a transport vehicle, was implicated in the seizure of 500 litres of codeine cough syrup allegedly being transported in his auto, leading to charges under Sections 30(a) and 47 of the Excise Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that he had a clean antecedent, was …

Shankar Kumar @ Shankar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shankar Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after a case was registered against him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 204.71 litres of liquor from his motorcycle and a cowshed. He argued that the liquor was not in his …

Meri DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Meri Devi, the owner of an e‑rickshaw, was implicated in an excise case for alleged possession of 20 litres of liquor from a motorcycle, 20 litres from a scooty and 120 litres from her e‑rickshaw. She contended that she was not arrested at the scene, had no conscious possession of the liquor, and …

Surendra Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Surendra Prasad Singh applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging recovery of 6,831 litres of liquor from a truck, alleged offences under Sections 30(a), 32(i)(ii), 36 and 41(i)(ii) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. The petitioner argued that he …

Arif KhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arif Khan sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 alleging recovery of 630 litres of liquor from a vehicle he did not own. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, no liquor was found in his conscious possession, and the …

Daulat DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Daulat Devi, owner of a pickup vehicle, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act after 212.4 litres of liquor were recovered from her vehicle. She was not present at the scene and the driver fled, leading her to claim she had no knowledge of the offence. …

Shriman NarayanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shriman Narayan, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (Criminal Miscellaneous No.18960 of 2026) alleging offences under Sections 316(2), 318(4) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 relating to a land sale dispute. The informant claimed that the petitioner facilitated an …

Vikram @ Bhutti @ Vikram KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikram Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 21 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, no liquor was seized from his possession, and he was not the vehicle's owner, claiming the …

Jalu Khan @ Rasul KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jalu Khan, was implicated in a FIR (Harsidhi P.S. Case No. 220 of 2020) alleging offences under Sections 323, 324, 307, 379, 504 and 506 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution’s case attributes the assault and robbery to other co‑accused, with no specific allegation …

Shivnath sahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shivnath Sahani applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, alleging recovery of 35 litres of liquor and 3000 kg of semi‑prepared liquor from a public riverbank. He asserted a clean criminal record and argued that the …

Sintu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sintu Yadav, was implicated in an excise case (Case No. 366 of 2025) for the alleged recovery of 10 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that another individual, Vishal, misused …

Bipin Ram @ Vipin RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bipin Ram, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 33 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that his friend misused the …

Saket KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Saket Kumar, former branch manager of Aashirwad Micro Finance, was accused in an FIR of embezzling Rs.43,754, alleged to have been taken but not deposited in the company locker. The FIR was lodged 19 months after the alleged incident. Kumar applied for anticipatory bail, asserting that he had …

Yogendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court heard two criminal miscellaneous petitions (Nos. 16324 and 18350 of 2026) arising from the same police case (Govindganj PS Case No. 50 of 2024) involving alleged offences under several IPC sections, including unlawful assembly, assault, and attempted murder. The petitioners …

Pintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pintu Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 54 litres of liquor from a car and 7.5 litres from a motorcycle. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of seizure, and was …

Harendra PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four members of the Paswan family, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR alleged they assaulted an informant's family with an iron rod and a gun butt over a wage dispute. The FIR named them among 18-20 accused and charged them under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

Jai Narain Singh @ Jai Narayan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, an 85‑year‑old father‑in‑law and his sister‑in‑law and brother‑in‑law, applied for anticipatory bail in a case concerning the death of the informant’s daughter, who was married to their son‑in‑law. The FIR, registered under IPC sections 302, 201, 120B and 34, alleged foul play, …

Rocky Raj @ Rocky KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rocky Raj was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly recovering 45 litres of liquor from the cowshed of Anup Yadav. He was not arrested at the scene and no liquor was found in his possession; the allegation rests on …

Rajesh Yadav @ Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Rajesh Yadav and Brajesh Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for allegedly assaulting an informant with a spade and a khanti. They contended that the FIR was vague and did not …

Pramod Singh @ Pramod Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Pramod Singh and his son Govind Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in an FIR alleging extortion, robbery and assault under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). They contended that the allegations were false, arising from a dispute with …

Ratani DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are the parents‑in‑law and sister‑in‑law of a deceased woman, sought relief fearing arrest in a case (Azamnagar P.S. Case No. 408 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 103(1), 80, 238 and 61(2) read with Section 3(5) of the IPC. The deceased was found dead, 500 …

Devendra PanditversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Devendra Pandit, was implicated in a case (Arwal P.S. Case No. 241 of 2024) involving offences under Sections 147, 149, 341, 323, 307, 379 and 504 of the IPC, where he allegedly assaulted the informant's wife with an iron rod and participated in a robbery. The petitioner sought …

Shubham Kumar @ Jiran Jyoti ShubhamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are agnates of the informant, were charged under multiple sections of the B.N.S for allegedly assaulting the informant and his son with a lathi and forcibly taking Rs. 5,500. They claimed the allegations arose from a land dispute and that the injuries were simple. The State …

Chandra Kishore Paswan @Chand Kishore PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chandra Kishore Paswan was accused of attempting to rape his niece and assaulting her with a knife, invoking Sections 323, 307, 376, 354(b) of the IPC and Sections 4, 6, 8 of the POCSO Act. The complaint, filed by the victim's mother, concealed the petitioner’s paternal uncle relationship to the …

Raushan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Raushan Yadav and Diwakar Yadav (alias Saurav Kumar), applied for anticipatory bail in a criminal case registered under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, including offences of rioting, assault, and attempt to murder. They alleged that the informant’s claim of a land‑related …

Roshan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Roshan Kumar and Sabita Devi, sought anticipatory bail in a criminal case (PS Case No. 444 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. Roshan Kumar withdrew his application, which the court dismissed as withdrawn. Sabita …

Vijay Shankar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vijay Shankar Singh, applied for anticipatory bail in a case (PS Case No. 466 of 2025) involving multiple offences under the B.N.S., including assault and murder. The FIR alleged that a co‑accused, Ankit Singh, inflicted a fatal assault on the deceased with an iron rod, while the …

Dadan Ram @ Dadan PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dadan Ram, a headmaster, was accused of defalcating admission and registration fees of 116 students, allegedly preventing them from appearing for examinations. He contended that the fees were deposited with the Bihar School Examination Board, that the registration portal was not operational, and …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Amit Kumar and Kaushal Sharma, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 74, 118(1), 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Non‑Compete Statute, 2023. They alleged that the informant, a neighbour with whom they have a passage dispute, …

Indo Devi @ Indu DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners – Indo Devi, Bhola Mahto and Abren Kumar – sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a complaint filed by Lalita Devi under IPC sections 323, 342, 498A, 494 and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The complaint alleged that the husband’s family demanded a dowry of Rs.1 lakh, and …

Shubhankar Yadav @ Abhinandan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Mansi PS No.255 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 302, 201, 120B and 34 of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that firearms were recovered from a disputed land and that the petitioners’ names appeared in the FIR based on a …

Santosh Dubey @ Santosh Kumar DubeyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Dubey and Vinod Dubey applied for anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged alleging they assaulted the husband and brother‑in‑law of an informant with a sword and iron rod, causing injuries that the court described as simple. The dispute stems from a land conflict between the parties, who …

Loknath KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Loknath Kumar, a resident of Paraiya, Gaya, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No. 357/2025) involving offences under Sections 126, 115(2), 109, 74, 303(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act, 2023. The informant alleged that Kumar and several co‑accused created a ruckus at …