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AKASHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

An application under Section 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure was filed by Akash against the State of U.P. and three others. The applicant's counsel, Satya Prakash Singh, was present but the applicant himself was not. The opposing counsel, G.A., appeared before the court. The bench, noting the …

DILIP KUMAR AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS Act seeking quash of Criminal Case No. 935 of 2026, which arose from a matrimonial dispute and alleged offences under sections 85, 115(20), 152, 351 of the BNS Act and sections 3/4 of the D.P. Act. The parties had earlier settled the …

HIREN DHANJIBHIA VAGHAMASHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, filed by accused Hiren Dhanjibhai Vaghamashi (accused‑3) seeking quashal of FIR No. 11191013220564 (2022) which alleged offences under IPC 306, 506(2), 114 and IT Act 67(e)(a) …

VINAYGIRI KALUGIRI GOSWAMIversusTHE UNION OF INDIA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Vinaygiri Kalugiri Goswami, was convicted under IPC section 324 and later obtained a probation order under Section 4 of the Probation of Offenders Act, with the appeal disposed. He applied for a new passport, but the passport authority refused issuance on the ground of pendency of …

Ajay Kumar Yadav @ Ajay Yadav @ JhulwaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants were convicted by the Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Samastipur, for gang rape under Section 376D IPC, along with charges under the IT Act and SC/ST Act, and sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. On appeal, the Patna High Court examined the evidence, noting a 13‑day delay …

Pappu SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Pappu Sharma, Kaushal Kumar and Pramila Devi, filed an anticipatory bail application in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 352, 109 and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act, alleging false implication stemming from a family property dispute. The counsel for …

Nitish Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar Sharma, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 69 and 303(2) of the Bihar Narcotic and Special (BNS) Act, 2023. He claimed to have a clean record and alleged that the complaint was false, based on a promise of marriage …

Luv Kumar @ ChhotuversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants were convicted by the Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Samastipur, for gang rape under Section 376D IPC, along with charges under the IT Act and SC/ST Act, and sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. On appeal, the Patna High Court examined the evidence, noting a 13‑day delay …

Sonu Singh @ Sonu Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants were convicted by the Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Samastipur, for gang rape under Section 376D IPC, along with charges under the IT Act and SC/ST Act, and sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. On appeal, the Patna High Court examined the evidence, noting a 13‑day delay …

Vipin Kumar @ Vipin YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, six members of the Yadav family, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Pipra P.S. Case No. 230 of 2025) alleging assault with lathi, danda, iron rod and gunfire, resulting in injuries to an informant and his cousin. The FIR charged them under Sections 191(2), 115(2), …

Sakshi SumanversusRanveer Kumar

WITHDRAWN

The appellants, a wife and her daughter, filed a Miscellaneous Application under Section 19(1) of the Family Courts Act, 1984, challenging an order dated 02‑05‑2025 that enhanced the maintenance amount granted under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Relying on a Full Bench decision in Dr. …

Amit Kumar @ Santji @ Amit Kumar KhanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants were convicted by the Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Samastipur, for gang rape under Section 376D IPC, receiving 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. The prosecution's case relied solely on the victim's testimony, which was recorded 13 days after the alleged incident, and lacked …

Ranjit SadaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjit Sada, was arrested after police raided his house and seized a Desi katta and five live cartridges, alleging violations of Sections 25(1‑b)(b) and 26 of the Arms Act. He claimed innocence, arguing that the seizure was illegal because the seizure list lacked an independent …

Shahnaz KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Shahnaz Khatoon and Mojib Alam, mother‑in‑law and father‑in‑law, were charged under Sections 85, 352 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act and Section 3(i)(r)(s) of the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of …

Dinesh Mandal @ Dinesh Kumar Mandal@ Dinesh Kumr MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dinesh Mandal, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where liquor was allegedly recovered from several locations not owned by him. He argued that the recovery was based solely on a confessional …

Lal Babu PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lal Babu Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 10 litres of liquor found in his joint family house. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, the house being …

Lal Babu ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Lal Babu Manjhi applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of five litres of liquor from his palani. He contended that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, the palani is a public area accessible to villagers, and …

Umesh SadayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Umesh Saday and Mukesh Kumar Saday, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with a case alleging offences under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the recovery of 26 litres of liquor …

Sanjiv KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjiv 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 54.75 litres of liquor from a bamboo orchard adjacent to his house. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious …

Md. Asgar Ali @ Md. AsgarversusThe 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, where 45 litres of liquor, a loaded pistol and live cartridges were recovered from a seized motorcycle owned by the petitioner. …

Ramesh @ Ramesh Agrawal @ Ramesh HanumanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramesh Agrawal, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 1,123.2 litres of liquor from a pick‑up. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, had …

Hiralal MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

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

Munni DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Munni Devi and Dukhani Mandal 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 recovery of 31 litres of liquor from sacks not in their possession. They argued they have clean antecedents, …

Lohiya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Lohiya Devi, wife of Nami Manda, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of 21.5 litres of liquor from a sack near her house. The petitioner argued that the liquor was not in …

Dilip SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dilip Sahni, applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered against him under Sections 30(a), 32(3) and 34 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged recovery of liquor from a room in front of a cowshed. He asserted that he has a clean antecedent, was not …

Jangali MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jangali Mahto, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 124.56 litres of liquor from an abandoned house. He contended that he was not arrested …

Pankaj Kumar @ Pankaj RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pankaj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 45 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that he was falsely implicated after a political dispute. The prosecution alleged that liquor was recovered from a house and …

Rajeev Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajeev Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 26.460 litres of liquor from the roof of his joint family house. He argued that the liquor was not in his …

Manohar Choudhary @ Manohar Kumar ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manohar Choudhary 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 28.200 litres of liquor from his joint family house. The petitioner argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not …

Anil Urao @ Anil UrawversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anil Urao, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging possession of 95 litres of liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He argued that the liquor was recovered from a joint family house, that he had no conscious …

Sunil Kumar @ BengaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunil 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 100 litres of liquor. He argued that no liquor was found in his possession, the alleged site …

Kunti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kunti Devi, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 10 litres of liquor from her house and 8 litres from a nearby location. She contended that she had no conscious possession, the property was …

Devnandan SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Devnandan Sharma, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing five litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in …

Mukesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mukesh Kumar was implicated in a case under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly recovering 110 litres of liquor from a riverbank. He applied for anticipatory bail, asserting a clean …

Nageshwar Mahto @ Dhaneshwar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nageshwar Mahto, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with an FIR alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 40 litres of liquor from a bush near his house. The petitioner claimed a clean …

Prem Kumar Choudhary @ Langar @ Premnath KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Prem Kumar Choudhary and Vikram Choudhary sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging they were involved in the recovery of 400 litres of liquor from a boat. The petitioners argued they have no …

Ramji SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ramji 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, alleging recovery of 64,500 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, had no conscious …

Santosh Ray @ Bavan Ray @ Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Ray sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act alleging recovery of 270 litres of liquor from a mustard field owned by Munna Singh. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested on the spot, no liquor was found in …

Manoj Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Kumar Yadav was implicated in a case under Sections 272 and 273 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly transporting 228 litres of liquor in his vehicle. He argued that he was not arrested at the scene, had no conscious possession of the liquor, and was …

Dharmendra Chaurasia @ Dharmendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Chaurasia, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging that liquor was recovered from a roadside sack and from a third party's premises without his conscious possession. He highlighted his prior …

Raman Sharma @ Raman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Raman Sharma, Shambhu Sharma and Dhiraj Mehta, feared arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 270 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from a Tata Safari. They contended that they were not arrested …

HEMANT KUMAR VERMA @ HAVINDRA VERMAversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Hemant Kumar Verma was charged under several IPC offences (sections 147, 149, 341, 323, 307, 504, 506) and under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act (sections 3(1)(r)(s) and 3(2)(va)). He applied for anticipatory bail, which was rejected by the Exclusive Special Judge. Subsequently, he was …

Bhim YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bhim Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 1,296 litres of liquor from his pickup vehicle. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, that the liquor was seized from the vehicle and not from …

Babul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Babul Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 45 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not in possession of the seized vehicle, was not the owner, and the case was based solely …

Santosh Singh @ Santosh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Santosh 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 20 litres of liquor from his tea shop. He asserted a clean antecedent and claimed that the …

GUDDU MAHTOversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Guddu Mahto, 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 26.280 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his house. He argued that the liquor was not found in …

NAND KISHORE KAHARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Nand Kishore Kahar, died while his criminal appeal was pending before the Patna High Court. The court received a letter from the Superintendent of Police confirming the death. The issue before the court was whether the appeal could continue in the absence of the appellant. Relying on …

RAM ASHISH ROY and ANRversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Ram Ashish Roy and Ram Pravesh Roy, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, both appellants died, as confirmed by letters from the Superintendent of Police and the SHO. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, …

RAM NARESH SAHANIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Naresh Sahani, died while his criminal appeal was pending before the Patna High Court. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a report from the SHO indicating the appellant's death. The legal question was whether the appeal could continue in the absence …

BHOLA YADAV @ PANKAJ YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bhola Yadav, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as confirmed by a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a report from the SHO. The Court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

SUBHADRA DEVI and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Subhadra Devi and Sanjay Choudhary, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police investigation revealed that both appellants had died. No near relative filed an application seeking leave to continue the appeal on their behalf. The …

CHUHAN CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Chuhan Chaudhary, died during the pendency of a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming the appellant's death. The issue was whether the appeal could continue in the absence of a near …

BIJALI PRASAD @ BIJULI PRASADversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bijali Prasad, died while his criminal appeal was pending before the Patna High Court. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a report from the SHO indicating the appellant’s death. The issue was whether the appeal should continue in the absence of any …

Parsuram Yadav @ ParsuversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Parsuram Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.52 of 2015 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 …

Sheo Dayal Singh and Anr.versusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellants, Sheo Dayel Singh and Ganga Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.162 of 2014 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, both appellants died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the SHO. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

Sikandar SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Sikandar Singh, died during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No.365 of 2014. The court received a letter from the Senior Superintendent of Police confirming the death. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

BHAGAWAN GHI JHA @ BHAGAWAN JI JHAversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant challenged the acquittal of respondent No.2 (Jagdish Yadav) in a murder case involving the death of Jitendra Jha, alleging that the trial court erred in finding the prosecution evidence insufficient. The prosecution case was based on a private complaint and the testimony of family …

Jai Prakash @ ChotuversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Jai Prakash @ Chotu, died while his criminal appeal (CR. APP (DB) No.340 of 2015) was pending before the Patna High Court. The court examined a letter from the Senior Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming the appellant's death. The issue was whether the appeal could …

SHALIK KAMKARversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Shalik Kamkar, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.265 of 2002 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the SHO. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which is now …

Upendra Sharma @ Upendra Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Upendra Sharma and three others, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 341, 323, 307, 354(B), 386 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. They claimed the FIR was false, filed ten days after the …

Md. Tamizuddin @ Tamizuddin @ BudhanversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Md. Tamizuddin, died during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No. 551 of 2014. The court examined a letter and police report confirming his death. The issue was whether the appeal should continue in the absence of a near relative filing an application for leave to proceed. Relying on …

Kapildeo YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

Kapildeo Yadav appealed against his conviction by the State of Bihar in Criminal Appeal (DB) No.473 of 2014. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the Sub‑Inspector. The court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of …

Badrul HassanversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Badrul Hassan, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.740 of 2014 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the SHO. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding …

BRAHAMDEO PANDIT and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Brahamdeo Pandit and Basudeo Pandit, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, a police letter dated 14‑02‑2026 disclosed that both appellants had died. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding …

Md. GaffarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Gaffar, sought anticipatory bail after a complaint under Section 498A of the IPC was lodged by his wife, Farida Khatoon, alleging dowry harassment and her subsequent ouster from the marital home. The prosecution alleged that the marriage took place in 2019 and that the petitioner …

Rukhi DeviversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Rukhi Devi, died during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No. 583 of 2013. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a report from the SHO indicating the appellant's death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of …

Jitender Singh @ SadhuversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Jitender Singh @ Sadhu, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.804 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, as evidenced by a police letter, a gram panchayat report, and a death certificate. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

Amit Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar Sharma, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry harassment case (Complaint No. 1237 of 2024) under sections 115, 124, 85, 314 of the BNS and section 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The wife, Rashmi Sharma, alleged torture for dowry and ousting, and the matter …

AKHILESH SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Akhilesh Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (341, 323, 386, 387, 307, 435, 427, 34) and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He contended that despite having six prior cases, he was acquitted in all, and alleged …

Deepak Kumar @ Deepak BariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a complaint (No. 293(C)/2024) alleging offences under IPC sections 406, 420, 498(A) and a provision of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The coordinate bench had earlier referred the matter to mediation, and the parties reported that …

Santosh Paswan @ Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners—Santosh Paswan (brother‑in‑law), Mahendra Paswan (father‑in‑law) and Rinku Devi (sister‑in‑law)—filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case under Sections 103, 238 and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita, 2023 relating to the alleged suicide of a woman. The …

Shashi Ram and Anr.versusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellants, Shashi Ram and Ganesh Ram, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.967 of 2015 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, both appellants died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

MISHRILAL SAHversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Mishrilal Sah and his three sons, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 384 of the Indian Penal Code. They alleged that the complaint was false and stemmed from a matrimonial dispute involving the informant, his wife Sanju Devi, and a prior 498A …

Maleya Khatoon and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appeal (Criminal Appeal (DB) No.645 of 2015) was filed by Maleya Khatoon and Sintu Driver against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, both appellants died, as reported in a letter from the Superintendent of Police and the SHO's report. The court examined Section 394 of the …

Vishal Kumar Sahani @ Vishal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vishal Kumar Sahani sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a criminal case (Taraiya P.S. Case No. 371 of 2024) for alleged offences under IPC section 498A and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The petitioner and the complainant had resolved their dispute through a mediator, signing an …

Krishna Kumar @ Gaya Manjhi @ Krishna ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Krishna Kumar, was accused of multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code, including assault and grievous hurt, following an alleged attack on a youth named Ajay. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, asserting that Ajay had harassed his daughter and that the informant …

Danish Ahamad @ Danish Ahamad KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Danish Ahamad, feared arrest in connection with a FIR registered under sections 316(2), 316(5), 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bihar Food Security Act, 2023, relating to alleged irregularities in paddy procurement. The State Food Corporation, West Champaran, filed a counter‑affidavit stating …

Najama KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners Najama Khatoon, Kabir Alam and Musa Devan applied for anticipatory bail in connection with Raxaul Police Station Case No. 64 of 2025, which alleged offences under sections 121, 122, 115(2), 118(1), 109, 303 and 352 of the Bihar Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that Musa Devan …

Sandeep Sah @ Sanjit Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sandeep Sah, was arrested in connection with a case alleging that he entered a house and attempted to tease a minor girl, with charges under several sections of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner claimed the allegations stemmed from a personal land dispute, highlighted a five‑day …

Mahendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Mahendra Singh and Juli Devi applied for anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 94 of 2025 alleging assault with an iron rod that caused the death of the informant's father. They contended that the FIR was filed out of a family feud and that the allegations were general and …

Praveen Kumar @ Ram Virendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners Mahendra Singh and Juli Devi applied for anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 94 of 2025 alleging assault with an iron rod that caused the death of the informant's father. They contended that the FIR was filed out of a family feud and that the allegations were general and …

Tuntun SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court heard multiple criminal appeals filed by seven accused who had been convicted under Section 376D of the IPC for alleged gang rape, along with charges under the IT Act and the SC/ST Act. The prosecution’s case rested solely on the testimony of the victim‑prosecutrix, who failed …

Lalit Ray @ Lalit Mandal @ Lalit RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in an alleged attempt to rape an informant and assaulting her husband with iron rods, as well as looting jewellery, under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution presented a case diary …

Mukesh Kumar @ Mukesh GiriversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Mukesh Kumar, sought bail in a case involving multiple serious offences under the Indian Penal Code, the POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act, stemming from an alleged kidnapping and trafficking of a minor. The prosecution alleged that the minor was abducted, …

Mithlesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Mithlesh Kumar applied for regular bail in a case involving offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 504, 307, 366(A), 34 and POCSO Act sections 4 and 8, alleging kidnapping of a minor. The prosecution alleged that Abhishek Kumar kidnapped the minor, while the victim’s statement under Section 164 of …

Karu ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Karu Manjhi, was implicated in a FIR alleging that he participated in a mob assault with axes and lathis that resulted in serious injuries and the death of the informant's father. He sought pre‑arrest bail for offences under Sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 329(4), 352, 351(3) and …

Neeraj Kumar @ Neeraj Thakur @ Niraj ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Neeraj Kumar was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (IPC sections 363, 366A, 34) after a 13‑year‑old girl was reported missing and later claimed she was kidnapped by the petitioner. The petitioner argued he was falsely implicated, citing a delayed FIR, lack of mobile phone in the …

Sanni Kumar @ Raushan Kumar @ Sanni @ RaushanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sanni Kumar, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Sections 365 and 366 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging kidnapping and wrongful confinement of a woman. The FIR and the victim’s statement under Section 183 of the Criminal Procedure Code allege that the petitioner …

JITENDRAversusSTATE

The appellant Jitendra was convicted by a Sessions Court for voluntarily causing hurt under Section 324 IPC and sentenced to two years' rigorous imprisonment. He appealed, not contesting the conviction, but seeking relief under the Probation of Offenders Act. The High Court examined Sections 4 of …

ILHAM UR REHMAN SHAMSHIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Ilham Ur Rehman Shamshi applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The applicant sought time to file a supplementary affidavit to show compliance with a condition imposed in the interim bail order. The court considered the request and listed the matter for …

LEEMU ALIAS ALIMUDDIN AND 7 OTHERSversusState of U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (Case No.1547 of 2018) arising from Crime No.122 of 2013, which involved offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 379, 489 of the IPC and Sections 3 and 5 of the SC/ST …

TARACHNAD @ TARE AND 3 OTHERSversusState of UP AND 4 OTHERS

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash Criminal Complaint No. 4640 of 2020 (Subhash v. Tarachand) pending before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bijnor, on the ground that the parties had reached a compromise. Both the applicants and the …

V. GANESANversusSTATE REP BY THE SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE & ANR.

2026 INSC 265Appeal(s) allowed

The appellant, a movie producer, borrowed money from the complainant on the promise of a share in profits and later issued post‑dated cheques to repay the principal, which later bounced. The complainant filed a criminal complaint for cheating under Section 420 IPC and criminal breach of trust under …

Mithilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mithilesh Kumar, was implicated in a case alleging attempted rape and other offences under the B.N.S.S. and the POCSO Act, based on an FIR lodged 25 days after the alleged incident. He contended that the informant’s allegations were false, he has a clean record, and the delay in …

Vikash Yadav @ Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vikash Yadav, had been in custody since 4 December 2024 in connection with a criminal case (S.T. No. 1063/2025). His earlier bail application was rejected, with the trial court directed to conclude the trial within nine months. By March 2026, no prosecution witnesses had been …

Vijay SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Vijay Sah, was charged in a criminal case (PS Case No. 70 of 2022) arising from Mirganj, Gopalganj. The trial court examined all twelve prosecution witnesses and the case had progressed to the stage of recording the accused's statement under Section 313 of the Criminal Procedure …

Md. Izhar @ IzharversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Izhar, filed an anticipatory bail application in 2026 concerning a criminal case originally registered in 2015. The court examined whether anticipatory bail could be granted when the investigation under Section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code had already been initiated in 2017, …

Sushila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Sushila Devi, is in custody for alleged offences under Sections 302 and 201/34 of the IPC relating to a murder case. She claims she has been falsely implicated due to local village politics and has been in custody since 11‑11‑2024. The petitioner sought bail, but the High Court had …

ApsarulversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Apsarul and Bagar Miyan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 272 and 273 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of liquor recovered from a bamboo orchard and a motorcycle. They argued they have …

PRAKASH KUMAR @ RAJAversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Prakash Kumar Raja applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case (PS No. 182/2024) alleging offences under several IPC sections including kidnapping and extortion. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, abducted the brother of an informant and …

Gobardhan MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Gobardhan Mandal and Lalmuni Devi, aged 76 and 72, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a murder case concerning the death of the informant's daughter, allegedly over a dowry dispute. The FIR alleged their involvement under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., but …

Ganesh BharversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four members of the Bhar family, were accused of assaulting the brother and son of an informant with a sword and a farsa, allegedly over a dispute concerning a buffalo that entered the informant’s premises. They claimed the FIR was lodged three days after the incident, that the …

Munna SinghversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

Munna Singh, Chairman of Kasiyan PACS, and his brother Rakesh Kumar Singh applied for bail in a case alleging embezzlement of 1,948.75 quintals of paddy worth Rs.45,30,843.75 under sections 316(2), 316(5), 318(4) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The petitioners submitted a no‑dues certificate and a letter …

Chotan Kumar @ Himanshu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chotan Kumar, was implicated in a FIR alleging that he, along with others, forcibly took Rs.12,000, a gold ring and a locket, and was charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). He applied for anticipatory bail, contending that the FIR was false, …

Fulo DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Fulo Devi, a resident of Sitamarhi, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No.476 of 2025) filed under sections 126(1), 115(2), 124(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S.S Act, 2023, alleging she assaulted the informant’s son with a chhanauta and hot oil. The petitioner contended that the …

Afroz Ahmad Khan @ Afroz KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Afroz Ahmad Khan, sought anticipatory bail in a case alleging assault with an iron rod under several IPC sections. He claimed false implication to settle a money dispute and asserted that no serious injury was caused and the informant later filed a petition to withdraw the case. The …

Abhijeet Raj @ Abhijeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhijeet Raj, was named in an FIR for murder under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He contended that he was not an eyewitness, that the FIR confused his identity with another person named Abhijeet Kumar, and that CCTV footage was of poor quality and did …

Sanjay ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, parents of the main accused Kumarjeet Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Sections 137(2), 96 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in a case where the accused allegedly fled with a minor to solemnise a marriage. The FIR did not specifically …

Abhishek Kumar @ Abhishek Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, a 22‑year‑old student, was named in an FIR alleging assault on an informant and her wife under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. He contended that the allegations were false, arising from a land and grazing dispute, and that the injury to the …

Dharmendra @ Raman SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Sharma, was named in a complaint (Case No. 490 of 2023) alleging offences under Sections 323, 498A of the IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act for mental and physical cruelty linked to a Rs.2 lakh dowry demand. He applied for bail, arguing that the allegations were vague, …

Mansur Ansari @ Md. Mansoor AnasariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Mansur Ansari was granted bail on 15 January 2026 with conditions including cooperation in trial, presence in court, and verification of his criminal antecedents. He later filed a modification application alleging that the bail order was based on incorrect information, as he actually had two other …

Md. SarfarazversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Sarfaraz, was implicated in a case (PS No. 175 of 2024) alleging offences under Sections 147, 149, 341, 323, 379, 385, 307 and 354(B) of the Indian Penal Code, including assault, robbery, extortion and attempted outrage of modesty. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and …

Amla DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amla Devi, a 69‑year‑old mother‑in‑law, was implicated in a murder case (PS No.1011 of 2025) alleging that she and co‑accused electrocuted and hanged the sister of an informant. The prosecution relied on Sections 103(1) and 61(2) of the B.N.S. while the defence argued that the post‑mortem report did …

Mausam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mausam Kumar, a former Technical Assistant of a Gram Panchayat, sought bail fearing arrest in a case (Morkahi PS Case No.175 of 2025) alleging offences under IPC sections 406, 409, 419, 420, 467, 468 and 120(B) for alleged defalcation of scheme funds. The FIR was lodged nine years …

Sarswati Devi @ Sita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sarswati Devi, sought relief fearing arrest in a case (Sahiyara PS Case No. 203 of 2025) alleging offences under sections 126(1), 115(2), 117(2), 109(1), 352 and 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with other accused, abused the …

Sanjeev KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sanjeev Kumar, the owner of a bus, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case where 70.8 kg of ganja was recovered from passengers' luggage on his bus (PS Case No. 173 of 2025). The prosecution alleged offences under Sections 8, 20(b)(ii)(c), 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act, …

Sunil BindversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Sunil Bind was arrested in connection with a murder case (IPC Sections 302/34) and has been in judicial custody since June 5, 2024. He filed a second bail application after an earlier denial, arguing lack of criminal antecedents and that the prosecution had already filed an application under CrPC …

Md Seraj Ansari @ Seraj Ansari @ Md SerajversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md Seraj Ansari, sought permission to file an application under Section 84 of the Criminal Procedure Code to contest the attachment of his property. The learned counsel informed the court that the Section 84 application had not yet been filed. The Hon’ble Justice Praveen Kumar …

Daso KewatversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants Daso Kewat and Saryug Yadav were convicted for murder under Sections 302/34 IPC based on the testimony of village witnesses who claimed the deceased Suresh Yadav was assaulted with a bhala. The appellants challenged the conviction, arguing that key prosecution evidence was missing: …

Vinod KumarversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vinod Kumar, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an interim maintenance order dated 28-03-2018 passed by the Principal Judge of the Family Court, Bettiah. The order required the petitioner to pay Rs. 2,500 per month as maintenance for …

Kailash JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners – Kailash Jha, Anand Kumar Jha and Mahant Shri Nivas Das – were named in a criminal complaint (C.R. No. 894 of 2022) alleging cheating under Section 420 IPC for allegedly preventing the complainant from cultivating a field and assaulting him. The petitioners contended that the …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar, feared arrest in a case registered under IPC Sections 457 and 380 concerning alleged theft and rioting. He claimed he was falsely implicated based on the informant's suspicion and a confessional statement of a co-accused, which he argued has no evidentiary value. The …

Sandeep SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sandeep Sharma, applied for regular bail in a criminal case registered under IPC Sections 366A, 376, 34 and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he has a clean antecedent and was not named in the FIR. The victim’s statement under Section 164 of the CrPC implicated the …

BANARSI MAHTOversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, an informant, alleged that the accused assaulted him and his family with iron rods and other weapons during a land dispute, causing fractures to his left hand and shoulder. He sought to set aside the trial court's order that discharged the accused of the charge under Section 307 of …

MALTI DEVIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISMISSED

The mother of a 19‑year‑old woman filed a complaint alleging that four accused abducted and gang‑raped her daughter on 7 July 2021. The trial court examined eight prosecution witnesses and several documents, but found the victim and her mother’s statements contradictory and noted that the victim had …

Sanjay Kumar Sah @ Sanjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Sanjay Kumar Sah and Bishu Sah, were granted regular bail by a Special Judge under the SC/ST Act in a case arising from a 2019 police report. The bail order dated 18-03-2026 contained a clerical error in paragraph 7, incorrectly stating that the bail would be released only if the …

RAMESHBHAI NAGJIBHAI DESAIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The original complainant filed a criminal revision application under Sections 397 and 401 of the Criminal Procedure Code challenging the acquittal of accused persons in a case filed under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The applicant sought permission …

RAFIK ADAM SUMRAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The appellant, accused No.2 in a multi‑state heroin smuggling case investigated by the NIA under the NDPS Act, has been in judicial custody for over 7½ years since his arrest in August 2018. The Sessions Court refused regular bail, prompting an appeal under Section 21 of the NIA Act. The High Court …

HEMANT BHANSALIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Hemant Bhansali, sought discharge under Section 227 of the CrPC from a trial for alleged abetment of suicide (Sec. 306 IPC) and cruelty (Sec. 498A IPC) arising out of the death of his sister‑in‑law Purvi. The Sessions Court rejected his discharge application, relying on a comment …

JEESANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Jeesan, accused in a POCSO case (Criminal No. 552 of 2025) involving alleged rape of a 16‑year‑old girl. The applicant argued that the FIR was lodged belatedly, there were inconsistencies between the FIR and the victim’s statements under Sections …

SUDHEER YADAV ALIAS DEEPU YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Sudheer Yadav, who is charged under IPC sections 363, 366, 376, 506 and POCSO Act sections 3 and 4 for alleged offences involving theft, kidnapping, rape and sexual assault. The applicant contended that the victim, a major, had her age …

RAMJAN MOHAMMADversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Ramjan Mohammad, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash an order dated 29 July 2025 passed by the Additional Principal Judge of the Family Court, Varanasi, which had been issued under Section 144 BNSS. The impugned order arose after the applicant …

K.P. SINGH AND OTHERSversusSTATE

The appellants, Krishna Pal and Ram Pal, appealed against an order under Section 446 of the Criminal Procedure Code that forfeited their surety bonds and imposed a penalty of Rs.4,000 each. During the pendency of the appeal, a report indicated that Ram Pal had died, leading to the abatement of the …

RAMESHWAR SINGHversusSTATE

The appellant Rameshwar Dayal was convicted of attempting murder under Section 307 IPC for allegedly shooting his wife Vimla Devi. The prosecution’s case rested on the injured wife’s testimony, corroborated by her father, a medical doctor, and the investigating officer, despite the absence of the …

SANTOSH KUMAR SINGHversusSTATE

The appellant, Santosh Kumar Singh, was fined Rs.100 under Section 350 of the Criminal Procedure Code for failing to appear in court and subsequently escaping custody. He appealed, arguing that his non‑appearance was due to departmental duties and not deliberate. The respondent contended that the …

STATE OF U.P.versusRAM BEHARI

The State of Uttar Pradesh appealed the trial court’s order acquitting Ram Behari of offences under Section 25 of the Arms Act read with Section 14 of the Uttar Pradesh Dacoity Affected Areas Act, 1983. The prosecution alleged that the accused was found in possession of live cartridges without a …

SANTOSH KUMAR SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

Santosh Kumar Singh, a police investigating officer, was taken into custody by a Special Judge but escaped and later returned, after which the court, invoking Section 345 CrPC, fined him Rs.200 for his misconduct under Section 228 IPC. The appellant challenged the fine, arguing his absence was due …

KARAN AND 4 OTHERSversusState of UP AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. seeking quash of criminal proceedings (Complaint No. 1190 of 2021) that alleged offences under Sections 498A, 323, 504 IPC and Sections 3/4 of the Domestic Violence Protection Act. The applicant had deposited Rs. 15.50 lakhs as …

SATAN BAHADUR DHURIYA @ KHAJANCHIversusState of UP Others

The revision petition filed by Satan Bahadur Dhuriya challenged a Family Court order granting Rs. 5,000 per month as maintenance to his former wife under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The petitioner argued that the amount was excessive and beyond his financial capacity as a driver. The …

VINOD KUMARversusState of UP AND ANOTHER

The revisionist filed a criminal revision against a Family Court order dated 10‑10‑2023 that enhanced his maintenance liability from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 10,000 per month under Section 127 of the CrPC, resulting in arrears of about Rs. 21 lakhs. The original maintenance application was filed in 2007, …

ANUJ KUMAR SHUKAL ALIAS ANUJ KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Anuj Kumar Shukla filed an application under Section 528 of the CrPC seeking to quash the charge‑sheet dated 09‑10‑2021, the cognizance order dated 07‑12‑2021, and the entire proceedings of case No. 2679 of 2021 relating to offences under Sections 504, 506 and 324 IPC. The parties had reached a …

RAM PRATAP AND 2 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, cognizance and summons in a criminal case (Criminal Case No. 19385 of 2024) involving offences under Sections 323, 504, 506 and 308 IPC. Both parties submitted that they had settled …

ARJUNversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant Arjun filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the criminal case (Case No. 117 of 2013) arising from FIR under Sections 363 and 366 IPC. He alleged that the FIR was based on false facts, that the alleged victim was a major who voluntarily …

SONUversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Sonu, filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief. Counsel for the applicant requested that the application be dismissed as withdrawn, citing the inability to annex certain documents and to plead essential facts. The court considered the prayer …

SMT SUMITRA DEVIversusSTATE OF UP AND 6 OTHERS

The appellant, Smt. Sumitra Devi, filed an application under Section 173(4) of the Criminal Procedure Code (BNSS) invoking Section 14-A(1) of the SC/ST Act, alleging simple assault. The Special Judge rejected the application on the ground that no written complaint was filed with the SHO and no …

SANTOSH MISHRAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Santosh Mishra, filed an application under Section 528 CrPC seeking to quash a summons dated 05‑02‑2024 issued in a complaint alleging offences under Sections 406, 420, 504 and 506 IPC for failure to repay money obtained through cheques. The applicant argued that the dispute was a …

KARAN RATHORE AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking quash of criminal proceedings arising from a charge sheet dated 23.03.2022 under Sections 498A and 323 IPC. The applicants had deposited Rs. 15,96,577 as directed by the court, part of which was released to …

LALLUversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Lallu applied for bail in a criminal matter (MU/AS 482/2025) invoking sections 137(2), 87, 64(1) of the Constitution and Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The State alleged that the applicant was involved in a serious offence and sought denial of bail on grounds of possible tampering with …

GUDIYAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Gudiya, filed a second anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC in a case involving offences under Sections 420, 406 and 506 IPC. Her earlier anticipatory bail request was rejected by the Allahabad High Court in 2020 after being heard on merits. She argued that …

ALOK KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Alok Kumar filed a Section 528 CrPC application seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (Complaint No. 35835 of 2024) initiated against him under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for a cheque bounce. He argued that the dispute was essentially a money claim and could be settled …

DEVENDRA @ BABLOOversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Devendra (Babloo), was summoned in a complaint case alleging criminal breach of trust under IPC Sections 420 and 406. He filed an anticipatory bail application under CrPC Section 482, claiming innocence, lack of prior criminal record, and that the two offences cannot stand together as …

ANKUR JAINversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANR

The applicant, Ankur Jain, filed a Section 482 CrPC application seeking to quash the summons dated 23 March 2019 and the entire proceedings of Complaint Case No.1815 of 2017 (Bijendra Kumar Jain v. Ankur Jain) pending before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Baghpat, under Section 354 IPC. Both parties …

NISHU @ BHUVNESH SWAROOPversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The Allahabad High Court entertained an anticipatory bail application filed by Nishu @ Bhuvnesh Swaroop in a case arising from a delayed FIR concerning a death on 10‑10‑2025. The applicant claimed false implication, noting that the FIR was lodged nine days after the alleged incident and that the …

MUSTAFA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the CrPC on behalf of Mustafa and Rihan, who were charged under Sections 8 and 21 of the NDPS Act for alleged possession of 185 grams of contraband, a quantity below the commercial threshold. The applicants argued that no …

SMEER RAGHAVversusState of UP AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code before the Allahabad High Court. The counsel for the applicant later moved that the application be withdrawn. The State's Advocate General was present but made no objection to the withdrawal. The court considered the …

SMT HARVANSH KAURversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Smt Harvansh Kaur, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the CrPC in a case involving alleged illicit liquor possession and assault on police officers, with charges under multiple IPC sections and other statutes. She contended that she was falsely implicated, was a minor at …

NEERAJ AGARWALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Neeraj Agarwal filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking relief, but the Attorney General objected that the applicant’s earlier complaint had already been dismissed on 23 September 2025 and the second opposite party had been acquitted, making an appeal against the …

NUTAN THAKURversusSTATE OF UP AND ANOTHER

The High Court of Allahabad considered an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC filed by Nutan Thakur in connection with an FIR lodged after a 26‑year delay alleging fraud and forgery in the allotment of an industrial plot (IPC sections 419, 420, 467, 468, 471, 120B). The …

RAJESH KUMAR YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Rajesh Kumar Yadav, a postal employee accused of absconding with approximately Rs. 25.36 lakh. The applicant argued his innocence, highlighted a two‑month delay in filing the FIR, and cited postal rules that require cash …

ROHIT RAJAK @ SONUversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the CrPC seeking to quash the summoning order and the criminal proceedings initiated under IPC sections 452, 323 and 504. The High Court examined the record and observed that the dispute revolves around factual issues that cannot be decided at …

SHIV KUMAR SHUKLAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Shiv Kumar Shukla filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the criminal complaint (Case No. 2482 of 2017) filed by Sunil Agrawal alleging offences under Sections 385 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code. The Allahabad High Court examined the record and held …

SACHINversusSTATE OF UP AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Sachin, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, as well as Sections 66C and 66D of the Information Technology Act, in connection with Crime No. 69 of 2026. He claimed innocence, stating that the FIR was lodged against an unknown person …

ALOK MISHRAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The Allahabad High Court entertained an anticipatory bail application filed by Alok Mishra under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with FIR No. 306 of 2025 alleging assault causing eye injury. The applicant claimed innocence, stating the FIR was lodged against unknown persons …

NITISH SHARMAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Nitish Sharma applied for anticipatory bail in a case involving offences under Sections 323, 324, 452 and 308 IPC. This was his second anticipatory bail application after an earlier one was dismissed on 08.04.2024. The applicant argued that new facts, not previously before the court, justified the …

VISHNUversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Vishnu, was implicated in a case (Crime No.13 of 2026) alleging that he struck a motorcyclist with his car, causing simple injury, under sections 109, 115(2), 324(4) and 351(2) of the B.N.S. He filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, …

RAVI YADAVversusSTATE OF UP AND ANOTHER

The High Court of Allahabad considered an anticipatory bail application filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code by Ravi Yadav, who was implicated in a case (Crime No. 362 of 2018) involving offences under Sections 308, 323, 504 and 506 of the IPC. The applicant argued that he was …

MUTTU ALIAS MUKESHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Muttu alias Mukesh, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Sections 303(2), 317(2) and 305(Ka) of the B.N.S. The applicant claimed innocence, stating that the FIR was lodged against an unknown …

SOHAM SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Soham Singh, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code before the Allahabad High Court. Counsel for the applicant sought permission to withdraw the application and instead approach the Sessions Court. The court considered the request and, …

RAMESH CHANDRA UPADHYAYversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant Ramesh Chandra Upadhyay filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash Criminal Case No. 645 of 2019, which involved alleged forgery, cheating, and criminal conspiracy under IPC sections 419, 420, 467, 468 and 120B. The complainant, who was the …

HARIOMversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the CrPC for Hariom, who was implicated in a case involving multiple IPC offences but was not named in the FIR. The applicant argued that his name surfaced only during investigation and that there was no credible evidence …

HARENDRA @ HARINDRA CHAUHANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Harendra Chauhan, sought anticipatory bail in a criminal case under Sections 87, 137(2), 64(1) of the CrPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act, alleging that the alleged victim, a 17‑year‑old girl, was his consensual partner and that they had married and she was pregnant with his …

RAVENDRA KUMAR HARIJANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The Allahabad High Court considered an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC filed by Ravendra Kumar Harijan in a complaint case alleging offences under IPC sections 392, 323, 504 and 506. The applicant claimed innocence, no prior criminal record and willingness to cooperate, …

VIRENDRA KUMAR HARIJANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court of Allahabad considered an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC filed by Virendra Kumar Harijan in a complaint case involving alleged offences of dacoity, assault, criminal intimidation and extortion under IPC Sections 392, 323, 504 and 506. The applicant …

MITHLESH KUMAR VERMAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The applicant, Mithlesh Kumar Verma, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case alleging criminal breach of trust under Sections 303(1) and 316(3) of the B.N.S. He claimed innocence, stating that the alleged loss arose from a truck accident and subsequent …

VIJAYversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court of Allahabad entertained an anticipatory bail application filed by Vijay under Section 482 of the CrPC in connection with a criminal case (Crime No. 287 of 2025) involving alleged attempts to seize property using forged documents. The applicant claimed innocence and pointed out that …

PHOOLMATI DEVIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court of Allahabad considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Phoolmati Devi under Section 482 of the CrPC in connection with a case registered under Sections 3, 5A, 5B and 8 of the Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act. The applicant claimed innocence, stating that the cows were …

ROHIT SENGARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Rohit Sengar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code for an alleged offence under Section 238 of the BNS, 2023. The court noted that the offence is bailable, and therefore anticipatory bail is not maintainable. The application was dismissed on the ground of …

GYANENDRA YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Gyanendra Yadav, sought anticipatory bail in a case where a supplementary charge‑sheet had been filed under Section 354‑B IPC and Sections 7 and 8 of the POCSO Act, arising from a land dispute. He contended that he was falsely implicated, had already been granted regular bail for …

MOHITversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Mohit, who was arrested in a case under Sections 2 and 3 of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti‑Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. The applicant claimed …

AJAD ALIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Ajad Ali applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 108, 352 and 351(4) of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging that he was falsely implicated in the alleged suicide of a deceased person. The FIR, lodged a month after the incident, did not name him but mentioned his mobile number and …

UMESH KUMAR AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, Umesh Kumar and Smt. Poonam Devi, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case involving alleged receipt of insurance money. They claimed innocence, asserted that a co‑accused had already been granted interim anticipatory bail, and …

KAPIL SONAKIYAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court of Allahabad considered an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code filed by Kapil Sonakiya, who alleged that he was falsely implicated in a fraud case involving a sale deed and that he was not named in the FIR. The applicant asserted his …

MILIND SUMAN @ MILAN SUMAN @ RAX @ CHINTUversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 on behalf of Milind Suman, who is charged under Sections 2 and 3 of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti‑Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. The applicant pleaded …

VINOD AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to quash a summoning order dated 23.07.2019 and subsequent non-bailable warrant orders in a private complaint case (Cr. No. 1264 of 2018) involving offences under Sections 323, 504 and 506 IPC. The High …

DEEPAK KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court of Allahabad entertained an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC filed by Deepak Kumar, who was implicated in a case under Sections 3 and 7 of the Essential Commodities Act. The FIR named a co‑accused, Mohd. Ahmad, for filling LPG in a vehicle registered in …

HAR DATTA MISHRAversusSTATE OF UP AND ANOTHER

Har Datta Mishra filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash a charge-sheet dated 13-11-2025 and related proceedings in a criminal case involving Sections 409, 120-B IPC and Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The applicant later informed the …

SAGARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Subsequently, the applicant sought to withdraw that application and requested liberty to file a regular bail application before the appropriate court. The learned counsel for the respondent opposed …

RAMESH CHANDRA VAISH AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash Criminal Case No. 3905 of 2023, which involved offences under Sections 304A, 337 and 338 of the IPC. Earlier, a Section 482 Cr.P.C. application challenging the same order was dismissed, and the court permitted a fresh …

MULCHANDRA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF UP AND ANOTHER

The petitioners, Mulchandra and Sunil, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with FIR No. 13 of 2026 alleging assault with a hard blunt object and a sharp-edged weapon. They claimed innocence, asserted that no specific role was assigned to them, …

RAVI GUPTAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Ravi Gupta under Section 482 of the CrPC in connection with a loan‑fraud case (Crime No. 356 of 2025) involving alleged receipt of brokerage and facilitation of a Rs. 32 lakh loan. The applicant claimed innocence and …

BANTU @ HARENDRAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Bantu @ Harendra, sought anticipatory bail under the Criminal Procedure Code in a case involving alleged assault under sections 191(2), 115(2), 118(1), 110 and 352. He claimed innocence, stating that the allegations were generic and that co‑accused had already been granted regular …

MOHD FARMAN @ FARMAN PRADHANversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Mohd Farman @ Farman Pradhan under Section 482 of the CrPC in a case involving alleged possession of 224.240 kg of contraband ganja under the NDPS Act. The applicant claimed innocence, citing lack of any incriminating …

SMT RAJVANTI DEVIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The applicant, Smt Rajvanti Devi, filed a transfer application under Section 447 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to move a criminal trial (Session Trial No. 507 of 2019) from the Additional Sessions Judge, Court No.5, Varanasi to another Sessions Court in Varanasi and also requested a stay of …

SURENDRA SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court of Allahabad considered an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code filed by Surendra Singh, who claimed innocence and alleged false implication in a fraud case. The applicant argued that he was not named in the FIR, was not a vendor, vendee, or …