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Jagdish Sah and Ors.versusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants were convicted under Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code for assaulting an informant's family and stealing jewellery. They appealed, arguing that the prosecution's case relied solely on witnesses related to the informant, that there were material contradictions in their statements, …

Ranjana DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, members of the Mandal family, appealed to the Patna High Court under Section 14‑A(2) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the lower court's refusal to grant anticipatory bail in a case alleging caste‑based assault, murder‑attempt and …

SUKHARI RAM and ORS.versusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The appellants were convicted by the trial court for offences under Sections 307/34 and 323 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly assaulting the informant Chhabilal Ram on a dark night, resulting in a head injury. They appealed, contending that the sole eyewitnesses were interested, the …

Gautam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Gautam Kumar petitioned the Patna High Court for the release of his tractor (Reg. No. BR-02-W-6863) that had been seized in connection with a police case (Barachatti PS Case No. 950/2022) registered under Sections 379 and 411 of the Indian Penal Code and Rule 21/56 of the Mines and Minerals …

Kasish RajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, two sisters from Gaya, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Civil Line PS‑282/2023) alleging offences under IPC sections 354‑B, 506 and 509, IT Act sections 66(c) and 66(d) and POCSO Act section 14(1). The FIR alleged that their brother Anuraj used their mobile phones …

Santosh Kumar @ Prashant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Santosh Kumar and Avinesh Kumar Rai, were charged under several IPC provisions, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the Arms Act for an alleged assault and caste-based threats at the informant's residence on 3 September 2023. The informant, …

Amit Kumar @ Amit YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 341, 354(c), 354(b), 504, 506, 34 of the IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he and another person clicked an inappropriate picture of a minor and threatened to make it viral. He …

Subodh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Subodh Kumar was charged under several provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for alleged assault and caste-based offences. He applied for anticipatory bail, which was rejected by the Special Judge. The appellant contended that …

Lakshman Jha @ Lakshman ShastriversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellants, members of the Jha family, were charged under multiple IPC sections, the Arms Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint alleging assault, intimidation and use of caste slurs. They applied for anticipatory bail, which was rejected by the Special Judge, …

Sourav Kumar Sah @ Sourav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Sourav Kumar Sah and Gaurav Kumar Sah, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with FIR No.207/2024, which alleges offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 354A, 385, 506 and IT Act section 66(c). The informant alleges that a person named Shubham kidnapped her …

Maqsood Ali @ Maqsood AhmadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Maqsood Ali, alleged to have defrauded a woman of Rs.24.5 lakh and cash, was charged under IPC sections 420, 406 and 34. He sought anticipatory bail under Section 41A of the CrPC after a non‑bailable warrant was issued, although no charge‑sheet had been filed. An earlier anticipatory bail …

Amaresh UpadhyayaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amaresh Upadhyaya applied for anticipatory bail in a case alleging theft of 16,768.50 quintals of rice, with offences under Sections 409 and 34 of the IPC. He contended that he was falsely implicated by the Chairman of Gonawan PACS, was not named in the FIR, and has a clean antecedent. The …

Arvind PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Arvind Paswan, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case involving alleged forgery and cheating related to a teacher appointment, with offences under IPC sections 409, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120(B). He argued that he was falsely implicated, that the forged marksheet …

MANISH GOPALDAS SHAHversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Manish Gopaldas Shah, was accused of attempting to cause death under Section 307 IPC for an alleged reckless driving incident that occurred on 11 April 2008, although no injury resulted. The complainant filed the FIR only on 6 August 2011, more than 30 months after the incident, …

RAJUBHAI BADHABHAI MUCHALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners filed a Special Criminal Application under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking quashing of FIR No.11216004230525 dated 25-10-2023, which alleged offences under Sections 323, 324 and 504 of the Indian Penal Code. Both parties asserted that the dispute had been amicably settled and …

JASMINBHAI BALASHANKARBHAI MADHAKversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioners, Jasminbhai Balashankarbhai Madak & ors., filed a criminal revision application challenging the order of the 11th Additional Sessions Judge, Rajkot, which rejected their discharge application in a case under Section 307 of the IPC. They sought condonation of a 193‑day delay in filing …

HARPALSINH CHOTUBHA VAGHELAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

28-REJECTED @ ADM.STAGE

The applicant, Harpalsinh Vaghela, a Talati-cum-Mantri of Dhamtavan Gram Panchayat, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in connection with an FIR alleging misappropriation of approximately Rs. 1.55 crore of Panchayat funds. The …

NURRUDINALI HASANALI LALANIversusRAHULBHAI ISHAKBHAI SHORA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, an advocate, was charged in a POCSO case with offences including kidnapping, abduction, rape, forgery and other IPC offences, alleged to have facilitated a marriage registration that was later claimed to be forged. He filed an application for discharge under Section 227 CrPC, which …

SANJAY HARIRAM AGARWALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sanjay Hariram Agarwal, filed a writ petition challenging the order dated 21 March 2025 of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, 37th Court, which framed charges under IPC sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 114, 120B and 34. The petitioner argued that the facts were identical to those …

RAJA RAM MUKHERJEEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking quash of FIR No. 251 of 2012 and the related chargesheet for an alleged offence under IPC Section 354. Both parties admitted that the dispute arose from a …

VINOD JUTHALAL VISARIAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Vinod Juthalal Visaria applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest under FIR No. 88 of 2026 for alleged offences under Sections 316(2), 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The complaint stemmed from a disputed flat sale where the respondent alleged the applicant failed to clear a loan …

JIGNESH ASHOKBHAI LUMBHANI ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners filed a writ under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking quashing of FIR 408 of 2021 and the accompanying charge‑sheet for offences under IPC sections 498A, 323, 504, 506 and 34. The FIR arose from a matrimonial …

SAYYED AAKIF SAYYAD ZAFARUDDINversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Sayyed Aakif Sayyad Zafaruddin, filed an interim bail application under Section 430 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking release pending the hearing of his appeal against a life‑sentence conviction for offences under the UAPA, MCOC Act and IPC. The trial court had …

POOJA PANDEYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Pooja Motilal Pandey, challenged an order of the Additional Sessions Judge that had allowed a criminal revision filed by respondents Nos.2 and 3 and quashed the process issued against them for offences under Sections 499 and 500 of the IPC. The petitioner argued that the Sessions …

ROHIT SHIVAJI JADHAV AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioners challenged the FIR (CR No. 88 of 2011) filed by Rohit Jadhav and the Indapur Winery Society alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust over a wine supply agreement with Champagne Indage Ltd. The petitioners argued that the FIR lacked specific particulars, did not disclose any …

SAMIN ILIYAS ANSARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The appellants, Samin Iliyas Ansari and Sonu Boloram Muramu, were convicted in a POCSO case for the rape of an 11‑year‑old mentally challenged girl. On appeal, the High Court examined the reliability of the victim’s testimony, the absence of a proper test identification parade, and the lack of …

SURESH KACHRU KURLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Suresh Kachru Kurle, filed a criminal writ petition challenging FIR No. 101 of 2017 registered at Mahatma Phule Police Station, Kalyan, which alleged offences under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. Both parties consented to settle the matter out of court and submitted …

SONU BOLORAM MURAMUversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The appellants, Samin Iliyas Ansari and Sonu Boloram Muramu, were convicted in a POCSO case for the rape of an 11‑year‑old mentally challenged girl. On appeal, the High Court examined the reliability of the victim’s testimony, the absence of a proper test identification parade, and the lack of …

AKASH DILIP UTTEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant Akash Dilip Uttekar was convicted for murder (IPC §302) and causing hurt (IPC §324) after a violent incident in which he allegedly used a scissor to stab the deceased Sameer, resulting in death. The trial court relied mainly on the testimony of four eye‑witnesses, especially PW‑5 …

AKASH DILIP UTTEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant Akash Dilip Uttekar was convicted for murder (IPC §302) and causing hurt (IPC §324) after a violent incident in which he allegedly used a scissor to stab the deceased Sameer, resulting in death. The trial court relied mainly on the testimony of four eye‑witnesses, especially PW‑5 …

haroon hamza rashidversusthe state of maharashtra

Disposed Off

The applicant, a military officer, sought discharge from charges of sexual assault under IPC sections 376 and 354-A, arguing that the complaint was filed three years after the alleged incident and that he was posted elsewhere at the time. The prosecution presented WhatsApp chats indicating a …

ARVIND PRAJAPATI ALIAS ARVIND KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

The applicant Arvind Prajapati filed an application under Section 482 CrPC seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (Special Case No. 538 of 2024) arising from FIR No. 563 of 2023 alleging offences under IPC sections 363 and 366 and the POCSO Act. The applicant proved that he had married the victim …

MOHD. ABU OBAIDA MANSOORIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Mohd. Abu Obaida Mansoori, filed an application under Section 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to quash the charge‑sheet dated 12‑07‑2022 and the cognizance order dated 09‑05‑2023 in a criminal case pending before the Judicial Magistrate, Court No. 4, Allahabad, alleging …

Ravi Kumar @ Ravi Kumar KewatversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Ravi Kumar Kewat was arrested on 18 August 2022 in connection with a FIR dated 17 August 2022, charging him under Sections 420, 406, 467, 468, 209, 93, 471 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. He applied for bail, which had earlier been rejected by a coordinate bench of the Patna High Court. The trial …

Mahendra Purvey @ Mahendra PurveversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mahendra Purvey applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a 2013 FIR alleging offences under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 474 of the IPC relating to a disputed land transaction. He contended that the dispute was purely civil, involving alleged forged sale deeds and partition of …

Vijay ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vijay Manjhi was arrested on 18 July 2023 in a kidnapping case (Sections 364A/34 IPC) where the FIR originally named the offender as unknown. During investigation his name was added based on suspicion, but the victim’s statement under Section 164 CrPC did not mention him. The petitioner sought bail, …

Belal @ Belal AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Belal Ansari was arrested on 1 July 2025 in connection with a 2023 FIR alleging offences under Sections 341, 324, 326, 307, 379, 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The FIR describes a shooting incident near a temple where the petitioner is alleged to have fired at a victim, …

Kunal Bhardwaj @ TwinkalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Kunal Bhardwaj, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a 2018 case alleging offences under sections 302, 307, 341, 342, 323 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleges that the petitioner and co‑accused forced a land deed on the informant, assaulted her and …

Wasik @ Md. WasikversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md Wasik and Md Chalu, sought anticipatory bail after learning that a case had been registered against them under IPC sections 147, 149, 302, 120 B and Section 27 of the Arms Act. They claimed they were falsely implicated and that the investigating police, after a “threadbare” …

Gurudev Mehta @ Gurudeo MehtaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Gurudev Mehta and Budhadeo Mehta applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a complaint (No.887 of 2023) alleging forgery of a land deed (kewala) and related offences under several IPC sections. The petitioners contended that the matter was essentially a civil land dispute and that they …

Uday Narayan Singh @ Uday Nr. SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Uday Narayan Singh and Muni Sah, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a complaint (Purnea Case No. 2007 of 2019) alleging offences under sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 120B and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners executed a sale deed …

Chhotu Tanti @ Chhotu SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five members of the Tanti family, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case (PS No. 227 of 2024) that alleged offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, including murder, assault, robbery and criminal intimidation. The prosecution alleged that …

Tabrez Khan @ Md. Tabrez KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Tabrez Khan applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a complaint (Case No. 295 of 2023) alleging dowry harassment, assault and other offences under IPC sections 498A, 323, 341, 504, 506, 34 and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4. The complainant, his wife Juhi Khatoon, claimed …

Dharmshila Kumari @ Dharmshila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dharmshila Kumari, was arrested in connection with a case alleging forgery of a mark‑sheet to obtain a teaching post, invoking sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code. She contends that she appeared for the relevant examination, received a legitimate admit card …

Avinash TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Avinash Tiwari, a delivery agent for Amazon, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR dated 2019 alleged his involvement in delivering dummy iPhones, charging him under sections 419, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner contended he merely received damaged phones …

Akash Yadav @ Akash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Akash Yadav was arrested on 4 December 2024 in connection with a FIR dated 12 June 2024 alleging offences under IPC sections 341, 307, 504, 506, 34 and Arms Act section 27, wherein he was said to have fired on an informant. The petitioner pleaded innocence, arguing that the FIR lacks a medical …

Md. Nadim Sarwar @ Md. NadimversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Nadim Sarwar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case of assault and alleged grievous hurt under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner assaulted the informant and her husband, causing a fracture in the husband's …

Bhabhichhan Ram @ Bhavikshan Ram @ Bhabhighan RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Bhabhichhan Ram, was implicated in a case under Sections 304B and 34 of the Indian Penal Code concerning a dowry death. He had earlier filed an anticipatory bail application which was rejected on 13 July 2023. In a second anticipatory bail petition, he again claimed to have been in …

Shubham KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shubham Kumar, a 19‑year‑old student, sought relief fearing arrest in a case (Turkauliya PS Case No. 300 of 2025) where he was charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code for alleged assault in a land‑dispute. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, attacked …

Raushan Kumar @ Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Raushan Kumar was arrested on 16 September 2023 in connection with a case involving a loaded country‑made pistol and cash, and is charged under Section 414 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 25(1‑B)A, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. He has been in custody for over two years while the trial remains …

Nevad Raut @ Nevad RayversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, five residents of Chandi Rajwara village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Bela PS Case No. 243/2019) involving offences under Sections 341, 342, 147, 148, 149, 323 and 302 of the IPC. They alleged that the informant had falsely implicated them out of vendetta and …

KAILASH SAHversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case (Harsidhi P.S. Case No. 28 of 2023) alleging offences under several IPC sections, including assault and attempt to murder. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners formed an unlawful assembly and assaulted the informant …

Shivshankar Kumar @ Shiv Shankar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Shivshankar Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a 2017 case under Sections 304B and 34 of the IPC. He had previously applied for anticipatory bail before the 2nd Additional Sessions Judge, Muzaffarpur (Application No. 1810/2018) and the Patna High Court (Cr. Misc. No. 5125/2019), both …

Ranjana KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ranjana Kumari, a school teacher, was implicated in a FIR (Daudpur P.S. Case No.267 of 2025) alleging that she forged a mark‑sheet and, in collusion with recruitment officials, secured a government teaching appointment, constituting offences under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120(B) of the IPC. …

Ritik Kumar @ Ritik RawatversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ritik Kumar, was charged under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 109 and 118(2) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, for allegedly assaulting an informant’s brother, resulting in a reported head injury. During investigation, the charge of murder (Section 302 IPC/Section 103(1) BNS) was added. …

ZAID ALAMversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Zaid Alam was implicated in a FIR alleging rape, criminal intimidation, and conspiracy under Sections 376, 420, 313 and 34 of the IPC, stemming from a purported pre‑marital relationship and alleged abortion pills. The petitioner sought anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and a clean …

Ajay Kumar @ Ajay Das @ Soldan DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Parasbigha P.S. Case No. 17/2023) involving alleged assault under IPC sections 341, 323, 308, 504, 506 read with 34. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with co‑accused, attacked an informant with weapons, …

Tinku @ Satyendra Kumar @ Satendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Tinku, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging rape, dowry demands, and related offences under Sections 376, 504, 506, 34 of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that a co‑accused, Deepu Kumar, committed rape under a …

Buchchi Mandal @ Bhuneshwar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Buchchi Mandal, was charged with a slew of offences under the Indian Penal Code (including sections 147, 148, 149, 341, 323, 324, 326, 307, 385, 379, 120(B), 504 and 506) and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly assaulting the father of an informant with firearms, causing six …

Bajrangi SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bajrangi Sah, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging kidnapping of an informant's daughter for marriage, offences punishable under IPC Sections 366, 366A and 34. He contended that the allegations were false, that the alleged victim is his lawful wife, a …

Aniket Singh @ Kumar Aniket Pratap @ BittuversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Aniket Singh applied for regular bail in a case where he is accused of a criminal conspiracy that led to the double murder of the informant's brother and nephew, allegedly by indiscriminate firing. The charges include offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 120(B), 302 of the Indian Penal Code and …

Shakti Prakash PanditversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Shakti Prakash Pandit was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 304B and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for the alleged killing of his wife. He applied for regular bail, claiming false implication and asserting no prior criminal record, while offering cooperation with the trial. …

Jumedin @ Md. JimedinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Jumedin and Firaj, sought anticipatory bail in a criminal case (Narpatganj PS Case No. 375 of 2025) where they were alleged to have violently assaulted an informant and her family using weapons, causing grievous injuries. They claimed innocence, alleging the charges were fabricated …

Arun Kumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Arun Kumar Mahto, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging examination fraud under sections 419, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 34 of the IPC and section 10 of the Bihar Conduct of Examination Act, 1981. The FIR records a co‑accused’s statement that Mahto appeared in …

Dheeraj Paswan @ Dhiraj Kumar @ DheerajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dheeraj Paswan, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under sections 419 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly obtaining a SIM card using forged certificates. The prosecution alleged the forgery, while the petitioner contended the allegation was …

Hemant Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Hemant Kumar Ram was arrested in connection with a Gopalganj Town assault case (PS Case No. 699/2025) alleged under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, including offences akin to attempted murder. The petitioner claimed the incident was a mutual free‑fight, with both parties …

Bambam Harijan @ Bambam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Bambam Harijan, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a 2016 kidnapping case (PS No.182) alleging offences under sections 363, 366A and 34 of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was one of the accused who abducted the informant’s granddaughter, and the …

Kalindi DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kalindi Devi sought anticipatory bail after the police alleged that 9 litres of illicit foreign liquor were recovered from a motorcycle linked to her. The prosecution charged her under IPC sections 272, 273, 308 and 34, read with sections 30(a), 38(i) and 41(i) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise …

Pawan Kumar Mandal @ Pawan MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Pawan Kumar Mandal, a middle school teacher, was arrested on 14 February 2026 in connection with an FIR alleging forgery of documents and offences under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120(B) of the IPC. The petitioner contended that he has a clean antecedent, that the FIR is fabricated, and that …

Ranjeet PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three residents of Karsani village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Rajoun P.S. Case No.395 of 2022) involving alleged assault, attempt to murder, robbery and other offences under the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, led by …

Mohammad Reyaz @ GoldenversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Mohammad Reyaz was named in a complaint (Case No. 411 of 2023) alleging offences under IPC sections 448, 323, 498A, 389 and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4 for alleged mental and physical cruelty linked to a dowry demand of Rs. 2 lakh. The petitioner sought anticipatory bail, …

Samraj SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Samraj Sahni sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a 2019 case involving alleged offences under IPC sections 272, 273, 308 and 34, and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act sections 30(a), 38(i) and 41(i) relating to the seizure of about 4,500 litres of foreign liquor. The prosecution …

Pintu Singh @ Vinay Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pintu Singh, was implicated in a complaint alleging extortion (IPC s.384) where he and others allegedly seized Rs.1 lakh from the complainant's son. The petitioner contended that the complaint was motivated by a tenancy dispute over premises used for a school he managed, and that the …

Prem Chandra PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Prem Chandra Prasad sought anticipatory bail after an FIR (Case No. 117 of 2024) alleged his involvement in a violent incident where he and others allegedly assaulted a person with an iron rod and outraged modesty, invoking multiple IPC sections. The petitioner argued that the incident was a minor …

Raj Kishore Ram and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants Raj Kishore Ram and Nand Kishore Ram were convicted for dowry death under Section 304B, murder under Section 201 and common intention under Section 34 after their daughter‑in‑law was alleged to have been killed following a dowry demand. The prosecution relied on the victim’s alleged …

Mantu Ram @ Mantu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four residents of Chehra Khurd, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 74, 352 and 351(2) of the Indian Penal Code alleging assault, extortion and related offences. They contended that they have clean …

Ketan Chaudhary @ Ketan Kumar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Ketan Chaudhary filed a criminal revision challenging the order of the Judicial Magistrate, Ist Class, Darbhanga, which dismissed his complaint (Case No. 437 of 2022) under Section 203 of the Criminal Procedure Code on the ground that no sanction order was on record. The complaint alleged assault …

Sudhir Kumar @ Sudhir Kumar BhartiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sudhir Kumar Bharti, was implicated in a case alleging fraud in the distribution of government relief (G.R.) to ineligible flood‑affected beneficiaries, with accusations of taking a commission of Rs. 500 and offences under IPC sections 406, 409 and 34. He applied for anticipatory …

Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jitendra Kumar, faced arrest in a dowry harassment complaint (Cr. Misc. No. 82876 of 2025) alleging offences under IPC sections 323, 504, 506, 498‑A and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4. He contended that he was falsely implicated and offered to pay Rs.10,000 per month to the …

Netilal Sahani @ Naitik KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Netilal Sahani, was implicated in a complaint under Section 498A of the IPC read with Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, asserting a clean record and claiming the allegations were false. The petitioner offered to pay a monthly maintenance of Rs. …

Bindeshwari KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bindeshwari Kumar, was implicated in a complaint alleging dowry demands, cruelty, and assault under IPC sections 406, 489(A), 34 and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4. He contended that he had not committed any offence and sought anticipatory bail, offering to pay Rs.3,000 per …

Mangal DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are the father‑in‑law, mother‑in‑law and brothers‑in‑law of the deceased Babita Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a murder case (PS Case No. 1055 of 2023) registered under Sections 302, 306, 304B and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The FIR alleged that the deceased …

Md. ShahjahanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Shahjahan, was arrested in connection with a case involving the seizure of 1,056 liters of codeine syrup and charged under several provisions of the IPC, NDPS Act, Drugs and Cosmetic Act, and Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for bail, asserting a clean antecedent and …

STATE OF GUJARATversusRANJIT @RAJVER JILUBHAI GIDA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The State of Gujarat appealed against the sentence imposed on Ranjit @Rajver Jilubhai Gida for offences under IPC sections 363, 366, 376, 114 and POCSO Act sections 4 and 11, seeking enhancement under Section 418 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The trial court had sentenced the …

DINESHBHAI BHAGWANDAS THAKKARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The applicant, Dineshbhai Bhagwandas Thakkar, filed a criminal revision seeking direction for the passport authority to renew his passport for five years. The lower court had rejected his prayer, although it had permitted him to travel abroad. The applicant’s passport (No. AF373623) was due to …

KAPIL KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The appellant Kapil Kumar was charged under Sections 302, 201 IPC and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act for the alleged murder of his father, Sheeshpal, which the prosecution claimed was a homicide disguised as a road accident. Subsequent investigations, including a Special Investigation Team report …

SH JOHN LIVINGSTION GONUGUNTLA AND 4 OTHERSversusState of UP AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed a petition under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash a summoning order dated 24‑04‑2023 issued by the Civil Judge (Sr. Div.) in a complaint alleging criminal breach of trust under Section 406 IPC for alleged non‑payment of earned wages and leave. The opposite party claimed …

KADIR ALI AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellants Kadir Ali and Mustafa were convicted under Section 504 IPC for criminal intimidation arising from a property‑partition dispute that led to the death of Afzal. The trial court sentenced them to six months' rigorous imprisonment and a fine. On appeal, the appellants did not contest the …

SANDEEP BHATIYAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 seeking to quash the chargesheet and cognizance/summoning order dated 13‑09‑2024 and 11‑12‑2025 in a case where the accused was charged under Sections 420 and 406 of the IPC. The applicant contended, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in …

LALIT KAUSHIKversusSTATE OF U.P.

Lalit Kaushik applied for bail in a criminal case (No. 350/2024) under Sections 137(2) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, alleging that he was falsely implicated and that the FIR was filed due to political rivalry. The State contended that Kaushik, together with his nephew, abducted the …

Abhishek Kumar @ BittuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail in a complaint case alleging offences under Section 420 of the IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, claiming the dispute was civil and the allegations false. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners received Rs. 24,46,041 on the pretext of …

Mamtaz Khan @ Mumtaz KhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellants appealed to the Patna High Court under Section 14‑A(2) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 against the Special Judge’s refusal to grant anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged caste‑based assault, robbery and humiliation of the …

Sudhanshu Kumar @ Bikki @ Rakesh @ Sudhanshu Kumar RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sudhanshu Kumar, was arrested on 6 February 2024 in connection with a robbery and assault case (PS Case No. 155 of 2022) involving offences under Section 394 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution’s case is based on a statement by a co‑accused describing how three …

Tuntun SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Tuntun Sah and Mantu Kumar, were implicated in a 2020 FIR (PS Case No. 337) for offences under Sections 341, 323, 385, 387, 436, 379, 504 and 34 of the IPC. They filed an anticipatory bail application in January 2026, having previously had similar applications rejected by the …

Ranjit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ranjit Kumar, a former Class‑II bank officer, applied for anticipatory bail after a warrant of arrest was issued in connection with a 2014 FIR alleging offences under Sections 467, 468, 469, 471, 420, 406, 409, 120B and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The FIR stemmed from alleged …

Arjun PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arjun Paswan was accused of attempting to rape a woman, with charges under IPC sections 376, 511, 323, 504 and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, claiming innocence, a retaliatory false complaint, a one‑month delay in filing the FIR, and clean antecedents. The State …

Baban Kumar TiwariversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

ALLOWED

The petitioner, a Class‑IV government employee, was suspended and later punished with stoppage of three increments under the Bihar Government Servant (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 2005, after a departmental enquiry found several charges proved despite the absence of any witness …

Rajnish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, comprising members of the family of Ramkishore Singh, applied for anticipatory bail in a case alleging dowry‑related murder under Sections 304B, 201 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleges that after a dowry demand of Rs.2,00,000, the niece of the informant was …

Kamindra Kumar @ Kaminda Kumar @ Kamindra PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Kamindra Kumar, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly assaulting the husband of an informant with an iron rod. The assault, though resulting in a simple injury, was described as being carried out with a clear …

Indal Yadav @ Indar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Indal Yadav sought protection from arrest in a criminal case (PS No.198/2025) alleging assault with intent to kill the informant and his family. Both parties, who are neighbours, expressed a desire to settle the dispute amicably and referred to the Apex Court’s decision in Naushey Ali (2025). The …

Samir Nath JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Samir Nath Jha and his wife, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case where an informant alleged that they received Rs 6.20 lakh for a land transaction that was never completed and the amount was not returned. The petitioners contended that the matter is a civil monetary dispute and …

Chotu Yadav @ Chhotu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chotu Yadav was arrested in connection with an illegal sand mining case (PS No. 466 of 2022) alleging offences under Sections 379, 411/34 of the IPC, Section 56 of the Bihar Minerals Rules, 2019 and Section 21 of the Mines and Minerals Act. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, …

Amzad Ali @ Amzad@ Md Amzad AliversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, two brothers, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged alleging offences under Sections 341, 323, 324, 354, 504, 379, 506 and 34 of the IPC, including assault with an iron rod, theft of Rs 5 lacs and a mobile phone, and threats. They argued that they have clean antecedents, …

Mukkadar PaswanversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mukkadar Paswan, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 01.02.2018 that had framed a charge of rape under Section 366(A) of the Indian Penal Code against him. The order was originally passed by the …

Randhir Kumar Singh @ Randhir Singh and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

Petitioners Randhir Kumar Singh and Shailendra Kumar Singh filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 17-10-2017 that had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 341 and 323 of the Indian Penal Code and Section …

Md. ShahabuddinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Shahabuddin, was named in an FIR for offences under Sections 323 and 376 of the IPC, alleging he raped the informant, his wife, by falsely promising marriage. He argued that the victim was over 18 years old at the time, as shown by her school transfer certificate, and that they …

Poonam DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Poonam Devi, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under IPC Sections 272 and 273 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged possession of 5 litres of liquor recovered near her verandah. She argued that she has a clean antecedent, …

Vansh Prakash SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The trial court convicted Fauzdar Yadav under Sections 325, 452 and 323 of the IPC based on the testimony of the victim’s wife, son and a neighbour, and medical evidence of a head injury, sentencing him to seven years’ rigorous imprisonment. The appellant challenged the conviction in a criminal …

Md Nazir @ Md. Nazir KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md Nazir Khan, was named in a 2016 complaint alleging mental and physical cruelty under Section 498‑A of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, stemming from a dowry demand for a motorcycle and Rs 1 lakh. The complainant claimed she was ousted from the matrimonial …

Ravi PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Ravi Paswan was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (Bagha P.S. Case No. 103 of 2025) under IPC sections 137(2), 87, 61(2) and 3(5). The prosecution alleged that he lured and kidnapped a girl, while the petitioner claimed innocence and highlighted that the girl voluntarily …

Jayram MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Jayram Mandal was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (PS Ladaniya Case No. 375 of 2024) alleged under Sections 137(2), 96 and 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution claimed he lured a girl and kidnapped her, while the petitioner asserted his innocence and highlighted his clean …

Rajeev Ranjan @ Rajiv RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a Block Teacher in Rohtas, was convicted under Sections 304B and 34 of the Indian Penal Code in 2017 and sentenced to imprisonment, but was acquitted on appeal in April 2025. During his judicial custody from May 2017 to October 2025, the respondent education authorities treated the …

FAUJADAR YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The case arose from a 2002 assault in which the deceased, Jung Bahadur Singh, was attacked by Faujadar Yadav with a khanti, later dying from head injuries. The trial court convicted Yadav under Sections 325, 452 and 323 of the IPC, sentencing him to seven years’ rigorous imprisonment. The appellant …

Md. Imran @ Md. Imran ShaikhversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md Imran Shaikh, was named in a 2018 complaint alleging offences under several IPC sections and the Dowry Prohibition Act, based on alleged mental and physical cruelty when the complainant's parents refused to pay Rs 1 lakh. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the complaint lacked …

Kanhaiya Kumar @ Gautam Kumar @ GautamversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Kanhaiya Kumar, was charged under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code for a robbery in which three unknown persons allegedly looted Rs. 3,88,210 at gunpoint, with the petitioner’s name emerging from a co‑accused’s self‑inculpatory statement. He has been in custody since 4 October …

Anita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Anita Devi was charged under multiple IPC offences, including an aggravated section 307 added after the FIR. She initially sought anticipatory bail, which was denied, and later surrendered, receiving provisional bail until the charge‑sheet was filed. The charge‑sheet was filed on 8‑Dec‑2022, causing …

Kamaruddin Ansari @ DholakiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kamaruddin Ansari, was arrested in connection with a 2014 robbery and illegal possession of arms, alleged to have taken money at gunpoint. He contended that he was not named in the FIR and was implicated solely through a co-accused's confessional statement, with no material recovered …

Dev Nandan DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dev Nandan Das, was arrested on 8 January 2026 in connection with an FIR dated 2 January 2026 alleging offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, including assault and robbery. The prosecution alleged that a group of persons, including the petitioner, attacked an …

Raj Lal YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Raj Lal Yadav, owner of a vehicle from which 225 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under IPC Sections 272, 273 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not present at …

Ram Prasad Mandal and Ors.versusThe State Of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The appellants were convicted for assaulting the complainant's family and stealing valuables after a quarrel between children, and were sentenced to six months' simple imprisonment under Sections 323 and 34 of the IPC. They appealed, contending that the prosecution failed to prove an attempt to …

Vinod YadavversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Vinod Yadav was arrested on 13 June 2024 in connection with a case alleging that he raped his nine‑year‑old daughter, offences punishable under Section 376(AB) of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner applied for bail, claiming a clean antecedent and that the …

Lalmohan @ Arjun kumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Lalmohan (Arjun Kumar), was arrested on 29 August 2025 in connection with a 2024 FIR alleging offences under IPC sections 307, 326, 34 and Arms Act section 27, stemming from an alleged shooting that injured a victim's mother. The prosecution contended that the petitioner was part of …

Radhe SharmaversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISMISSED

The petitioner, director of Arena Agro Industries, entered into a rice‑milling agreement with the Bihar State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation (BSFCSC) and received paddy but delivered only a fraction of the required custom‑milled rice, leading to a loss of about Rs 5 crore. He was charged under …

Pintu Tiwary and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The petitioners (the in‑laws of the complainant) filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 CrPC seeking to set aside the Sub‑Divisional Judicial Magistrate’s order of cognizance dated 07‑06‑2014 in a dowry‑related case. The complainant, the wife of petitioner‑1, alleged dowry …

Navin KumarversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

Navin Kumar was charged by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Madhubani, under Sections 406, 420 and 409 of the Indian Penal Code. He filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the magistrate's order dated 28‑11‑2016. The petitioner …

Anil Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anil Kumar Singh, a director of Horizon Infab Private Limited, sought pre‑arrest bail in a complaint alleging criminal breach of trust, cheating, and conspiracy under IPC sections 406, 420 and 34, relating to the alleged fraudulent transfer of shares and misappropriation of company assets. The …

Bhola Chaudhari @ Bhola ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bhola Chaudhari, charged under IPC Section 498A and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest. The parties had undergone mediation, resulting in a settlement whereby the petitioner agreed to pay a specified amount. The complainant (Lalsa Devi) did not …

Pankaj SinghversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Petitioner Pankak Singh was arrested in February 2022 for alleged murder of his wife under Section 302 IPC and for offences under Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26 and 27 of the Arms Act. The FIR records that the victim’s father saw the petitioner confess to shooting his wife and a country‑made pistol was …

Anil Lal BhaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Anil Lal Bhai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a complaint case involving offences under Sections 409, 420 and 120B of the IPC. The State and the complainant opposed the bail, contending that a proceeding under Section 82 of the Cr.P.C. had already been initiated against …

Manju DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellants Manju Devi, Rohit Kumar and Abhishek Kumar appealed under Section 14‑A(2) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against a trial court order refusing anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged assault, caste‑based abuse and theft of a mangalsutra. They contended that the FIR …

Ravindra Yadav @ Ravindra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ravindra Yadav appealed against the order of the Additional District & Sessions Judge that rejected his anticipatory bail application in a case involving multiple IPC offences and violations of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. He argued that he has a clean record, was falsely implicated, …

Md. Hasnain Ansari @ AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Hasnain Ansari, sought anticipatory bail in a complaint case (No.513 of 2023) alleging offences under IPC sections 420, 406, 385, 504, 323 and 120B. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, in collusion with co‑accused, took Rs 30 lakh from the complainant for a land …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Raushan Kumar, was charged with murder under IPC section 302 and an offence under section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act. He applied for anticipatory bail under section 14‑A(2) of the SC/ST Act, which was denied by the Special Judge. The appellant argued that he had a clean record and was …

Pritam GiriversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, four members of the Giri family, appealed against a Special Judge's refusal to grant anticipatory bail in a case registered under several IPC offences (sections 341, 323, 504, 506, 34) and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (section …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar, was arrested on 3 June 2025 in connection with a 2018 case (PS Bahadurpur Case No. 41) alleging offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 324 and 307 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution contends that the petitioner, along with …

Anjay Kumar @ Anjoy Kumar @ Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Anjay Kumar, was charged under IPC sections 420, 406, 323, 504 and Section 3(x)(r) of the SC/ST Act for alleged caste‑based abuse during a money dispute. He applied for anticipatory bail, which was denied by the Special Judge. On appeal under Section 14‑A(2) of the SC/ST Act, the …

Rohit MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rohit Mukhiya, facing charges under Sections 341, 323, 498A, 506 and 34 of the IPC, applied for anticipatory bail after a prior application was withdrawn under Section 41(1)(b) of the CrPC. The dispute is matrimonial; he is the husband of Rita Kumari, with whom the relationship has broken down and a …

Vishal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vishal Kumar and Pramod Kumar applied for anticipatory bail in a complaint case (No. 4974 of 2024) alleging offences under Sections 406 and 34 of the IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The petitioners argued that the dispute had been resolved through mediation, with a settlement …

SUNITA KIRANBHAI THORATversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The High Court of Gujarat entertained an anticipatory bail application filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Sunita Kiranbhai Thorat, who was implicated in an FIR alleging offences under IPC sections 406, 409, 420, 114, 120B, the Gujarat Protection of …

YOGESH KAILAS JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The applicant, Yogesh Kailas Jadhav, sought bail and suspension of his life sentence under Section 415 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, pending appeal against a conviction for murder and related offences. The trial court had found him guilty of IPC sections 302, 323, 498A, 504 and …

VINODKUMAR KEHARISINHA BANJARAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Vinodkumar Banjara, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge for murder under Section 302 IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment, with an acquittal on the charge under Section 504 IPC. The prosecution relied on the testimony of two eye‑witnesses, the brick‑kiln owner (PW‑1) and …

SHANKER LAL AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellants, Shanker Lal and Har Govind, were convicted under IPC sections 147, 148, 149 and 325 and sentenced to up to two years' rigorous imprisonment. They sought relief on the ground that, given the non‑serious nature of the offences, lack of prior convictions and the considerable delay since …

BHARAT SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellant, Bharat Singh, was convicted by a Sessions Court in 1987 for offences under Sections 148, 149 and 325 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to a total of two years' rigorous imprisonment. He appealed, not contesting the conviction, but seeking the benefit of probation under Section 4 …

SAROJ RATHOREversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The appellant, Saroj Rathore, was charged with murdering a young woman by hanging her after she returned from her marriage, as alleged in an FIR filed by her father. The appellant sought bail under Section 14‑A(2) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, claiming …

BABI @ VIVEK CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed a Section 528 application seeking to quash the cognizance and summoning order in Case No. 40763 of 2025, which alleged offences under Sections 420 and 406 of the IPC. The applicant contended, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Delhi Race Club (1940) Ltd. v. State of Uttar …

RAJESH KUMAR AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, Rajesh Kumar and another, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash the charge‑sheet and summons in a criminal case and to obtain bail. The State opposed the quash but offered protection if the applicants surrendered. The Court, noting the alternative …

SATISH AND 5 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the charge‑sheet and cognizance taken by the Judicial Magistrate in a case alleging offences under several IPC sections arising from a village election dispute. The State argued that the FIR, …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, applied for bail in a case registered as Noorsarai P.S. Case No. 302 of 2025, alleging offences under Sections 302, 120(B) and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, conspired and participated in the murder of the …

Suman Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Suman Kumar Yadav, applied for bail in a case registered as Supaul P.S. Case No. 440 of 2024, involving offences under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that 108.48 grams of ganja and 5.03 grams of smack were recovered from the scene, and the …

Pappu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pappu Yadav, was arrested in connection with a murder case (S.Tr. No.45A/2023) alleged under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that nine persons participated in the killing, but the petitioner’s counsel argued that …

Raju SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four members of the Sahani family, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case (Nayagaon P.S. Case No. 39 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 471, 506 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code relating to a fraudulent land sale. The FIR alleged that …

Sanjiv Singh @ Sanjiv Ram @ Karu RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjiv Singh, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 304/34 of the Indian Penal Code for the alleged killing of his wife. He claimed innocence, stating that the informant who lodged the FIR was not an eye‑witness and that he has a clean antecedent. The State …

Amarjeet SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amarjeet Sharma was arrested in a Sessions trial for offences under IPC sections 376, 379, 323, 506 read with Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleged to have sexually assaulted a victim while working in an orchestra. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserting a consensual relationship with the victim …

Govind KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Govind Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 137(2) and 87 of the Indian Penal Code alleging kidnapping and abduction of the informant's daughter. He claimed a clean record, asserted that the victim voluntarily eloped, and alleged false implication …

Satyendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Satyendra Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under sections 406, 420 and 379 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly failing to pay rent on a truck he had taken on rent. He has been in custody since 2 September 2024 and faces 75 other criminal cases. The …

Sanjiv Kumar Manjhi @ Sanjiv ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjiv Kumar Manjhi, was arrested in connection with a case registered under sections 363, 365 and 376 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly kidnapping the sister of an informant and establishing a sexual relationship with her. He has been in custody since 16 September 2025. The …

Sandeep Kumar @ Prince Kumar @ Princi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sandeep Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging that the FIR was against unknown persons and that a co-accused, Aman, had confessed that the petitioner, who is the informant's …

Ashutosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (Ghoghardiha P.S. Case No. 164/2024) involving alleged assault with firearms and other offences under the Indian Penal Code. The FIR alleged that the petitioners, along with others, attacked an Airtel employee, causing head injuries and …

Nikku Yadav @ Niku KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Nikku Yadav, facing charges under Sections 304(B), 201 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code, applied for pre‑arrest bail fearing imminent arrest. The State contended that the petitioner had been declared an absconder and that proceedings under Sections 82 and 83 of the Criminal Procedure …

Om Prakash YadavversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, three brothers, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under several sections of the Indian Penal Code relating to assault, theft and other offences arising from a land dispute. The State opposed the bail. The court examined the allegations, finding that Janardan Yadav was …

Ram Sogarath Bhagat @ Ram Swarth PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ram Sogarath Bhagat and Ramadhar Bhagat, were implicated in a FIR alleging assault, robbery, and outraging the modesty of a woman arising from a land dispute in Madhuban, East Champaran. They applied for pre‑arrest (anticipatory) bail, claiming innocence, lack of any weapon …

Bikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Bikash Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a complaint (Case No. 897 of 2022) alleging that he and others demanded a dowry of Rs. 5,00,000 and, upon non‑payment, assaulted, tortured, and abused the complainant and her mother, resulting in the mother’s death. The complaint listed …

Rupesh Ram @ Rupesh Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rupesh Ram, was charged in Harsidhi Police Station Case No. 173 of 2024 for offences under Sections 341, 323, 376, 504 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, including an alleged rape. He had been in custody since 12‑12‑2025 and applied for regular bail. Counsel for the petitioner argued …

Amit Singh @ Amit Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Amit Singh, was implicated in a case involving alleged cheating, kidnapping for ransom, and criminal conspiracy under IPC sections 420, 364A and 120B. He applied for anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and asserting that the FIR does not specifically allege an overt act under …

Ramjee Yadav @ Ramjee PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ramjee Yadav petitioned the Patna High Court for pre‑arrest (anticipatory) bail in a case arising from a 2005 incident where an informant alleged that Yadav and others, armed with firearms, shot at him and stole his watch. The FIR was lodged on 17‑04‑2005, but the police charge‑sheet of 2006 named …

Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 376 and 504 of the IPC, Sections 6 and 8 of the POCSO Act, and Section 67 of the IT Act. The prosecution alleges that he committed rape, while the petitioner contends he is innocent, asserting that he is married to …

Yashwant Kumar @ Yeshwant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Yashwant Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving offences under Sections 341, 323, 324, 307, 379, 504 and 506/34 of the Indian Penal Code, where he was alleged to have assaulted relatives of an informant with a lathi and taken Rs.5,000. The prosecution …

Asha Devi @ Asha GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Asha Devi (Asha Gupta), mother‑in‑law of the complainant, was implicated in a dowry harassment case under Section 498A IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. She sought anticipatory bail, asserting that she had no involvement in the alleged cruelty and that the …

Vikesh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikesh Paswan applied for anticipatory bail in a case alleging kidnapping, rape and offences under the POCSO Act involving a 16‑year‑old girl. The FIR was lodged 15 days after the alleged incident, and the petitioner claimed false implication. The victim’s statement under Section 164 of the Cr.P.C. …

Md. Imam Ali @ SamsirversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md. Imam Ali and Rahmat Ali, were implicated in a case registered under Sections 411, 379 and 413 of the Indian Penal Code for the alleged theft of high‑mask lights from a temple. The prosecution’s case is based solely on the confessional statement of a co‑accused who was …

Mukesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Mukesh Kumar, was accused of participating in a violent assault on 30 April 2024, during which the informant was grievously injured and property was damaged. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, used weapons such as lathis, iron rods, and a farsa to assault …

Rahul Kumar @ Rahul KumalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, was named in a complaint (Case No. 9288(c) of 2023) alleging offences under Sections 498A, 406 and 506 of the IPC for mental and physical cruelty linked to dowry demands. The petitioner contended that the complaint was false, filed by his wife Sonam Kumari, who no longer …

Amit @ Amit Kumar @ HaikalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar, was not named in the FIR relating to a theft of Rs.1,40,000 from a motorcycle dickey, but was implicated after a co‑accused, Raghav Pandey, was arrested based on CCTV footage and allegedly confessed the petitioner's involvement. The petitioner, who has criminal …

Chandan Kumar Jaiswal @ Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chandan Kumar Jaiswal was accused in a 2023 complaint under Section 498A of the IPC for alleged dowry‑related cruelty and retention of stridhan. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that the complaint was not supported by an affidavit, contrary to the ratio in Priyanka Srivastava v. State of …

Kundan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kundan Singh was arrested on 5 June 2024 in connection with a case alleging that he uploaded an obscene video of a victim on Facebook and Instagram and demanded Rs. 3,00,000 for its deletion. The FIR listed offences under IPC sections 354(D), 500, 509, 384, 504 and IT Act sections 67, 67(A). The …

Dr. Parwez AkhtarversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dr. Parwez Akhtar, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the FIR and all proceedings arising from a case registered under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. The trial court had taken cognizance and issued …

Sohit PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sohit Paswan, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking quashment of an FIR registered under Sections 341, 323, 504, 506/34, 498A, 494 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He contended …

Mazahar Alam and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 24‑10‑2016 that had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 406, 417, 420, 421, 426, 463 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code. The trial court, in a separate …

Shivam Kumar @ ChhotuversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Shivam Kumar, was arrested in connection with a robbery (Section 392 IPC) where an informant’s motorcycle and mobile phone were stolen at gunpoint. The stolen motorcycle was later recovered from the petitioner, who has been in custody since 17‑05‑2025 and has seven prior criminal …

Ajeet Kumar @ Ajit KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ajeet Kumar, was arrested in October 2024 and charged under IPC Sections 420, 406, 120B/34 and later 409 for allegedly issuing a Rs. 25‑lakh cheque that was dishonoured. He claimed the cheque was lost or stolen, a defence the court said it could not examine in the bail proceeding. …

Pintu Chaudhary @ Pintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pintu Chaudhary was arrested in connection with a dowry‑related homicide case (Goh PS Case No. 313 of 2024) involving the death of his wife. The prosecution alleged that dowry demands led to the wife's torture and death, charging the petitioner under several sections of the Indian Penal …

Abu Basar @ Md. BasarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Abu Basar was arrested under Sections 8, 21 and 22 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and Section 111 of the IPC after a raid recovered large quantities of codeine‑containing cough syrup. The petitioner claimed innocence and argued that the seized preparation fell within …

Rintu Ram @ Pintu RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rintu Ram, sought bail for an alleged offence under Sections 304 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code arising from a dispute that led to the death of a child. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner assaulted the victim's neck with a brick, causing fatal injuries, and presented a …

Ramshwruf Yadav @ Ramshwrup YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellants, four Yadav brothers, were charged under several IPC sections and Section 3(x) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly entering a woman’s house, assaulting her and her daughter‑in‑law and snatching an earring on 31‑01‑2015. They …

Sarif Ansari @ Sarif MansuriversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sarif Ansari, was charged under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for the alleged assault and killing of a deceased person. He had been in custody since 28 May 2024 and claimed innocence, arguing that the victim had been consuming ganja and fell during a fight, resulting …