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Rinku Singh @ Papindra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, including Gurjeet Singh, Ravi Singh, Manoj Agrawl, and Rinku Singh, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with PS Ramnagar Case No. 363 of 2017, where they were accused of offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code relating to public order and communal tension. …

Vijay Kumar KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Vijay Kumar Kushwaha, filed a bail cancellation application seeking to set aside the bail granted on 18-10-2022 to Birendra Yadav in a case under Sections 302, 201 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner alleged that the accused had suppressed material facts, including the …

PARWATI DEVIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Parwati Devi and Bhushankumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS 380/2022) alleging offences under Sections 406, 409 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code for alleged non‑completion and misappropriation of government scheme work. They claimed innocence, asserted …

Dharma Domh @ Ravi Domh @ Vicky DomhversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Dharma Domh, was arrested in connection with a robbery (Section 392 IPC) alleged to have been committed with a pistol. His name surfaced during the investigation through a self‑incriminating statement of a co‑accused, and he is also implicated in seven other similar serious cases. He …

Bivek Prasad @ Munna Prasad @ Vivek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bivek Prasad, was accused in a 2019 complaint under Section 498A of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act for allegedly torturing his wife and throwing her out of the matrimonial home. He applied for anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and false implication. The …

Afzal HussainversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Afzal Hussain, Kausher Ali and Sahana Khatoon, feared arrest in a Gopalganj police case (No.330 of 2024) where they were alleged to have stabbed the victim and assaulted her with a brick under IPC sections 341, 323, 324, 307, 504 and 506/34. They pleaded innocence, claiming false …

Birju KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Birju Kumar, applied for bail for an alleged offence under Sections 393, 394, 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act, arising from a case registered in 2022. This was his third bail application after two earlier rejections by the Patna High Court. The …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged firing and planting a live bomb, charged under multiple sections of the IPC, the Arms Act and the Explosive Substances Act. He had been in custody since 21 October 2022 and argued that his inclusion in the FIR was …

Santu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Santu Kumar, was accused of kidnapping, molestation and attempted rape of a minor, alleged under IPC sections 341, 342, 354(8), 323, 363, 506, 34 and POCSO Act sections 8 and 12. The FIR dated 31.07.2023 described the abduction, confinement, and assault on the victim, who later gave …

Md. Nashruddin @ Mohammad NasaruddinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Nashruddin, was arrested in connection with a murder arising from a land dispute and charged under several IPC sections including 147, 148, 149, 341, 323, 302 and 506. He has been in custody since 21 May 2024 based largely on the informant’s suspicion, with no eyewitness …

Sri Arun Kumar Chourasia @ Pappu Chourasia @ Ram Naresh Chourasia @ Ram Naresh SharmaversusThe State of Bihar through Director General Vigilance Investigation Bureau Patna

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Arun Kumar Chourasia, was named during the investigation of a vigilance case involving alleged misappropriation of funds for a construction project in Gaya. The FIR listed several IPC offences and a provision of the PC Act, but the petitioner was not originally named; he was later …

Md. Faiz @ Md. Fariduddin HaqueversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Faiz (also known as Md. Fariduddin Haque), sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry harassment case (IPC Sec. 498 and Dowry Prohibition Act Sec. 4) filed in 2019. The prosecution alleged that he demanded dowry and tortured his wife, and also raised the issue of three …

Ashutosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ashutosh Kumar, was charged under Sections 376, 504, 506 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 6 of the POCSO Act for alleged rape of a minor. He filed a second bail application after an earlier bail request was rejected. The prosecution alleged serious offences involving a minor, and …

Bindeshwar Mahto @ Bindeshwari MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bindeshwar Mahto, was convicted under IPC sections 279, 338 and 304A for a fatal accident caused by alleged rash driving of a tempo on 19 May 2008, resulting in the death of the informant's father and injuries to others. The trial court sentenced him to three months, six months and …

SHARMILA DEVIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISMISSED

The petitioners, four relatives, feared arrest in connection with a 2022 police case involving multiple IPC offences. Bail had already been granted to two of them, while the remaining two sought anticipatory bail. The petitioners informed the court that they had settled the dispute and filed a …

Pappu MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Pappu Mandal, who was not named in the FIR, was arrested on 20 August 2025 in connection with a case involving alleged murder of an informant's husband and several other offences under the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner sought bail, arguing that the informant was not an eye‑witness, the …

Ranjeet Paswan @ Ranjit Paswan @ BabuversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Ranjeet Paswan was charged under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code for robbery with hurt in Gurua P.S. Case No. 02 of 2022. He had previously applied for bail, which was rejected, and made a second bail application. The court noted that his name appeared in the self‑inculpatory statements of …

Raju Paswan @ Raju KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Raju Paswan, applied for bail in a case registered under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code for robbery. The High Court had earlier rejected his bail application on 7 May 2025, noting his alleged involvement in six similar serious cases and his custody since 7 December 2024. The …

DINESH BASKIversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dinesh Baski, was arrested in connection with a murder case (Section 302 IPC) and has been in custody since September 2023. He applied for regular bail for the second time, arguing that only one witness has been examined, the charge is framed, and the trial is unlikely to conclude …

Satish Kumar @ Satish MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Satish Kumar petitioned for anticipatory bail after learning that he was likely to be arrested in a case alleging offences under Sections 341, 324, 307/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The allegation is that he, together with three co‑accused, fired at an informant, …

SAGAR YADAV @ SAGAR KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sagar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑related case (Murliganj PS Case No. 454 of 2022) that alleged offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 498A, 504, 506/34 and Section 75 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The State opposed the bail application. The Court, …

Ranjeet ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Ranjeet Chaudhary was charged under IPC sections 302, 120B, 34 and Arms Act sections 25(1‑B)(a) and 27 for a serious offence. He has been in judicial custody since 8 October 2024 and earlier bail applications were rejected. The petitioner argued that he is languishing without reason and that …

Laxman Prasad @ Lakshman PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Laxman Prasad was charged under IPC sections 376, 506, 34 and POCSO Act sections 4, 6, 8 for alleged rape and related offences. He applied for regular bail for the second time after an earlier bail denial. The trial court had framed charges on 20‑12‑2025, examined the victim, and indicated that the …

Poonam DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Poonam Devi, was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged kidnapping, theft and rape under IPC sections 363, 366 and 376(2)(g). The victim, a 19‑year‑old girl, initially claimed she was eloped by Poonam Devi in the FIR, but later named a different person, Rinku Devi, in a …

KUNAL JHA @ MARUTI NANDAN @ KUNAL KUMAR JHAversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Kunal Jha, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Chewara P.S. Case No. 13 of 2024) involving alleged purchase of looted goods under IPC sections 341, 342, 356 and 379. The prosecution alleged that four unknown persons committed the loot and that the petitioner bought the …

Ganesh Kumar @ Ganesh RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ganesh Kumar, accused under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for a murder case, sought regular bail after being in judicial custody since May 2, 2023. This was his third bail application, having been rejected twice earlier. The court noted that only four of six charge-sheeted witnesses …

Raju PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners Raju Paswan and Hirday Paswan applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 394 of the Indian Penal Code for robbery. Their earlier bail applications had been rejected, and they contended that no witness had been examined. The State argued that all witnesses had been …

Hirday Paswan @ Hriday PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners Raju Paswan and Hirday Paswan applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 394 of the Indian Penal Code for robbery. Their earlier bail applications had been rejected, and they contended that no witness had been examined. The State argued that all witnesses had been …

Upendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Upendra Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving offences under Sections 341, 323, 406, 420, 504, 506 and 120(B) of the IPC, alleged to arise from a fraudulent land sale using a forged power of attorney. The petition argued that the matter was essentially a …

Manish Yadubanshi @ Manish RajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 279, 147, 149, 323, 308, 379 and 504 of the Indian Penal Code relating to a motorcycle assault, robbery and assault with weapons. The FIR described two persons on a motorcycle assaulting an informant, …

Isha @ Sneha KeshariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Isha (also known as Sneha) Keshari, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 498A, 306 and 34 relating to alleged dowry harassment and abetment of suicide. The prosecution alleged that the deceased, the sister of the informant, was harassed by …

Raju Mahto @ Raj Kumar Mahto @ Raju Kumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Raju Mahto was charged with kidnapping and selling the 17‑year‑old daughter of an informant, and with theft of Rs.1,50,000 and ornaments, offences punishable under IPC sections 363, 366A and 34, and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The victim’s statement recorded under Section 164 of the CrPC …

Faiyaz QuraishiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Faiyaz Quraishi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving offences under Sections 147, 149, 341, 342, 323, 353, 435 and 308 of the Indian Penal Code, alleged to have arisen from a protest on NH‑1 and a vehicle arson. The prosecution’s case is based largely on CCTV …

Nagendar KajiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Nagendar Kaji was arrested in connection with an FIR alleging that he made a false promise of marriage, forcibly established a physical relationship with the victim, and subsequently refused to solemnize the marriage. The petitioner sought regular bail for offences punishable under Sections 420, …

Alka KumariversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

Petitioner Alka Kumari filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the order dated 05-12-2017 passed by the Sub‑Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Samastipur, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 323/34, 352/34 and 504/34 of the Indian Penal Code …

Dinesh ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dinesh Chaudhary, was charged under IPC sections 304(b), 201, 120(b) and 34 for allegedly torturing and murdering an informant's sister over a dowry dispute. The petitioner claimed innocence, noting that no witness had been examined, the FIR was lodged two days after the incident, …

Bablu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Bablu Yadav, was arrested in connection with a dowry death case where he is alleged to have tortured and killed his wife, the deceased, under Sections 341, 323, 504, 506, 498A of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Domestic Violence Act, with Sections 304B/34 later added. The …

Rupesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunita Devi, sought bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 341, 323, 504, 379, 307 and 34, alleging she only caused simple injury and that the remaining allegations were exaggerated. The State opposed the bail. The court noted the petitioner’s clean antecedent …

Rekha Devi @ Rekha SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners – Rekha Devi, Sonu Kumar Raj and Mukesh Kumar – sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a murder case where the deceased’s father was allegedly beaten to death. The prosecution charged them under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, but the petitioners argued they …

Anshuman AgrawalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Anshuman Agrawal and Krishna Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a complaint case alleging murder, criminal conspiracy and common intention under IPC sections 302, 120B and 34. The prosecution alleged that the son of an informant was drowned on 08.03.2023 by the …

Gudiya Kumari @ Gudiya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners—Gudiya Kumari, Mohan Kumar, Sunil Kumar and Indrashan Devi—were implicated in a dowry death case registered under Sections 304B, 201 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. They argued that they had no direct involvement, that the informant was not an eye‑witness, and that the allegations …

Dhananjay Kumar @ Dhananjay Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Dhananjay Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case alleging offences under Sections 406 and 420 of the IPC and Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, stemming from a cheque‑bounce dispute involving Rs. 70 lakh. The prosecution alleges that the petitioner, along with a …

PRAKASH MURMUversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Prakash Murmu was implicated in a complaint (CA1456 of 2023) alleging torture, assault, and a demand for Rs. 2,00,000 as dowry under Section 498A of the IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and false implication. The State …

Laxami Ray @ Laxmi RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Laxami Ray was named in an FIR alleging participation in a mob that placed a dead body on a road and assaulted police, invoking multiple IPC offences. He contended that the allegations were vague, based solely on a watchman's report, and that he had no specific involvement beyond being a mob member. …

Shiva Paswan @ Shivam PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Shiva Paswan was charged under Sections 147, 148, 341, 323, 324, 504, 307, 379 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He filed a second bail application after an earlier denial. The court noted that five witnesses had already been examined and that remaining witnesses, including …

Nitesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 419, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code relating to alleged impersonation and fraudulent sale of ancestral land. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was a witness to …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, was arrested in September 2024 in connection with a POCSO case involving alleged offences under Sections 366(A) and 376(1) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. He applied for bail, arguing that he had been in judicial custody for an extended period …

ShashibhushanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners filed an application invoking the High Court's inherent jurisdiction to quash a Judicial Magistrate's order dated 09.01.2023 that had taken cognizance of offences under Section 498A of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. They submitted a compromise deed …

Karu Singh @ Anil SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Karu Singh, the petitioner, filed his fourth bail application in a Sessions trial (No.203 of 2021) concerning offences under Sections 302, 307, 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The case, arising from PS Bypass Case No.220 of 2020, was reported to be on the verge of …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Sonu Kumar, husband of a deceased woman, was implicated in a murder case (Gaya Muffasil P.S. Case No. 450 of 2024) under Sections 302, 304(b), 34 and 120(b) of the IPC. Although he was not originally named in the FIR, the informant later identified him as an accused. The petitioner sought …

Avinash @ Avinash Kumar @ Chiki @ Chanki @ Santosh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Avinash Kumar, was charged under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act for a murder case (Danapur P.S. Case No. 1534 of 2023). Earlier, the High Court had denied regular bail, citing his active participation. The petitioner filed a second bail …

Sangeeta DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sangeeta Devi was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (Bidupur P.S. Case No. 773 of 2023) under IPC sections 364, 365, 120(b) and 34. She had been in custody since 21 May 2025 and claimed she was falsely implicated, asserting that the victim had fallen into a river and that she was named …

Raj Kishore Ray @ MalahuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Raj Kishore Ray sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving alleged offences under Sections 420 and 120(B) of the IPC and Sections 30(a), 32(ii) and 41(i) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, where 4,725.72 litres of illicit liquor were seized from a vehicle he …

Anubhav Kumar @ KanjhappaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Anubhav Kumar, sought regular bail for offences under Sections 393, 307, 326 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act, relating to a train‑loot incident where a firearm was discharged. The trial is underway with six of ten witnesses already examined. The petitioner …

Ramakant Kumar @ Ramakant MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramakant Kumar, was arrested in connection with a neighbourhood dispute that led to a violent altercation, for which he was charged under several IPC provisions including assault and attempted murder. He applied for bail, contending that the incident was a mutual free‑fight, that he …

Syamkant @ Shyamkant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Syamkant Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a case (Kotwa PS Case No. 95 of 2023) involving offences under Sections 341, 323, 324, 307, 379, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC. He alleged that the incident was a mutual free‑fight arising from a neighbourhood dispute, and that …

ASHOKBHAI JIVRAJBHAI SAVANIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The petitioners filed a Special Criminal Application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking quashing of FIR No. I‑30 of 2010 registered at Chowk Bazaar Police Station, Surat, which alleged offences under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioners asserted that …

RATANLAL BHERUMAL JAINversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The Gujarat High Court heard four appeals arising from a 2019 Sessions Court judgment that convicted two accused (Bhagwatbhai Thakorbhai Vasava and Ratanlal Bherumal Jain) for murder and assault, while acquitting seven others. The prosecution alleged a night‑time armed assault on the complainant’s …

KAPIL GORDHANDAS GONDALIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The accused filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to quash FIR No. 23 of 2015 and the pending criminal case concerning offences under IPC, the Dowry Prohibition Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The original complainant …

BHAGWATBHAI THAKOREBHAI VASAVAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The Gujarat High Court heard four appeals arising from a 2019 Sessions Court judgment that convicted two accused (Bhagwatbhai Thakorbhai Vasava and Ratanlal Bherumal Jain) for murder and assault, while acquitting seven others. The prosecution alleged a night‑time armed assault on the complainant’s …

RADHEY SHYAM AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellants Radhey Shyam and Agya Ram were convicted by the Sessions Court for attempted murder (IPC s.308 read with s.34) and assault (IPC s.323/34) arising from a land dispute in 1999. Agya Ram died, so the appeal proceeded only against Radhey Shyam. The High Court affirmed the conviction on …

PREETAM AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF UP

The appellants were convicted under Sections 325 and 323 of the IPC for causing grievous and simple hurt and sentenced to imprisonment and fine. They appealed the conviction under Section 374(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code. During the pendency of the appeal, the parties entered into a voluntary …

SMT PARVEEN BANOversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Smt. Parveen Bano, filed an application under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash criminal proceedings (Cr. Case No. 220 of 2023) arising from an FIR alleging offences under Sections 419, 420, 467, 468, 471, 120B and 171D of the IPC related to alleged forged voter ID cards during …

HILLO @ SALMA BEGUM AND 3 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 order in a case alleging offences under Sections 323, 504 and 506 IPC. They alleged that the FIR and injury report were fabricated by the second opposite party with …

PANKAJ TIWARIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Pankaj Tiwari, who was in custody for offences including IPC sections 498‑A, 323, 313, 504, 506, 406, 342, 427 and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The applicant claimed innocence, …

AVID ALI @ ABID ALIversusSTATE OF U.P.

Avid Ali, accused under IPC sections 147, 148, 307 and 504 for a shooting incident, filed a third bail application after two earlier rejections. The applicant argued that the key eyewitness, Babar Ali, had withdrawn his earlier statement implicating him and that there was no medical evidence of …

STATE OF GUJARATversusDAMABHAI JIBHAI GOHIL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State appealed the acquittal of five accused in a murder case under Sections 302, 114, 323 IPC and Section 135 Bombay Police Act, alleging that the trial court erred in finding the evidence insufficient. The prosecution relied on the ocular testimony of three close relatives, forensic recovery …

Neeraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Neeraj Kumar, who was not named in the FIR, was arrested in connection with a murder case (Bibhutipur PS Case No.442 of 2024) and has been in custody since 08‑08‑2025. He sought bail, arguing that his name only surfaced from the confessional statements of co‑accused and that no incriminating …

Birendra MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Birendra and Vijay Mandal, were charged in a 2014 case for offences including murder, robbery, and illegal possession of arms. They had previously obtained anticipatory bail, which was later withdrawn on the condition that they surrender and apply for regular bail. Instead of …

Ravi Kumar @ Ravi Singh @ Kallu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ravi Kumar, was charged under Sections 302, 201 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for the alleged murder of his wife, who was reportedly tortured over a demand for a vehicle and Rs. 2 lakh. He applied for regular bail, having been in custody since 11 September 2023, while the trial …

Madan Rai @ Madan RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Madan Rai and Sudhir Rai, sought bail in connection with a 2014 FIR alleging offences under various IPC sections and the SC/ST Act. The FIR alleged that the accused, including the petitioners, assaulted an informant's husband, but the petitioners contended that the allegations …

Md. AmruddinversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, accused of offences under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120(B) of the IPC for an alleged fraudulent land transaction, applied for pre‑arrest bail, claiming the matter is a civil dispute and that the sale deed was executed voluntarily. The State also expressed willingness for an …

Indal PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Indal Paswan, sought regular bail in a case registered under sections 395 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code and section 3 of the Explosive Substances Act, alleging he was falsely implicated. The prosecution alleged that miscreants looted cash, jewellery and other valuables from a …

Md. Jahid Ali @ Jahid RainversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Jahid Ali, was charged under sections 395 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code and section 3 of the Explosive Substances Act for alleged involvement in a robbery and possession of explosives. The prosecution alleged that miscreants looted cash and valuables from a house, while the …

Afroj @ Md. AfrozversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Afroz, sought anticipatory bail in a murder case (Sections 302/34 IPC) arising from FIR No. 331 of 2021, alleging that he and others assaulted a woman’s aunt with an iron rod, leading to her death. The prosecution presented a direct allegation that the petitioner inflicted the fatal …

Dulari DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four women from Pipra village, sought bail in a case (Govindganj P.S. Case No.336 of 2019) where they were accused of assault, robbery and other offences under Sections 341, 323, 307, 324, 504, 325 and 34 of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that they, along with co‑accused, attacked …

Khushu Sah @ Gopal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Khushu Sah (also known as Gopal Kumar), was implicated in a 2021 FIR alleging murder under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC and illegal possession of arms under Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner fired at the deceased, though no bullet struck …

Saurav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Saurav Kumar and Kundan Kumar, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case involving multiple IPC offences and a violation of the Arms Act. Their earlier bail order was set aside because the criminal antecedent details were incorrect. They submitted a corrected application, asserting that …

Rajendra SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Rajendra Sahani and Nagina Sahani, were arrested in connection with a case (Pakridayal P.S. Case No. 311 of 2025) alleging involvement in a mob attack during which firearms were used, resulting in the death of Ajay Sahani. The prosecution alleged that several members of the Sahani …

Suneeta DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Suneeta Devi, sought bail in a criminal case registered under Sections 406, 409 and 420 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust of public money. She claimed to have a clean antecedent, asserted that she was falsely implicated by the …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amit Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 136 of the Electricity Act, later amended to include Sections 411 and 34 of the IPC. He filed a bail petition after the charge was framed, but the trial court rejected it, leaving him in judicial custody since August 12, …

Dinesh DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dinesh Das, was accused in a FIR for assaulting an informant's family and demanding money, with allegations of causing a head injury to the informant's son. He claimed a clean antecedent and that the incident stemmed from a land dispute, arguing the injury was simple and the case …

Md. Soji @ Md. Souzim @ Soji @ SojimversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Soji, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 147, 149, 341, 323, 325, 307 and later 302 of the Indian Penal Code. He had earlier applied for bail but was denied because he had been in custody for only about a month, whereas co‑accused who had been …

Sharwan Chaudhary @ Sharwan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sharwan Chaudhary, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 341, 323, 386, 504, 506/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging that he and others demanded extortion at a shop, broke a cash box, stole Rs. 67,800 and discharged a …

Pawan Kumar Yadav @ Golu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pawan Kumar Yadav, sought bail in a theft case (Section 379 IPC) arising from FIR No.100 of 2017, where he was not named in the FIR but was implicated through confessional statements of co‑accused. The prosecution opposed bail, citing four prior criminal antecedents, though all …

Shrimati Manti Devi @ Manti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four residents of Gadd Bahuari, were implicated in a 2021 FIR alleging cheating, criminal breach of trust and conspiracy under Sections 420, 409 and 34 of the IPC for alleged misappropriation of funds under the Mukhyamantri Nishchay Yojana. They contended that the allegations were …

Md. Mustaque @ FuchcheversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Mustaque, was implicated in a case of alleged abduction and attempted sale of a girl to a brothel under Sections 137(2), 96, 3(5) of the BNS and Sections 363, 366A/34 of the IPC. The victim’s statement recorded under Section 164 CrPC indicated a consensual relationship with the …

Ashish Kumar @ Priyanshu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ashish Kumar, was charged under Sections 376(2)(N), 314 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code in Sathi P.S. Case No. 77 of 2024. He filed a third anticipatory bail petition, claiming that he had married the victim, Nisha Kumari, and that the matter was compromised. The State opposed the …

Dharmendra Kumar TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court entertained the bail application of Dharmendra Kumar Tiwari, who was implicated in a case under Sections 406 and 420 IPC for allegedly borrowing Rs 3,00,000 and refusing to repay it. The petitioner contended that he had already returned Rs 42,000 via PhonePe and was willing to …

Ramji BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramji Bhagat, sought bail in a criminal case (K. Hat (Sahayak) P.S. Case No. 1351 of 2023) where he was accused under Sections 306 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for alleged involvement in a suicide following a court marriage. The prosecution alleged that the deceased Nitish was …

ADHIKLAL DASversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Adhiklal Das and Manjhiya Devi, applied for bail in a murder case (Session Trial No. 860 of 2025) arising from Bathnaha P.S. Case No. 41 of 2024, where the deceased Renu Devi was allegedly killed on 14.05.2024. The prosecution alleged that the accused used threats and subsequently …

Md. Ahmad Raza @ AhmadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Ahmad Raza, was implicated in a criminal case (Bahera P.S. Case No. 237 of 2022) for offences under Sections 147, 341, 323, 308, 379, 354(B), 504 and 506 of the IPC. He alleged that the accusations were vague, that he was falsely implicated, and that no specific allegation was …

Sumit Kumar @ RahulversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sumit Kumar, was arrested in connection with a robbery and theft of cash and a mobile phone, alleged under Sections 395 and 397 of the Indian Penal Code. He contended that he was falsely implicated, noting that a co‑accused, Ghanshyam Bharti, had given a confessional statement naming …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, sought bail for a case registered under Sections 385 and 387 of the Indian Penal Code relating to an alleged extortion incident during road construction work. The prosecution alleged that a group of armed men demanded a levy and threatened the workers, leading to the …

Randhir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Randhir Kumar was arrested in connection with a dacoity and robbery (IPC §§395, 397) alleged to have been committed by unknown miscreants who broke into an informant's house. The prosecution’s case rests solely on the confessional statement of a co‑accused, with no material recovered from the …

Ranjay Sahani @ Ranjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Ranjay Sahani sought bail in a case registered as Muffasil P.S. No. 277 of 2021, wherein he was charged under IPC Sections 384, 387, 120(B) and 506 for alleged extortion and related offences. The prosecution alleged that a co‑accused, Rahul, had demanded rangdari from an informant via …

Kamal HussainversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kamal Hussain was arrested in connection with a case involving the seizure of 882 litres of illicit foreign liquor, charged under IPC sections 272 and 273 and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act sections 30(a), 41 and 47. The petitioner contended that he was innocent, arguing that the only link to …

Nitish Kumar @ MantriversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, sought regular bail in a case registered under Section 392 of the IPC for an alleged armed intrusion into a bank where the accused allegedly seized an informant's mobile. The FIR named unknown miscreants, but during investigation Rajesh Sahni was apprehended and, in his …

Raushan Kumar @ KaimaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar, was charged with kidnapping, assault with a knife, robbery, forced money transfer, and discharge of a firearm, invoking IPC sections 342, 323, 324, 327, 379, 307/34 and Arms Act section 27. He applied for regular bail, arguing that the FIR was vague, the injury report …

Anoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anoj Kumar was arrested in connection with a case under IPC sections 385 (robbery) and 387 (extortion) alleging that a group of 10‑15 persons obstructed road‑construction workers and demanded a levy. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, his name does not appear in the FIR, and …

Ramprit YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ramprit Yadav was arrested in connection with a violent incident involving extortion, arson and assault during the construction of a railway bridge, and was charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Arms Act and a Uttar Pradesh Act. The petitioner claimed he was falsely …

Kuldeep KashyapversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Kuldeep Kashyap, was arrested in connection with offences under Section 364(A) and 411 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 25(1‑b)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. He applied for regular bail, claiming a clean antecedent and having been in custody since 28‑11‑2023. The High Court …

Ranjeet Sah @ Ranjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Sah, applied for bail in a criminal case registered under Sections 413 and 414 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 442.8 litres of liquor from a tractor and a motorcycle. He contended that …

Ashok Kumar SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ashok Kumar Sinha, a senior citizen with a clean record, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in an FIR alleging offences under Sections 406, 420, 506 and 34 of the IPC. The FIR primarily targets his nephew, Mukesh Kumar Sinha, for allegedly cheating an informant by …

Shashi Shankar RoyversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

Shashi Shankar Roy filed a criminal complaint (Case No. 2106 of 2014) in which the court took cognizance under Section 418 of the IPC and Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The petitioner was dissatisfied that cognizance was not taken for other alleged offences and later reached a …

KOMAL NIKHILESH ANANDversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, relatives of Komal Nikhilesh Anand, were accused in a complaint by Akhilesh Anand of demanding Rs 25 lakh, threatening, and stealing jewellery and cash from his house. The petitioners contended that the complaint was a retaliatory, malicious prosecution arising from a 498A case …

Kulbansh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants Kulbansh Singh and Ramswarath Singh were convicted under Section 307 IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly firing at villagers over a dispute involving goats. The prosecution relied primarily on the testimony of several injured relatives of the victims and a medical …

Mithun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Mithun Kumar, was arrested in connection with a double murder alleged to have occurred on 12 June 2024, where the accused allegedly stopped a motorcycle and fired indiscriminately, killing the informant and his associate. The charges include offences under Sections 302 and 34 of the …

Bittu Paswan @ Bittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bittu Paswan, feared arrest in a case (Sursand PS No. 604 of 2023) alleging kidnapping of a minor and offences under Sections 363, 366A, 365, 34 of the IPC and Sections 3, 4, 6 of the POCSO Act. He claimed innocence, stating the allegations were fabricated, and testified that he and …

Radha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Radha Devi, filed a criminal revision challenging the Juvenile Justice Board's order that declared the accused, Mithun Kumar Sah, a juvenile based on a purportedly forged school mark‑sheet. The original case involved alleged rape of the petitioner's minor daughter, with charges under …

Subham KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Subham Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Maner PS Case No. 377 of 2023) filed under sections 366(A) and 34 of the Indian Penal Code by his mother-in-law, Gudiya Devi. The FIR alleged that the petitioner abducted and assaulted a minor girl, who later turned out …

Saroj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Saroj Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case involving alleged rape under Section 376(D) IPC and criminal conspiracy under Section 120B IPC. The victim alleged that the petitioner intercepted her, stole her mobile, and raped her near the Chhitnawan river. The petitioner claimed …

JAYANT KUMAR JHAversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Jayant Kumar Jha, a ward secretary, was implicated in a case under Sections 409, 420 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly withdrawing Rs. 17 lakh meant for the Jal Nal Yojna, which was not completed. Jha, who has a clean antecedent, applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that he was falsely …

Neeraj GandhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Neeraj Gandhi, was implicated in an FIR under Section 304 IPC for a fire that broke out at Pal Hotel, resulting in six deaths. He contended that he was not present at the scene, that the fire was caused by the chef’s negligence, and that the FIR exaggerated the allegations. The …

Jagpreet Singh @ Jagreet SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, owner of a hotel adjacent to Pal Hotel, sought anticipatory bail after a fire at Pal Hotel resulted in six deaths and alleged negligence under Section 304 IPC. He argued that the fire originated in Pal Hotel due to the chef’s negligence and that his own hotel was not the site of the …

Chandan Kumar@Chandan GopversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Chandan Kumar was arrested in February 2020 for alleged murder under IPC Section 302, illegal possession of arms under the Arms Act Section 27, and a violation of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act 2018 Section 30(a). He has been in judicial custody since his arrest and this is his fifth …

Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case involving the minor daughter of an informant, alleged to have been abducted for illicit intercourse or marriage. He has been in custody since 28 December 2024 and sought bail, arguing that the allegations were false, the …

Diljan KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Diljan Khan, was arrested in connection with a 2022 police case alleging multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act, including dowry harassment, assault, and creation of a vulgar video. The informant, Najiya Pravin, claimed she was married to the …

Mahesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mahesh Singh was arrested in connection with a land‑dispute‑related assault alleged to have been committed with a sharp‑edged axe, attracting charges under Sections 341, 323, 307, 379, 504 read with 34 of the IPC. He has been in custody since 14 May 2025. The petitioner contended that the incident …

Shambhu Kumar @ ShambhuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shambhu Kumar, was charged under IPC sections 307 and 34 and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly shooting an informant on 13 February 2023. He contended that he was falsely implicated as retaliation for a prior case he had filed against the informant, pointing to a 49‑day delay …

Dilip SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dilip Sharma, was arrested in a POCSO case for allegedly capturing a video of the rape of a 16‑year‑old girl, while the actual rape was alleged against a co‑accused who had already been granted bail. The petitioner argued that the charge against him is limited to video recording, …

Md. Amem AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md Amem Alam, was charged under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act for allegedly receiving Rs.25 lakh from the informant for a flat registration that never occurred. He claimed innocence and sought pre‑arrest bail, arguing that the dispute was …

Saket Sameer @ Saket SamirversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Saket Sameer, sought anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 379, 504, 498A and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4. He claimed false implication, cooperation with police under Section 41(A) CrPC, and expressed willingness to pay a …

Mithilesh Kumar @ Akal RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mithilesh Kumar, has been in custody for two years in connection with a case involving alleged robbery, attempted murder, murder, criminal conspiracy and illegal possession of arms. The prosecution alleges that he, along with co‑accused, looted motorcycles and opened fire, causing …

Suleman @ Gulpar AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Suleman @ Gulpar Alam, was in judicial custody for murder under IPC sections 302 and 34 arising from a case registered on 30.05.2024. He had previously been granted bail in a related criminal miscellaneous petition, but the order became ineffective because he made a confessional …

Himanshu Kumar @ ChootuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Himanshu Kumar, was charged with rape of a minor under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. He applied for bail after being in custody since June 1, 2024, having previously been denied anticipatory bail and regular bail. The prosecution alleged that …

Jiwachh Sah @ Chhiwachh SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Jiwachh Sah was arrested in connection with a case involving multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act and has been in judicial custody since June 2024. He filed a second bail petition after an earlier bail denial, arguing he has no criminal antecedent and that a co‑accused was …

Laddu Paswan @ Om Prakash PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Laddu Paswan applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 302, 201 read with 34 of the IPC for the alleged murder of an informant's husband, stemming from a dispute over illicit liquor trade. The petitioner has been in custody since July 16, 2025, and the prosecution alleges his active …

Md. Safi Alam @ Md. Munna @ MunanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Safi Alam, was arrested in judicial custody for alleged possession of a country‑made pistol and 0.31 g of heroin, under an NDNDPS case and several IPC and Arms Act provisions. He contended that the seized items were recovered from an under‑construction building and that he was …

Ramwakil SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Ramwakil Singh, appealed against the acquittal of six accused in a case involving alleged attempts to murder him and his brother. The trial court had convicted only one accused under Section 325 IPC and acquitted all others of the more serious charge under Section 307 IPC, finding …

Santosh Yadav @ Santosh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Yadav was arrested in connection with Dinara Police Station Case No.146 of 2024 for alleged assault using a lathi, alleged to be with intent to cause death, under IPC sections 147, 149, 341, 323, 307, 504, 506 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He applied for bail, arguing that the incident was …

Pankaj Tirky @ Pankaj TirkiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pankaj Tirky, was charged with offences under Sections 409, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly misappropriating compensation meant for land acquisition victims Kishore Kumar and Sunaina Devi. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent and asserted that he …

Deo Narayan DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Deo Narayan Das petitioned for bail in a case registered as Banka P.S. Case No. 848 of 2023, where he is accused under Sections 304(b) and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly torturing and killing his wife over dowry demands. The prosecution alleges that the petitioner, along with family …

PAWAN KUMAR SINGH @ PAWAN KUMARversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pawan Kumar Singh, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 15‑03‑2018 of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 323, 504, 406, 420 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code. …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Nitish Kumar and Shyam Kumar Kewat, were in judicial custody for an alleged robbery and assault under IPC Section 394, having been detained since July 3, 2024. They applied for bail, assuring the court of diligent appearance in the pending trial and promising not to engage in …

Mangana Roy @ Mangan RoyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Mangana Roy was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 341, 323, 325, 307, 379, 504, 506, 34 and later 302. He applied for regular bail, having been in judicial custody since 8 October 2024, and this was his second bail application …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amit Kumar was arrested in connection with a dacoity (Section 395 IPC) in which armed miscreants looted two houses on 28‑04‑2024. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, not named in the FIR, and only mentioned by a co‑accused, with no material recovered from his possession. He has …

Rita KumariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Rita Kumari filed an application seeking to quash the order dated 20 July 2024 of the Additional Sessions Judge, Muzaffarpur, which had taken cognizance of a complaint under Sections 504 and 506 of the IPC alleging that she failed to pay the full amount for a horoscope and gems purchased from the …

Kumod Kumar @ Rajeev Kumar Yadav @ Kumod YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kumod Kumar, was charged under Sections 302 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code and several provisions of the Arms Act for allegedly firing at the elder son of an informant, resulting in death. The prosecution alleged his participation in the shooting, while the petitioner contended …

Krishna Yadav @ KrishnaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Krishna Yadav was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 143(1), 76 and 3(5) of the IPC, Section 8 of the POCSO Act and Sections 75 and 79 of the Juvenile Justice Act, alleging trafficking of several girls. He has been in custody since 20 March 2025. The petitioner argued that …

Chndradeep Rai @ Chandradip RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chndradeep Rai, is in judicial custody for offences including murder under IPC sections 302, 34, 341, 323, 452, 379 and a violation of the Arms Act. He applied for bail, claiming that the informant’s side, not he, opened fire causing the death of the victim. The prosecution maintains …

Dhananjay Singh @ Dhananjay Prasad @ Dhananjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court entertained two successive bail petitions filed by Dhananjay Singh and Jitendra Kumar, both arrested in connection with a FIR dated 25‑08‑2023 alleging indiscriminate firing that resulted in the death of the informant’s son. The petitioners had been in custody for about two and …

Pappu Singh @ Raj Kishore SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Pappu Singh, accused of offences under Sections 341, 323, 307, 379, 504, 34 and later 302 of the Indian Penal Code, has been in judicial custody since April 20, 2024. The prosecution alleges that he, along with another accused, assaulted the informant's uncle with an iron rod, leading to the …

Yogi Pandit @ Yogi Tiwari @ Bishu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Yogi Pandit was arrested in connection with a double murder case under Sections 302, 120(B), 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleges that he, along with co‑accused, shot the informant’s husband and her devar. The petitioner contended that he is innocent, …

Jitender Sahni @ Jitendra SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jitender Sahni, was arrested in connection with a dowry‑related murder case (Simri P.S. Case No. 128 of 2024) under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and co‑accused assaulted the informant’s father, leading to his death, after a …

Ashiq Kumar @ Ghamandi Kumar @ Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ashiq Kumar, accused of murder, attempt to murder and conspiracy (IPC §§302, 201, 120B, 34), was in judicial custody after the FIR alleged he and others drowned a couple. His bail applications had been rejected twice earlier. He argued that similar co‑accused had been granted bail by coordinate …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, was named in an FIR alleging offences under the IPC, POCSO Act and Juvenile Justice Act for allegedly trafficking several girls, both minors and adults, for immoral activities. The petitioner contended that the girls were with his wife’s orchestra for a stage …

Sanjeet ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sanjeet Chaudhary was arrested in connection with a dacoity and robbery of ICICI Bank, alleged under IPC sections 395 and 397. He had been in custody since January 2024 and his earlier bail application was rejected. The petitioner claimed innocence, stating his name was added to the FIR only on the …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rahul Kumar was arrested in a robbery case under Section 392 of the IPC, where four armed persons attempted a bank robbery and stole an informant's mobile. The petitioner submitted a confessional statement but argued that no other evidence linked him to the crime, citing that co‑accused had been …

Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court entertained two successive bail petitions filed by Dhananjay Singh and Jitendra Kumar, both arrested in connection with a FIR dated 25‑08‑2023 alleging indiscriminate firing that resulted in the death of the informant’s son. The petitioners had been in custody for about two and …

Lalu PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court considered the bail application of Lalu Paswan, who was arrested in connection with offences under IPC sections 448, 504, 323, 324, 307, 506 and 34 arising from a land‑related dispute with the informant. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent, asserted that only one grievous …

Daulat Kumar @ Daulat KunwarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Daulat Kumar was charged under Sections 302, 120B and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly firing a pistol that caused the death of an informant's father. He has been in judicial custody since 30 January 2019, amounting to over seven years, while the trial remains …

Luso Yadav @ Abhiranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Luso Yadav, was arrested in connection with a murder case (Sections 302, 120B, 34 IPC) and has been in custody since July 10, 2025. He contended that the fatal firearm injury was actually caused by co‑accused Pinku Yadav and that the bullet could not have been fired by him. The …

Prem Sao @ Premnath GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Prem Sao and Amar Sao, were accused in a 2001 case of murder, conspiracy and related offences under Sections 302, 201 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, based on allegations that they assaulted and later killed the informant's son and stole money. They applied for pre‑arrest bail, …

Ritik Kumar @ Khoaa SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ritik Kumar, was charged under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act for the murder of an informant's father. He has been in custody since 21 November 2022 and this was his third application for bail, having been denied previously on 1 February …

Manish yadav @ Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Yadav was implicated in a case (Rajoun P.S. Case No. 389 of 2023) alleging assault on police officers and damage to a police vehicle, invoking multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. He applied for pre‑arrest bail, contending that he was falsely implicated, that no specific role was …

SANTOSH ALLURI VERMA SATYANARAYAN RAJUversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Santosh Alluri Verma Saryanarayan Raju, filed a regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, after a charge‑sheet was filed for alleged offences under IPC sections 406, 420, 120(B) and 409. The FIR alleged that the applicant received …

STATE OF GUJARATversusRAMESHBHAI BACHUBHAI VAIDHUKIYA

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The appellant, Ramesh Bachubhai Vadhukiya, was convicted and sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a three‑year‑old girl. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, a pan‑shop owner’s testimony, CCTV footage, and DNA analysis linking the accused’s clothing to the victim. The defence …

RAMESHBHAI BACHUBHAI VAIDHUKIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant, Ramesh Bachubhai Vadhukiya, was convicted and sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a three‑year‑old girl. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, a pan‑shop owner’s testimony, CCTV footage, and DNA analysis linking the accused’s clothing to the victim. The defence …

KAMAL KISHOR @ RAJU SURENDRASINGH SUDAMASINGH YADAVversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The appellant Kamal Kishor was convicted by the Sessions Court of murder (Sec.302 IPC), attempt to murder (Sec.307 IPC), and causing hurt by dangerous weapon (Sec.328 IPC) and sentenced to life imprisonment, fine and simple imprisonment. He appealed under Section 374 CrPC, contending that the …

STATE OF GUJARATversusASHRAFKHAN AJABKHAN PATHAN

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Ashrafkhan Ajabkhan Pathan, who was alleged to have illegally entered the visitors' room of Sabarmati Central Jail and been found in possession of 33.4 grams of charas. The trial court, after hearing 18 prosecution witnesses and examining documentary …

STATE OF GUJARATversusCHHOTALAL SIYARAM KSHATRIYA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Chhotalal S. Kshatriya and others for alleged assault, knife injury and caste‑based abuse of complainant Girishbhai Makwana on 25 August 2008. The trial court had found the prosecution’s evidence contradictory, lacking direct proof, and insufficient to …

STATE OF GUJARATversusMOHANBHAI MEGHJIBHAI UKANI-PATEL

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State appealed the acquittal of Mohanbhai Ukani (deceased during proceedings) and his wife Vijyaben in a murder case arising from a land‑partition dispute, where the deceased father was allegedly thrown into a well. The trial court had held that the prosecution failed to prove a homicidal death …

DR AMOL TUKARAM YAMGAR AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking quash of FIR No. 0106 of 2023 and the charge‑sheet RCC/3850/2023 relating to offences under Sections 498A, 406, 323, 504, 506 and 34 IPC. The dispute arose from a matrimonial conflict …

SHAKTI SIKANDARLAL KAPOORversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

Shakti Sikandarlal Kapoor, a 74‑year‑old senior citizen suffering from severe calcified triple‑vessel disease, applied for transit anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No. 68 of 2024, which alleges fraud and includes offences under Sections 323, 341, 342, 420, 406, 467, 468, 504 and 120B of …

MOIZ JAVED SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered three bail applications arising from a single robbery and assault case (Crime No. 302 of 2023) in Nashik, where the accused were alleged to have intercepted a vehicle, smashed its glass, robbed the occupant, and assaulted him with a sickle. The prosecution alleged the …

RAJESH SHAMLAL SALUNKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rajesh Shamlal Salunke, was charged with murder, conspiracy, and offences under the IPC, Arms Act, Maharashtra Police Act and MCOCA, alleged to have facilitated a contract killing by communicating with co‑accused and providing the scooter used in the crime. The prosecution relied on …

SWAPNIL PUNDLIK MADHAVIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Swapnil Pundlik Madhavi, was arrested in connection with a murder (IPC s.302 read with s.34) allegedly committed by a group of five accused. The prosecution alleged that the victim's wife and her co-accused conspired to kill the victim, and the applicant was identified by the victim's …

M/S. NAV NIRMAN BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD. THROUGH ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, NAVEEN SINGHversusTHE UNION OF INDIA THROUGH DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT, GOVT OF INDIA RANCHI, JHARKHAND

2026 INSC 130Appeal(s) allowed

Nav Nirman Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd. (appellant) had two parcels of land provisionally attached under the Prevention of Money‑Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and a confirmation order under s.8(3) was challenged before the Appellate Tribunal under s.26. While the appeal was pending, the Enforcement …

Gyanendra Kumar @ TinkuversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Gyanendra Kumar, was implicated in a case registered under Sections 395 and 397 of the Indian Penal Code for alleged dacoity and robbery. He contended that the FIR was lodged against unknown miscreants and that he was only named in the confessional statements of co‑accused Md. Nizam …

Vivek Kumar PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners filed applications seeking quash of the order dated 13‑08‑2024 that had taken cognizance of offences under IPC sections 498A and 34 and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. They produced a compromise petition and a supplementary affidavit showing that the matrimonial relationship …

Niranjan Singh @ Niranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, three villagers, sought quashing of FIR No. 37/2022 filed under multiple IPC sections, the Arms Act and the SC/ST Act, alleging that the case stemmed from a dispute during Saraswati Puja and was false and concocted. They claimed no charge‑sheet had been filed, they were granted …

SUSHMA PANDEYversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, who are in-laws of the informant, sought quashing of the order dated 14‑09‑2020 that took cognizance of FIR No. 160/2020 under IPC sections 341, 323, 379, 498A and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4. The informant alleged cruelty, dowry demands and harassment by the petitioners, …

KRANTI KUMAR MISHRAversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The widow Kumari Arunima alleged that her in‑law relatives subjected her to cruelty, dowry demands, theft and physical abuse during her marriage, leading to a FIR and cognizance under IPC sections 341, 323, 379, 498A and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4. The petitioners, who are her in‑laws, …

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

DISMISSED

The petitioners filed a criminal miscellaneous petition under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash a Judicial Magistrate's order that took cognizance of offences under IPC sections 448, 323, 379 and 504 based on a protest petition filed by the opposite party, despite a police final report …

PANKAJ PARMAR @ PANKAJ KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Constable Pankaj Parmar, sought bail in a case registered under section 395 of the Indian Penal Code for alleged robbery of a Hyundai i10. He contended that he was falsely implicated due to a property dispute with his uncle, a Sub‑Inspector, and that he was on duty at the DG’s …

Panchdeo PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners filed applications seeking quash of the order dated 13‑08‑2024 that had taken cognizance of offences under IPC sections 498A and 34 and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. They produced a compromise petition and a supplementary affidavit showing that the matrimonial relationship …

Arjun Kumar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arjun Kumar Chaudhary sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a complaint alleging he, along with others, took Rs. 3,00,000 from the complainant by promising a job in an Anganwadi and later refused to provide the job or return the money. The petitioner argued that the complainant’s payment was …

Akshay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Akshay Kumar, was charged under IPC 302, the Arms Act 27 and the SC/ST Act 3(2)(v) for a murder‑related offence. He applied for regular bail, which was rejected by the Exclusive Sessions Judge and earlier dismissed by this Court. The appellant argued that he had been in judicial …

Anita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Anita Devi and Lakhpatiya Devi, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging dowry-related torture and murder of the informant's daughter, who died on 17-12-2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, as mother‑in‑law and sister‑in‑law, participated in …

Sandeep Kumar @ Sandip KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Sanjay Kumar, was charged under Sections 302, 201 and 120B of the IPC and several provisions of the SC/ST Act for the alleged murder of the informant’s son, who was said to have been throttled and his body disposed of in a water body. The prosecution’s case relied on the informant’s …

Raj Kumar Sharma @ Raj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Raj Kumar Sharma, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 304(b) read with 34 of the IPC for the alleged dowry death of his wife. The FIR alleges that the petitioner and co‑accused tortured the victim for dowry demands, leading to her death, which the petitioner …

Illiyas Ansari @Md. Iliyas AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Illiyas Ansari, husband of Ruby Parveen, was charged under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act for allegedly demanding dowry, assaulting and evicting his wife. He applied for bail, denying the allegations and offering to pay Rs. 3,000 per month as …

Shashikant SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, comprising a husband, his in‑laws and a sister‑in‑law, sought to quash the order rejecting their discharge application under Section 239 CrPC in a dowry harassment case filed under Sections 498A and 34 IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. They contended that the …

Jitendra Kumar Yadav @ JimmiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Jitendra Kumar Yadav, was charged with murder under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, along with offences under Section 27 of the Arms Act and Sections 3(i)(r)(s) and 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act. He sought bail, claiming innocence and that his name was derived only from a …

RUPESH MAHTOversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Rupesh Mahto and Bhupesh Mahto, sought bail for Rupesh, who is charged under sections 498A and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for alleged dowry harassment and cruelty. The prosecution alleged that Rupesh and others demanded Rs. 3 lakh as dowry, assaulted the wife (Seema Kumari) when …

Sonu Singh @ Sonu Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sonu Singh applied for bail in a kidnapping‑for‑ransom case (Sections 364‑A and 34 IPC) where he was not named in the FIR but was implicated through a confessional statement of a co‑accused. He had been in custody since 5 March 2025 and no incriminating material was recovered from him; the victim’s …

Raja YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Raja Yadav sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under IPC sections 364, 366 and 120(B) alleging kidnapping and conspiracy. He contended that he was falsely implicated, had no criminal record, and that his name appeared only through a co-accused's confessional statement. The State …

Bipin YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a group of Yadavs from Athmalgola, sought bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 307, 379 and 364, alleging that the FIR only implicated co‑accused Ajeet Yadav and Azad Yadav in demanding Rs.50 lakh at gunpoint and assaulting the informant. Their counsel argued …

MANGARU SHARMAversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISMISSED

Mangaru Sharma was charged under IPC sections 307 and 34 and Arms Act sections 25(a) and 27 for an alleged assault that resulted in the death of a child. He applied for bail before the Patna High Court while the trial was nearing its conclusion, having examined all ten charge‑sheeted witnesses and …

Mofil Sah and Ors.versusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants were convicted by the Sessions Court for offences under Sections 341 and 307 read with Section 34 of the IPC for allegedly assaulting an informant and his father with various weapons. The prosecution relied on the testimony of relatives of the complainant and medical reports showing …