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Judgments of 2026

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Twinkle @ Sagar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Twinkle @ Sagar Kumar, filed a criminal miscellaneous application before the Patna High Court arising from a police case. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner, and the petitioner himself was absent. The State of Bihar was represented by Advocate on Record, Mr. Anish …

Nandlal BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, a group of six individuals from Semra Bhola Tola, filed an application before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners, while the State was represented by Advocate Md. Ataur Rahman. The court noted the absence of …

KHALIFA RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for stabbing the deceased, filed a criminal appeal in 2008 which had not been heard for about six years. He applied for suspension of his sentence and bail, arguing that the delay violated his right to a speedy trial. The High Court …

Bipin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bipin Kumar, was arrested in connection with the death of his wife, who was alleged to have been murdered but the petitioner claims she committed suicide due to infertility-related depression. The informant, who is not an eyewitness, alleged that the petitioner and his family tried …

Hare Krishna SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioners filed a writ petition claiming to be a public interest litigation seeking a court direction for the State and municipal authorities to consider an inquiry report and decide on the removal of Sri Nilesh Kumar as Chief Councillor under Section 25 of the Bihar Municipal Act, 2007. The State …

Vicky KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vicky Kumar was arrested in a case registered under Sections 191(2), 190, 109, 115(2), 126(2), 351(2) and 352 of the BNS, 2023 for allegedly assaulting an informant with an iron rod. The petitioner claimed he has a clean antecedent, that the injury was simple and not repeated, and that the alleged …

Md. KyamuddinversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Md. Kyamuddin, was facing criminal proceedings and had filed an anticipatory bail application under the Criminal Procedure Code. After surrendering to the authorities, the petitioner sought the court's permission to withdraw his anticipatory bail application. The petitioner was …

Dr. AMIYA KUMARversusThe State of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

Dr. Amiya Kumar filed a contempt petition seeking liberty to challenge an order dated 30‑April‑2026 issued by the Vice‑Chancellor of Magadh University, which was issued in compliance with a prior judgment of this Court dated 10‑Oct‑2018 in CWJC No.10135 of 2018. The petitioner argued that the order …

Vishwamohan Kumar SinhaversusThe State of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

Vishwamohan Kumar Sinha, a lecturer at Parvati Science College, filed a writ petition against the State of Bihar and several university officials seeking enforcement of an earlier court order directing his absorption into service. The petitioner argued that the order dated 17-04-2026 issued by the …

Ranjan Kumar @ Mithu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Ranjan Kumar, had filed an anticipatory bail application in a criminal miscellaneous case. While the application was pending, he was arrested by the police. He then approached the court seeking permission to withdraw his anticipatory bail application. The court, after hearing counsel …

Bijal MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bijal Mahto, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case involving multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was falsely implicated by an informant, and is the father of one of the accused, Roshan. The prosecution …

Amarjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amarjeet Kumar applied for anticipatory bail in a case where he is accused of multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including assault, robbery and other violent crimes. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated due to a land dispute with the informant and asserted he would …

Prince KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Prince Kumar, a resident of Gaya, was arrested in connection with a robbery alleged to have occurred on 12‑June‑2024, for which he seeks bail under Section 394 of the IPC. The petitioner contends he has a clean record, is not named in the FIR, and that the only link to him is a confessional …

Uday Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary,

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Uday Kumar Jha, challenged a payslip issued by the Pay Verification Cell of the Bihar Education Department, seeking continuation of his pension and post‑retirement benefits. The petitioner argued that a similar writ had been disposed of earlier (CWJC No. 5735 of 2026) and requested …

Yogendra Chaudhary @ Yogendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner Yogendra Chaudhary sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 308(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged extortion and intimidation. He asserted a clean antecedent and claimed the informant’s allegations were false, contending that the …

Ravindra Kumar Sah @ Ravindra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Ravindra Kumar Sah was arrested in connection with a case registered on 12 June 2023, facing charges under several IPC sections (363, 366A, 376, 323, 504/34), the POCSO Act (sections 4 and 6) and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. He filed a criminal miscellaneous application …

Ram Das Thakur @ Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four male relatives of a victim in a dowry‑death case, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. They argued they have clean antecedents, were falsely implicated by an informant, and that co‑accused in the same case had …

Sukrity YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sukrity Yadav filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Bihar Education Department to promptly decide her transfer request on the ground of distance and to allot her a school she had opted for on the e‑Shiksha Kosh portal. The petitioner argued that she had been allotted an unwanted …

SHANKAR SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Shankar Singh, filed a criminal appeal which remained pending when he died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Rupesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Rupesh Kumar and Tuntun Tanti, sought relief from imminent arrest in a case (Munger Muffasil P.S. Case No. 412 of 2024) alleging assault with iron rods causing injuries under several sections of the B.N.S., 2023. The prosecution alleged that Rupesh struck the informant’s head …

MAHENDRA YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Mahendra Yadav appealed against a conviction of the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, and a death certificate was produced by the police. The court examined the reports confirming the death and considered the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

MUNNU YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Munnu Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.629 of 2010 against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the Superintendent of Police and the Police Inspector submitted reports confirming that the appellant had died, and a death certificate was attached. The Court examined …

Budhraj SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Budhraj Singh and his son Guddu Kumar, were arrested in connection with offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 351(2), 352, 117(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. They applied for regular bail after an earlier anticipatory bail application was withdrawn …

Parshuram SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Parshuram Singh and Nanhaku Singh, sought relief from arrest in a 2017 case alleging offences under several IPC sections and the Arms Act. They claimed innocence, arguing that no injury report existed and that the prosecution’s allegations were not specifically linked to them. The …

Bechan SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of nine relatives from Pihwara village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with Saharghat Police Station Case No. 140 of 2023, which alleged offences under several IPC sections including assault, robbery and attempt to murder. The prosecution alleged that …

Byas YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Byas Yadav, was charged under several IPC sections (147, 148, 149, 341, 323, 324, 325, 307) and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He had earlier applied for anticipatory bail and regular bail, both of which were rejected, but the court allowed him to renew his bail plea after charge …

Harinath RamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners filed a criminal miscellaneous application (No. 22736 of 2026) seeking restoration after it had been dismissed for default on 16 April 2026. They alleged that they could not appear in court to argue the case due to reasons explained in the petition. The learned counsel for the State …

Lakhan BhuiyanversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Lakhan Bhuiyan, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.257 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the Inspector‑cum‑S.H.O. No near relative filed an application for leave …

Dhananjay Tiwari @ Brijmohan Tiwari @ ChunnuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dhananjay Tiwari, was arrested in connection with a land‑sale dispute and charged under Sections 467, 468 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code for alleged forgery and criminal conspiracy. The FIR alleges that forged sale deeds and a fake power of attorney were used to cheat the …

MAHESHWAR YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Maheshwar Yadav filed a criminal appeal, but a police report dated 03.05.2026 confirmed his death and a death certificate was attached. The court examined the report and noted that under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

Lalan Yadav,versusChintamani Devi,

DISMISSED

Lalan Yadav filed a civil miscellaneous petition before the Patna High Court. No counsel appeared on his behalf, and even on the final date he sought a further adjournment. The court observed that the petitioner appeared to have lost interest in pursuing the case. The issue before the court was …

Uday Kumar @ Uday Verma @ Uday Kumar VermaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Uday Kumar, a Scheduled Caste individual, was convicted under multiple IPC offences, the Arms Act and the SC/ST Act, and his application for regular bail was rejected by the Special Judge. He appealed to the Patna High Court under Section 14A(2) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, …

Ravindra Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The Patna High Court considered regular and anticipatory bail applications filed by three petitioners—Raja Kumar, Ravindra Kumar Paswan, and Girja Devi—who were implicated in a kidnapping case (PS Desari Case No. 200 of 2020) involving a minor girl. The FIR, registered against unknown persons, …

Santosh Singh @ Lalu ThakurversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

Santosh Singh, the sole appellant in a criminal appeal, was found to have died during the pendency of the appeal. The court examined letters from the Senior Superintendent of Police and the Inspector‑cum‑S.H.O, along with a death certificate, confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of …

Pramod Kumar Singh,versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Pramod Kumar Singh filed a contempt petition seeking enforcement of an earlier court order directing his absorption as a staff member of B.N. Mandal University. The High Court had previously ordered on 23 April 2019 that the university absorb the petitioner’s services. On 21 April 2026 …

Chandan Kumar @ Chandan Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, filed a petition under Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking restoration of his earlier writ petition (CWJC No.6044 of 2022) which had been dismissed for non‑prosecution on 23 November 2023. The petitioner explained that his counsel was out of station and …

Madan SahversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Madan Sah filed a criminal appeal (SJ) No.5012 of 2025 before the Patna High Court challenging the second anticipatory bail application filed by the State of Bihar and Mithlesh Devi. The appellant sought permission to withdraw the appeal, arguing that continuation was unnecessary. The learned …

Abhishek Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The Patna High Court considered a bail application filed by Abhishek Kumar Singh, who was in custody for alleged offences under Section 406 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The FIR alleged that the petitioner received a friendly loan of Rs 20 lakh from the …

Milan Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Milan Kumar Sah and his wife Madhu Devi applied for anticipatory bail in a complaint filed by Anju Kumari alleging offences under Sections 403 and 420 of the IPC. The petitioners contended that the complainant had previously been cordial but later filed a false case after a business dispute, and …

Sakina KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sakina Khatoon, the mother‑in‑law of an accused, filed a bail application in the Patna High Court. She sought to withdraw that application and instead surrender before the District Court to obtain regular bail, contending that she had been falsely implicated while the main allegation was against a …

Sunil Kumar Singh @ Ram Sogarath Singh @ Sogarath SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar Singh, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a criminal case alleging fraud in a land sale, invoking sections 338, 336(3), 340(2) and 318(4) of the BNS. Both the petitioner and the informant (who is also the petitioner’s nephew) agreed that the dispute is essentially civil and …

Md. Sagir @ Md Sagir NadafversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, three brothers, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (BNS) alleging a common intention to kill and assault of an informant's family. The FIR specifically alleged that petitioner No.3 assaulted the informant's son, …

Mantu Kumar Yadav @ Mantu Kumar @ Mantu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mantu Kumar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case involving alleged possession of illegal arms. The FIR, filed under Sections 310(4), 310(5), 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25(1‑b)A, 26 …

Prakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Prakash Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act, relating to the killing of a boy during a gang-related fight. The petitioner argued that he was not named in the FIR and that the incident stemmed from a …

Abhishek Kumar @ Surendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Abhishek Kumar, Nagendra Mahto and Surjan Mahto, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to assault with a knife and iron rod. They claimed they have clean antecedents and alleged that the informant, …

Shyam KediaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shyam Kedia, sought anticipatory bail after a complaint was lodged alleging dowry demands, forced sexual intercourse, and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The informant, a purported executive of Indigo Airlines, claimed that her father …

Bajrangi Kumar @ Bajarangi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Bajrangi Kumar appealed against the refusal of regular bail in a case registered under Sections 70(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S.S., 2023, Section 3(1)(w) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, and Section 14(A)(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The appellant …

Tabish @ Tabish KhanversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Tabish Khan, who had been granted default bail, filed a regular bail application. He later sought permission to withdraw that application. The petitioner’s counsel argued for withdrawal, and the State’s counsel was heard. The court, after hearing both sides, granted permission to withdraw …

HARIHER SINGH and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Harihar Singh and Badri Singh appealed a criminal conviction of the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the police investigation revealed that both appellants had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

Nagendra Chandara Banshi @ Nagendra ChandravanshiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Nagendra Chandara Banshi and Naredra Chandara Banshi, applied for regular bail in a case registered as Paliganj P.S. Case No. 455 of 2024, which involves offences under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable (BNS) Act, 2023. Their earlier bail application (Criminal Miscellaneous …

Dev Raj @ DeorajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Dev Raj, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Case No. 613 of 2024) involving alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Examination Act. The FIR alleged that a person named Chetan impersonated another, Abhishek, in a constable recruitment exam, and …

Dikshit Kumar @ Dikshit Kumar RoyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Dikshit Kumar, was arrested in connection with the death of his friend Sonu and charged under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The informant alleged that Sonu was found dead with injuries and that CCTV footage at the scene had been tampered with, …

Rakesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rakesh Kumar Singh filed a writ petition challenging the Technical Bid Evaluation Committee's decision that disqualified him from a water supply scheme tender and also challenging the financial bid decision that declared another respondent the lowest bidder. He sought quashing of both …

Md. Chand @ Md. Ayan Ansari @ ChandversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Chand, sought relief from imminent arrest in a criminal case (Wazirganj P.S. Case No. 206 of 2025) filed under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleged that the informant was looted and identified the petitioner as one of the accused. The petitioner …

Kiran SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kiran Singh, the widow of Late Dilip Singh, filed a petition seeking a compassionate appointment and alleged that the State of Bihar, Magadh University and its officials willfully disobeyed an earlier court order dated 13‑09‑2019. She moved the Patna High Court for initiation of contempt proceedings …

Shri Bhagwan Prasad @ Bhagwan GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three residents of East Champaran, were arrested in connection with a case alleging participation in an unlawful assembly that assaulted an informant, caused injuries, and involved theft of valuables. They claimed innocence, arguing that the incident involved a case and counter‑case …

Rajkumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four Paswan brothers from Fatehpur village, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in connection with FIR No. 62 of 2025 alleging assault with iron rods and other weapons under multiple sections of the …

Gauri Shankar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Gauri Shankar Singh, applied for anticipatory bail in a case (Gamharia PS Case No. 183 of 2025) where he is accused of assaulting an informant with a stick, causing head injuries. The FIR lists several offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including sections 126(2), …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a revenue officer, was arrested on a charge of taking a Rs.5,000 bribe under Section 7(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. He applied for regular bail, claiming false implication, lack of prior criminal record, and willingness to cooperate with the trial. The vigilance …

Krishna Kumar Sahni @ Krishna SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Krishna Kumar Sahni applied for anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 359 of 2025, which alleges that Ram Janam Sahani fired a pistol killing his wife, with Sahni named among five accused. The petitioner argued he had no specific allegation against him, no overt act, and a clean record, …

Pintu Kumar Mandal @ Pintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pintu Kumar Mandal, was arrested as the driver of a vehicle from which 227.34 litres of illicit foreign liquor were seized, leading to charges under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was unaware of the contraband, that he was a first‑time …

BHARAT MANDALversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bharat Mandal, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received a letter and police report confirming that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

Ran Vijay Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ran Vijay Kumar Singh, challenged an order dated 2 September 2024 issued by the Executive Officer of Nagar Parishad Narkatiyaganj that forfeited his security deposit and debarred his Class‑IV license (No‑19250425) on the ground that it was arbitrary and beyond jurisdiction. He sought …

SURYA NATH YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Surya Nath Yadav, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the SHO. The Court examined the applicable provision, Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners sought bail in a criminal case (P.S. Case No.593 of 2025) where they were accused of assault, causing injuries, and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. They claimed innocence, alleging a case and counter‑case between agnate families and that the injuries were simple. …

ACHCHELAL SHARMAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Achchelal Sharma, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.393 of 2004 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

Raj Kumar Singh @ Abhinesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Raj Kumar Singh was arrested in connection with a case alleging that he inflicted a knife blow on the aunt of an informant, Sonam Patel. He faced charges under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(2), 109, 74 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The petitioner claimed innocence, argued that the injury was …

Nirmala DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nirmala Devi was arrested in connection with a kidnapping and murder case (Hayaghat P.S. Case No. 212 of 2025) under Sections 238, 140, 103 and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleged that her brother was kidnapped and killed, but the investigation revealed that co‑accused Deepak …

Tufani RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Tufani Ray, applied for regular bail in a case registered as Bihta P.S. Case No. 569 of 2025, alleging theft of a motorcycle under Section 303(2) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the motorcycle, registered in the informant's wife's name, was stolen, and the recovered …

MASAHRU SAH and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The High Court examined a criminal appeal filed by Musahru Sah and his wife Kausalya Devi against the State of Bihar. During the proceedings, letters and death certificates revealed that both appellants had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 …

Awadh Kumar @ Awadh Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Awadh Kumar was accused of kidnapping his minor daughter under Sections 366, 366A, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC based on an informant’s allegation. The petitioner claimed a clean record and argued that the victim later returned and did not support the prosecution’s case, indicating false implication. …

PIRTHAVI RISHIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Pirthavi Rishi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1159 of 2010 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a death certificate issued by the Department of Planning and Development, Government of Bihar. The Superintendent of Police …

BACHAN SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bachan Singh, filed a criminal appeal which was pending when he died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. The court examined the relevant provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now mirrored in Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Kumar applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 40.8 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. The petitioner argued he was not in possession of the seized vehicles, the allegation rested on a confessional statement …

LALJEE MOCHIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Laljee Mochi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.622 of 2007 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now mirrored by Section 435 of …

Vikash Kumar @ Uttam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikash Kumar sought anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 14.625 litres of liquor from a paddy field not belonging to him. He contended that the recovery was not from his …

PITAMBAR SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Pitambar Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.106 of 1998 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

Rajiv Paswan @ Rajiv KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a 2018 case (Suryagarha PS No.10) filed under IPC sections 147, 149, 332, 353 and 186, alleging they placed a dead body on NH‑80 and blocked the road for five hours. They contended they were innocent, had clean records, and that after …

Sushil SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sushil Sah, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 20 litres of liquor from a bush adjacent to his house. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, the liquor was not in his possession, and the …

Sima Kumari @ Seema KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sima Kumari, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 3.060 litres of liquor from a motorcycle she owned. She argued that she had no conscious possession of the liquor, was unaware of her friend's misuse of the …

Rajeev Kumar VermaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 303(2), 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging involvement in a fraud with fake gold gullies. The prosecution alleged that the accused deceived an informant, collected Rs.30,000 and …

Parwej Alam @ Prawej AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Parwej Alam, was arrested on 15 June 2025 in connection with FIR dated 14 June 2025 alleging a violent assault on an informant’s family, resulting in the death of the informant’s husband. The prosecution charged him under numerous sections of the B.N.S., 2023. The petitioner …

Faguni Sahani @ Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Faguni Sahani (Amit Kumar), sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, alleging his involvement in the storage and sale of illegal liquor. The prosecution’s case was based on secret information …

Umesh Rai @ Umesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Umesh Rai was implicated in a case under Section 414 of the IPC read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 180 litres of liquor from three motorcycles. He argued that he was not present at the spot, that the seized vehicle belonged to him but was misused by a friend, and …

Baleshwar Rai @ Baleshavar RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Baleshwar Rai, was implicated in a land‑dispute case where the informant alleged assault, damage to a tractor, and theft of cash and chain, leading to FIR No. 164 of 2025 under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nayay Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner contended that the allegations …

Guddu Sahni @ Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Guddu Sahni, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of 300 litres of liquor near the Gandak river, though no liquor was found in his possession. He claimed the investigation was mechanical, based on …

Madhuri DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Madhuri Devi sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. She has two prior criminal cases, one involving alleged recovery of 10 litres of liquor from a bush near her house, with no arrest at the spot and no possession …

Mithilesh Kumar Singh @ Mithilesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Mithilesh Kumar Singh filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking to withdraw his pending criminal miscellaneous application against the State of Bihar. The petitioner argued that the impugned order had already been challenged in another proceeding (Cr. Misc. No. 41005 of 2025) and …

Vinod Sahni @ Vinod MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vinod Sahni, a resident of Shyampur, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a), 32 and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 10.5 litres of liquor recovered from a bag that did not belong to him. He claimed he had a clean antecedent and that the complaint was motivated by an …

M/s Chandra Mohan Ojha,versusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

M/s Chandra Mohan Ojha, a partnership firm, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several officials of the Rural Works Department. The petition sought relief concerning a matter not detailed in the order. The petitioner later applied for permission to …

Kamlesh Choudhary @ Kamlesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kamlesh Choudhary, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under sections 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 35 litres of country-made liquor were seized and a co-accused named him in the FIR. He argued that nothing was recovered from his conscious …

Adarsh ManuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Adarsh Manu and Ansh Miku, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Sections 319(2), 318(4) and 352 of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act alleging that they had taken Rs.6,25,000 from informant Nutan Kumari by promising admission of her son in a medical college, of …

Md. Javed @ Md. Salim @ JavedversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Javed, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 8.46 litres of liquor from his house, which is a joint family property. He argued that no liquor was found in his conscious possession and that the post‑2018 …

Saurav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Saurav Kumar, was arrested on 3 March 2026 in connection with the seizure of 264.375 litres of foreign liquor alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He contended that the liquor was recovered from another individual's …

Lal Babu PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lal Babu Prasad, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, where 2.160 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a bicycle not owned by him. He has seven prior cases under the Excise Act and claims he was implicated by a local …

Niraj Kumar @ NirajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Niraj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a cyber‑crime FIR (Case No.14 of 2026) alleging offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with co‑accused Singh Gulshan Kumar, demanded Rs.2,50,000 …

Ajit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 106.75 litres of liquor from a sack at village Bhelwatar. He contended that he was not present at the …

Saryug Sao @ Saryu SaoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Saryug Sao, was implicated in FIR No. 439/2025 for allegedly assaulting the informant with a lathi, causing a simple head injury, and was charged under IPC sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(1), 351(2), 352 and 3(5). Fearing arrest, he applied for anticipatory bail, contending that the …

Vasik @ Md. VasikversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Vasik, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (Kasba P.S. Case No. 17 of 2026) for offences under Sections 303(2), 317(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. based on the testimony of a co‑accused who was arrested at the scene of a motorcycle lock‑breaking. The prosecution …

NISHAR ALAM @ MD. NISAR ALAMversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nisar Alam, was arrested on 19‑02‑2026 in connection with an FIR dated 24‑01‑2026 alleging offences under Sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the NDPS Act. The police recovered 44 g of smack from the house of a co‑accused, not from the petitioner’s possession, and the quantity was below the …

Krish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Krish Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 24,600 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He contended that he was not in possession of the liquor, was not the owner …

Tedhi Yadav @ Dedhi YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four Yadavs from Bakulahiya village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case arising from FIR No.119/2025 involving multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS). They claimed innocence, alleging the charges stem from a prior land dispute and …

Vinita @ Vinita BhushanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vinita, sought anticipatory bail after her name was linked to a case involving the recovery of 443.25 litres of illicit liquor seized from a vehicle registered in her name. She claimed innocence, stating the vehicle had been sold by her husband to a neighbour and that the transfer of …

Sujit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sujit Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for the alleged recovery of 45 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, the liquor was not in his conscious possession, and that …

Vijay RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners Vijay Ray, Bittu Kumar and Bharat Kumar sought anticipatory bail after learning that they might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 200 litres of liquor from a CNG auto. They argued they have clean antecedents, …

Mithun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mithun Kumar, the owner of a motorcycle, was implicated in an FIR (Excise Kahalgaon PS Case No. 900 of 2025) for allegedly transporting 49 litres of country‑made liquor, alleged under section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that mere ownership …

BRIJ KUMAR ROYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Brij Kumar Roy, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.219 of 2003 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court learned from a police letter and report that the appellant had died. The court examined the effect of the appellant's death on the pending appeal under …

Sujit Prasad @ Sujit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sujit Prasad, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 10 litres of liquor from a bag near a river, which was not in his conscious possession. He has a prior case under the Excise Act. He applied for anticipatory …

Bablu Kumar @ Bablu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bablu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the seizure of 87 litres of country‑made liquor from a motorcycle. He contended that the seized motorcycle belonged to another person, Ashish Kumar, and that …

Bibi Rubida @ Bibi Rubeda KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four women and a man from Jharkhand, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a Sabour police case (No. 223 of 2024) involving alleged assault under several IPC sections. The prosecution’s FIR, based on an informant’s claim, alleged that the accused entered a house and caused …

Umera KhatunversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, residents of Bhusanda village in Gaya district, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No.580 of 2024) filed under Sections 127(1), 115(2), 118(1), 352 and 3 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging they assaulted an informant and her child with …

Jalim Ray @ Jalim RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Jalim Ray applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act and Sections 317(5), 51 and 52 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, alleging recovery of 220.5 litres of liquor from three motorcycles. The petitioner, who has three prior criminal cases (two under …

Manoj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Kumar Singh, the owner of a vehicle from which 192.75 litres of liquor was seized, applied for anticipatory bail, claiming he had no knowledge of the offence and that his driver acted independently. The State opposed the bail, arguing the seizure implicated the owner under Section 30(a) of the …

Nitish Kumar @ Nitish CheroversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Bhagwanpur P.S. Case No.23 of 2026) filed under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging assault with weapons. The prosecution’s informant claimed the petitioner and a co‑accused …

Md. Sohrab @ Tauhid AlamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Md. Sohrab and Md. Bablu, sought anticipatory bail in a case arising from a fight between children that escalated into an alleged armed intrusion and stone‑pelting at an informant’s house, causing a minor injury. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners entered the house armed, …

Jitendra Chaudhary @ Jitendra Kumar @ Jitan ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jitendra Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act alleging possession of illicit liquor recovered from a raid. He contended that the liquor was seized from an open place (‘Dera’) and that nothing …

Sayad Ejazullah Hafifi @ Sayad Ejazullah HabibiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sayad Ejazullah Hafifi, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 232.410 litres of liquor from a vehicle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of arrest, and was …

Md. SajidversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Sajid, was arrested on 22 October 2025 in connection with a case involving the recovery of 6.84 grams of a narcotic (Smack) and a mobile phone, as well as alleged possession of arms. He filed a bail petition, arguing that the quantity of narcotic was less than the commercial …

Priyanka KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Priyanka Kumari filed a contempt petition against the State of Bihar and several officials, alleging willful disobedience of a High Court order dated 09‑12‑2019 in CWJC No.22348 of 2019. The petition sought initiation of contempt proceedings. The court noted that after the High Court’s …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Ranjan Kumar sought initiation of contempt proceedings against several senior police officials, alleging they willfully disobeyed an order dated 24 April 2019 issued in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 6172 of 2019. The petitioner had earlier been granted a promotion by an order dated 5 …

BODHAN RAI @ PRABHU NARAYAN RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bodhan Rai, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as indicated by a police letter and report. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 …

GULAB SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Gulab Singh, died during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No. 290 of 2009 before the Patna High Court. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming the death, along with a death certificate issued by the village Mukhiya. The court …

BHIKHAR SHARMAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bhikhar Sharma, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.33 of 2010 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate issued by the Gram Panchayat Mukhiya. The court examined the Superintendent of Police's letter and the …

Ram Kumar @ Ramjee RaiversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Kumar, filed a criminal appeal (Cr. App. DB No.616 of 2014) against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the Sub‑Inspector. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

HANUMAN SINGH AND OTHERSversusUDAI SHANKAR SINGH

DISMISSED

The petitioners sought a civil revision of the Sub‑Judge’s order rejecting their application under Order VII Rule 11(a) of the CPC, which aimed to dismiss the plaintiff’s title suit alleging irregularities in a 1983 family partition. The plaintiff claimed that lands entrusted to the petitioners were …

Paras PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Paras Paswan was arrested in connection with a robbery and murder in which two goats were stolen and the husband of an informant was shot dead, the nephew later dying of shock. The FIR did not name Paswan; his alleged involvement emerged only from the confessional statement of co‑accused Ashok …

Rajeshwar Thakur,versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners, a group of residents from Muzaffarpur district, filed a contempt petition seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the State of Bihar and several health officials for alleged willful disobedience of an order dated 08-07-2019 passed in CWJC No.3384 of 2018. The petition alleged …

Satyendra Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Satyendra Prasad Singh filed a contempt petition seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the State of Bihar and officials of Tilkamanjhi Bhagalpur University for allegedly willfully disobeying an order dated 03‑07‑2019 in CWJC No.4728 of 2013. During the hearing on 07‑05‑2026, …

Shiv Pujan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellants, Shiv Pujan Singh, Alvela Singh and Utam Singh, filed a criminal appeal (SJ) No.215 of 2026 arising from a 2018 case in Gaya. They sought to condone a delay of more than 14 months in filing the appeal, contending that they were outside the State of Bihar and therefore unable to file …

Ravindra Kumar @ Ravindra RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners—Ravindra Kumar, Chhotu Kumar and Usha Devi—applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 467, 468, 471, 420 and 120B relating to alleged fraud and forgery in a land transaction. …

Mithilesh Kumar @ Mithalesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Mithilesh Kumar appealed to the Patna High Court under Section 14‑A(2) of the SC/ST Act against the lower court’s refusal to grant anticipatory bail in a case where the FIR alleged that he was among 16 persons who assaulted the informant’s father‑in‑law, allegedly using caste slurs. The appellant …

KhabirversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Khabir, Ameen and Azhar were arrested in connection with a case alleging kidnapping, rape, and video recording of the victim, the informant's daughter, under Section 70(1) of the BNS. They contended that they were falsely implicated because the victim and co‑accused Musfique were in …

Santosh Rai @ Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Santosh Rai, Chandeshwar Rai, Sonam Devi and Mitti Kumari, were implicated in a kidnapping case (Raghopur P.S. Case No.227 of 2025) under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. They applied for anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and that the …

Vinay Kumar @ Vinay Kumar RayversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

Vinay Kumar and Kundan Kumar were named in FIR No.257/2025 for offences including assault, outraging modesty and theft. They sought pre‑arrest bail, asserting that they were falsely implicated due to a personal enmity. The State opposed the bail. The High Court found specific allegations against …

Arun MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Arun Mandal, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a complaint alleging cheating under IPC sections 420, 467, 468 and 120(B) arising from a disputed land sale where Rs.2,00,000 was paid in advance. The petitioner claimed innocence, argued that the dispute was essentially civil, and sought …

Umesh SamariversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Umesh Samari was arrested on 18 October 2025 in connection with a case alleging that he inserted his finger into the private parts of a six‑year‑old girl. The petitioner sought bail, claiming a clean record and that the allegations were fabricated. The State and the informant opposed bail, …

Sandeep Mishra @ Sandeep Mishr @ Sandeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sandeep Mishra, filed a bail application before the Patna High Court in Criminal Miscellaneous No.11199 of 2026. The petitioner’s counsel later sought to withdraw the bail application and requested liberty to surrender before the learned District Court and apply for regular bail. The …

M/s Gandhi Enterprises,versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of printing presses, filed a contempt petition in the Patna High Court seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the State of Bihar and the Bihar State Text Book Publishing Corporation for allegedly willfully disobeying an order dated 26‑02‑2018. The petition …

M/s Pushpa BhartiversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

M/s Pushpa Bharti, through its Project Officer, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging certain actions of the State of Bihar and its health officials. During the pendency of the case, the petitioner sought the Court's permission to withdraw the writ application, stating …

Bhola Singh @ Shubham KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bhola Singh (aka Shubham Kumar), was arrested in connection with a murder case (Bakhtiyarpur P.S. Case No. 318 of 2025) under Sections 103(1) and 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution’s case relied mainly on a confessional statement …

Jay Prakash Yadav @ Jay Prakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Jay Prakash Yadav, was charged under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and several provisions of the Bihar National Security Act, 2023, as well as the Arms Act, for alleged involvement in a violent incident at a bus‑stand. He sought …

Jivan Mukhiya @ Jivan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Jivan Mukhiya, filed an application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail in a murder case (PS Case No. 58 of 2025) where he is accused under Sections 103, 238 and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleges that the …

Rajesh Kumar DasversusThe State of Bihar

CONSIGNED

Petitioner Rajesh Kumar Das applied for anticipatory bail in a criminal case. While the bail application was pending, he was arrested. The petitioner, through counsel, sought to withdraw the bail application on the ground of his arrest. The learned judge considered the request to withdraw the …

Raj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Raj Kumar was implicated in a violent assault case (Patepur PS Case No.212 of 2025) under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging armed attack, intent to kill, and theft. He claimed innocence, stating the allegations stemmed from a land dispute with his …

Suman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Suman Kumar, an 18‑year‑old with a clean antecedent, was implicated in a case (PS Case No.40 of 2025) alleging assault on an informant's daughter and offences under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and the POCSO Act. The petitioner claimed innocence, citing a delayed FIR, …

Sikandar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sikandar Kumar, sought regular bail in a case involving offences under IPC sections 323, 34, 341, 376‑D‑A, 504 and 506 and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, relating to the alleged rape of a minor on 10‑04‑2020. The petitioner was not named in the FIR; his name appeared only in the …

Bibi KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bibi Khatoon, was arrested in connection with offences under Sections 126(2), 109 and 61(2) of the BNS, with Section 103(1) later added. The FIR alleges that on 30‑Oct‑2024 she invited her husband to her house where he was assaulted by several accused persons and later died in a …

Gauri Shankar PradhanversusThe State of Bihar,

DISPOSED

Gauri Shankar Pradhan filed a Letters Patent Appeal against the State of Bihar and several district officials. He later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the appeal, arguing that his claim had been negated as a disputed question of fact. The State, represented by its Government Advocate, …

Nikhil Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nikhil Kumar Singh, was named as accused No.3 in a 2018 complaint alleging that he received Rs 6,000 from the complainant for the purchase of land but failed to register the sale and later assaulted the complainant. He sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya …

Mungeshwer BindversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 109, 74 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. alleging assault and outrage of modesty. Petitioner's No.1, Mungeshwar Bind, withdrew his application, leading the court to reject anticipatory bail for him. The court …

Avishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Avishek Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly dealing in codeine‑containing cough syrup. The prosecution claimed that a raid recovered 222 litres of the syrup from a bamboo hut, while the petitioner …

Shyam Nath Rai @ Shivnath RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Shyam Nath Rai and Sanjeet Kumar Rai, were charged under multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 for assaulting an informant and others during a land‑related dispute. They have prior criminal antecedents—nine and six cases respectively—and have been in custody …

Arun Kumar Das @ Arun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arun Kumar Das sought bail after an FIR (Routa PS Case No. 285 of 2025) alleged his involvement in offences including rape, vulgar language and improper advances under sections 126(2), 115(2), 64, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner claimed innocence, citing a clean …

Gandhi Yadav @ Gandhi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gandhi Yadav, applied for regular bail in a criminal case registered under Sections 103(1) and 61(2) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, not named in the FIR, and that his name only appeared in a …

Vikash Kumar @ Vikash Mandal @ Vikash Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Vikash Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a kidnapping case (PS case no.25/2025) where he is one of five accused under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He claimed innocence, a clean record, and that the victim’s statements (recorded under the Bharatiya Nagarik …

Anish Kumar @ HariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Anish Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a 2021 case alleging offences under sections 341, 323, 504, 506, 379 and 307/34 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He claimed innocence, argued the FIR was vague, and that the alleged assault did not cause injury, thus not …

Prakash PanjiyarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Prakash Panjiyar was arrested in connection with offences under several sections of the B.N.S. based on an informant’s allegation that a 15‑year‑old girl, identified as his lover, was seen with him on a motorcycle and that she took Rs 10,000 and jewellery from her house. The petitioner’s …

Raman Kumar @ Raman Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Raman Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 363, 366A, 504, 506 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, abducted the informant's daughter and later forced her to marry him, as …

Rinta DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rinta Devi, the mother‑in‑law of a deceased woman, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita alleging that she and other family members killed the daughter‑in‑law and disposed of the body. She applied for bail, contending she has …

Rakesh SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Rakesh Sah, applied for regular bail in a criminal case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, alleging that he was falsely implicated in the death of his wife, who was allegedly strangulated for not providing a dowry motorcycle. The petitioner claimed …

Lalu Yadav @ Abhinash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lalu Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case (Sahebpur Kamal PS Case No. 183 of 2025) alleging that he shot an informant after a loan dispute, invoking several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He claimed to have a clean record, …

Alok KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Alok Kumar filed a writ petition challenging a tender committee order dated 25‑02‑2025, alleging that the State of Bihar's Rural Work Department failed to upload the SBD and did not disclose bid information, and seeking the award of the contract to him. The respondents filed a counter‑affidavit …

Alok KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Alok Kumar filed a writ petition challenging the tender committee's orders dated 28‑02‑2025 and 17‑02‑2025, alleging that his technical bid was improperly rejected for not mentioning tools and plants as required by the Manual of Bid Documents (MBD). He sought quashing of the orders, a declaration …

Ram Kripal PrasadversusThe State of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ram Kripal Prasad, filed a contempt petition seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the State of Bihar and its officials for allegedly willfully disobeying an order dated 25 October 2018 in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 8305 of 2018. The petitioner claimed that the …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Vikash Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with Parsauni P.S. Case No. 143 of 2025, which alleged offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 109, 352, 351(3), and 303(2)/3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner …

Manish Kumar Rai @ Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Manish Kumar Rai was arrested for alleged theft of oil from a pipeline and possession of 1.05 kg of charas, with the FIR also charging him under multiple provisions of the NDPS Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Petrol and Mineral Pipe Line Act, Explosive Substances Act, Prevention of Damage to Public …

Joshi Sahani @ Bhupendra KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Joshi Sahani, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case involving the alleged transport and storage of large quantities of charas, a narcotic, under the NDPS Act. The prosecution’s case was based on a seizure of 30 kg of charas from a motorcycle and a further 30.5 kg …

Naveen GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Naveen Gupta, sought anticipatory bail after the police recovered 367.5 litres of illicit country-made liquor from a Tata Safari vehicle bearing registration DL9CZ1233, which he owned at the time of sale. The prosecution alleged that the vehicle was used in the contravention of …

Butta Yadav @ Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Butta Yadav, was implicated in a case involving assault on an informant and her husband, with charges under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. He claimed innocence, alleging the case stemmed from a prior land dispute, and asserted a clean criminal record. The …

Jasychandra SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four residents of Dhanushi village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with Benipatti P.S. Case No. 75 of 2024, which involved multiple IPC offences. They asserted innocence, clean antecedents, and the absence of any incriminating material in their possession, …

Waris @ Md. BarishversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Waris, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in Palasi Police Station Case No.479 of 2025, where he was implicated in alleged theft of a motorcycle under Sections 303(2) and 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Police acted on a secret tip, identified Waris fleeing the …

Vijay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vijay Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged alleging his involvement in a violent quarrel that resulted in assaults and an attempt to cause death, invoking Sections 341, 323, 307, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC. He claimed innocence, alleging that the case was …

Rajnish Singh @ Rajanish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Rajnish Singh and Pintu Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case (Patahi PS Case No. 101 of 2024) alleging their involvement in a violent assault on an informant and his family. The prosecution alleged that the accused, including the petitioners, …

Badrinath Kumar @ Baijnath YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Badrinath Kumar, applied for bail in a criminal miscellaneous case involving offences such as murder, attempt to murder, theft and other IPC offences. He is alleged to have taken part in the killing of the deceased as a member of an unlawful assembly and has been in custody since …

RAMDEO YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ramdeo Yadav, filed Criminal Appeal (DB) No.381 of 2005 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a death certificate. The court examined the effect of the appellant’s death on the …

Amit Kumar @ SonuversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar, sought bail in a case registered under IPC sections 302, 326(a), 201 and 34, alleging he attempted rape and then murdered the victim. He had been in custody since March 18, 2024, and his earlier bail application was rejected on February 12, 2025. The petitioner argued …

Pinki KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The informant alleged that her daughter, married to Ravindra Kumar, was subjected to dowry demands and torture, leading to her death by hanging on 06-07-2025, after which the body went missing. The petitioners, Pinki Kumari (sister‑in‑law) and Manjuli Devi (mother‑in‑law), were implicated in the …

Farooque Alam @ FarooqueversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Farooque Alam, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case (PS Case No. 275 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 109(1), 117(2), 324(2), 76, 351(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with co‑accused, assaulted an …

Bablu SorenversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, members of the Soren family, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with FIR No.392 of 2025 alleging assault and attempted murder under various sections of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS). They contended that the allegations were vague, no specific charges …

Fuleshwar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Fuleshwar Yadav and Ramesh Yadav, were implicated in a FIR alleging assault, attempt to murder, and other offences under Sections 147, 149, 341, 323, 307, 354 and 504 of the IPC arising from a land dispute. They contended that the main accusation was against co‑accused Umesh Yadav …

Ajeet Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ajeet Kumar Paswan, was arrested in connection with a case of assault and loot amounting to Rs.2,20,700 and gold articles, alleged to have participated in the crime. He has been in custody since 18 January 2026 and has three prior criminal antecedents. The petitioner applied for bail …

Sanny Manjhi @ Shani KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sanny Manjhi, applied for anticipatory bail after 159.840 liters of illicit liquor were recovered from his vehicle and he was identified by a chowkidar. The charges were under Section 315(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise …

Raj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Raj Kumar, an Assistant Sub-Inspector of traffic police, was implicated in a criminal case (PS Case No.186 of 2025) alleging assault and murder of an informant's son under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. He claimed innocence, asserting that he was on …

Dev Kumar Ray @ Debu RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dev Kumar Ray and Pintu Kumar were accused of assaulting an informant's father with a sword during a land dispute, an FIR being lodged twelve days after the alleged incident. They applied for anticipatory bail, contending that they were falsely implicated, that the informant was not an eye‑witness, …

Rakesh RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Rai, filed a contempt petition before the Patna High Court seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the State of Bihar and several officials for alleged willful disobedience of an order dated 14‑12‑2018 in CWJC No.1670 of 2018. The petitioner claimed that the …

Manoj Sah @ Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manoj Sah, a young resident of Madhepura, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 25(1‑B)A, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that pellets recovered from co‑accused Sajan Kumar and Gautam Kumar were procured through the petitioner, who allegedly …

Chotu MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Chotu Mandal, the owner of two autos from which 180.27 litres of liquor were seized, sought anticipatory bail under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not caught in possession, and was unaware that his driver misused the vehicles. The State opposed …

Ghanshyam MandalversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Ghanshyam Mandal, was facing an application for the recovery of arms allegedly in his constructive possession. He contended that no such recovery had been made and, relying on his antecedent circumstances, sought permission to withdraw the application. The learned counsel for the …

MANISH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 21.60 litres of foreign liquor were seized after a police encounter. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was named by a co‑accused, Ranbir Kumar, who was forced …

Kamod Kumar Ray @ Kamod RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Kamod Kumar Ray, Upendra Ray and Pramila Devi, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR (Jalley PS Case No. 35 of 2026) alleged they assaulted an informant, Anil Kumar, and stole his mobile phone and cash, invoking multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. They contended …

Sukdev RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Sukdev Ram filed a contempt petition seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the State of Bihar and the Executive Officer of Nagar Parishad, Madhubani, alleging willful disobedience of a July 30, 2018 order in CWJC No.2667 of 2018. The Executive Officer filed a show‑cause …

Ghuran Yadav @ Ghuran MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ghuran Yadav sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Non‑Compulsory Statutes (BNS) and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 90 litres of liquor recovered from three sacks. The petitioner argued that …

Yugal Kumar @ Jugal Kumar @ Jugan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five residents of Balipur, sought relief fearing arrest in a police case (Sigori P.S. Case No. 7 of 2026) alleging offences under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (190, 191(2), 191(3), 117(2), 109, 303(2) and 351(2)). The prosecution alleged that the petitioners …

Vikas KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikas Kumar sought bail after learning that he might be arrested in connection with PS case No. 326 of 2025, which alleged his involvement in a robbery and assault under Sections 126(2), 118(1), 351(2) and 352 of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner’s brother took money from an …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vikash Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case under section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 after 43.59 litres of IMFL were recovered from his shop and he attempted to flee. He claimed that no incriminating article was found on his person or in his shop and …