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AJIT SINGH @ AJIT KUMAR SINGHversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The petitioner Ajit Singh filed a criminal miscellaneous petition (No.28779 of 2026) before the Patna High Court arising from a police case in Mirganj, Purnia. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner, while the State was represented by Ms. Sucheta Yadav. The Court noted the absence of any …

Niraj Choudhary @ Niranjan ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Niraj Choudhary, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged possession of 20 litres of liquor. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, that the liquor was …

Kiran KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Kiran Kumari, filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking to quash Clause 3 of Advertisement No. 12/2026 for the 33rd Bihar Judicial Service Examination, alleging that the cut‑off date of 01‑08‑2022 for the maximum age of unreserved female candidates violated a 2006 departmental …

Santosh KumarversusThat State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar filed a writ petition challenging a tax assessment for October 2019 to March 2020 under the Bihar GST Act, alleging that he had already paid the tax and that the assessment was made without a proper show‑cause notice, partly due to the COVID‑19 pandemic. He also sought to quash a …

M/s Shreyash Krishna ConstructionversusState of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s Shreyash Krishna Construction filed a writ petition challenging a 5% tax imposed on affordable construction for FY 2021-22, alleging that the order violated Circular No. 03/2019-Central (Rate), was passed without notice contrary to Section 75(4) of the Central/Bihar GST Act, and lacked a digital …

M/s Gajendra IndustriesversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s Gajendra Industries filed a writ petition challenging the rejection of its tax appeal on the ground of delay and the issuance of a show‑cause notice and demand under Section 50(3) of the CGST/BGST Act. The petition sought certiorari to quash the appellate order, the show‑cause notice, and the …

M/s Nasar EnterprisesversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s Nasar Enterprises filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging an order dated 17‑03‑2025 passed by the Additional Commissioner (Appeal) of State Tax, which amended the tax demand assessed under section 73(9) of the Bihar Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 for the period April …

M/s Shri Mohan PaswanversusThe Union of India

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

M/s Shri Mohan Paswan filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the Union of India and various GST officials. The petitioner failed to appear before the Court despite repeated notices. The Court observed that the lack of appearance indicated no interest in …

Saurabh KumarversusUnion of India

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Saurabh Kumar, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging a tax assessment by the Union of India. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel sought to withdraw the petition, and the respondents’ counsel raised no objection. The court considered whether …

Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its commercial tax officials. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner despite repeated notices. The respondents were represented by Standing Counsel (11). The Court …

Prashant BhartiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Prashant Bharti, a lower‑division clerk serving as Block Nazir, was named in an FIR for alleged embezzlement of government funds under Sections 316(4) and 316(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act, 2023. He applied for anticipatory bail, claiming he did not embezzle but merely …

Roshan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Roshan Kumar filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging two orders dated 5 January 2023 and 19 September 2023 issued by the State Tax authorities of Bihar, and sought a restraining order against tax recovery. The petitioner specifically requested liberty to contest the appellate order …

Skylight Engineering and ConstructionversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Skylight Engineering, challenged a debarment order dated 26‑04‑2024 issued by the Director (Program Implementation) of the Infrastructure Development Authority, claiming it was beyond the authority’s jurisdiction, violated natural justice by lack of notice, was based on incorrect …

M/S Jaiprakash Contractors Pvt. Ltd.versusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

M/s Jaiprakash Contractors Pvt. Ltd., through its director, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of various officials of the State of Bihar. The petitioner later approached the Court seeking permission to withdraw the writ application. The Court examined …

Asma Automobiles Private LimitedversusState of Bihar

DISPOSED

Asma Automobiles Private Limited filed a writ petition challenging a GST assessment order dated 13 February 2020 that imposed tax and cess for December 2019, alleging that the notice was served only on the portal in violation of Section 169 of the Bihar GST Act and that the levy amounted to double …

Asma Automobiles Private LimitedversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Asma Automobiles Private Limited filed a writ petition challenging a GST assessment order dated 12 October 2019 issued by the Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Purnea, under the Bihar GST Act. The petitioner alleged that the order, which levied CGST, SGST and cess of a total of ₹73,21,017, was …

Asma Automobiles Private LimitedversusState of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner Asma Automobiles Private Ltd filed a writ petition challenging a GST assessment order dated 10 August 2019 issued by the Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Purnea, which levied tax of Rs 32,55,447 and interest of Rs 48,831 for June 2019. The petitioner contended that the notice was …

Asma Automobiles Private LimitedversusState of Bihar

DISPOSED

Asma Automobiles Private Limited filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 02‑09‑2020 issued by the Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Purnea, which levied GST, interest and late fee for June 2020 on the ground of non‑filing of GSTR‑3B. The petitioner contended that the order was served …

Asma Automobiles Private LimitedversusState of Bihar

DISPOSED

Asma Automobiles Private Limited filed a writ petition challenging a GST demand order dated 12‑12‑2019 issued by the Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Purnea, alleging that the notice was served only on the portal in violation of Section 169 of the Bihar GST Act and that the demand of …

M/S Shakti Auto WorksversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/S Shakti Auto Works filed a writ petition challenging an ex parte order dated 28‑12‑2023 that cancelled its GST registration under Section 29 of the Bihar Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, invoking Rule 21(a) of the Rules. The petitioner also sought to set aside an appellate order dated 30‑04‑2025 …

M/s Bandhan BricksversusState of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s Bandhan Bricks filed a writ petition challenging two orders: one dated 23.03.2024 dismissing its appeal for the FY 2021-22, and another dated 13.09.2023 issued under Section 73 of the Bihar Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, which it alleged was passed on mere estimates without proper evidence. …

Dipu Kumar Ray @ Dipu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, three brothers, were charged under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for alleged caste-based abuse, assault with a rod and a sharp weapon, and other offences. The Special Judge had …

Hitech HealthcareversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Hitech Healthcare, represented by its proprietor Bishnudeo Thakur, filed a writ of mandamus seeking the return of two demand drafts of Rs.50,000 each that were deposited as security money for a government tender. The petitioner alleged that despite repeated requests over nine years, the respondents …

J.D. HealthcareversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

J.D. Healthcare, represented by Shyama Kumari, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several health officials. The petitioner alleged a grievance that, during the pendency of the writ, had already been remedied by the respondents. Counsel for the …

Mantu Ram @ Mantu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Mahesh MehtaversusThe Union of India

DISPOSED

Mahesh Mehta, a sole proprietorship, challenged the cancellation of its GST registration. The Additional Commissioner (Appeals) dismissed the appeal on the ground that it was filed beyond the 90‑day limitation and without a certified copy of the impugned order. The petitioner also alleged that a …

Ketan Chaudhary @ Ketan Kumar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

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

GRD RBE RSK JVversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, GRD RBE RSK JV through its partner Tapan Kumar Singh, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several officials of the Rural Works Department, as well as a private firm. The petition sought relief, but the petitioner’s counsel later …

Shital RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellants, Shital Rai and his sons, appealed to the Patna High Court under Section 14‑A(2) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, seeking anticipatory bail after a lower court refused it. The case arose from a land‑dispute in which the informant’s …

Balwant Construction Pvt. Ltd.versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Balwant Construction Pvt. Ltd. filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its officials. The petitioner, represented by Mr. Ansh Prasad, argued that the writ application had become infructuous. The respondents, represented by the Advocate …

Sunil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants Sunil Yadav and Nagina Yadav appealed against the refusal of anticipatory bail in a case under the SC/ST Act where the informant alleged caste‑based assault and lathi‑chase stemming from a land dispute. The appellants contended they have clean antecedents, the FIR was filed three days …

Sudhir Kumar @ Sudhir Kumar BhartiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Nitish Kumar Dubey @ Nitish DubeyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar Dubey, was accused in a Mohania police case of having a sexual relationship with the informant's minor daughter, alleged under sections of the B.N.S. and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The informant claimed the petitioner had been in a physical relationship with the girl …

Md. IkbalversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Petitioners Md. Sonu and Md. Ikbal, brothers, were arrested on 26‑06‑2025 in connection with FIR dated 25‑06‑2025 alleging offences under Sections 8(c), 21(c) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The police recovered 260 g of brown sugar, heroin, cash in Indian and …

Md. SonuversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Petitioners Md. Sonu and Md. Ikbal, brothers, were arrested on 26 June 2025 under the NDPS Act for alleged possession of 260 grams of brown sugar and heroin, along with cash and other articles. They sought bail, claiming clean antecedents (Sonu) and that Ikbal was already on bail in a similar case, …

Suraj Kumar KushvahaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Suraj Kumar Kushvaha filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging an action of the Rural Works Department of Bihar. The petitioner, through counsel, later informed the court that the cause of action no longer existed and sought to withdraw the petition. The court considered …

Amir Arsad @ Amri ArshadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amir Arsad, sought anticipatory bail in a dowry complaint alleging that he was falsely implicated in demands for a four-wheeler and related cruelty. The complainant claimed the petitioner supported dowry demands, while the petitioner argued he was residing in Saudi Arabia, belonged …

Netilal Sahani @ Naitik KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Shubham JyotiversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

Shubham Jyoti filed a criminal miscellaneous petition (No.88639 of 2025) against the State of Bihar. The petitioner failed to appear before the court on both the scheduled dates, 28-04-2026 and 29-04-2026. The learned counsel for the State was present, but no counsel represented the petitioner. The …

Sajan Kumar Ray @ Sajan RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a government teacher, sought anticipatory bail in a case alleging abetment of suicide under Sections 108, 352 and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023. The FIR alleged that the petitioner had a romantic relationship with the informant's daughter, who later committed suicide after a heated phone …

Bindeshwari KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Acchhay KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Acchhay Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (PS‑387/2025) alleging offences under Sections 69, 351(2), 352, 89 and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023, including rape and forced abortion. The informant alleged that the petitioner had a consensual relationship that …

Subodh Kumar Yadav @ Subodh Yadav @ Jairam YadavversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Subodh Kumar Yadav, was arrested on 11 October 2025 in connection with a case registered on 8 January 2024 for alleged offences under Sections 20(b)(ii) and (B) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, involving the recovery of 10 kg of ganja. The petitioner …

Raushan Kumar @ Raushan @ LambuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in a cyber‑fraud case where the police, acting on a tip from the Pratibimb App, raided his residence and seized mobile devices, SIM cards and a motorcycle. The prosecution alleges that the petitioner was part of an organized gang that used …

Mangal DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Md. ShahjahanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Anil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners applied for anticipatory bail in two criminal miscellaneous applications arising from Police Station Kako case No. 290 of 2024, which alleged that they participated in the murder of the informant's son. The FIR charged offences under Sections 103(1), 238 and 3(5) of the Bhartiya …

Md. Pinku @ Md. Pinka @ Md. PikuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three residents of Rangpura, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act (B.N.S.S) for alleged assault and theft. They contended that the FIR was vague, the informant had a family dispute, and the petitioners …

Rita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rita Devi, mother of Shivam Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the B.N.S. 2023 alleging her involvement in the kidnapping of a minor girl. The informant claimed his daughter was abducted by Shivam Kumar, who was allegedly in a romantic …

Sudhanshu Kumar ShekharversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, former chairman and manager of Dumra PACS, were charged under Sections 316(2), 315(5) and 318(4) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for defaulting on a loan of Rs. 8,75,173.06 taken from Motihari Central Cooperative Bank. At the time of the FIR, an outstanding amount of Rs. …

Bablu Sah @ Bablu Kumar GondversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Bablu Kumar Gond applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 82(1)/85 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, alleging he tortured and evicted his wife Sunita Devi. The petitioner denied any wrongdoing and …

Gaurav Paswan @ Gora Paswan @ Gaurav Paswan Gora @ GoraversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Gaurav Paswan, sought bail while in custody since June 4, 2025 for alleged involvement in a dowry death under Sections 80(2), 85, 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent, alleged that …

Premjit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Premjit Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑related complaint (Complaint No. 934 C of 2024) alleging demand of Rs.20 lakh and subsequent torture of his wife, Arti Kumari, under Section 85 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry …

Md. Imam @ ImamversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Md. Imam, the petitioner, was implicated in a criminal case (PS Case No. 228 of 2023) and filed an anticipatory bail application. He later approached the court seeking permission to withdraw his second anticipatory bail application. The court considered whether a petitioner may withdraw an …

Ramesh Kumar @ Bhikhari MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, six residents of Bhorambag village, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 305(e) and 317(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged illegal sand mining from the Naki river. The State and the Mines Department opposed the bail, alleging that 15,114 cft of …

Abhishek Kumar @ BittuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Mamtaz Khan @ Mumtaz KhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

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

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

BAIL GRANTED

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

Mithai RamversusThe State of Bihar

CONSIGNED

Mithai Ram filed a civil writ petition against the State of Bihar and several officials. The court issued a peremptory order on 12-02-2026 directing the petitioner to rectify defects in the petition within three weeks. The petitioner failed to comply with this order. Consequently, the court …

Manish Bind @ Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Bind, a 22‑year‑old with no prior record, was named in an FIR alleging extortion and several other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He contends that the allegations arise from a commercial dispute and that he was falsely implicated, noting that the FIR does not specifically charge …

Amirilal PatelversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amirilal Patel, sought anticipatory bail after learning that a case had been registered under Sections 317(2), 317(4), 317(5) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita concerning illegal trade in animal bones. The FIR named seven accused who were arrested and confessed that additional …

Muresh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Muresh Paswan was arrested while his anticipatory bail application was pending before the Patna High Court. The petitioner, through counsel, requested permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application after his arrest. The court considered the request and the circumstances of the arrest. It …

Tuntun SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

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

Ramchandra ShuklaversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The appeal (Criminal Appeal (SJ) No.259 of 2025) arose from a 2022 complaint case in Madhubani involving several members of the Shukla and Mandal families as appellants. The State of Bihar and Arti Devi were the respondents. The matter was listed twice at 3:00 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., but no counsel or …

Anil Kumar Prasad @ Anil PatelversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Anil Kumar Prasad, feared arrest in a case registered under Sections 317(2), 317(4), 317(5) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita concerning illegal trade of animal bones. The FIR listed seven accused who were seized with animal bones, but none named the petitioner, who has a prior …

Lalu Yadav @ Lalbabu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Lalu Yadav, feared arrest in a case involving multiple offences under the BNS, 2023. He had previously filed an anticipatory bail application before the 1st Additional Sessions Judge, Benipur, which resulted in an order dated 15‑12‑2025. Counsel for the petitioner sought the Court’s …

Amarjeet Kumar @ Amarjeet YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amarjeet Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving multiple offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances (B.N.S.) Act, 2023. He alleged that he was falsely implicated by an informant following a disturbance where a crowd attacked police and seized liquor, and …

Narendra Kumar Jha @ Narayan JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Narendra Kumar Jha, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged robbery and assault. He claimed a clean record and asserted that the informant falsely implicated him, stating that the police …

Bhikhar Sah @ Bhikhari Sah @ Jagarnath SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bhikhar Sah, was implicated in a FIR alleging assault and other offences arising from a land dispute over house construction. He claimed a clean antecedent and argued that the informant falsely implicated him, asserting that the alleged injuries were minor and the allegations against …

Ranjit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

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

Jitendra BindversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Jitendra Bind and his son Pappu Bind, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Makhdumpur Case No. 346 of 2025) involving offences under the Bihar National Security Act, 2023 and the Arms Act. The allegations stem from a family dispute that allegedly led to an …

Munna Yadav @ Devendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Munna Yadav sought anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged violations of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The petitioner argued that his co‑accused, Manish Kumar, had already been granted anticipatory bail with a condition that non‑cooperation could lead to cancellation, and that the …

Ranjeet KarkattaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Karkatta, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging that he deceived a married woman by promising marriage, subsequently engaging in consensual physical relations, taking obscene photographs, blackmailing her, and assaulting her. The petitioner …

Arjun PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Kamindar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Kamindar Paswan was arrested on 3 June 2025 in connection with a case involving alleged stabbing of two individuals with knives, resulting in multiple injuries. The prosecution alleged that Paswan, along with co‑accused, attacked the victims and stole a mobile phone, and presented post‑mortem …

BiharversusSuresh Sah

DISMISSED

The petitioner Suresh Sah sought compensation for the death of his son in a hit‑and‑run accident on 21 March 2022. He claimed entitlement to an ex‑gratia amount of Rs 5 lakh under the Bihar Motor Vehicle (Amendment‑1) Rules, 2021 (Notification No. 11‑08‑2021), which was in force at the time of the …

Roshan Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

A large group of petitioners filed a writ petition challenging a Gazette Notification dated 27‑11‑2025 that authorized land acquisition for constructing an embankment on the Harohar River under the Tal Vikash Yojna. They alleged that the acquisition violated statutory rules, natural justice, and …

Pappu Kumar @ Pappu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pappu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 110.125 litres of liquor. He argued that no liquor was seized from his possession, the alleged recovery site was public, and the FIR omitted the informant's name, …

Sunil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Sunil Yadav filed an anticipatory bail application in the Patna High Court. While the application was pending, he was arrested. He then moved the court seeking permission to withdraw his anticipatory bail application. The court, after hearing counsel, granted permission to withdraw. …

Indra Kamal YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Indra Kamal Yadav and Pradeep Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case where co‑accused Deepak Kumar was alleged to have outraged the modesty of a minor and later threatened the informant’s son with a pistol. The FIR listed several serious offences under the …

Suman kumarversusThe Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited,

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Suman Kumar, applied for a retail outlet (RO) dealership of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) after executing a lease deed with the sons of the original landowners. BPCL rejected his application, invoking Clause 4(vi)(a) of its Dealer Selection Brochure, which requires that a …

Rakesh GiriversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Giri, applied for regular bail in a case registered under sections 25(1‑B)(a) and 26 of the Arms Act, alleging possession of a foreign‑made pistol and live cartridges. He has been in custody since 3 April 2025 and is also charged in fourteen other criminal matters. The court …

Amarjeet Kumar Gaurav @ Hariom Yadav @ Hariom RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amarjeet Kumar Gaurav was arrested on 11‑Nov‑2025 in connection with a case filed under several sections of the BNS and Section 27 of the Arms Act, based on an FIR lodged by informant Samant Kumar Ray alleging that the petitioner abused him and fired at him. The petitioner contended that the FIR was …

Md. RahmanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Md. Rahman was arrested on 24 October 2025 in connection with a robbery of a bank employee, alleged under Section 309(6) of the BNS and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution’s case is based on an informant’s statement, CCTV footage, and a confession, but no material was recovered from the …

Ramchal Yadav @ Ramchal Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ramchal Yadav applied for anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged offences under sections 274, 275, 132, 352 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and section 30(a) of the Excise Act. He argued that the case diary and his criminal antecedent report had not been produced, that he was …

Baban Kumar TiwariversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

ALLOWED

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

Roshan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Roshan Kumar and Vishal Kumar were charged with murder under sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 140(1), 61(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023, alleged to have killed the deceased with a stone. Both petitioners have been in custody since August 2025. The prosecution presented CCTV footage and a …

Shankar Thakur @ Shankar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a 72‑year‑old man, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3) and 340(2) of the B.N.S., alleging that he was falsely implicated in a scheme to obtain appointments in the Railway Department by taking money and forging documents. The petitioner …

Dharo ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dharo Manjhi, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in anticipation of arrest for alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and (d) of the Excise Act involving the recovery of liquor and fermented fruit. He argued that the case diary and his …

Sagar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sagar Kumar, was arrested on 30 November 2025 in connection with a kidnapping case (Sirdalla P.S. Case No.405 of 2025) under sections 137(2) and 96 of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes, 2023. The alleged victim, the informant’s daughter, gave a statement under section 183 of the Bihar …

Rajnish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

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

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (PS No 227 2025) alleged under sections 137(2) and 140(3) of the B.N.S., 2023 and section 8 of the POCSO Act. He has been in custody since 7 December 2025 and claims a clean antecedent. The victim’s statement recorded …

Sultana KhatunversusAuthorized Officer, ICICI Home Finance

WITHDRAWN

Sultana Khatun filed a civil writ petition (Case No.2255 of 2026) in the Patna High Court against ICICI Home Finance and several officials, seeking relief from alleged grievances. The petition listed the Authorized Officer of ICICI Home Finance, the Branch Manager, the Sub‑Divisional Officer, the …

Lalita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Lalita Devi, the wife of Kari Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail in a murder case where her husband and his son Bijay Kumar were alleged to have killed Rajdeep Kumar in their house. The FIR charges under Sections 103(1), 61(2) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023. The petitioner claimed she was unaware of …

Ashok Srivastava @ Vishwa Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ashok Srivastava, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging assault with an iron rod and a sharp cutting weapon called 'farsa' on the informant's 16‑year‑old nephew in a mango orchard. The …

Sintu Kumar @ Santu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sintu Kumar, was arrested after a raid on his house yielded a country-made pistol and a live cartridge, leading to charges under Sections 26 and 25(1‑b)(a) of the Arms Act. He filed an application for regular bail, claiming he was falsely implicated, that no contraband was found in …

Radha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Radha Devi, the wife of co-accused Sanjay Khalifa, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 140(4), 61(2), 64, 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 3, 4, 5 of the ITP Act concerning alleged kidnapping and assault of a minor girl. The prosecution alleged that the accused forcibly took …

Md. MukhtarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Md. Mukhtar and Md. Taufique, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in FIR No. 01 of 2025 registered at Falka Police Station. The FIR alleged that petitioner No.1 assaulted the mother of an informant and petitioner No.2 assaulted the informant with an iron rod, …

Ahmad HussainversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ahmad Hussain, filed a writ petition seeking enforcement of a Deputy Collector’s order dated 12 July 2024 directing measurement and removal of illegal encroachment on his land, as well as setting aside a later mutation order that cancelled his earlier favorable mutation. The petition …

Kamindra Kumar @ Kaminda Kumar @ Kamindra PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

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

Lotha @ Vir PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Lotha @ Vir Prasad, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 303(2), 74, 78 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged harassment, molestation, assault and theft. The FIR, lodged two days after the alleged incident, was based on the …

Sonu Kumar @ Sonu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sonu Kumar was arrested in connection with a case alleging rape of a minor, the informant's granddaughter, under multiple statutes including the Bihar Penal Code, the POCSO Act and the SC/ST Act. The victim’s statement under Section 183 of the Bihar Penal Code identified another accused, Ravindra …

Ajay Bhagat @ Ajay PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ajay Bhagat and Rambabu Bhagat applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the BNS for allegedly assaulting an informant, her mother‑in‑law and outraging the informant's daughter. The FIR alleges that the informant sustained a head injury that could be serious. The …

Santlal MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santlal Mahto (73) and Munna Mahto (30) were implicated in a FIR alleging assault with intent to kill and related offences under Sections 126(3), 115(2), 109, 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Penal Code. The petitioners claimed they were falsely implicated, stating a case‑and‑counter‑case arose …

Ramchandra Mahto @ Ramchandra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ramchandra Mahto, Jitendra Mahto and Amrita Kumari, were named in an FIR for alleged assault during a land dispute on 3 January 2025. They sought anticipatory bail, claiming innocence, a clean antecedent and that the alleged assault was a minor scuffle between agnates. The State …

Indal Yadav @ Indar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

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

Krishna GiriversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petition was filed by Krishna Giri, son of the late Kapildev Giri, seeking various writs including certiorari to quash an order dated 20 January 2026 passed by the Additional District Magistrate in a mutation revision case. The petitioner also asked for a prohibitory writ restraining the …

Jarnail SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, three brothers, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing ICICI Bank to re‑value the property of borrower Karnail Singh and compel him to take a top‑up loan of Rs 80,13,193.63, and also to release statutory sale deeds to the petitioners. They also sought other appropriate …

Ghutuk Miyan @ Ismail MiyanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ghutuk Miyan, was accused in an FIR of raping the informant in the presence of her 11‑year‑old son. The petitioner applied for pre‑arrest bail, arguing that the allegation was doubtful, the medical examination showed no recent sexual assault, and the FIR was motivated by a monetary …

Vishal Kumar @ Rider @ Gop JeeversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Roshan Kumar and Vishal Kumar, were charged with murder under sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 140(1), 61(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging that they killed the deceased with a stone. Both have been in custody since August 2025. The prosecution presented CCTV footage linking …

Vivek Ranjan @ Sonu MishraversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vivek Ranjan, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case where the FIR alleges he induced an informant to invest Rs 50 lakhs in a financial scheme and failed to repay, amounting to alleged cheating. The petitioner contended that he merely acted as a broker for a builder and that the …

Satyanarayan JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, an elderly couple and their son, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging offences under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 109, 103(1) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023. They argued that they have clean antecedents, are senior citizens, and that the FIR contains only a …

Ranjan Kumar @ VidhyakversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ranjan Kumar, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (Maner P.S. Case No. 527 of 2024) alleging his involvement in the murder of an informant's husband. The FIR originally named eight accused, but the bail application mistakenly claimed the petitioner was also named; the petitioner …

Manoj Yadav @ Manoj Kr. Yadav @ Manoj Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manoj Yadav applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging assault and indiscriminate firing under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution’s version is that the petitioner, along with others, assaulted the complainant’s …

Kumari Sunita RaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Sunita Rani, wife of Kumud Kishore, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus to cancel a sale deed executed by her husband in 2019 in favour of Dinesh Kumar, alleging that the land originally belonged to her father‑in‑law and that the sale was fraudulent. The respondent GP objected that …

Anju DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anju Devi, the petitioner, had applied for bail in a criminal miscellaneous case. She later sought to withdraw the bail application and surrender before the District Court to obtain regular bail. The High Court considered the submission and allowed the withdrawal, directing the District Court to …

Suraj Kumar @ Suraj Kumar ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Suraj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 12.75 litres of liquor from the roof of his joint family house. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, the house being jointly owned, and …

Satyonjeet @ Satyajeet Sharan SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Satyonjeet Sinha applied for anticipatory bail in a case (Begusarai Town PS Case No.469 of 2025) alleging his involvement in a false insurance fraud scheme under Sections 318, 318(4), 316 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner contended that he was merely a former …

PRADEEP KUMAR MISHRA @ PRADEEP MISHRAversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Pradeep Kumar Mishra applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (Bahera PS Case No. 442/2025) alleging attempted sexual assault, assault, and theft under several sections of the Bihar Penal Code and Sections 8 and 12 of the Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Act. The petitioner …

Samir Nath JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

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

Chotu Yadav @ Chhotu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Rajan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Rajan Kumar filed an anticipatory bail application in a criminal miscellaneous case before the Patna High Court. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Shashank Shekhar, later sought the court's permission to withdraw the application. The court considered the request and, finding no impediment, granted …

Ashok SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Ashok Singh petitioned for pre‑arrest bail after a complaint (Case No. 632(C) of 2024) was lodged alleging that he and other accused sold a brick kiln to an informant for Rs 8,11,000, subsequently barred the informant from operating it and refused to return the money. The prosecution charged the …

Santosh Yadav @ Ganga Prasad Yadav @ Santosh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Santosh Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several offences of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including kidnapping, assault and theft. The prosecution alleged that the accused, along with unknown persons, forcibly took the petitioner, tied him, …

Bibi NasrinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bibi Nasrin, a resident of Araria district, was named in an FIR relating to a land dispute in which she and others allegedly assaulted an informant's family, resulting in the informant's husband's death. The petition sought anticipatory bail, arguing that the FIR contains only a general, omnibus …

Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Pawan Kumar and Rahul Kumar sought anticipatory bail in a case where co‑accused allegedly fired on the nephew of an informant, resulting in death. The prosecution alleged the petitioners were involved in reconnaissance for the crime, but no specific overt act was attributed to them. The …

Deepak Kumar @ Deepak RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Deepak Kumar and Abhinandan Kumar sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case alleging offences under several IPC sections and the Arms Act, claiming they were armed, demanded extortion, assaulted an informant and stole jewellery. The petitioners contended they were …

Md. Akhtar @ AkhtarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Akhtar, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State authorities to act on his 21‑01‑2016 representation and to create a Jamabandi in his name for a disputed plot that was erroneously recorded in the respondent's name. He alleged that his earlier petition filed on …

Srikant Chaudhary @ Srikant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Srikant Chaudhary filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. During the hearing, his counsel requested permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail and to surrender so that regular bail could be sought. The court granted the request, dismissing the anticipatory bail …

Kunma DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kunma Devi filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash the Circle Officer's order rejecting mutation of her land and also sought mandamus to compel the authorities to create a Jamabandi, issue rent receipts, and pay compensation for land used for public works. The respondents, comprising …

Md. Sarwar Sah @ Md. SarwarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Sarwar Sah, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged assault on an informant. The FIR, lodged 11 days after the alleged incident, implicated other co‑accused in the assault, while the …

Amzad Ali @ Amzad@ Md Amzad AliversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Lakhan ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Lakhan Manjhi, a 77‑year‑old senior citizen, filed a writ petition seeking mandamus to compel the State of Bihar and various officials to remove an illegal RCC Dhalal (road) constructed over his claimed raiyati land and to remove encroachment on a public way, along with disciplinary …

Md. Noman Khan @ Noman KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md. Noman Khan, Md. Tarique Khan and Md. Sadique Khan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 308(3), 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged assault with lathi and demand for a Rs.2,00,000 ransom. The …

Md. Jalauddin @ Md. SahirversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, aged 78 and 75, are the father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law of a woman who was found hanged, and they were implicated in a dowry‑death case under Sections 103(1), 80 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023. They sought anticipatory bail, arguing that they are senior citizens with clean …

Amarjeet Yadav @ Amarjit YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amarjeet Yadav applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case involving offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(2), 308(4), 303(2), 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. He alleged that the informant’s sons were assaulted by him and others, but the …

Shiv Dular PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shiv Dular Paswan applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 10 litres of liquor and 150‑200 litres of semi‑prepared liquor from a hut not owned by him. The …

Biekchhan Kora @ Bilakshan KoraversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Biekchhan Kora, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel requested permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application, seeking instead to surrender and apply for regular bail. The court granted permission …

Raja Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioners Raja Kumar Singh and Sonu Kumar Singh applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with PS Mohiuddin Nagar Case No.116/2025, which alleges offences under several sections of the B.N.S., 2023. They contend they have been falsely implicated by the informant, arguing …

Rashid QuraishiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, five residents of Nadraganj village, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the BNS, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The FIR alleged that petitioners No.3 and No.5, while intoxicated, assaulted an informant with the butt of …

Jitani DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Jitani Devi filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State authorities to remove illegal encroachments from her land, conduct fresh demarcation, provide police protection, and dispose of pending representations. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Rupesh Kumar, while the State was …

Yamuna SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Yamuna Singh filed a writ petition challenging a letter dated 13-12-2025 issued by the Deputy Collector Land Reforms that rejected his rent‑fixation case under Rule‑53(2)(i)(d)(f) of the Bihar Tenancy (Amendment) Rules, 2018. He sought to set aside that order and directed the respondents to follow …

Raj KumarversusThe Union of India

DISMISSED

The petitioner, a Group ‘C’ employee of the CRPF, challenged his transfer from Muzaffarpur to Pune, alleging that his hardship score of 691 was ignored and that he was denied his first‑choice posting under the Summer Chain Transfer 2022. He sought a writ directing the respondents to consider his …

Sit Kumar Mandal @ Sintu Mandal and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Sit Kumar Mandal and Pramod Mandal, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 09-04-2018 passed by the Sub-Divisional Officer, Banmankhi, Purnia in connection with Case No.26M of 2018. The petitioners …

Dhananjay Sah @ Dhannajay SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dhananjay Sah, sought anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for the alleged recovery of 87.51 litres of liquor from a vehicle he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not …

Yogendra Singh and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioners, three individuals, filed a criminal miscellaneous application against the State of Bihar and another respondent. No counsel appeared for the petitioners, and the matter had previously been adjourned on 20-04-2026 for the same reason. The petitioner showed no interest in pursuing the …

Mukkadar PaswanversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

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

Ramnaresh RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a headmaster, filed a writ petition seeking mandamus directing the State and election authorities to grant him medical leave, treat his injury as sustained during official election duty, pay compensation, and ensure his salary and service continuity. He also sought an order for a …

Moti Lal Murmu alias Patella MurmuversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, members of the Murmu family, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its officials not to disturb their peaceful possession of specific land parcels in Banka district, and to quash a notice dated 09.01.2026 issued by the Anchladhikari. They argued …

SYED SULTAN ALAMversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Syed Sultan Alam filed a criminal miscellaneous application in 2018 against the State of Bihar and Chandan Kumar. No counsel appeared for the petitioner on the scheduled dates of 26 March 2026 and 28 April 2026, while the State's assistant public prosecutor was present. The court observed that the …

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

DISPOSED

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

Kamlesh Prasad YadawversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

A group of teachers petitioned the Patna High Court seeking a declaration that Rajkiya Yugal Sah Janjati Balika Uchch Vidhalay, Harnatand be recognized as a +2 Government School and for their absorption as government teachers in the Science, Arts and Commerce streams. They relied on a 2016 letter …

Md. ShahabuddinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Vinay PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vinay Pandey, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and various officials. During the hearing, the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the writ and instead file an application under Rule 12A of the Bihar Prohibition and …

Bhola PaswanversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Bhola Paswan filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 12 July 2018 passed by the Additional District Judge VII, Aurangabad, in connection with Sessions Trial No.256 of 2017. The petitioner argued that the …

Nizamuddin Miyan @ Nijamuddin AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Nizamuddin Miyan sought a writ of mandamus directing various state officials to renew the settlement of a 70‑decimal land parcel (Khata No. 135, Plot No. 136) in Rohtas, whose 30‑year settlement under case No. 12/VIII/1982‑83 had expired. He claimed to have made timely representations to …

Shyam Sundar Yadav @ MahakalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shyam Sundar Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 274, 275 of the B.N.S.S. and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He claimed the liquor allegedly recovered from a field did not belong to him and that the police investigation was …

Sanjeev KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sanjeev Kumar filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of several officials of the State of Bihar, including the Building Construction Department and the District Magistrate. The petition sought relief, but the court chose not to examine the merits of the case. …

Ankit Kumar Yadav @ Ankit YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ankit Kumar Yadav, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 172.8 litres of liquor from a truck, although the liquor was not found in his possession and he claims he was unaware that his vehicle was used by another person, …

Rajeev RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajeev Ranjan, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its officials to consider his application for a compassionate appointment. He requested that the court order the District Magistrate, Jehanabad, to hear a fresh representation and decide within a …

Mintu GowalaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Mintu Gowala, a manager of LSJ Biotech, filed a writ petition seeking the release of 2,233 boxes of DXNRG tea seized by police in a truck that also contained illicit liquor. The tea, worth about Rs. 20 lakh, was not required for investigation and is perishable. The Special Judge, Excise‑II, …

Satyajit Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Satyajit Kumar Singh, filed a writ petition seeking (i) completion of the bedding work of a gas pipeline by GAIL, (ii) payment of compensation to his wife Anu Singh and two other family members under the Right of User, (iii) a no‑objection certificate for his land, and (iv) a …

Ashok PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Ashok Paswan and Pankaj Paswan, applied for regular bail in a case registered as Magadh Medical P.S. Case No. 71 of 2025 under Section 309(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleges that on the night of 12 a.m. the accused broke into the informant’s house, assaulted …

Md. Guljar AhmedversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Guljar Ahmed, filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking the setting aside of two orders dated 23 November 2024 and 14 March 2024 issued by revenue officials in a mutation revision and appeal case. The petitioner alleged that the orders were erroneous and asked the …

Sri Nath JhaversusRajeshwar Singh

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The appellants, Sri Nath Jha and Rita Jha, filed First Appeal No.77 of 2019 before the Patna High Court. The court had earlier ordered them to rectify procedural defects, specifically to pay a deficit court fee of Rs.49,950, and granted them multiple extensions to do so. Despite these extensions, …

Sudha KumariversusThe Union of India

DISPOSED

Sudha Kumari filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Union of India and railway authorities to initiate land acquisition of her raiyati land in Mauja Lakshmipur, which was being used without her permission and without compensation. She also demanded compensation at four times the …

Maina DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Maina Devi, filed a writ petition seeking to quash the 2008 termination order of her late husband, a prison guard, and to obtain his pending arrears, pension and other benefits. The termination was based on alleged unauthorized leave, and the husband had not challenged the order …

Phakirchand Prasad VermaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a routine clerk at Nalanda College, challenged a Pay Verification receipt that revised his pay scale to a lower band than the one previously granted by Patliputra University. He sought a writ of certiorari to quash the receipt and a writ of mandamus directing the Higher Education …

Md. Firoz @ Sonu Devan @ Firoj AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Firoz, was named in an FIR for alleged rape of a woman over 18 years old and for capturing and threatening to disseminate photographs and videos, offences punishable under Section 64 of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and Section 66(E) of the Information Technology Act. He …

Air India LtdversusThe Union of India

DISPOSED

Air India Ltd filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Presiding Officer of the Industrial Tribunal‑cum‑Labour Court, Patna, to dispose of its application for restoration of an award dated 26‑07‑2023, which had remained pending. The petitioner argued that the authority had not yet ruled on …

Md. Suleman AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Suleman Ansari, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 39 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, …

Poonam DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

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

Dhanji Singh @ Dhananjay SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dhanji Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, where 77.760 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from an auto. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, had no …

Nirhu MusaharversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

A group of fifteen petitioners, all members of the Musahar community residing in Dharahara village, Kaimur district, filed a writ petition seeking compensation and shelter after their land was acquired without notice for the construction of the Dhanicha Block Halt Railway Station on the Grand Chord …

Manish Kumar RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Manish Kumar Ranjan filed an application before the Patna High Court in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding. He later sought the Court's permission to withdraw that application, requesting that the withdrawal be made in the presence of the Additional Public Prosecutor and the CBI counsel. The Court …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Six office assistants of Ram Lakhan Singh Yadav College filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing Baba Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bihar University to pay their honorarium arrears dating from December 2024 and to grant any other reliefs they were entitled to. The petitioners argued that they …

Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Guddu Kumar and Sona Rai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 18 litres of liquor from a location behind Rakesh's house and 325.080 litres from an auto. They argued they have clean …

Arjun DasversusThe State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary,

DISPOSED

Arjun Das filed a writ petition seeking to quash an order dated 13-02-2026 passed by the District Magistrate of Jamui, which he alleged adversely affected his claim over certain raiyti lands identified as Khata No. 96, Kheshra Nos. 1248 and 1249 in Mauza Lakhankiyari. He contended that he possessed …

Ravi Kumar @ Ravi Kumar VermaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravi Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, for allegedly possessing 9 litres of liquor recovered from Roushan Kumar. He argued that he was not arrested at the scene, had no …

Vansh Prakash SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

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

Nagina SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Nagina Sahani and Sunil Sahni, filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking to quash Memo No. 98 dated 10‑01‑2025 issued by the District Fisheries Officer, which denied their claim for a refund of Rs 7,10,984 with interest. They also prayed for a mandamus directing the …

Md Nazir @ Md. Nazir KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Nagendra Yadav @ Aaryan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nagendra Yadav, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 272 litres of liquor in a sack and 8.6 litres in a motorcycle. He contended that he has a clean antecedent, was not in actual possession at …

Lalan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Lalan Kumar, was named in an FIR for alleged offences under Sections 25(1‑b)a and 26 of the Arms Act, arising from a land‑dispute‑related gun‑fire incident. The police recovered a country‑made pistol and live cartridges from the open roof of his house, but the petitioner claimed he …

Faiyaj @ Ayiyaj @ Ayiyaj AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Faiyaj Alam, was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 8(c), 21(b), 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act, with alleged possession of 8.42 grams of smokeless tobacco and Rs. 20,050. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence and offering to donate Rs. 25,000 to a charitable …

Tarkeshwar PandeyversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of Pandey family members, filed a writ petition seeking to quash an order dated 31‑01‑2024 by the Additional Collector that cancelled their jamabandi and to restore the land record in their favour. They also requested that the State not interfere with their possession of …

Ravi PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Ritesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Ritesh Kumar, Manish Kumar and Amarjeet Kumar, were arrested on 20‑12‑2025 for allegedly blocking a road and assaulting a victim during a motorcycle race, charges under Sections 309(5) and 311 of the BNS. They have been in custody since their arrest. The petitioners contend that the …

Butan Yadav @ Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Butan Yadav was arrested while his anticipatory bail application was pending before the Patna High Court. He approached the court seeking permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court, after hearing counsel for both sides, granted the petitioner's request. Consequently, the …

Kaushalya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Kaushalya Devi filed a writ petition seeking to restrain the construction of a water tank on her private land under the Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal scheme, alleging that the land is her private property and that a title suit (Suit No. 41 of 2017) is pending. She requested a writ of mandamus, …