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Judgments of 2026

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Ratnesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ratnesh Kumar, was arrested in connection with an alleged attempt to commit rape under Sections 64, 62, 76 read with 3(5) of the Bhartiya Naya Sanhita, 2023. He has been in custody since 13 May 2025. The petitioner contended that the dispute was settled through a compromise petition …

Gangaram MandalversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Gangaram Mandal filed an anticipatory bail petition in Criminal Miscellaneous No.81392 of 2025 arising from PS Case No.809 of 2022. The petitioner, through counsel, later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The learned counsel for the State opposed the …

Shankar VishwakarmaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shankar Vishwakarma was arrested in a case alleging illegal arms manufacturing under sections 25(1‑AA), 25(1‑B)(I), 26(2) and 35 of the Arms Act, after police seized material from his house. The petitioner claimed he had no possession of the seized items, that the house was jointly owned with …

Goldi KumariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Goldi Kumari and Anshu Kumari, were arrested following a police raid on a house in Sasaram where a male and two females were found in a compromising position and the petitioners were later discovered. They were charged with offences under various sections of the Bihar Narcotic …

Sanjay Kumar ShahiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Thirteen petitioners filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging a notice issued by the Certificate Officer‑cum‑District Sub Registrar directing them to deposit compensation allegedly illegally withdrawn. The petitioners contended that they had received compensation for land …

Praful Kumar @ Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Praful Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged possession of a loaded pistol, another loaded pistol, and eleven live cartridges, and charged under Sections 310(4), 310(5), 317(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25(1-A) and 25(1-B) of the Arms …

Lal Bachan SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Lal Bachan Sahni, who was not named in the FIR, sought bail for alleged offences of murder, attempt to conceal murder, criminal conspiracy and illegal possession of arms under IPC sections 302, 404, 120‑B read with 34 and Arms Act section 27. He has been in custody since 6 February 2024 after his …

Rakesh ChakrabortyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Rakesh Chakraborty was arrested in connection with the death of his wife, Shalu Kumari, who allegedly died after a dowry dispute. The prosecution alleged that the in‑laws, possibly with the petitioner’s involvement, murdered her, but the post‑mortem report showed no external injuries and the cause …

Bihar PatnaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Association of Sonologist of Bihar and two doctors filed a writ petition challenging a 2018 order that barred doctors who had completed six months of private ultrasound training under a radiologist from registering new ultrasound centres. They argued that Supreme Court judgments required the …

Arun RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arun Ray, who was not named in the FIR, was arrested in connection with a 2019 murder case (Sadar P.S. Case No.555) involving offences under Section 302 IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution’s case relied solely on a confessional statement of a co‑accused, Varun Kumar, and no other …

Rehana Praveen @ Rehna ParveenversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Rehana Praveen, sought regular bail in a case registered under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the BNS for the alleged murder of her husband. The prosecution alleged that several accused, including Abu Nasar (the petitioner's fiancé), killed the husband, but the FIR did not specifically …

Kamlesh RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kamlesh Ram petitioned the Patna High Court seeking bail in a criminal case (PS Gurua Case No. 393 of 2024) where he is alleged to have been the order‑giver in an assault that resulted in the death of an informant's brother. The FIR charges him under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ravi Kumar, sought bail in a case (Natwar Bazar P.S. Case No.77 of 2025) alleging his involvement in the death of his wife, Shobha Kumari, who was pregnant and reportedly subjected to dowry demands. The prosecution presented a post‑mortem report indicating multiple abrasions, neck …

Md. Neyaz @ NeyazullahversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Neyaz, challenged an order dated 18 June 2018 of the Judicial Magistrate‑I, Jehanabad, which required him to be physically present on three consecutive dates and imposed a restriction on leaving India, despite a prior exemption order dated 3 August 2007 issued by this Court. The …

Abdullah KhanversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abdullah Khan, filed a petition under criminal miscellaneous jurisdiction seeking to quash an order dated 29‑05‑2018 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Kaimur, which had set aside an earlier order dated 08‑11‑2017 in a domestic‑violence proceeding and directed the petitioner to …

Raj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Raj Kumar was arrested in connection with a robbery case (Chiraiya P.S. Case No.520 of 2022) under Section 392 of the IPC, although his name does not appear in the FIR. The prosecution’s case against him rests solely on a confessional statement made by co‑accused Nitesh Kumar, and no physical …

Pulice YadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Pulice Yadav was arrested while his anticipatory bail application was pending before the Patna High Court. He sought permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application after his arrest. The court entertained the request, granted permission to withdraw, and consequently dismissed the …

Sajan SadaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sajan Sada, sought bail in a kidnapping case (Biraul P.S. Case No.115 of 2025) alleged under Sections 137, 96 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, abducted the minor daughter of an informant and took her to Delhi. The victim’s …

Diljeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Diljeet Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging cheating and forgery under several sections of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that he, along with others, collected Rs 8,50,000 from an informant by promising a railway job and then issued a …

Sunil Dubey @ Sunil Kumar DubeyversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sunil Dubey, filed a second anticipatory bail petition after an earlier petition was dismissed by a coordinate bench of the Patna High Court. The petition did not allege any change in circumstances or present any new grounds for relief. The court noted that, in the absence of fresh …

Prakash Yadav @ Vikash Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prakash Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 103, 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (B.N.S.), Section 27 of the Arms Act and later Section 61(2) of the B.N.S. The FIR only alleged his presence at the scene of a shooting …

Awadhesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Awadhesh Kumar, who was not named in the FIR, was arrested on 7 May 2025 in connection with a murder case and alleged offences under Sections 103(1) and 61(2) of the Bihar Non‑Compulsory Statutes and the Arms Act. The prosecution’s case rested mainly on a confessional statement of a co‑accused, with …

Rambilash Jha alias Ram Bilash JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rambilash Jha, filed a writ petition seeking certiorari to quash three orders dated 11 September 2025, 23 January 2024 and 6 March 2018 issued respectively by the Bihar Land Tribunal, the Commissioner of Tirhut Division and the Deputy Collector, Land Reforms, Sitamarhi. The …

Mithun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mithun Kumar, arrested on 08‑07‑2024, remained in custody for over a year and seven months while his trial was pending. His earlier bail petition was dismissed as withdrawn, and he filed a second successive bail petition on two grounds: the trial had not concluded within six months as previously …

Mintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mintu Kumar was arrested in connection with a robbery case (Naubatpur P.S. Case No. 87 of 2025) under Section 309(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, although his name does not appear in the FIR. He has been in custody since 9 March 2025. The only link to him is a confessional statement made by …

Shivnarayan ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shivnarayan Chaudhary filed a writ petition challenging the suspension of his Fair Price Shop licence by the Sub‑Divisional Officer, Hilsa, which was based solely on the institution of an FIR against him. The petitioner argued that an FIR alone does not justify licence suspension under the Bihar …

Kaushalya Devi @ Koshalya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Kaushalya Devi sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 316(5), 318(4), 338 and 3(5) of the BNS, alleging that she was falsely implicated in a fraud involving the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna. She contended that the alleged withdrawal of funds was a …

Jago DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jago Das, a 65‑year‑old senior citizen with a clean record, was implicated in a case (PS Baheri Case No. 207/2025) alleging offences under Sections 316(5), 318(4), 338 and 3(5) of the BNS, related to alleged fraud in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. He contended that the money was …

Shrawan Pal @ Shrawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Shrawan Pal, Bipen Pal and Pawan Kumar, were arrested in connection with an alleged assault that resulted in the death of the informant's brother. The FIR indicates that the informant left the scene and was not an eye‑witness to the entire incident, and the allegations of assault …

Arvind Kumar ChaudharyversusThe Additional Chief Secretary

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Arvind Kumar Chaudhary, filed a writ petition seeking quash of an Office Order dated 15‑Oct‑2019 that rejected his promotion to Headmaster and directed recovery of salary on the ground that his appointment was temporary. He argued that earlier orders of this Court in CWJC No. 15594 …

Md. Hakim AkhtarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Hakim Akhtar, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 302, 120(B) and 34 of the Indian Penal Code concerning the death of an informant's husband, allegedly caused by an electric shock while working at a co‑accused's house. The prosecution alleged that the …

Md. Jahangir Alam @ Md. Jahangir @ Md. JahaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Jahangir Alam, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 406, 420 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging that he and his wife received Rs. 38,00,000 from the informant for registering a land but later refused to do so and sold the land to another party. The …

Anju DeviversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner filed an application in the High Court seeking permission to withdraw the pending criminal miscellaneous application. After hearing arguments, the petitioner’s counsel requested the court’s permission to withdraw. The court granted the permission, allowing the withdrawal. …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, was arrested in connection with a firing incident that allegedly injured Mamta Devi’s leg and was charged under Section 110 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26, 35 and 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner resorted to …

Swity KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Swity Kumari petitioned for bail after being implicated in the death of Sunny Kumar, whose body was found near a railway track. The FIR charges her under sections 103(1), 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, alleging she participated in the killing and disposal of the body. The …

Md. ShamsheirversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Shamsheir, filed a second anticipatory bail application after his earlier request was denied on 30-04-2025. The petition did not present any new facts or circumstances to justify reconsideration. The Patna High Court, referencing the Supreme Court’s decision in G.R. Ananda Babu …

Shammi KapoorversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shammi Kapoor was arrested in connection with a dacoity at PP Jewellers, Begusarai, and charged under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and the Arms Act. He has been in custody since 28‑11‑2024. Two FIRs were lodged for the same incident (Case No. 575 and Case No. 576). Bail …

Gyani Kumar @ Gyanu @ Gyanu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Gyani Kumar applied for bail in a criminal case (Sessions Trial No. 960 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 103(1), 238(a), 303(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. He is not named in the FIR and has been in custody since 26‑02‑2025. The prosecution’s case rests on a …

Rajeshwar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rajeshwar Singh, owner of a tractor allegedly used in illegal digging of government land, feared arrest under Sections 303(2) and 317(2) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that his tractor was used alongside a JCB owned by co‑accused Dhirendra Kumar Singh, acting on instructions of …

Sunil RajakversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Sunil Rajak and Sheojee Yadav, who hold the positions of Ward President and Ward Secretary respectively, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 420, 406, 409 and 34. The prosecution’s informant, Nitesh Kumar, alleged that the petitioners were …

Raj Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raj Kumar Sah, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging the sale of duplicate rice under the ‘White Tiger’ trademark, with offences listed under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR named his proprietorship, M/S Hanuman Galla Bhandar, but …

Lallu @ Hiralal Sahni @ Lalu SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Lallu @ Hiralal Sahni and Parwati Devi, were implicated in a murder case arising from an alleged assault on the informant's husband with an iron rod, resulting in death. They sought anticipatory bail, claiming false implication, a seven‑day delay in filing the FIR, and clean …

Khurshed Ansari @ Khurshed Alam @ Khurashaed AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Khurshed Ansari and Javed Ansari, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR alleged that petitioner No.1 struck an informant with a fighter and petitioner No.2 held …

ManglaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Mangla was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Kishanganj, for murder under Section 302 IPC based on the testimony of seven eyewitnesses and a post‑mortem report. During the trial, the court was shown a medical report indicating that Mangla suffered from chronic schizophrenia and was of …

Rupesh RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rupesh Ram was arrested in connection with a case under the NDPS Act for alleged possession of 58 kg of ganja recovered from a co-accused's partially constructed house. The only incriminating material against him was the statement of co-accused Bahru Mandal, who had already been granted bail and …

Vijay ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vijay Chaudhary was arrested in connection with a case under the NDPS Act and the Arms Act for allegedly possessing 1 kg 5 gms of charas, a pistol and live cartridges. He sought bail, arguing that the weight was marginally above the commercial quantity threshold and that the packaging weight should …

Ramayan Sahni @ Ramayan ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramayan Sahni, sought bail in a case where he was implicated through confessional statements of co-accused for offences under IPC sections 302, 201 and 34. He argued that he was not named in the FIR and there was no direct material linking him to the murder of the informant's …

Md. ArmanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 285, 293, 132 and 352 of the Bihar Penal Code for allegedly obstructing a state highway during a bandh. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with a large group of villagers, blocked the …

Gorakh RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Gorakh Ram, a resident of Kataha village in East Champaran, was implicated in an FIR alleging that he assaulted the father of an informant with a weapon, causing grievous head injuries. The FIR charges him under sections 147, 149, 341, 323, 324, 307, 379, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code. The …

NISHU RAIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISMISSED

Petitioner Nishu Rai filed an application in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding arising from a case registered in 2021. The petitioner was acquitted in the underlying criminal case. The respondent, Manjiv Mishra, appeared before the court and informed that the acquittal rendered the application …

Kumari Anshu Kumari@Anshu KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Kumari Anshu Kumari and Kumari Chandul Devi, sought pre‑arrest bail after being implicated in an FIR alleging they, along with others, assaulted the husband of an informant, resulting in his death. The charge sheet cites offences under sections 103(1) and 302(5) of the Indian Penal …

IndiaversusNarayan Pandit

DISPOSED

The Union of India, represented by various postal officials, filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging the Central Administrative Tribunal's order dated 13 August 2024, which had allowed the sole respondent's original application and referenced a letter dated 26 October 2023 that the …

Jibachh yadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Jibachh Yadav, filed a second anticipatory bail petition after an earlier petition was rejected on 16‑04‑2025. The petition was filed under the Criminal Miscellaneous proceeding and no new facts or change in circumstances were presented. The court noted the recent Supreme Court …

Shirjal Paswan @ Shivjanam PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shirjal Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving multiple offences under the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that on 22 July 2025 a mob assaulted an informant's family, but the petitioner was not named in the FIR and claimed innocence. He argued that a …

Ramakant MishraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramakant Mishra, sought bail after being implicated in a case (PS No. 264 of 2025) alleging multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, including assault and outraging modesty. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and co‑accused assaulted the informant's …

Akhilesh Mishra @ Akhlesh Mishra @ Akhilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Akhilesh Mishra, applied for bail after the police alleged his involvement in a violent incident on 10 March 2025 where a motorcycle was snatched and the informant was assaulted with a pistol and iron rod. The prosecution charged him under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

Dharmendra Kumar @ Dharmendra ChaudhariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging participation in a violent robbery and murder. The FIR alleges that the accused entered an informant's house, demanded a ransom of Rs. 10,000, and, upon refusal, assaulted the informant's husband …

Md. Rahil @ SahilversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Rahil, was implicated in a land‑dispute incident where he and others allegedly assaulted an informant’s family, resulting in the death of the informant’s husband. The FIR lists several offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, but the petitioner contends that the FIR contains …

Ajay PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ajay Paswan, sought bail after being implicated in a case alleging illegal sand mining, with accusations under IPC sections 379 and 411, the MMDR Act, BMCP and an illegal mining transportation and storage Act. He contended that he had no connection with the seized sand, that the …

Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 108, 352, 351(2), 79 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging that he was falsely implicated in the alleged suicide of a family who had taken a loan from him. The informant’s statement claimed that the petitioner, …

Hafiz AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Hafiz Alam, sought bail in a murder case where he was alleged to be involved under sections 302, 201 and 120B of the IPC. The prosecution’s case was based solely on circumstantial evidence and an informant’s suspicion that the accused killed his father. The petitioner argued that …

Rahul Kumar @ Master MunnaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Rahul Kumar and Nisha Devi, filed an application before the Patna High Court in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding (Cr. Misc. No.5776 of 2024) arising from a police case. The State of Bihar and Shakshi Kumari were opposite parties. The petitioners failed to appear at the scheduled …

Amit Kumar @ Amit Kumar Ram @ Amit RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly inflicting knife injuries on Priyanshu Kumar. The FIR alleged simple injuries to the victim's back and stomach. The petitioner asserted a clean …

Ganesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ganesh Yadav was arrested in a case alleging illegal cultivation of opium on forest land, charged under sections 8(b), 18 and 29 of the NDPS Act. He contended that the accusation was based solely on the testimony of a forest guard, that the land did not belong to him, and that no incriminating …

Sumant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sumant Kumar, was alleged to be a member of a gang that fired at an informant, causing injury, and subsequently looted cash and personal documents worth Rs.1,59,000. He faces charges under Sections 395 and 397 of the Indian Penal Code and has a prior criminal antecedent. Fearing …

Arjun Ray @ Arjun RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Arjun Ray, a resident of Saidpur in Saran district, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR alleging his participation in the abduction and murder of an informant's husband on 14 March 2025. The FIR charges him under Sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 115(2), 103(1), 352, 351(3) and 351(2) …

Shivnath SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shivnath Sah was arrested in connection with the murder of Rahul Kumar under Sections 103(1), 3(5) and 61(2) of the BNS and has been in custody since 30‑08‑2025. The petitioner applied for bail, contending that the FIR was based solely on hearsay from an informant who was not an eye‑witness and that …

Rupesh Kumar @ Rupesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Rupesh Kumar Yadav, was arrested in connection with an FIR alleging indiscriminate firing that caused simple injuries, and was charged under Sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 111(2), 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, …

Dablu Yadav @ Dablu Kumar @ Adarsh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Dablu Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging his participation in a violent raid on the Mahadev Enclave office, during which staff were assaulted, cash of Rs.5,38,000 was looted, and property including JCB machines and electric boards was …

Arvind KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arvind Kumar was named in an FIR for alleged stone‑pelting during a Saraswati Puja, with charges under IPC sections 147, 149, 307, 506 and 337. He contended that the FIR made only a generic allegation against him, was filed after a two‑day delay, and that he has a clean antecedent, noting that …

Shashi Kumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shashi Kumar Mahto, was arrested in connection with a case alleging rape of a 16‑year‑old girl, charged under IPC sections 376(2) and 376(2)(n), section 6 of the POCSO Act and section 9 of the Child Marriage Restraint Act. He contended that the alleged victim was his wife, the …

Chaneswar Nut @ Chandeshwari Nut @ Chandeshwar NutversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chaneswar Nut, was charged under several serious IPC offences (sections 147, 149, 341, 323, 337, 307, 353, 504, 506) and Section 45 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2016, for allegedly participating in a stone‑throwing mob that assaulted police. He contended that …

Samim Ansri @ Samim AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four co‑villagers, sought bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (B.N.S.) for allegedly assaulting an informant, his brother and family members with lathi and danda and stealing Rs 10,000. The FIR described a general …

Muskan Mishra @ Priyanshu MishraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Muskan Mishra (also known as Priyanshu Mishra), sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 341, 342, 323, 324, 307, 504 and 506/34 of the Indian Penal Code. The FIR alleged that the petitioner, together with co‑accused Rohit Giri, assaulted an …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amit Kumar was arrested for multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including assault and causing grievous hurt after allegedly attacking an informant with a hammer and fracturing her husband’s leg. The FIR was lodged eight days after the incident, and the petitioner claimed the …

Usha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners – Usha Devi, Neha Kumari and Akshay Kumar – sought bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging assault on an informant and his brother, the latter of whom later died. The prosecution’s case specifically implicated …

Samarjeet Yadav @ Samarjeet RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Samarjeet Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case involving offences under Sections 103, 61, 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The FIR describes an incident where the informant’s vehicle was …

Anwarul Haque @ Md. Anwarul HaqueversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Anwarul Haque, sought pre‑arrest bail after the police registered a case alleging his participation in a brutal assault on the informant’s family, resulting in injuries and the death of the informant’s uncle. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner assaulted the deceased on the …

Lalan RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Lalan Rai and Munna Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory (pre‑arrest) bail in a case where they were charged under multiple sections of the Bihar Penal Code and later additional sections were added. The State, through the informant’s counsel, argued that the petitioners had been …

MADAN YADAV @ MADAN KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Madan Yadav, was implicated in an FIR alleging that he assaulted an informant with a weapon, causing grievous head injuries. The FIR initially charged him under several serious offences, including sections 121, 121A, 122, 126(2), 115(2), 109, 303(2), 352, 351(3) and 3(5) of the …

Raushan Kumar @ BihariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Raushan Kumar and Ranjan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving multiple IPC offences such as assault, robbery and criminal intimidation. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with others, forcibly entered an informant's house, misbehaved …

Prince Kumar @ Ritik KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prince Kumar, sought bail in a criminal case where he was implicated only by a re‑statement of an informant, not named in the FIR, for offences under sections 103(1), 118(2), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. The prosecution alleged that the informant’s …

Ramashankar RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ramashankar Ram and Shailendra Ram, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S., alleging they had assaulted the informant's son, resulting in his death. They contended they were innocent, only having caught hold of the deceased …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Suraj Kumar sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged his participation in an assault on an informant and his family, allegedly instigated by co‑accused Vijay Kumar. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserting the case was fabricated due to a property dispute and that only co‑accused Aniket …

Lal Babu ShahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Lal Babu Shah was named as an accused in a mob lynching case (Case No. 126 of 2025) under Sections 190, 191(1), 191(2), 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that a crowd, including several unnamed persons, beat a man to death after he intruded into a …

Pankaj Sahni @ Pankaj Kumar @ Pankaj SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Pankaj Sahni, filed a second anticipatory bail application after an earlier application was rejected on merit on 07-11-2025. The petitioner’s counsel argued for relief, but the court noted that the present application did not disclose any new facts or circumstances that would warrant …

Lallu Yadav @ Lalan Yadav @ Latan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Lallu Yadav, was implicated in a FIR alleging indiscriminate firing that caused injuries, and was charged under Sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 111(2), 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He sought anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and that his name …

Amit Kumar RayversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, Amit Kumar Ray and Dhananjay Kumar Pandit, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. The petitioners' counsel sought permission to withdraw the application. The learned court considered whether such withdrawal could be permitted. It granted the request, …

Md. AlamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Alam, was arrested along with two others for allegedly stealing an e‑rickshaw and was charged under Section 317(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act (BNS). The prosecution alleged that the three persons were apprehended and confessed to the theft, while the petitioner …

Md. Imtiyaz Alam @ Md. Sonu @ Md. ImtiyazversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md Imtiyaz Alam and Md Mumtaz Alam, sought anticipatory bail after a truck seized in Jamui was found carrying 3,700 kg of cow and buffalo beef, leading to charges under IPC sections 272, 273, 429, 414/34 and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. The FIR named the …

Agam Kumar @ Agam Kumar SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner sought bail fearing arrest in a case registered under sections 103(1) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS) relating to the shooting of an informant's father. The FIR did not name the petitioner; his name emerged only from the confessional statements of co‑accused, …

Bhairo Yadav @ Bhero YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bhairo Yadav petitioned for bail after being implicated in a case (PS Belhar Case No. 194 of 2024) alleging assault under sections 341, 323, 504, 506, 307, 379 and 34 of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that Yadav, along with co‑accused, assaulted an informant and his sister‑in‑law, causing injuries …

Shiv Kumar Ram @ Shiv KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Shiv Kumar, sought pre‑arrest (anticipatory) bail after being declared an absconder in a case involving multiple offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from a violent incident that led to the death of an informant's husband. The State argued that Section 82 of the …

Karan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Karan Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a raid that uncovered narcotics and related paraphernalia. The prosecution alleged that he was named by a co-accused seized during the raid and charged him under Sections 8(c), 21(a), 27 and 29 of the NDPS Act. The …

M/s Aditya Clinical SystemversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s Aditya Clinical System filed a writ petition challenging the Bihar Medical Services and Infrastructure Corporation Limited (BMSICL) for proceeding with a tender despite an objection that private respondent M/s Promea Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd. failed to meet the eligibility criteria of a three‑year …

Vidya Nand BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Vidya Nand Bhagat and Anshu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging offences under multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances (B.N.S.) Act, 2023 and the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that on 1 June 2025 the petitioners, armed, assaulted an …

Laxmi Devi @ Laxmi Kumar @ Laxmi KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Laxmi Devi, feared arrest in a criminal case (PS Case No. 394 of 2023) alleging cheating, criminal breach of trust, intimidation, and criminal conspiracy under Sections 420, 406, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that she and co‑accused took Rs.5,00,000 and refused …

Vivek Kumar @ Vinod Rai @ Vinod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vivek Kumar, also known as Vinod Rai and Vinod Kumar, was named in an FIR for allegedly assaulting an informant on her land in Garkha, Saran, with accusations under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The petitioner applied for anticipatory bail, asserting his innocence, lack of any …

Dhanraj MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Dhanraj Mahto, filed an anticipatory bail application under the Criminal Procedure Code. During the hearing, his counsel, Mr. Kundan Kumar Ojha, requested permission to withdraw the application. The Hon'ble Justice Prabhat Kumar Singh granted the request, allowing the withdrawal. …

Diwakar Kumar @ Diwakar RavidasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Diwakar Kumar, the petitioner, was implicated in an alleged honour killing where the deceased's son was reportedly murdered and his body thrown on a railway track. He sought anticipatory bail, claiming innocence, lack of eyewitness testimony, and a clean record. The State opposed the bail, …

Rubi DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rubi Devi was implicated in a robbery case allegedly staged under the pretext of a marriage, with the FIR charging her under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution’s case relied mainly on the confessional statement of co‑accused Kajal Devi, while the petitioner …

Vicky Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vicky Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a robbery and assault case under several sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution’s case was based on an informant’s allegation that a group of 25-30 unknown persons, including the petitioner, attacked a family during a …

Rinki Devi @ Rinku DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rinki Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case where she was merely named in the FIR for a series of offences under the Indian Penal Code, including assault and causing death. The prosecution alleged that a group of accused, including the petitioner, assaulted an …

Kamleshwari Yadav @ Bhagat YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court considered a bail application filed by Kamleshwari Yadav (alias Bhagat Yadav) in a criminal case registered under Sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to alleged dowry demands, torture and the death of a woman. The petitioner was not named in the …

Raja Kumar @ Nand KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Raja Kumar and Aangad Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving multiple offences under the B.N.S. Act. The State opposed the bail, arguing that proceedings under Section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code had already been initiated, making anticipatory bail …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four individuals, were implicated in a violent incident arising from a land dispute, with the prosecution alleging offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act. The informant and his daughter were assaulted, and grievous injuries were inflicted, …

Ashok YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ashok Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR alleging offences under Sections 341, 323, 307, 354, 379 and 34 of the IPC for assault, robbery and outraging modesty. The prosecution alleged that the accused, armed with lathis and faras, attacked an informant’s …

Saroj Kumar @ Sanoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioners Saroj Kumar and Raj Kumar Sharma filed a second anticipatory bail petition after their earlier application was rejected on 19-09-2024. The petition sought bail despite no change in facts or new grounds. The court examined the applicability of the Supreme Court's decision in G.R. Ananda …

Rabindra Kumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar, through viglance

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rabindra Kumar Mahto, was charged under IPC sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120B for allegedly obtaining a Panchayat Teacher appointment using forged certificates. He had previously applied for pre‑arrest bail, which was denied on 30‑07‑2024. The petitioner contended that he had …

Shubhankar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shubhankar Kumar filed a writ petition challenging the Bihar government's instruction for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2024, alleging that the reservation policy applied to qualifying marks is not permitted by law and that the test is not a competitive examination. He sought …

LALIT PASWANversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Lalit Paswan, was named among 27 accused in an FIR alleging assault, looting and other offences under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He applied for anticipatory bail, asserting that he had not committed any overt act and that the allegations against him were merely …

Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Jitendra Kumar feared arrest in a case registered under Sections 307 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The FIR described an incident where three unknown persons fired shots at an informant, but no one was injured and the petitioner’s name does not appear in the FIR; it …

Sanjay Yadav @ Vijay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjay Yadav, was implicated in a 2019 case for alleged cultivation of illegal opium plants, charged under Sections 8, 15, 18(c) and 25 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. He contended that he was not named in the FIR and his name surfaced only through a …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, filed a second anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court after an earlier application was rejected on merit on 22 September 2025. The petition sought relief despite the absence of any new facts or circumstances that could justify reconsideration. The …

Jhula DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Jhula Devi, wife of Chotelal Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(1), 74, 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the accused, including co‑accused Chhote Lal Singh and Mahesh Singh, assaulted an informant with …

Md. Jawed Alam @ Jawed KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Jawed Alam, was implicated in FIR No. 498 of 2025 for allegedly assaulting the informant's uncle with a bhala, resulting in the victim's death during treatment. He apprehended arrest and filed an application for anticipatory bail before the Patna High Court. The petition raised …

Md. Sabbir Alam @ Sabir Alam @ Md. Sabir AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Sabbir Alam, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for assaulting the maternal uncle of an informant, which allegedly led to the victim's death. The FIR charges him under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including offences relating to assault, …

Sandeep Prasad @ Sandip PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sandeep Prasad, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging his involvement in the assault of an informant’s daughter and son, and an alleged outraging of the victim’s modesty, with video footage presented by the prosecution. He argued that he was not named in the FIR, …

Shambhu Ram @ Sham Prabhu RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Shambhu Ram and his son Gulshan Kumar, were implicated in a FIR for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (sections 115(2), 109, 352, 351(2), 74, 3(5)) and Section 27 of the Arms Act, including alleged indiscriminate firing and causing a gunshot injury to the informant's …

Karan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four members of the Manjhi family, applied for anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR alleging the murder of an informant’s husband, who died following an assault by a mob. The FIR listed 24 named and 10‑12 unknown assailants, and the petitioners argued they were implicated …

Monu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Monu Kumar sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case involving the murder of an informant's son, alleged under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that three unknown persons shot the victim, and during …

Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Deepak Kumar sought anticipatory bail after the police named him in a murder case (IPC sections 302 and 201) based on a co‑accused’s confessional statement. The FIR arose from a headless corpse discovered near J.B.C. Canal, and the police filed a final report against the petitioner, which the …

Vyaas Ray @ Vyas RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five residents of Singhi Gachi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 302, 307, 324 and 34 of the IPC for the alleged murder of an informant's brother. The prosecution alleged that the accused, including the petitioners, assaulted the …

Bablu @ Md. Sahjjad @ Md. BabluversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bablu, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case alleging he, along with several others, assaulted two boys playing cricket, stole a gold chain and Rs. 2,200, and caused head injuries. The prosecution relied on the FIR but did not produce any medical injury report …

Jitendra Kumar Yadav @ Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Jitendra Kumar Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail in a dowry death case (PS Case No. 244 of 2025) where he is alleged to have participated in the torture, attempted abortion, and murder of his sister-in-law. The prosecution alleges that the petitioner, as the husband of the …

Surendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Surendra Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging that he and co-accused surrounded an informant's family and, during the confrontation, he and another accused fired at the informant's father, causing his death. The petitioner claimed innocence, …

Mantosh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Mantosh Paswan, applied for anticipatory bail in a dowry‑death case (PS 239 of 2019) where he is accused, along with others, of torturing and poisoning his wife for dowry demands under IPC sections 304B, 328 and 34. The petitioner pleaded innocence, claiming he never demanded dowry …

Umesh SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Umesh Sahni, was named in an FIR for alleged assault offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, including assault with a weapon and causing grievous hurt. He contended that he merely caught hold of the informant and did not partake in any overt act, arguing that the …

Ornate Labs Private Ltd.versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ornate Labs Private Ltd., represented by its Managing Director, filed a writ petition before the Patna High Court seeking directions for the Bihar Medical Services and Infrastructure Corporation Ltd. (BMSICL) to act on representations submitted on 27 September 2024 and subsequent dates. Both parties …

Ornate Labs Private Ltd.versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ornate Labs Private Ltd., represented by its Managing Director, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Bihar Medical Services and Infrastructure Corporation Ltd. (BMSICL) to dispose of a representation dated 08‑12‑2025 within a fixed period. The petitioners asked the Court to order BMSICL …

Lalan SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Lalan Sah was arrested in connection with an NDNDPS case where 94 grams of brown sugar was seized from co‑accused and a motorcycle, not from his possession. He has been in custody since 13 October 2025 and applied for bail, arguing that the evidence against him is merely circumstantial and that the …

Manoj Kumar ChaturvediversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Manoj Kumar Chaturvedi, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Bihpur P.S. Case No. 218 of 2025) alleging that 185.94 litres of foreign liquor were recovered from his Scorpio vehicle under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner …

Abhimanyu Kumar Singh @ Abhimanyu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Abhimanyu Kumar Singh, applied for bail in a case registered under Section 80(1) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act concerning the death of his wife, Sonali Kumari. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, together with the in‑laws, assaulted the …

Sanjeet Das @ Bhim DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Munna Das and Sanjeet Das, were arrested in connection with Nadi Police Station Case No. 330 of 2024 under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Their regular bail applications had earlier been rejected by a coordinate bench of the Patna High Court. Counsel …

Krishna SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, accused in a criminal case arising from a land dispute, applied for bail alleging they assaulted an informant with a sword and lathi, causing simple injuries. The FIR alleged intent to kill, but a medical report showed the injuries were minor, negating a prima facie intention to …

V. B. BuildcomversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, V.B. Buildcom, challenged a two‑year blacklisting order issued by the Engineer‑in‑Chief of the Rural Works Department, alleging that the order was arbitrary, violated natural‑justice principles and infringed its fundamental right to trade under Article 19(1)(g). The blacklisting …

Md. Azmuddin Rain @ Md. AzmuddinversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Azmuddin Rain, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Behera P.S. Case No. 253 of 2025) concerning the seizure of 225 liters and 45 liters of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was …

Ram Mohan Jha @ Rammohan JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ram Mohan Jha, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (Rosera P.S. Case No. 59 of 2025) alleging his involvement in multiple assaults under sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 109, 352, 74 and 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that on 19 …

Sangita Kumari @ Sangita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Sangita Kumari applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Mufassil P.S. No. 443 of 2024) under Sections 137 and 87 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, which alleged that Dilkhush Kumar kidnapped a minor and that the petitioner had abused the informant. The petitioner contended that the only …

Krishna Deo Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Krishna Deo Kumar Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in an excise case (PS No. 128 of 2025) concerning the alleged recovery of 135 litres of Nepali liquor from a bike he owned. The prosecution alleged the liquor was seized from the bike, while the petitioner claimed …

Umesh ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Umesh Manjhi, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (Maner P.S. Case No. 912 of 2021) under Sections 30(a), 30(c), 32(iii), 34, 36 and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018, alleging that 5 litres of country‑made liquor were recovered from his …

Ranjeet Kumar Yadav @ Ranjeet YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Kumar Yadav, applied for regular bail in a criminal case (Bandhua Kuraba P.S. Case No. 111 of 2024) filed under Sections 103(1), 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. His earlier bail application had been rejected on the ground of strong suspicion, although the …

Sunil Kumar Singh @ Sunil SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, accused of assault with a sword and lathi in a land‑dispute incident, were charged under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, including offences relating to grievous hurt and attempt to cause death. They had been in custody since 12 August 2025 and sought bail, …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioners Rahul Kumar and Annirudh Kumar filed an application in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 5976 of 2024 before the Patna High Court. They later sought the court's permission to withdraw the application. The learned counsel for the petitioners requested withdrawal, and the court granted …

PINTU KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioners Pintu Kumar and Chotu Kumar filed an application seeking modification of a bail order dated 24-12-2025, which had been passed in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 88660 of 2025 under Section 528 of the BNSS. The application was filed on behalf of petitioner No. 02 (Chotu Kumar) in the Galgaliya …

Md. Akhalaque @ Md. Akhlaqur RahmanversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Md. Akhlaqur Rahman, filed an application before the Patna High Court. The petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the application. The court, after hearing the counsel, granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the petition was dismissed as withdrawn. No substantive …

Uday KumarversusThe Union of India

DISPOSED

Uday Kumar filed a writ petition seeking an injunction against the Eastern Railway and various government officials to stop construction on land he claims as his Raiyti/Purchase land and to compel acquisition and compensation under the Land Acquisition Act. The petitioner also asked for protection …

SANJAY GIRIversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The appellant Sanjay Giri was convicted by the trial court for rape under Section 376(3) IPC and for offences under Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, based on the victim's statement and medical reports. On appeal, the High Court examined whether the victim was a minor at the time of the alleged …

Sunil PoddarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Sunil Poddar was arrested in connection with a raid on Dinesh Yadav's house where illegal arms and a gun‑manufacturing instrument were seized. He was charged under Sections 310(4) and 310(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances (BNSS) Act, 2023 and several provisions of the Arms Act. The petitioner …

Ravindra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ravindra Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, with a recovered country‑made pistol and live cartridges, and is already facing 23 similar serious cases. He applied for regular bail for the second time after his …

Chotu Singh @ Chhotu Kumar @ Chhotu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, accused of assault with a sword and lathi in a land‑dispute incident, were charged under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, including offences relating to grievous hurt and attempt to cause death. They had been in custody since 12 August 2025 and sought bail, …

Devki SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four brothers, claimed ownership of land purchased in 1929 and held a Jamabandi since 1957, which was mutated to their names in 1985. In 2025 a private respondent filed a Jamabandi cancellation case, and the Additional Collector cancelled the Jamabandi, relying on a 1931 deed. The …

Ravindra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Ravindra Kumar and Chandan Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (PS No.250/2024) alleging offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleges that the petitioners, along with …

RAJA KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Raja Kumar was charged under Sections 395 and 412 of the Indian Penal Code for dacoity and concealment of stolen property. He filed a second bail application (Cr. Misc. No.6398 of 2025) after an earlier bail plea was rejected on 29‑02‑2024. The State argued that all witnesses had already been …

Gudiya Devi @ Muskan @ Gudiya @ Gudiya KumariversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Gudiya Devi, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition before the Patna High Court. After hearing, the petitioner’s counsel sought to withdraw the petition and requested liberty to file a modification petition under the earlier order dated 01.05.2025. The Court considered the request …

Mahanth Sant Saran Das and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Mahanth Sant Saran Das and others, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State authorities to investigate and cancel a Jamabandi (land record) that they allege was illegally created by private respondents by altering the record, which originally belonged to Mahant Moti …

Praveen Kumar @ Praveen Kumar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Praveen Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Kudhani P.S. Case No. 111 of 2021) involving alleged offences under Sections 341, 342, 406, 420, 467, 468, 506 and 34 of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, abducted the …

Jagdish RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Jagdish Ram and Chinta Devi, and Dinesh Kumar, Ranju Devi and Nilu Kumari, are the parents of co-accused individuals in a rape and video‑sharing case registered as Bhagwanpur P.S. Case No. 202 of 2025. The FIR alleges that the co‑accused committed rape, married the victim, and …

Sanjay Yadav @ Sanjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioners Sanjay Yadav and Bijen Yadav applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑death case (Madhepura O.P. P.S. Case No. 645 of 2025) in which the prosecution alleged that the deceased, Rupak Kumari, was killed by her in‑laws for non‑payment of dowry. The State contended that the …

Sohail Ahmad @ ToniversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sohail Ahmad, was arrested in connection with a robbery (Section 394 IPC) involving the looting of a medicine shop and is also implicated in six other serious cases. He applied for regular bail, citing prolonged custody since June 2023 and delay in trial. The State argued that the …

Deepak Sah @ Deepak Kumar @ Deepak Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Deepak Sah, was arrested in connection with an NDNDPS case and an offence under Section 111 of the Bhartiya Naya Sanhita, 2023. The seized 94 grams of brown sugar was recovered from co‑accused Radheyshyam Yadav and Lalita Devi, not from the petitioner, and the motorcycle from which …

Zainab Akhtar @ Shaista BegamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellants, Zainab Akhtar and Adeeba Fatima, claimed to be the nominees of the deceased employee Md. Qamrul Haque for his post‑death benefits, including pension, gratuity and the Group Provident Fund (GPF). The High Court earlier held that a nominee is only a custodian and that benefits must be …

Rajesh Kumar BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a headmaster, filed a writ petition seeking to have his Matric Trained pay scale backdated to 05‑09‑1999, arguing that a prior Division Bench judgment (LPA No.1409/2017) entitled similarly situated teachers to such relief. The respondents contended that the issues were already …

Himanshu Singh @ Himansdhu Singh @ BabluversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Himanshu Singh, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (PS Case No. 280 of 2025) under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act, where his name appeared only in the confessional statements of co‑accused Sanjay Ram and Akshay Kumar. He asserted …

Raj Kumari DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Raj Kumari Devi, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Sadar P.S. Case No. 205 of 2025) concerning the seizure of 120 litres of country-made liquor from a bike. The prosecution alleged an offence under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, while the petitioner claimed …

Rajpati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners Shioraj Sahani and Praveen Sahani filed anticipatory bail applications in connection with Police Station Pakridayal case No. 311 of 2025, which alleged offences under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that …

Shioraj SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners Shioraj Sahani and Praveen Sahani filed anticipatory bail applications in connection with Police Station Pakridayal Case No. 311 of 2025, which alleged that they, along with others, fired upon Ajay Sahani resulting in his death. The prosecution alleged direct involvement of the two …

Fantesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Fantesh Kumar was named in an FIR for alleged cyber fraud and related offences under the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. The petitioner argued that his name was recorded only based on statements of co‑accused and that no incriminating material was recovered from …

RAKESH DASversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The appellants were convicted for assaulting an informant during a property dispute, using bamboo sticks, which resulted in simple injuries to the victim's knee and hand. The victim later died, but the post‑mortem report showed abdominal surgery and septicemia unrelated to the assault, and there was …

Ajay Nishad @ Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ajay Nishad, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a train‑theft case (Bhagalpur G.R. P.S. Case No. 79 of 2025) under Sections 305(b) and 105 of the BNS. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was implicated based on a confessional statement of a co‑accused, though no …

Akash Kumar @ Om Prakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Akash Kumar and Golu Ram, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Nasriganj P.S. Case No. 285 of 2025) under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution’s case is based on information that a group on a bike fled the scene and a co‑accused …

Dr. Amit Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dr. Amit Kumar Paswan filed a writ petition challenging the withdrawal of a recruitment advertisement for the post of Assistant Professor in Ancient History, Culture and Archaeology. The petition sought direction for his appointment, alleging irregularities in the process. The High Court observed …

Sanjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sanjeet Kumar, husband of the deceased, was charged under Sections 304(b) and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for a homicide case and has been in custody since June 2021. He filed his fifth regular bail application after four earlier rejections. The State opposed bail, emphasizing the …

Jitendra ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Jitendra Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in Atri P.S. Case No. 390 of 2025, which alleges offences under Sections 85, 103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 relating to dowry cruelty and the alleged death of his daughter-in-law. The prosecution’s case is based on …

Krishna Dev YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Krishna Dev Yadav, filed a criminal appeal under section 413 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to set aside an acquittal dated 19‑02‑2024. He applied for condonation of a 213‑day delay in filing the appeal, alleging illness and financial constraints as reasons. …

Rajdeep MandalversusSmt. Sharda Devi and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioner filed a civil miscellaneous application seeking to set aside a June 12, 2017 order of the District Judge, Madhepura, which had allowed the respondent's petition under Order XLI Rule 5 and stayed the execution proceedings. Both parties appeared before the Patna High Court, and counsel …

Amarnath Kumar @ Amar Tanti @ Amarnath TantiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Amarnath Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No.11/2024) involving alleged offences under Sections 341, 323, 307, 354, 379, 504 and 506/34 of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, entered an informant's house armed with …

Deodutta Prasad SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three assistant teachers, sought a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its education officials to grant them the Matric‑trained pay scale of Rs 1200‑2040 (replacement scale Rs 4500‑7000) and the senior scale of Rs 9300‑34,800 with Grade Pay 4600, invoking earlier judgments and …

Uplendu RajkumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Uplendu Rajkumar, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No.400 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 316(2), 316(5) and 318(3) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleges that the PACS Chairman defrauded Rs.33,73,830, implicating the petitioner as the manager of …

Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Manoj Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a 2014 case (Chakia P.S. Case No. 151) involving alleged train derailment and multiple serious offences under the IPC, Explosive Substances Act, Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, UAPA, Criminal Law …

Shrikant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Shrikant Kumar claimed ownership of land based on a 1973 exchange deed, but a partition suit (Title Suit No. 483 of 1989) had been filed by the original landholder, resulting in Jamabandi No. 608 being in the original holder’s name. The Deputy Collector Land Reforms (DCLR) issued an order on …

Md. Arman @ Sams TabrejversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Arman @ Sams Tabrej, was charged under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code in Sarairanjan P.S. Case No. 336 of 2023 and sought regular bail after two prior rejections. He had been in custody since 17 January 2024 but submitted annexures showing he was on bail in several other …

Rocky Kumar @ Rockey RajversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Rocky Kumar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Kalyanbigha PS Case No. 66 of 2025) alleging theft of an e‑rickshaw, a mobile phone and cash. The prosecution alleged that unknown miscreants committed the theft and that a co‑accused, Ghanshyam Yadav, named the …

Ashish Kumar @ Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ashish Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a robbery‑and‑attempt‑to‑murder case (Section 310(2) B.N.S.) arising from PS‑419 of 2025. The prosecution alleged that unknown miscreants broke into an informant's house, tied the family, stole jewellery and cash, and …

Shambhu PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shambhu Paswan filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Executive Engineer of the Road Construction Department, Sherghati, to forward his application for a compassionate appointment—filed after his father's death in service—to the Compassionate Appointment Committee. The petition …

Rajiv NayanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Rajiv Nayan applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Govindpur PS Case No. 281 of 2024) involving offences under Sections 303(2), 317(2), 111(3) and 111(4) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that a tractor loaded with sand, abandoned during a raid, contained sand linked …

Mohananand JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mohananand Jha, an Assistant Teacher at Amilal Babua Sanskrit Up‑Shastri College, retired on 28‑02‑2013 at the statutory age of 60 but continued in service until 28‑02‑2015 after the government extended the retirement age to 62. He claimed that his salary and allowances for the period 01‑03‑2013 to …

Rinki DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rinki Devi, a maid, was named in an FIR for alleged theft of a wrist‑watch and Rs 18,000 from her employer’s house. She contended that the accusation was false, arising from a salary dispute and her refusal of the employer’s brother’s sexual advances, and highlighted a 60‑day delay in filing the FIR …

Nawal Kishore SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Nawal Kishore Sahani was arrested in connection with a case alleging that he and others fired on the son of an informant, resulting in death, and were charged under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated and …

Heera Paswan @ Heera KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The High Court heard two anticipatory bail applications arising from FIR No. 142 of 2025 in Punaura, Sitamarhi, which alleged offences under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Securitization Act (BNS) and Section 27 of the Arms Act. Heera Paswan was alleged to have fired a weapon, injuring two …

Bipin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Bipin Kumar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in Rajauli P.S. Case No. 441 of 2025, which alleges his involvement in the sale of a stolen bike under Sections 303(2), 317(5), 111(2), 316(2) and 318(4) of the B.N.S., 2023. The prosecution’s case is that the bike was kept with the …

Kavindra Kumar @ Kavindra SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Kavindra Kumar, sought regular bail in a case registered under sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for the alleged murder of an informant’s son. The prosecution alleged that eleven accused, including the petitioner, attacked the victim, who was later found dead. The …

Mini KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Mini Khatoon, sought a writ of certiorari to set aside an order dated 08.01.2025 issued by the Additional Collector of Katihar cancelling her appointment as an Anganwadi Sevika on the ground of conflicting dates of birth in two educational certificates. She also requested that the …

Surendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three landowners from Begusarai, filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking a certiorari to quash the cancellation of their jamabandi (land record) and a mandamus to restrain the respondents from interfering with their possession. The cancellation proceeding (Jamabandi …

RAJ DEO DASversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The appellants were convicted for assaulting an informant during a property dispute, using bamboo sticks, resulting in simple injuries to the victim's knee and hand. The victim later died, but the post‑mortem report showed abdominal injuries and septicemia unrelated to the assault, and there was no …

JANKI DAS @ JANGALI @ JANGALI DASversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The appellants were convicted for assaulting an informant during a property dispute, using bamboo sticks, which resulted in simple injuries to the victim’s knee and hand. The victim later died in hospital, but the post‑mortem report indicated abdominal injury and septicemia unrelated to the assault, …

Dinesh Kumar @ Dinesh RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, parents of a co-accused in a rape and video‑sharing case, sought bail after being implicated as supporters of the alleged offender. The FIR alleged offences under Sections 64, 123, 318(2), 351(2), 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita and Sections 67 and 67(A) of the Information …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

A group of untrained Panchayat/Prakhand/Nagar teachers appointed between 2013-2016 filed a writ petition alleging that delays by the State in sending them for training and publishing their examination results denied them the trained pay scale. The petitioners relied on earlier decisions of this …