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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, …

Anish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Anish Kumar, a student with no prior criminal record, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 22(c), 23(c) and 25 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The prosecution alleged that a large quantity of narcotic substances, including …

Raj Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raj Kumar Sah, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 318(4) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act, relating to the alleged recovery of 2,800.4 litres of liquor from a vehicle. He argued that he …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Raushan Kumar and his wife Nitu Kumari, were named in an FIR (PS 68/2026) for alleged assault on an informant's family using weapons such as iron rods and lathis. They contended that the case was false, arising from an inimical relationship with the informant, and that they were not …

Asadullah Khan @ Asdullah KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, ten individuals named in FIR No. 727 of 2025, were charged under Sections 191(1), 126(1), 115(1), 109(1) and 74 of the Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita for assaulting an informant, her husband and family members, causing injuries and firing a weapon. They contended that they were merely part …

Rajkumar PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rajkumar Prasad was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for possession of 142.05 litres of illicit liquor. He had been in custody since 11 February 2026 and claimed a clean antecedent. He applied for regular bail, offering to …

Rajeev KumarversusThe State of Bihar through the Additional Chief Secretary,

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a BPSC TRE-2 school teacher, filed a writ petition seeking a transfer under the Bihar Education Department's transfer policy (Memo No. 1729 dated 07.10.2024) citing special circumstances, namely the distance of his posting (approximately 70 km) from his home and his family …

Anuj Kumar @ Lal BadshahversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Anuj Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the BNS and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleged to have shot the victim. He has been in custody since 17 November 2025 and claims to have a clean antecedent. He applied for regular bail, arguing …

Raushan Chaudhary @ Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Raushan Chaudhary applied for anticipatory bail in a criminal case. While the application was pending, he was arrested. He then sought the court's permission to withdraw his anticipatory bail application. The court examined whether a petitioner may withdraw such an application after arrest and …

Rahul Kumar Sah @ Rahul Kumar SahuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar Sah, was named in an FIR for alleged mental and physical cruelty towards his in-laws over a dowry demand of Rs.1,51,000. The FIR, filed under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Substances (BNS) Act and the Dowry Prohibition (DP) Act, was lodged eight months after …

Jayram MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Munna ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Munna Chaudhary sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where police alleged he was involved in the recovery of 20 litres of liquor from a scooty. He argued that he was not in possession, not the vehicle owner, and the case …

Shrawan Kumar ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Shrawan Kumar Thakur, sought anticipatory bail after learning that a case (No. 163 of 2025) had been registered against him for alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, based on the seizure of 57.42 litres of illicit liquor from a …

Fekan RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, nine members of the Ray family, were named in FIR No. 387 of 2025 for alleged abduction and illicit intercourse with a minor, offences punishable under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita. During investigation, the minor was recovered and gave a statement under …

MD. MAUSAM and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

CONSIGNED

The appellants MD Mausam and the late MD Naushad were convicted under Sections 25(1‑AA) and 26(2) of the Arms Act for allegedly operating a mini‑gun factory at their house, based on a police raid and seizure of pistols and manufacturing equipment. The prosecution’s case relied solely on police …

Manoj YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manoj Yadav was arrested in connection with a murder case (Paharpur PS Case No.378 of 2024) alleged to have been committed under sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner had been in custody since 1 April 2025 and sought bail. …

Rajeev Ranjan @ Rajiv RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

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

FAUJADAR YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

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

Dilip RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dilip Ram, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a), 41 and 47 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 67.38 litres of liquor from an e‑rickshaw he owned. He argued that he was not present at the spot, nothing was seized from his …

Raju Yadav @ Rajesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raju Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Penal Code for allegedly assaulting a victim. He had been in custody since January 24, 2026 and claimed innocence, offering to compensate the victim for medical expenses. The …

Md. Imran @ Md. Imran ShaikhversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Dauly DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dauly Devi, the wife of Kamlesh Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail after a police case (Excise P.S. Case No. 229 of 2026) alleged that 26.5 litres of liquor were recovered from a scooty she owned. She argued that she had a clean antecedent, was not present at the spot of seizure, and was unaware …

Munna SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners – Munna Sah, Sant Sah, Shatrudhan Kumar and Lahavar Sahani – applied for regular bail in a case (Ramgarhwa P.S. Case No. 72/2026) involving offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleges that they blocked a road, raised anti‑government …

Sanoj ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanoj Chaudhary, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 30 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, the liquor was not found in his possession, and he was unaware that …

Amin @ AchchheversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Amin, was charged under Sections 74, 75, 77, 351(2) of the Bihar Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Act and Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly making a viral obscene picture of an informant. He had been in custody since 25 …

Pushkar Kumar ArunversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a headmaster, filed a writ petition seeking transfer from his present school to a nearer school to care for his 86‑year‑old mother who requires regular medical attention. He had previously submitted an application for transfer on 14‑Oct‑2024 to the District Education Officer, citing …

Rakesh Kumar Yadav @ Karu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 309(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, for assaulting an informant, looting his motorcycle, mobile phone, cash and identity documents, and attempting to kill him. The stolen items were later …

Kanhaiya kumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Kanhaiya Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case of assault and stabbing of an informant under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He has been in custody since 14 January 2026 and has no prior criminal record. The prosecution …

Sukesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sukesh Yadav, was arrested in connection with the seizure of approximately 510 litres of illicit liquor and charged under Sections 30(a), 32 and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act (Amendment). He applied for bail, claiming innocence and offering to donate Rs. 25,000 to a …

Ankit Maharaj @ Ankit kumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ankit Maharaj, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 9.9 litres of liquor from a third‑party's hut. He …

Bankatesh SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Bankatesh Sharma filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. After hearing, he sought permission to withdraw that application and instead surrender to face trial and apply for regular bail. The Court granted permission to withdraw, dismissing the anticipatory bail application …

Anil ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

A group of nine Prakhand Teachers employed by the Bihar Department of Education since 3 August 2015 filed a writ petition alleging non‑payment of their salaries. Their appointments were under challenge by unsuccessful candidates, and a District Teachers Employment Appellate Authority order denied …

Raju BhaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raju Bhai, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 74.4 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, had no liquor in his possession, and was unaware that a person named Chhotu …

Sunil Kumar JaysawalversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, a former Principal‑cum‑Secretary of a college, sought a writ of certiorari to quash his dismissal order dated 11‑01‑2022 and mandamus to reinstate him, relying on an order of the District Teacher Appellate Authority dated 19‑12‑2023 that had set aside the dismissal. The High Court …

Pawan Kumar Pandey @ Pawan PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Pawan Kumar Pandey applied for regular bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with provisions of the POCSO Act and the IT Act, alleging involvement in a gang rape. The State opposed the bail, asserting that prima facie material …

Manisha Devi @ Manisha KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manisha Devi and Mithun Sahni filed an anticipatory bail application in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 160 litres of liquor from a joint family house. Mithun Sahni was arrested while the application was pending, and his counsel sought to …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rohit Kumar, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 44.8 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He had been in custody since 25 February 2026 and possessed three prior criminal antecedents. The petitioner offered to donate Rs …

Kanhaiya Kumar @ Gautam Kumar @ GautamversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

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

Badal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Badal Kumar, a driver, was arrested on 28 February 2026 in connection with the seizure of 90 litres of foreign liquor alleged to be in violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The petitioner argued that the liquor was recovered from the vehicle and not from …

Brajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Brajesh Kumar was arrested in connection with a case involving the seizure of 360 litres of illicit liquor and alleged violations of Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Prohibition and Amendment Act, 2022. He had been in custody since …

Sagar Kumar TantiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sagar Kumar Tanti, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 74, 75 and 303(2) of the BNS for allegedly molesting an informant, attempting to undress her with intent to rape, and stealing her silver chain. The petitioner contended that the …

Dharmendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 12.96 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from a cow shed. He argued that no incriminating material was found in his conscious possession and that the recovery was from an …

Sonu NutversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sonu Nut, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 20 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act (Amendment). He had been in custody since 27 February 2026 and applied for bail, offering to donate Rs.25,000 to a charitable organization …

Manju DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four women from Bhatpokhra village, were named in an FIR for alleged assault causing serious injuries, under multiple sections of the BNS. They sought bail, arguing they have clean antecedents and are family members, while the State opposed the bail. The court noted that three of …

Renu KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Renu Kumari, filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its police officials. During the pendency of the petition, the petitioner passed away, leaving no one to instruct counsel. The petitioner’s counsel informed the court of the …

MD. MUNAAFversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Munaaf, was named in an FIR for alleged violations of Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, based solely on the disclosure of a co‑accused who claimed the petitioner was involved in a theft and possession of a country‑made pistol and cartridges. The petitioner contended …

Om Prakash YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Om Prakash Yadav, was named in an FIR for assaulting an informant and his family with a khanti and iron rod during a land dispute. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the FIR incorrectly attributed the khanti blow to him, and that the informant’s re‑statement and NCCT report showed …

GOURAV KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Gourav Kumar filed an anticipatory bail application in the High Court of Patna. During the hearing, his counsel requested permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail and to surrender, seeking regular bail instead. The Court granted the request, allowing the withdrawal and dismissing the petition. …

Raja Mahto @ Raja BabuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raja Mahto, was named in an FIR relating to alleged offences under several sections of the BNS and the POCSO Act, stemming from an incident where co‑accused Nitish Kumar and Kundan Kumar allegedly abducted two minor girls. The petitioner, who is the elder brother of Nitish Kumar, was …

Anita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

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

Shiva Sahni @ Shiva KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shiva Sahni was implicated under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 13 litres of liquor recovered from his joint family house. He argued that he had no conscious possession, the house is jointly owned, and the amendment to the Excise Act in 2018 abolished the concepts of …

Umesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Umesh Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case alleging that his tractor was used to transport illegal sand from the Kiul river, violating Sections 303(2), 317(2) and 3(5) of the BNS. The petitioner argued that the tractor was stationary, as shown by GPS data, for 24 hours on …

Golu Kumar @ Gollu Sahni @ Golu SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Golu Kumar, was arrested on 17 March 2026 in connection with the recovery of 60 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for bail, claiming innocence and offering to donate Rs.10,000 to a charitable organization without …

Kamaruddin Ansari @ DholakiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Dev Nandan DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Taranand MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Taranand Mandal, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for allegedly recovering 54.56 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He contended that he had sold the motorcycles to another party by agreement, and …

Raju KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raju Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 137(1), 96, 351(2), 351(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging that he lured a minor girl away. The prosecution alleged kidnapping, while the victim’s statement recorded under Section 183 …

Rekha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rekha Devi, a resident of Bettiah, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, where liquor was allegedly recovered from a location adjacent to her house. The petitioner argued that no liquor was found in her possession, the FIR was based on …

Lalit SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Four petitioners were arrested on 27 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged possession of 252 litres of Nepali Dilwale Sofi and two mobile phones, alleged offences under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022. The petitioners claimed they had clean …

Arun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arun Kumar was arrested in connection with the seizure of 86,400 litres of illicit liquor and charged under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for bail, claiming innocence, a clean criminal record, and offering to donate Rs. 25,000 to charity. The State opposed …

Raj Lal YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

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

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar, was arrested on 27 February 2026 for alleged theft under Sections 331(4), 305, 317(5) and 3(5) of the BNS Act. The prosecution alleged that he stole articles from the informant's house, but no stolen items were recovered from him; the recovery was made from a shop based …

Pawan SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Pawan Sharma was arrested on 22 October 2024 in connection with a case involving the alleged recovery of two country‑made pistols and a live cartridge, alleged offences under Sections 25(1‑B)(a) and 26 of the Arms Act. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, that the weapons were …

Devi Lal Sahani @ Debulal SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Devi Lal Sahani, was arrested in connection with a murder case (Paroo P.S. Case No. 588 of 2025) alleged under Section 103(1)/3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution claims that thirteen persons surrounded the deceased and three of …

Lalji Kumar Ram @ Lalji RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Lalji Kumar Ram, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 130 litres of illicit liquor, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act (Amendment). He applied for bail, claiming innocence and offering to donate Rs. 25,000 to a charitable …

Rahul Kumar @ SonuversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Sections 30(a), 41(1) and 41(2) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 20 litres of liquor near a brick kiln. He contended that the liquor was not in his possession, the recovery was based solely on …

Rupesh Kumar @ NepaliversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rupesh Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 309(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, relating to an armed robbery in which Rs. 15,60,540 was looted at gunpoint. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was one of the perpetrators and was driving …

Bachchi DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bachchi Devi was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for possession of 5 litres of illicit liquor. She filed an application for regular bail, offering to donate Rs. 25,000 to a charitable organization without admitting guilt. The State …

Sanjay Kumar @ Sanjay Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar Yadav, was named in an FIR for offences under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable and Smuggling (BNS) Act and Section 27 of the Arms Act, relating to the alleged extortion of Rs.10 lakh, threats to life, and opening fire on an informant after a co‑accused had …

Ram Kumar Sah @ Ram Kr. SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ram Kumar Sah was arrested in connection with the seizure of 77.67 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He had been in custody since 12 March 2026 and possessed one prior criminal antecedent (Kochadhaman P.S. Case No. 24 of 2024). The petitioner …

Ram Prasad Mandal and Ors.versusThe State Of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

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

Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act for the alleged recovery of 225 litres of liquor from his vehicle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not present at the spot of seizure, and that the …

Md. Sahil Alam @ Md. SahilversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Sahil Alam, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (Gwalpara P.S. Case No. 195 of 2025) under Sections 137(2), 96 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that he lured and abducted a girl, while the petitioner claimed innocence and a …

Vivek Kumar Kushwaha @ VickyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vivek Kumar Kushwaha was arrested on 14 February 2026 in connection with the seizure of 224.280 litres of illicit foreign liquor and charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, not the owner of the vehicle …

Pramod PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pramod Paswan was arrested in connection with the recovery of ten litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act (Amendment). He claimed innocence, had been in custody since 9 March 2026, and offered to donate Rs.25,000 to a charitable organization. …

Vikram Kumar @ Bikram KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vikram Kumar, was implicated in an excise case for the alleged recovery of 38 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that a friend misused his vehicle. The State opposed his request …

Brijesh Kumar @ Briesh SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Brijesh Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 210 litres of liquor from a sugarcane field. The petitioner argued that he was not …

Vinod YadavversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

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

Shivam ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shivam Thakur was arrested in connection with the seizure of 486 litres of illicit liquor and charged under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act (Amendment). He had been in custody since 16 March 2026 and claimed …

Ranjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ranjay Kumar was arrested on 27 February 2026 in connection with Excise Case No. 278, FIR dated 26 February 2026, for alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018 involving the recovery of 375 litres of foreign liquor. The petitioner contended that …

Dashrath Yadav @ Dasarth YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Dashrath Yadav and Sanjay Yadav, were arrested on 31 March 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged possession of 60 litres of country-made liquor, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022. They claimed they had no conscious possession of …

Shambhu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shambhu Singh, a resident of Olipur, was arrested in connection with a shooting incident where two persons, acting on his alleged orders, fired at a victim. He is charged under Sections 126(2), 109(1), 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner, claiming …

Jay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jay Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 303(2) and 317(2) of the BNS, alleged to involve a stolen motorcycle recovered from him. He had been in custody since 20 January 2026 and claimed that he was falsely implicated. The petitioner’s counsel …

Bhavesh Kumar Mandal @ Bhavesh Mandal @ Dubo MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Bhavesh Kumar Mandal and Akshay Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under the NDNDPS Act for alleged possession of 8.706 kg of ganja. The prosecution alleged that the drug was recovered from petitioner no. 1, who implicated petitioner no. 2 in his self‑inculpatory …

Video SinghversusThe state of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Video Singh, was charged under Sections 292, 109 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly firing at a victim without causing injury and being found in possession of a country‑made pistol and live cartridges. He …

Ghuran MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ghuran Mandal was arrested in connection with the seizure of 153 litres of illicit liquor and charged under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He had been in custody since 17 March 2026 and claimed a clean antecedent. …

Pintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Pintu Kumar and Bablu Kumar were arrested on 24 March 2026 in connection with an excise case involving the seizure of 96.840 litres of illicit country-made liquor from a motorcycle. They were charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(iii) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The …

Tetar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Tetar Yadav and Durgesh Rai were arrested on 12 January 2026 in connection with an assault case (FIR dated 3 January 2026) under several sections of the B.N.S. They were alleged to have attacked an informant and his family with lathis, danda and an iron rod, causing simple injuries. The …

Raj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raj Kumar, was implicated in a case involving the alleged recovery of 36 litres of liquor from a motorcycle, alleged offences under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was …

Madhav Kumar Jha @ Madhav JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Madhav Kumar Jha was charged with firing on a deceased person, alleged under Section 103(1) and 3(5) of the BNS and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution presented a post‑mortem report showing multiple gunshot injuries, supporting the allegation. Jha had been in custody since 20 September 2025 …

Nirmal Kumar Choudhary @ Nirmal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nirmal Kumar Choudhary was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Penal Code for allegedly assaulting a victim. He had been in custody since February 6, 2026 and filed a bail application claiming innocence and willingness to compensate the victim for …

Chinta DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chinta Devi, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 125 litres of liquor from a kitchen behind her house. She argued that the liquor was not in her possession, that the location did not belong …

Rajesh ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajesh Manjhi was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing two litres of liquor recovered from a field that he does not own. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was not found in his conscious possession, and the police …

Kundan Kumar @ Kundan Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kundan Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under multiple offences of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging assault on an informant with a dabia that caused head injuries. The prosecution alleged the assault, while the petitioner claimed innocence and asserted …

Sanjay Sahani @ Sanjay SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Sanjay Sahani and Rakesh Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. They contended that the alleged liquor recovery was not from their possession, …

Sanoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court considered the bail application of Sanoj Kumar, who was arrested for the recovery of 466.560 litres of illicit liquor under Sections 30(a), 32(3) and 41(i)(ii) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner, in custody since 25 February 2026, claimed innocence and …

Dharmendra Yadav @ Bhogendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dharmendra Yadav was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 585 litres of liquor concealed under straw. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, no liquor was found in his possession, and the alleged recovery site did not belong to him. …

Mukesh Mukhiya @ MukeshversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mukesh Mukhiya was arrested on 23 January 2026 for alleged purse snatching on a train, charged under Sections 304 and 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. He filed a bail petition claiming innocence, alleging that the FIR was fabricated and that no trial‑in‑process (TIP) had been conducted. …

Pintu PasiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Pintu Pasi and Sonu Yadav were arrested on 14 March 2026 in connection with an FIR dated 13 March 2026 for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, involving the seizure of 52.80 litres of country‑made liquor from a motorcycle. The petitioners …

Munna Kumar @ Munna ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Munna Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 52 litres of liquor and 250 litres of Mahua from his residence, which he claims is a joint family property and that he had no conscious possession or knowledge of the …

Badhiya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Badhiya Devi, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 45 litres of liquor from her residence. The petitioner argued that the liquor was found in a joint family …

Sunil Kumar MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sunil Kumar Mukhiya applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 12 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, had no conscious possession of the …

Sandeep Sao @ Sandeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sandeep Sao, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 24 litres of liquor from an auto. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, had no conscious possession of the liquor, was not the owner …

Sanchay Mahto @ Sanchey MahatoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sanchay Mahto and Bache Mahto, were arrested on 4 April 2026 in connection with the seizure of 63 litres of illicit "Banti Babli" liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act, 2022. They contended that the liquor was recovered from the premises and not from their …

Mangru Thakur @ Magru ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mangru Thakur sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act alleging that 40 litres of liquor were recovered from his house and 30 litres from a neighbour's house. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at …

Md. Mojahid @ MojahiddinversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Mojahid, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act for allegedly possessing 43.5 litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He contended that the vehicle was stolen and he had no conscious possession of the liquor, and …

Golu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Golu Kumar was arrested on 23 March 2026 in connection with the seizure of 107.4 litres of illicit liquor alleged to be in violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner claimed he had no conscious possession of the liquor, that the seizure was based on secret …

MD. YUNUS @ YUNUSversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Md. Yunus was arrested on 3 March 2026 in connection with an excise case involving the seizure of 95 litres of illicit liquor, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. The petitioner claimed he had no prior criminal record, was falsely implicated, and …

Kuldeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Petitioner Kuldeep Kumar, arrested on 20 July 2025, sought bail in a case involving alleged rape of a 15-16 year old girl under Section 70(2) of the BNS, 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution presented the victim's recorded statement under Section 183 of the BNSS, 2023 and a …

Vikash @ Vinit Kumar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikash @ Vinit Kumar Rai was arrested on 24 March 2026 in connection with a case under Sections 30(a) and 3241 of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act, wherein 470.4 litres of illicit foreign liquor were seized, including 48.24 litres from the vehicle in which the petitioner was apprehended. The …

Gulshan Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Gulshan Kumar Yadav was arrested on 24 March 2026 in connection with the seizure of 565.5 litres of illicit Nepali liquor from two vehicles, alleged to be offences under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act. The petitioner argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not the …

Pappu SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pappu Sahani, sought anticipatory bail after fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 91.25 litres of liquor from a rented house. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, the liquor was not found in his possession, …

Md. IliyasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Iliyas, was arrested on 25-12-2025 in connection with a railway station case (Begusarai Rail P.S. Case No. 92 of 2025) for alleged offences under Sections 305(c), 317(2) and 317(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, after police recovered four mobile phones and Rs. 1,050 from …

Lalmohan @ Arjun kumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

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

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ranjan Kumar was arrested on 19 March 2026 in connection with a case involving the seizure of 752.76 litres of illicit foreign liquor. He was charged under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022, but the seizure was made from a vehicle he does not own. The petitioner …

Radhe SharmaversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISMISSED

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

Jaleshwar BinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Jaleshwar was arrested on 5 March 2026 in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act Amendment Act, 2022, after 146.9 litres of country‑made liquor were seized from his poultry farm. The petitioner pleaded that he has a clean antecedent and that the liquor was …

Sangeeta KumariversusBihar Technical Service Commission,

DISMISSED

Petitioners Sangeeta Kumari and Abhishek Kumar, holders of civil engineering diplomas from OPJS University, challenged their disqualification by the Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) for a Junior Engineer post. The BTSC rejected their candidature on the ground that the university's results …

Girdhari RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Girdhari Ram was arrested on 28 February 2026 in connection with the seizure of 414.720 litres of foreign liquor, alleged to be in violation of Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022. The petitioner claimed he had a clean antecedent, was falsely implicated, and that …