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Judgments of 2026

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Mamta KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mamta Kumari, was appointed as a Panchayat Teacher by a district authority order and began discharging her duties, but she was not paid any salary for the period of service. She approached various education department officials, including the District Programme Officer, seeking …

Md. ChandversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Chand Md. Rasid, applied for bail in a case registered under Section 395 of the Indian Penal Code concerning a serious offence. The application was the second attempt after an earlier bail denial on 26 June 2024. The petitioner argued for bail on the grounds of custodial …

Amit Kumar Vishwas @ Amit Kumar BishwasversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar Vishwas, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 8(c), 21(b) and 21(c) of the NDPS Act for alleged possession of 100 grams of a smokable narcotic. The prosecution alleged that the seized quantity, together with 147 grams recovered from a co‑accused, …

Samir AlamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Samir Alam and Irfan Alam, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Dighwara P.S. Case No. 253 of 2025) involving multiple offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleged a scuffle between two groups, resulting in injuries, and claimed the …

Md. Imtiyaz Alam @ Imtiyaz AlamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Imtiyaz Alam, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Dighwara P.S. Case No. 253 of 2025) involving multiple offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleged a scuffle between two groups resulting in injuries, with the petitioner implicated among …

Indrajeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Indrajeet Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in Excise P.S. Case No. 1081 of 2025, which alleges that 438.840 litres of foreign liquor were recovered from a tractor owned by him. The prosecution contends that the liquor was found in the vehicle, making the petitioner …

Wakil Kumar @ Wakil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Wakil Kumar (Wakil Yadav) was arrested in Sugauli police case No. 07 of 2025 for alleged assault on an informant's husband, charged under multiple sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged he struck the victim twice with a farsa, causing unconsciousness. The defence argued the medical report …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rohit Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) to consider his objection form filed through the official portal for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025, rectify alleged evaluation anomalies, and issue a revised …

Kumari BabliversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kumari Babli, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) to consider her objection form filed through the official portal for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET-25) and to rectify alleged evaluation anomalies. She alleged …

Jayant Singh @ Jayant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, brothers Jayant, Ajit and Chandan Kumar, claimed ownership of a 2 2/3 dismil plot in Masaurha based on a 1979 sale deed, while respondent Nand Kishore Sharma asserted a competing title. The Deputy Collector, Land Reforms (DCLR), acting under the Bihar Land Disputes Resolution Act, …

Jangali Paswan @ SunilversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Jangali Paswan, was charged under Section 395 of the Indian Penal Code for alleged participation in a dacoity that took place on 1-2 October 2022, during which a large number of armed dacoits looted cash, ornaments and other valuables from an informant's house. The prosecution's case …

Karan RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Karan Ram was arrested on 30 September 2023 in connection with a murder case under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and for an offence under Section 27 of the Arms Act. The FIR was lodged based on the brother of the deceased, and subsequently the wife of the deceased and an independent …

Deepak Kumar @ Telam @ TelanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, sought regular bail in a case involving alleged offences under sections 103(1), 61(2), 325 and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act and section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that three armed men fired at the informant's husband, leading to his …

Suraj Kumar @ Baudhu Mandal @ Baithu MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ravi Kumar Verma, Sunil Kumar Verma and Suraj Kumar, were arrested in connection with Lakhisarai Police Station Case No. 160 of 2025 for alleged kidnapping of the informant's son and related offences under Sections 137(2) and 140(1) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. They applied …

Shibu Thakur @ Shiv ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shibu Thakur was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 409, 420 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code, alleging that he caused the transfer of Pradhanmantri Awas Yojana funds into the account of the complainant's wife, who subsequently withdrew the money. The petitioner …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Arwal P.S. Case No. 297 of 2025) under Sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the NDPS Act. The prosecution alleged that 125 grams of smokeless tobacco (smack) was recovered from a co‑accused, Sonu Patel, who named the …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, sought regular bail in a case registered under Section 309(60) of the BNS and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging theft of Rs.9,10,000 by the informant's driver. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was involved in the theft, citing a confessional statement of …

Munil PatelversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Munil Patel, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly snatching a motorcycle. He has been in custody since October 2023 and has prior criminal antecedents. The petitioner applied for bail, arguing that the trial was …

Mukesh Paswan @ Mukesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Mukesh Paswan was charged with murder, criminal conspiracy and illegal possession of arms under Sections 302, 120(B) of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He applied for bail for the second time after an earlier bail denial. The court noted that the petitioner was the assailant, had prior …

BarodaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Bank of Baroda filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari to set aside an order dated 08.01.2022 issued by the Patna Municipal Commissioner, which directed the bank to deposit Rs. 2,78,13,960 for mutation of certain shop properties in the Maurya Lok Complex. The respondents, including the State of …

Lal Bachan SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Lal Bachan Sahni was charged under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act for a murder case arising from a 2019 police report. The petitioner filed a second bail application in the Patna High Court after an earlier bail denial on 5 March 2024. The State opposed …

Jayanand PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners filed an application invoking the High Court's inherent jurisdiction to quash an order dated 09‑01‑2023 of the Judicial Magistrate, Patna City, which had taken cognizance of offences under Section 498A IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The petitioners produced a …

Robins SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Robins Singh was charged under Sections 302 and 392 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act in a case registered as PS. Case No. 272 of 2023. He applied for regular bail for the first time, which was rejected on 31 July 2024. He filed a second bail application before the Patna High …

Sanjay Kumar MehtaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar Mehta, filed objections under Section 9 of the Bihar & Orissa Public Demand Recovery Act, 1914 in two certificate cases (No. 22/2017-18 and No. 03/2013-14) and sought a direction for the respondent authority to pass final orders under Section 10 after considering his …

Md. Tanvir @ Md. TanveerversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Md. Imamuddin Khan and Md. Tanvir, were charged under IPC Section 302 for murder and under Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 27 of the Arms Act. They sought bail for the second time after an earlier bail application was rejected on the ground of their alleged involvement in the killing of …

Raj Kumar Sahani @ BalakversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISMISSED

Raj Kumar Sahani was charged under Sections 302, 34 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code for a murder case. He filed his third application for regular bail before the Patna High Court while the trial was ongoing and five witnesses had already been examined. The petitioner argued that bail should be …

Juvenile XversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Juvenile X, declared a child in conflict with law, was accused of stabbing to death the son of an informant. The Juvenile Justice Board denied his bail on 23.10.2024, an appeal was rejected by the Additional Sessions Judge, and a revision petition was filed. The petitioner argued lack of …

Deo Narayan Yadav and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners Deo Narayan Yadav and Krishna Kumar Yadav filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 31.01.2018 passed by the Sub‑Judge VII cum A.C.J.M., Patna, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 366(A) and 120(B) of the …

Prahlad Kumar PaswanversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Prahlad Kumar Paswan filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the order dated 20‑04‑2018 of the Additional & District Sessions Judge, Jamui, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 302, 376(d), 201, 120(B), 34 of the IPC and Sections …

Afroj Alam and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Afroj Alam and Jamil Ahmad, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 06-07-2017 issued by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 406, 420, 468, 506 and 34 of the Indian …

Aditya Anand @ Prince and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Aditya Anand and Abhishek Anand, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the order dated 06-10-2017 passed by the Sub‑divisional Judicial Magistrate, Patna, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 304B and 120B of the Indian …

Satyendra MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Satyendra Mahto, filed an application in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding arising from PS Case No. 65 of 2023 in Maker, Saran. The application was opposed by the State of Bihar and Binod Devi. During the hearing on 9 February 2026, counsel for the petitioner sought permission to …

Ram Kumar Lal Das and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Ram Kumar Lal Das and Shankar Kumar Lal Das, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its officials to pay compensation awarded by the Special Land Acquisition Judge in 1997 for several parcels of land. The petition alleged that despite the award …

Raj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Raj Kumar, a constable in the Bihar Police, challenged his termination dated 12 November 2015, alleging that no departmental inquiry was conducted. He sought reinstatement and parity with a similarly situated officer, Arvind Kumar Singh, whose termination had been set aside in CWJC …

GUPTA NATH PANDEY and ORSversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, four sons of the late Raj Raj Pandey, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. While the appeal was pending, the Superintendent of Police submitted a report stating that all the appellants had died. The court examined the report and, applying the principle that a criminal …

Santa@Santa Paswan @ Santbali PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Santa Paswan, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 394 of the Indian Penal Code concerning the theft of a motorcycle and a mobile phone. The prosecution's case includes a self‑inculpatory confession of a co‑accused that implicates the petitioner, and he is …

Balram RajakversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Balram Rajak filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State and various officials to cancel the Praman-patra issued by the District Bhoodan Yagya Committee to certain respondents alleged to be fraudulent allottees under the Bihar Bhoodan Yagya Act, and to confirm the validity of a …

Janki BallabhversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner sought a compassionate appointment to a Group D post in the Bihar Road Construction Department, claiming entitlement because his father, a Junior Engineer, died in harness on 30‑06‑2009 and his mother had applied for such appointment within five years of the death. The mother’s …

Dinesh Singh and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

Petitioners Dinesh Singh and Akhilesh Singh filed an application seeking to quash an order dated 17 July 2018 that dismissed their earlier petition for a re‑examination of prosecution witnesses in a criminal case involving offences under Sections 341, 323, 324, 307, 379, 504/34 of the IPC. The High …

Md. KamaluddinversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, a Head Moulvi of Madarsa Amjadia Samiul Uloom, was suspended by the Managing Committee and was not paid subsistence allowance during the suspension. He challenged the suspension before the Special Director, who quashed the suspension and directed the Madarsa Board to investigate the …

Vikky Bhawal @ Vikki BhawalversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vikky Bhawal, filed a petition under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash charges dated 04-12-2013 in Sadar P.S. Case No.07 of 2013, which alleged offences under IPC Sections 406, 420, 506 and Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The petitioner argued that the case had …

PrithvirajversusThe Bihar Staff Selection Commission

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four candidates who had cleared the written and practical examinations for Group‑A and Group‑B posts under BSSC advertisement No.06060114, were barred from counseling on the ground of alleged irregularities in their biometric verification. They contended that a criminal case …

Md. Heera @ Heera @ Heerwa @ Md. HeeruversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Heera, was charged under Section 394 of the Indian Penal Code (dacoity) and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly snatching money from an informant. He applied for regular bail for the second time after an earlier bail denial. The prosecution presented material, including a …

Priyanka KumariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court heard two criminal revision petitions challenging a Family Court order that granted maintenance of Rs.10,000 to the wife, Priyanka Kumari, and Rs.5,000 to her minor son, Rudra Pratap Singh, with litigation costs of Rs.25,000 payable by the husband, Sagun Kumar Chandan. The …

STATE THRU.COLLECTOR,VAISHALIversusSHREE DINANATH SINGH

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The State of Bihar, represented by the Collector of Vaishali and officials of the Gandak Project, filed a second appeal in 1993 against Shree Dinanath Singh. The appellants failed to appear before the High Court on multiple scheduled dates, including 29 June 2022, 8 December 2025, and 12 January …

RAM CHANDRA SAOversusSHATRUGHAN PRASAD SWARNKAR andAN

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The appellant filed a second appeal in 1995 against the respondents. Over several scheduled dates in 2025, the appellant’s counsel failed to appear, and no representative attended the hearings despite repeated notices. The court examined the record and noted the appellant’s continued absence. Under …

The Chairman, Bihar State Electricity BoardversusGorakh Nath Singh

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The Bihar State Electricity Board filed a second appeal in 1995 against Gorakh Nath Singh. The appellant failed to appear before the court on multiple dates (17.01.2025, 16.09.2025, 04.12.2025) despite repeated notices. No counsel represented the appellant at any of these hearings. The court …

Ashutosh Kumar AnshuversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a contractual Data Entry Operator appointed by Bihar State Electronics Development Corporation, was terminated by the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) on 4 October 2012 without prior notice, allegedly for failing to upload monthly progress reports. The petitioner claimed …

Parmendra Kumar Singh @ Parmendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioners Parmendra Kumar Singh and Kamlesh Kumar filed a civil writ petition challenging a road construction matter. The court noted that the petitioners had previously filed several writ petitions (C.W.J.C. No.11900 of 2000, C.W.J.C. No.16101 of 2008, L.P.A. No.996 of 2016, S.L.P.(C) No.28255 of …

Rampreet SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners sought to quash an order dated 14‑12‑2023 of the SDJM, Bikramganj, which had taken cognizance of offences under IPC §§504, 323 and 498A against them based on a complaint alleging dowry demands, assault and other cruelty. The High Court observed that the complaint contained only …

AFSANA KHATOONversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Afsana Khatoon applied for anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged offences under Sections 302, 328 and 34 of the IPC. An earlier anticipatory bail order dated 11‑09‑2024 was conditioned on the non‑existence of a process under Section 82 of the CrPC, but the informant later claimed such a …

Rina DeviversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Rina Devi filed a civil writ petition (CWJC No.8827 of 2024) in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and various district officials concerning the Integrated Child Development Services. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel sought the court’s permission to withdraw …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Manish Kumar was arrested in connection with a case involving damage to Indian Oil’s petroleum and gas pipelines, alleged use of explosives, and other offenses. He is charged under IPC sections 379, 511, 427, 285 and 120(B), as well as sections 15(2) and 15(4) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline …

Awadh Kishore PandeyversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Awadh Kishore Pandey, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 09.03.2018 passed by the Fast Track Court, which had refused to recall a prosecution witness (PW‑8) and to mark an exhibit of a court‑witness deposition. The …

Manoj Singh PatelversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Manoj Singh Patel, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the order dated 12 June 2017 passed by the Special Judge Excise Act, Kaimur, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 120B/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 30(a) …

Razaullah AnsariversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Razaullah Ansari, claimed that his raiyati land in Aurangabad district was being acquired for a road deviation without proper notice, acquisition, or compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and sought a writ of mandamus to restrain the authorities. He alleged that the land …

Bhola Prasad Das @ Bhola DasversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

ALLOWED

The petitioner, a retired Upper Division Clerk, challenged a 2016 order by the District Magistrate of Madhubani that permanently deducted 10% from his pension under the Bihar Pension Rules, 1950. He alleged that the departmental inquiry that led to the punishment was conducted without serving him …

Rina KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rina Kumari, applied for the 64th Combined Competitive Examination conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) and secured 514 marks, exceeding the stated cut‑off of 513 for her unreserved (female) category. She filed a writ seeking declaration of success, arguing that …

Arjun YadavversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Arjun Yadav, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to quash two orders dated 08.05.2018 and 08.06.2018 passed by the Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Gaya. The petitioner argued that the trial against him had already concluded and the matter was …

Bhagwat SinghversusThe Union of India

DISPOSED

Petitioner Bhagwat Singh filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Union of India and NABARD to release the balance subsidy of Rs 7,75,342, with 10% interest, that remained unpaid after an initial payment of Rs 3,75,000. The petitioner argued that the total subsidy of Rs 11,50,342 had …

Suresh Prasad Singh and OrsversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three brothers, filed a writ petition seeking to set aside a District Magistrate’s order directing the Superintendent of Police to provide security for compliance of a 2015 High Court order concerning land demarcation, and also asked the court to direct the respondents not to …

Afroz AlamversusThe State of Bihar through the Chief Secretary, Govt. of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Afroz Alam, filed a criminal writ petition in the Patna High Court. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the petition. The court granted the request, allowing the withdrawal. Consequently, the petition was dismissed as withdrawn. No substantive …

Most. Madhuri Kunwar and OrsversusRajendra Singh

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Madhuri Kunwar and her brothers Arun Kumar Pandey and Rajnish Kumar Pandey, applied to be impleaded in Title Suit No. 137 of 2006 filed by the late Mst. Dulari Kunwar against the respondents. They relied on a registered deed of gift in favour of the two brothers and an unregistered …

Dawood Khan @ DawoodversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners Dawood Khan and Aftab Khan were implicated in a case (PS Case No.28 of 2021) alleging assault and other offences under several IPC sections. Dawood Khan sought to withdraw his anticipatory bail application, which the Court permitted, resulting in dismissal of his petition. Aftab Khan …

Md. Shafiuddin AnsariversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioner, Md. Shafiuddin Ansari, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and others. The Court, on 19 January 2026, ordered that the matter be listed for hearing on 2 February 2026 as a last indulgence. The petitioner failed to appear or file any …

Ram Ashis YadavversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

Petitioner Ram Ashis Yadav sought compensation for land acquired for the construction of National Highway 104, contending that the land should be treated as commercial and that he was entitled to a higher compensation. The respondents, the State of Bihar and various officials, argued that such …

Md. Tanzil @ Tanzil KhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Md. Tanzil and his wife, challenged a procedural order dated 09-02-2026 that incorrectly referred to the case as 'Tarapur P.S. Case No. 83 of 2024' instead of the correct 'Tatarpur P.S. Case No. 83 of 2024'. The petitioners argued that the typographical mistake needed correction. …

BUTAI CHAUDHARY @ RAMVILAS CHAUDHARYversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Butai Chaudhary, appealed against the order of the Exclusive Special Judge, SC/ST (POA) Act, Gaya, which rejected his request for anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged assault, caste‑based slurs and the death of the informant’s husband. The prosecution alleged that the …

Mukesh Kumar SinghversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Mukesh Kumar Singh filed an application seeking anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 406, 420 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code. The Patna High Court noted that the petitioner’s counsel had failed to comply with an earlier order dated 27 January 2026 and was allegedly misleading …

Sangita PathakversusThe State of Bihar

CONSIGNED

Sangita Pathak filed a civil writ petition against the State of Bihar and several land‑reform officials seeking redress for a defect in land records. The High Court, on 14 July 2025, issued a peremptory order granting the respondents eight weeks to remove the defect. The respondents failed to comply …

Akash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petition filed by a juvenile (CICL) sought to set aside the denial of bail by the Juvenile Justice Board and the Additional Sessions Judge‑cum‑Children Court in a robbery‑with‑firearm case under IPC sections 302 and 392. The petitioner argued that the lower courts erred by not applying Section …

Ashish Kumar TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Ashish Kumar Tiwari filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several railway officials. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel moved that the application be withdrawn. The court heard the request and, after considering the counsel’s submission, …

Nirmal Kumar SinghversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nirmal Kumar Singh, filed a writ petition seeking quashing of a land possession certificate and a correction made in Register‑2 of Jamabandi No. 401/513, alleging that the entries were antedated to circumvent a restraining order by the Circle Officer. He also requested an enquiry …

Chotoo Malik @ Chhotoo MallikversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chotoo Malik, sought a writ of mandamus directing the State of Bihar and the Nagar Parishad, Araria to appoint him on compassionate grounds to the sweeper (Group‑D) post previously held by his father, who died in service in July 2020. The petitioner’s mother had filed an affidavit …

Sanjeet Kumar BatarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sanjeet Kumar Batar, sought to quash the cancellation of his father's Fair Price Shop licence (No. 06/07) dated 06‑05‑2016 and to obtain a new licence on compassionate grounds after his father's death on 05‑02‑2018. He filed a writ petition claiming the cancellation was illegal and …

Sintu Kumar @ Ranjit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, five residents of Rajoi village, were charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the SC/ST Act for allegedly assaulting an informant and her family in the informant's house. Their application for anticipatory bail was rejected by the Additional Sessions …

Ganga Kumari @ GangaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ganga Kumari, a government school teacher, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case registered under Sections 80(2) and 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita concerning the death of a woman allegedly linked to dowry demands and extra‑marital affairs. The informant …

Raj Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Raj Kumar Mishra, obtained a student loan of Rs.3,34,000 from Bank of India under Bihar's student credit scheme, which promises a nominal interest rate of 2%‑4% and a three‑year moratorium. After completing his education and securing employment, the bank demanded repayment at an …

Sanjay Chaudhary @ Sanjay Kumar@ Sanjay Kumar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sanjay Chaudhary, was arrested on 29 December 2021 in connection with a murder case (Sections 302/34 IPC) arising from PS Bhagwan Bazar Case No. 628 of 2021. He applied for regular bail before the Patna High Court, having previously had two bail applications rejected by the trial …

Rajeev Ray @ Rajeev Kumar RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Rajeev Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with FIR No.48/2025, which alleged his participation in a shooting that injured an informant and a villager. The informant’s counsel highlighted that two other accused, Manjit Kumar and Sujit Kumar, had earlier been …

Md. Kalim KhanversusThe Principal Secretary, to the Governor

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Md. Kalim Khan, challenged a compulsory retirement order issued through Memo No.193 dated 10‑02‑2023 by the Principal Secretary, Governor's Secretariat, Bihar, alleging that it was passed without the three‑month prior notice and show‑cause opportunity mandated by Rule 74 of the Bihar …

Bulet Yadav @ Bulat YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bulat Yadav, challenged the confiscation of his motorcycle ordered by the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate following an excise case where illicit liquor was recovered from the vehicle. He sought quashing of the confiscation order and release of the motorcycle. The Court examined Rule 12A of …

Kamalkant Choubey @ Ritik Baba @ Kamalakant ChoubeyversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Kamalkant Choubey appealed against the denial of anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged robbery, assault with a knife, and alleged caste-based insult under the SC/ST Act. The prosecution’s case is based on a confessional statement of a co‑accused, as the appellant’s name does not appear in …

Bigan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, Bigan Kumar and Ram Lakhan Choudhry, who belong to SC/ST categories and are landless, filed a writ application seeking a direction to the respondents (various officials of the Bihar Government) to settle a plot of government land they have been occupying for about 50 years as a …

Pujya Narayan MahaldarversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pujya Narayan Mahaldar, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its officials to release the remaining 20% compensation due under Panchayat No. 67 for land acquired for the Pirpainti Thermal Power Project. He contended that the compensation should be …

Tuntun MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are the children of Tuntun Mandal, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS 97/2025) that alleged offences under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 303(2), 351(2) of the B.N.S., 2023, Sections 3(i)(r), 3(i)(s), 3(i)(w) of the SC/ST Act and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. They …

Md. Simran @ RajuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Simran, was arrested in October 2023 in connection with a case under the Arms Act involving large quantities of weapon‑making articles. He applied for regular bail in a trial pending before the Additional District & Sessions Judge‑III, Munger. The petitioner’s counsel argued that …

Rohit Kumar @ Rohit Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rohit Kumar petitioned the Patna High Court seeking bail in a criminal case (Complaint No. 306 of 2023) filed by his wife Nilam Devi under Sections 498A IPC and 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The dispute is matrimonial, and both parties have agreed to dissolve the marriage under Section 13B of the …

Sheikh Sumer @ Sk. Sumer @ SumerversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sheikh Sumer, a driver, was arrested after police intercepted a truck at a toll plaza and recovered 29,000 bottles of codeine cough syrup, leading to charges under Sections 8(C), 21(C), 25 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The petitioner claimed innocence …

Manoj Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manoj Kumar Yadav, a police constable, was dismissed from service after a departmental proceeding despite being acquitted in a criminal case and exonerated by the enquiry officer. He challenged the dismissal, the appellate rejection of his appeal, and the denial of his memorial before the Director …

Pintu Kumar @ Pintu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Pintu Kumar, appealed against the order of the Special Judge-cum-Special Court (SC/ST) that denied his anticipatory bail in a case involving the death of his husband. The prosecution alleged that the appellant and others assaulted the deceased, leading to his death, and invoked …

Santosh Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Santosh Kumar Sharma, applied for bail in a criminal miscellaneous case arising from PS Case No. 349 of 2023. The trial court had earlier rejected his bail application on 9 January 2026, although a provisional bail was granted to another accused, Raja Kumar, to appear for an …

Pradeep ChaupalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pradeep Chaupal, husband of Dropati Kumari, sought bail in a complaint case (No. 188‑C of 2024) alleging offences under Section 498‑A IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He denied any dowry demand or matrimonial cruelty, claiming he was falsely implicated solely because …

BiharversusGopal

DISPOSED

The State of Bihar filed a Letter Patent Appeal against a judgment dated 20‑02‑2023 in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 9498 of 2022, which had directed the appointing authority to consider the grievances of a group of clerical employees. The appellants sought to set aside that judgment and to have …

Raghubansh Singh and OrsversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

ALLOWED

The petitioners, originally appointed as Steno‑Typists and later promoted to Personal Assistants after passing a departmental exam, challenged two government orders that calculated their Assured Career Progression (ACP) benefits from the date of their promotion rather than from their initial …

MANOJ KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

Manoj Kumar filed Criminal Miscellaneous No.49456 of 2025 arising out of PS Case No.258 of 2024 in Rohtas district. No counsel appeared for the petitioner, while the State was represented by Advocate on Record Mr. Rabindra Kumar. The High Court examined whether the prosecution had been instituted …

Rakesh kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar Singh, applied for regular bail in a case (S.T.R. No.163 of 2024) involving charges of murder (IPC s.302) and concealment of evidence (IPC s.201). The prosecution alleged that a dead female body was found on railway tracks, strangulated, and the informant was a …

Alok ChoudharyversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Alok Choudhary filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State of Bihar’s water resources officials to affirmatively decide on his application dated 7 January 2017 (and a reminder on 21 January 2017) for the extension or grant of lease of a 9‑decimal land parcel (Khata No.456, Plot No.8) that …

Sarita Kumari @ Sarita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Sarita Kumari and Chandan Ray, appealed against the Special Judge's order rejecting their anticipatory bail in a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused, along with …

MD. SONU KHAN @ SONU KHANversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

CONVERTED

A criminal revision petition (Criminal Revision No.712 of 2025) was filed by Md. Sonu Khan challenging an order dated 01.05.2025 passed by the Children Court, Saharsa in Children Case No.06 of 2024. The petition sought to question the order of the Children Court. The High Court examined whether the …

Rishikesh Ram @ Rishikesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellants, Rishikesh Ram and Abhishek Ram, were charged in a case where, on 10 October 2024, armed assailants fired at the informant's residence, killing the informant's son and injuring others. They sought anticipatory bail under Sections 103(1), 109, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, …

Om Prakash @ BittuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Om Prakash, was arrested in connection with a case involving possession of 14.67 grams of narcotic substance, a country‑made pistol, and diesel‑like liquids. He argued that the seized items were recovered from a vehicle’s dickey without his conscious knowledge and that the narcotic …

Ajay Kumar Pandey @ Ajay Pandey @ Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar Pandey, filed a bail application in a criminal miscellaneous case arising from PS case No.199 of 2018. The trial had progressed to the stage where prosecution evidence was already closed and the matter was fixed for examination of defence witnesses. The petitioner’s senior …

Bharti Jha @ Bharti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bharti Jha, a widow, filed a writ petition seeking to quash a notification that erroneously listed certain lands of her late husband also under the name of her husband's uncle, Laxmeshwar Jha, in a land‑ceiling case. She alleged that the duplication was a clerical mistake and …

Md. KasimversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, comprising two brothers, their mother and father, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a kidnapping case registered under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic and Smuggling Act, 2023. The alleged victim, the informant's minor daughter, was recovered and gave a statement …

Abdullah Rahman @ SarikversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Abdullah Rahman sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging cheating, forgery and fraud under IPC sections 406, 420, 467, 468 and 34. The FIR alleged that Rahman sold land to the informant, received a Rs 60 lakh cheque and executed a sale deed for land that allegedly did not …

Brajesh Yadav @ Rishidev Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Brajesh Yadav, sought regular bail in a murder and arms case (Sections 302/34 IPC and Section 27 Arms Act) arising from a 2022 FIR. The trial court had earlier denied bail, but the petitioner argued that he had been acquitted in three of six pending cases and was on bail in the …

DHANANJAY KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dhananjay Kumar, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking withdrawal of the criminal miscellaneous proceeding, alleging that the matter had become infructuous. The petitioner’s counsel requested liberty to raise any points available at the relevant stage. The State of …

Ravi ShankarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Ravi Shankar filed a writ petition seeking direction that the State of Bihar pay compensation for his land acquired for the Bihta‑Sarmera State Highway under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2018, together with …

Ajay Thathera @ Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ajay Thathera, was implicated in a theft case involving three aluminum coils allegedly stolen from S.J.V.N. Power Plant, with the prosecution alleging he purchased one of the coils. The petitioner contended he has no business in coil trade, no criminal record, and no incriminating …

Ashutosh MishraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ashutosh Mishra applied for bail anticipating arrest in a case involving offences under IPC sections 323 and 498A and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4. The matter had been referred to mediation on 17‑10‑2025, where the parties reached a settlement and agreed to withdraw the complaints against …

Uday Mallah @ Sagar Kumar @ Sagar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Uday Mallah, was arrested in connection with a theft case (Rampur P.S. Case No. 740 of 2023) alleged under Sections 457 and 380 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that unknown persons broke into an informant's house and stole jewellery and cash. The petitioner had been …

Vikki SahversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Vikki Sah filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. The petitioner sought to withdraw the application after learning that co-accused had been granted regular bail by the High Court. He intended to surrender and apply for regular bail before the trial court based on the High …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (PS‑Muffasil Case No. 430 of 2022) under IPC sections 363, 365 and 364/34. He was not named in the original FIR; his name appeared later in a re‑statement by the informant, who is not an eye‑witness. The petitioner, a …

Sanjay KumarversusThe Employees State Insurance Corporation

DISMISSED

The petition filed by Sanjay Kumar sought a review of the Division Bench order dated 03‑02‑2020 in CWJC No.2147 of 2020 against the Employees State Insurance Corporation. The petitioner contended that the earlier order contained a patent error warranting review under Order 47 Rule 1 of the CPC. The …

Binod Kumar BhutoriaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Binod Kumar Bhutoria filed a review application in the Patna High Court seeking redress of his grievance. He later requested permission to withdraw the review and approach the appropriate civil court. The court considered the request and granted permission to withdraw, ordering that the …

Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, was arrested on 23 June 2025 for alleged possession of 1,800 bottles of Triprolidine Hydrochloride and Codeine Phosphate syrup, offences under Sections 21 and 22 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. He applied for bail, arguing that a co-accused in the …

Shiv MahatoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three residents of Lamauniya village, filed a public interest writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and various officials not to construct a Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) godown on land (Khata No. 137, Plot 1268) that is traditionally used as a …

Ravi Kumar VermaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ravi Kumar Verma, Sunil Kumar Verma and Suraj Kumar, were arrested in connection with a kidnapping alleged to have been committed to facilitate a murder, as recorded in Lakhisarai Police Station Case No. 160 of 2025 under Sections 137(2), 140(1) read with 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya …

Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Guddu Kumar filed an application under Section 311 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the order of the Additional Sessions Judge (POCSO) dated 5 July 2024 that allowed the recall and re‑examination of prosecution witnesses PW‑2 to PW‑9. The petitioner alleged that the witnesses had been …

Pankaj Kumar and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

Petitioners Pankaj Kumar and Laxmi Kumari challenged the acquisition of 47.97 acres of their land in Gaya district under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, alleging that the notification and the 80% compensation awarded were illegal. They sought quashing of the acquisition notification, the related …

Deepak Kumar@ Dipu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a cyber‑crime case (PS No. 81 of 2024) involving offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act. The prosecution alleged that a police raid recovered mobile phones and data, leading to …

PRABHAKAR KUAR @ PRABHAKAR KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR THROUGH SSP PATNA

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

Petitioner Prabhakar Kuar filed a criminal writ petition seeking to quash the FIR registered on 09-10-2018 under IPC sections 448, 452, 379, 420, 120(B)/34 and sections of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 2016. The petitioner argued that the alleged victim does not belong to a Scheduled …

Arvind Kumar YadavversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioner Arvind Kumar Yadav claimed that his land was acquired for the Larma Pump Nahar Project and, under Resolution No. 1212 dated 18‑09‑1993, he is entitled to appointment to a Class‑III/Class‑IV post as a displaced person. Earlier orders by the Chief Engineer and Executive Engineer …

Jitendra Ram @ Jitendra Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Jitendra Ram filed an anticipatory bail application under the criminal procedure before the Patna High Court. During the hearing, his counsel expressed difficulty in proceeding and requested permission to withdraw the application. The court granted the request, allowing the petitioner to withdraw …

Shyam Kishore MishraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shyam Kishore Mishra, accused under Sections 8, 20(b)(ii)(C), 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act, has been in custody since 14 September 2022. His first bail application was rejected in September 2023 with a direction to expedite the trial. The second bail petition highlighted that only seven of nine …

Bhagmani DeviversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Bhagmani Devi, appealed against the Additional Sessions Judge's order denying anticipatory bail in a case alleging offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST Act. The prosecution alleged that the appellant, along with co‑accused, pushed the informant off his bicycle and …

Jitendra Prasad and OrsversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioners, five individuals residing in Sitamarhi, filed a writ petition seeking quashing of rent notices issued in 2005 by the Deputy Collector, Khas Mahal, alleging excessive rent demands and claiming prior payment. They also requested that the authorities recompute the rent after hearing …

Dhananjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Dhananjay Kumar sought bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (B.N.S.), 2023. The case had been referred to mediation, but the petitioner appeared on three of four dates while the respondent wife (O.P. No.2) failed to appear, …

MD. ARMANversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Arman, was arrested on 29 April 2022 in connection with a case under IPC sections 395, 412 and 120B. The charge was framed on 1 November 2025, and the petitioner applied for regular bail on 9 February 2026. The earlier bail application had been rejected on 8 May 2024 with liberty …

Ratan ChoudhariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners Ratan Choudhari and Suraj Kumar were implicated in a case (PS Rani Talab Case No.111 of 2025) involving assault with a lathi and iron rod that resulted in the death of an informant's father‑in‑law, charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Ratan Choudhari …

Sudhir Krishna Kant Jha @ Sudhir JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sudhir Krishna Kant Jha, applied for regular bail in a complaint case (CR No. 119 of 2020) alleging offences under IPC sections 323, 498A, 494, 34 and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner tortured the complainant for dowry and threw her out of the …

MIR AHSAN MABOOD and ORSversusThe Chairman Bihar Land Tribunal and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Petitioners filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging an order dated 24 September 2014 passed by the Chairman of the Bihar Land Tribunal, which affirmed earlier land‑ceiling orders under the Bihar Land Ceiling Act. The respondents, including state officials and several individuals, …

Mithun PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Mithun Paswan, the petitioner, filed a bail application in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 68727 of 2025 before the Patna High Court. During the hearing on 9 February 2026, the petitioner’s counsel sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the bail application. The Court, after hearing the counsel, …

Dilip PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a PDS dealer licensed since 1990, challenged the cancellation of his licence by the Sub‑Divisional Officer (SDO) on 10‑Nov‑2017, alleging that no show‑cause notice was served after a third inspection on 15‑Oct‑2017 and that the order was issued on the instructions of the District …

Prashant Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Sarita Kumari filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several officials. The petitioner, through counsel, sought to withdraw the petition. The opposite party, represented by counsel, raised no objection to the withdrawal. The court examined the request …

Akhilesh Kumar @ Akhilesh RamversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Akhilesh Kumar and Vikash Ram filed a bail application in a criminal miscellaneous case before the Patna High Court. They later approached the court seeking permission to withdraw the bail application. The learned counsel for the petitioners requested such permission, and the State's counsel was …

Ashok MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Ashok Mandal was charged with kidnapping for ransom under Sections 364, 364A and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner had been in custody since May 19, 2023 and earlier bail applications were rejected by the Patna High Court. He filed a fresh regular bail application, arguing that the trial …

Shambhu ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Shambhu Manjhi was charged under Sections 376 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act for allegedly raping a 10‑year‑old girl. He applied for regular bail, arguing that the trial had begun, no witnesses had yet appeared, and he had been in custody since March 2024. The …

Kundan Kumar @ Kundan Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Kundan Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail in a case (PS Case No. 138/2025) alleging offences under Sections 309(5), 109, 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that on 12 April 2025 three accused chased an informant and …

Bhagmani Mahto @ Bhagmani DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The police raided Surendra Mahto’s house in Amnour Dih on confidential information and recovered 25.920 litres of illicit foreign liquor, leading to an FIR under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The Deputy Collector Land Reforms ordered the release of the house but …

Nageshwar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioner, Nageshwar Yadav, was arrested in January 2025 in connection with a criminal miscellaneous case. He filed an application before the Patna High Court, the nature of which is not specified, seeking relief. The informant's counsel informed the court that the petitioner had already been …

Aruni Yadav @ Arun YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Aruni Yadav applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case registered under Sections 379, 411, 34 of the Indian Penal Code, Section 21 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, and Section 56 of the BM (CPIMTS) Amendment Rule, 2021 for alleged illegal sand …

Manoj RamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Manoj Ram and Santosh Ram, were accused of firing on the informant's house on 10 October 2024, resulting in the death of the informant's son and injuries to others. They sought anticipatory bail under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Arms Act and the SC/ST (PoA) Act, but the …

Baidhyanath SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Baidhyanath Singh and his son Amit Kumar, appealed against the refusal of anticipatory bail in a case arising from a dispute over Rs.8.65 lakh allegedly given by the respondent, Raj Kapur Dhankar, for the purchase of land. The prosecution alleged that the appellants, who were the …

Chhotu Kumar @ Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Chhotu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a cyber‑crime case (Case No. 85 of 2025) involving alleged online loan fraud. The prosecution alleged offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, based largely on a confessional statement of a …

Nawaz Sharif @ Mithu @ Md. Nawaz SharifversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Nawaz Sharif and Md. Aslam, applied for regular bail in connection with a case registered under Section 310(2) of the B.N.S. 2023, alleging that they have been in custody since December 5, 2024. The prosecution alleged that six to seven persons, armed, entered the informant's house …

Ashok Kumar AnalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ashok Kumar Anal, filed a public interest writ seeking multiple directions for the State of Bihar and the Union of India to enforce the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 and related drug regulations, including regular inspection of medical devices, registration of sellers, appointment of a …

Shambhu RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shambhu Rai and Krishnandan Rai sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a murder case (Turki PS Case No.179 of 2024) filed under Sections 103(1), 238 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged they participated in the killing of an informant’s brother, while the …

Manoj Kumar JaiswalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manoj Kumar Jaiswal was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 20(b)(ii)(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act after 31.883 kg of alleged ganja was seized from his house. The petitioner argued that the seizure was politically motivated, that the material was not confirmed as ganja before forensic …

Azad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Azad Yadav, charged under Sections 20 and 22 of the NDPS Act in Kharik P.S. Case No.183 of 2023, applied for regular bail after an earlier bail denial on the ground of a non‑clean antecedent. He has nine criminal cases pending, of which he was acquitted in two and is on bail in the others, but could …

Ranjay Kumar @ Ranjan Kumar @ GungaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ranjay Kumar, was charged under Section 394 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 (also referenced as Section 37) of the Arms Act for allegedly threatening and assaulting a truck driver and his helper, and for looting Rs. 3,000. The prosecution presented a confessional statement …

Sanoj Kumar @ Sanoj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sanoj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case (Khaira P.S. Case No. 216 of 2024) involving alleged robbery under Section 309(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was implicated based on a co‑accused’s confessional statement and CCTV …

Ramakant KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramakant Kushwaha, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case arising from a fight between two groups at a dance programme, which resulted in injuries. The prosecution charged him under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner argued that the …

Putul Rai @ Putul DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Putul Rai, the wife of a co-accused who had already been granted anticipatory bail, applied for anticipatory bail in a complaint alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust under IPC sections 406 and 34, involving a sum of Rs. 14,60,000. The petitioner argued that she had not received …

Sanjay Yadav @ Tapeshwar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Yadav, filed an application in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding before the Patna High Court. The petitioner’s counsel later sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the application, stating it had become infructuous. The State of Bihar, through its APP, opposed the …

Ravi Pesent @ Ravi Gupta @ Netajee @ Master @ DoctorversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ravi Gupta, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 394 and 302 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging involvement in a shooting at a jewelry shop. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with unknown persons, fired upon the …

Raja KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Raja Kumar filed an application which he later sought to withdraw. The learned counsel requested permission to withdraw, which the court granted. Consequently, the application was dismissed as withdrawn.

M/s Responce Renewable Energy LimitedversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

M/s Responce Renewable Energy Ltd. and M/s Glatt Solution (P) Ltd. filed writ petitions challenging the denial of a 2% interest subsidy under the Bihar Industrial Incentive Policy, 2011 (as amended in 2014). The State of Bihar authorities rejected their claims on the ground that the companies had …

Praveen Kumar Yadav @ Praveen KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Praveen Kumar Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a murder case (Baheri P.S. Case No. 54 of 2024) involving offences under Sections 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the pistol used in the killing belonged …

Md. Kalam ashraf @ Kalam ashrafversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Kalam Ashraf, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a 2025 FIR alleging offences under Sections 318(4), 352, 53, 64(2)(1), 81 and 303(2) of the Indian Penal Code. He argued that an earlier 2012 case (Suryagarha P.S. Case No. 133 of 2012) filed by the same informant had been …

Sumit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sumit Kumar, filed a public interest litigation seeking an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities by the outgoing Municipal Commissioner of Sitamarhi Municipal Corporation, who allegedly violated a government instruction dated 07‑06‑2024 that barred issuance of NITs without …

Naushad AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Naushad Alam was charged under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly assaulting the father of an informant with weapons. He had previously applied for regular bail, which the Patna High Court dismissed on 23 May 2023. The petitioner renewed his bail plea, arguing that the trial …

Siddhant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Siddhant Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 80(2) and 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita concerning alleged dowry harassment and murder of a woman named Ganga. The informant alleged that the petitioner was involved in a relationship with …

Mukesh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioners Mukesh Paswan and Chanchal Kumari filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking relief, but the police had already submitted the final form concerning the case. The petitioners, through counsel, requested permission to withdraw their application. The Court considered the …

Shrawan Kumar @ Sharvan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shrawan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case alleging cheating and forgery under IPC sections 419, 420, 467, 468 and 471. He has been in custody since 30 June 2025. The defence argued that the case rests solely on the statements of co‑accused and that there is no direct …

Majara KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Majara Khatoon, the mother‑in‑law of the deceased, was implicated in a dowry‑death case (Sugauli P.S. Case No. 98 of 2025) under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner contended that she was falsely implicated, had no specific overt act attributed to her, and …

Manoj Agrawal @ Manoj Kumar AgrawalversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners – Gurjeet Singh, Ravi Singh, Manoj Agrawal and Rinku Singh – sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with PS Ramnagar Case No. 363 of 2017, wherein they were charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code for offences including rioting, assault, and communal …

Goldi @ Shaurya Raj @ ShauryaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The appellants, Goldi and Aditya, were charged under several sections of the B.N.S. and the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting an informant during a dispute over water spilling from a tank. The Special Judge had rejected their application for …

Sanjay Kumar DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar Das, sought anticipatory bail in a complaint alleging cheating and the issuance of two bounced cheques amounting to Rs. 4,00,000, filed under Sections 406 and 420 of the IPC and Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The petitioner offered to pay the …

Gurjeet Singh @ Jugnu SardarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, accused in a 2017 case (PS No. 363) for offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code including public order offences and communal tension, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest. The prosecution alleged that they were involved in causing public disturbance and …

Lal Babu Tiwary,versusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Lal Babu Tiwary filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several university officials. While the petition was pending, the petitioner died and his legal heirs did not seek substitution as parties. The petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the …

Manjeet SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Manjeet Singh was charged under multiple IPC sections, Section 12 of the POCSO Act and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly kidnapping a girl who, according to his counsel, had eloped with him. The petitioner filed a second bail application after an earlier denial. The court noted that five of …

Jishan Alam @ Md. Jishan Alam @ Md. JishanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Jishan Alam and Abu Sahma, sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a police case (Simraha P.S. Case No. 04 of 2024) that alleged their involvement in assaults causing injuries to two victims, invoking several IPC offences …

Krishna SrivastavaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court without attaching the earlier order rejecting their previous application. The court noted that the required document was not placed on record. Consequently, the court dismissed the application as withdrawn, granting …

Shiv Shankar Chaudhary @ Shiv ShankarversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners – Shiv Shankar Chaudhary, his wife Sunita and daughter Rinku – sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a property‑related case (Pupri P.S. Case No. 248 of 2024) filed under IPC sections 406, 420, 467, 468 and 34. The prosecution alleged that Shiv Shankar, who claimed ownership of …

Md. Nadim @ Md. NadeemversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Nadim, sought anticipatory bail in a case arising from a police report (Case No.578 of 2024) involving offences under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 61 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023. His earlier anticipatory bail applications had been rejected in two prior criminal …

Md. Ishaque @ Md. IshakversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Ishaque, feared arrest in a new FIR (Bagha Patkhauli PS Case No. 788 of 2022) alleging offences under Sections 420, 409 and 120B of the IPC. He contended that the same allegations had already been raised in an earlier FIR (Case No. 499 of 2019) for which he had been granted …

Kameshwar ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Kameshwar Thakur, feared arrest in an excise case (PS No. 34 of 2021) filed under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. An earlier anticipatory bail application was rejected on 10‑12‑2021, and a fresh application was filed. The Court examined the …

Ashok Kumar MishraversusMost Bimla Devi

ALLOWED

Ashok Kumar Mishra and Pawan Kumar Mishra filed a Miscellaneous Jurisdiction Application seeking restoration of Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 14737 of 2016, which had been dismissed on 02‑09‑2024 for non‑prosecution. The petitioners explained that their counsel could not appear on the scheduled …

Pradip Yadav @ Pradip Kumar @ Pradeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Pradip Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail after the police registered a case (PS Case No.23 of 2024) alleging his involvement in arson and extortion, including sections 143, 144, 385, 387, 335, 386 and 427 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and …

Raj Kumar Ram @ Rajkumar BindversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Raj Kumar Ram and Satyam Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case (Chainpur P.S. Case No. 278 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 109, 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the …

Rakesh Kumar @ Rakesh @ Rajnish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 395, 120B and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly snatching Rs. 5,37,641 at gunpoint. The prosecution claimed that Rs. 86,000 of the looted money was recovered from the petitioner, while the petitioner asserted …

Shambhu Yadav @ Shambhu Prasad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Shambhu Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after learning of his impending arrest in a case (Jaipur P.S. Case No. 50 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 21(c), 22(c) and 25 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for the alleged recovery of 2,000 litres of …

Rinku Singh @ Papindra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

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

Ashutosh Kumar @ Krishna Kumar @ KrishnaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ashutosh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a murder case (PS Case No.40 of 2025) filed under Sections 103(1), 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He alleged that he was falsely implicated, that no specific overt act was attributed to him, and that he …

Renu DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Renu Devi, filed an application seeking modification of an earlier order dated 21 June 2024 in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 36369 of 2024. The original order had granted her a period to appear before the lower court and to seek provisional anticipatory bail, conditioned upon the …

Vijay Kumar KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

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

PARWATI DEVIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

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