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Judgments of 2026

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Horil RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, four brothers, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Bidupur P.S. Case No. 424 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 109, 326(a), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arma Act. The prosecution alleged that the informant’s family was …

Munna Yadav @ Manish RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Munna Yadav filed an anticipatory bail petition fearing arrest in a criminal case (PS Dharhara Case No.130 of 2025) under sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act. While arguing before the Patna High Court, he later requested to withdraw the anticipatory bail petition and sought …

Office Kumar @ Afice Kumar @ Opira KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kamlesh Mandal filed an application before the High Court seeking to withdraw that application and instead request regular bail. The petitioner’s counsel argued for liberty to withdraw and to make a fresh bail prayer. The Court held that the withdrawal could be permitted and that the lower court …

Md. Mukhtar @ Md. MuktarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three brothers, were named in an FIR (Puraini PS Case No. 128 of 2025) under several sections of the Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita, 2023 for assaulting members of the informant’s side during a land‑dispute Panchayat. Petitioners Md. Mukhtar (also known as Md. Muktar) and Md. Akhtar sought …

Md. Rehan @ Md. Rihan @ RihanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of eight individuals, were charged under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (BNS) and the Indian Penal Code for allegedly assaulting an informant and her family in a land dispute. They applied for pre‑arrest bail, asserting that the matter is essentially a …

Niraj Kumar @ Mallu Kumar @ Mallu Singh @ MalluversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Niraj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a land‑related assault case filed under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleged that the petitioner assaulted a victim with an iron …

Satendra PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners Satendra, Bihari and Amrendra Pandey sought protection from arrest in a criminal case (PS Jagdishpur Case No. 278 of 2025) alleging assault with sticks, rods and a pistol that caused injuries to an informant and his father. They claimed innocence and expressed a desire for an …

RAMASHISH YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three members of the Yadav family, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Roh PS Case No. 252 of 2025) filed under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita, 2023 alleging family‑related assault. The prosecution alleged that Ramashish Yadav assaulted his brother …

Jay Ram Panjiyara @ Jayram PangiyaraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Jay Ram Panjiyara and Deepak Panjiyara applied for pre‑arrest bail in a 2016 case alleging they surrounded an informant’s house and fired indiscriminately, charged with offences under IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 341, 307, 504 and Arms Act section 27. The petitioners contended they were falsely …

Bachcha JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Bachcha Jha filed a pre‑arrest bail application fearing arrest in connection with FIR No.124 of 2025 under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the BNS. The High Court examined whether the petitioner was entitled to pre‑arrest bail. The Court was not persuaded by the allegations in the FIR and declined to …

Rampari DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a family from Chhatauna village, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR (Mufassil P.S. Case No.410 of 2025) was lodged by informant Priyanka Kumari alleging that Deepak Mahto entered her house, assaulted her and injured family members while trying to retrieve a dhoti. The FIR …

Ramanand Ray @ Ramanand Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ramanand Ray sought anticipatory bail in a criminal case (Banjariya PS Case No. 526 of 2025) alleging assault with a knife over a land dispute. The informant claimed a knife injury, but the injury report and the Sessions Judge’s observation described it as simple. The petitioner's counsel argued the …

Pappu Kumar Mandal @ Pappu MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pappu Kumar Mandal, was arrested in connection with a case alleging recovery of 2.4 kg of ganja-like substances from his house, charged under Sections 8 and 20(b)(ii) B of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. He claimed innocence, stating that the seized material …

Pavan Kumar Chaudhary @ Pavan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Pavan Kumar Chaudhary, a 23‑year‑old, was arrested for kidnapping a 16‑year‑old girl with alleged intent to solemnise marriage, offences punishable under Sections 96, 3(5) of the BNS and Sections 8, 12 of the POCSO Act. The victim’s statements under Sections 180 and 183 of the BNS claim the marriage …

Monika KumariversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Monika Kumari filed an anticipatory bail petition before the Patna High Court in connection with a criminal case pending before the CJM, Saharsa. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Amarnath Jha, later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The State, represented by APP Mr. Ajay …

Rahul Kumar Manjhi @ Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners Rahul Kumar Manjhi and Pankaj Kumar Manjhi sought pre‑arrest bail in a case (Khaira PS No. 159 of 2025) involving alleged assault, knife injury and outraging a woman's modesty under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS). The informant alleged that four men …

Subhash Kumar Mahto @ Subhash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Subhash Kumar Mahto, was charged with offences under sections 323, 504, 506, 420, 468 and 406 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly deceiving the complainant, opening multiple bank accounts in her name, retaining her ATM cards and passbooks, and jointly with co‑accused siphoning …

Karn Kumar @ Karan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Karn Kumar applied for bail in connection with Baruraj P.S. Case No. 129 of 2025, which alleges offences under Sections 303(2), 317(2), 317(4), 317(5) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The police raid, prompted by a tip about stolen iron objects, recovered a tempo near the petitioner’s …

Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jitendra Kumar, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a complaint under Section 498A of the IPC alleging dowry‑related physical and mental torture by his wife and in‑laws. He contended that the allegations were false and that the dispute was purely matrimonial, seeking resolution through …

Sunil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sunil Yadav, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a sand‑excavation case (PS 506 of 2025) involving offences under multiple sections of the BNS and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The incident involved illegal sand transport, armed bikers, and stone‑pelting, during which an …

Rahul Kumar @ Rahul Kumar Singh @ Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, Rahul Kumar and Satyendra Kumar, were implicated in a case (Chakia P.S. Case No. 289 of 2024) alleging assault and several other offences under the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (BNS). They applied for pre‑arrest bail, claiming innocence and false implication, particularly contesting …

Baban ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Baban Manjhi, applied for anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging that 26 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, had no knowledge of …

Rahul Kumar @ Rahul YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Rahul Kumar applied for pre‑arrest bail in connection with PS Bahoranpur Case No. 105 of 2025, which alleged offences under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including assault with a lathi causing a head injury and theft of a golden jitiya worth Rs 25,000. The …

Laddu Kumar @ Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Laddu Kumar and Anil Mahato, sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 244 of 2025 alleging assault during a wedding ceremony. The informant claimed that Anil Mahato inflicted a two‑centimetre knife wound on his stomach, while Laddu Kumar allegedly participated in a lathi …

Ashok SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ashok Sahani, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, relating to alleged recovery of 10 litres of liquor near his village. He disclosed five prior criminal cases, four of which were under the Excise Act, …

SITA DEVIversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sita Devi, sought anticipatory bail after the police alleged that 37 litres of liquor were recovered from her residence, invoking Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. She contended that she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, and that the liquor was located in a joint family house, …

Umesh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Umesh Paswan, Jitendra Paswan and Sita Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Kochas PS Case No. 356 of 2024) alleging assault and other offences under sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and the Arms Act. The FIR alleged that the petitioners …

Ricky Rai @ Riti Rai @ Ricky @ Riti KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ricky Rai, Golu Kumar and Jai Prakash, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with Bakhtiyarpur Police Station Case No. 322 of 2025, which alleged offences under several sections of the B.N.S. including assault and robbery. The prosecution alleged that the …

Jiwan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Jiwan Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Sections 308(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 alleging extortion, threats to kill, and damage to a plot of land belonging to an informant. He claimed the extortion calls were made from a mobile belonging to another …

Rajesh Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajesh Kumar Mandal, faced arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged assault, robbery and related offences. The prosecution alleged that on 20 November 2024 the petitioner, along with co‑accused, assaulted an informant, wrapped a …

Anil Kumar SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four residents of Rupnagar village, sought bail in a case registered under multiple IPC sections including assault, attempt to outrage modesty, and robbery. The FIR alleged that they assaulted the informant with weapons and attempted to outrage his modesty during a land boundary …

Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Pawan Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under the Excise Act alleging offences under Sections 30(a), 41 and 56(b) for the alleged recovery of 20.940 litres of liquor from his Ertiga car. He argued that he had a clean …

Ramesh PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of heirs, challenged an order dated 15 September 2025 that rejected their claim to a long‑standing jamabandi in favour of other respondents. They sought quashing of that order, declaration that a revenue report dated 4 July 2024 was null, and a direction that their …

Most. Birata KuerversusRamanuj Thakur

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The first appeal No.351 of 1976 was filed by a large group of appellants against several respondents, with Mr. Anish Chandra Sinha appearing for the appellants. No counsel appeared for the respondents. The appellants' counsel informed the court that the parties had lost interest in the litigation …

Manish YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manish Yadav appealed against the refusal of anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 115(2), 69, 89, 352 and 351(2) of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act and Sections 3(i)(w) and 3(ii)(v‑a) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The informant alleged …

Deepak Kumar @ Deepak SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Deepak 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 129.870 litres of liquor from a cattle-shed. He argued that he was not in possession of …

Minu KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Minu Kumari, a sweeper employed at HPCL Muzaffarpur, alleged that she was terminated orally on 1 October 2025 without a written order or show‑cause notice. She filed a writ petition seeking reinstatement, a declaration that the termination was illegal, payment of salary arrears, EPF …

TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED,versusM/S TIRHUT FOOD PRODUCTS,

ALLOWED

Tata AIG General Insurance Company (appellant) insured M/s Tirhut Food Products (respondent) for fire loss. After a fire in December 2018 the insurer paid Rs 1.61 crore as full and final settlement, which the respondent later contested and invoked the arbitration clause in the policy. The arbitral …

M/s Assam Industrial Corporation,versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s Assam Industrial Corporation, through its partner Kamal Kumar Parasramka, filed a writ petition before the Patna High Court seeking to withdraw the petition and obtain permission to avail the Amnesty Policy 2025 issued by BIADA. The petitioner, through counsel, requested the court's leave to …

Premchandra GiriversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Premchandra Giri and Hemanti Devi, the father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law of the deceased Priya Kumari, were charged under Sections 103(1), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 in connection with her death. The prosecution alleged that Priya Kumari was subjected to dowry‑related cruelty, …

Rajnish KumarversusThe Managing Director, Punjab National Bank

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajnish Kumar filed a writ application seeking a direction that Punjab National Bank consider his representation dated 28‑02‑2024, which he claimed was left pending despite a liberty granted in an earlier writ (C.W.J.C. No.16080/2021). The Court examined whether it could compel the bank …

Anu KumariversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Anu Kumari filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in connection with PS case No. 309 of 2024, which alleged offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The SHO appeared before the Patna High Court and admitted that, despite a final form favoring the petitioner, he …

Anupam Yadav @ Anupam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Anupam Yadav filed an anticipatory bail petition in the Patna High Court under Criminal Miscellaneous No. 5566 of 2026. The petitioner sought relief from arrest in a case registered as PS Case No. 227 of 2025. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner requested permission to withdraw the …

MURSHID ALAMversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, comprising the husband, his wife, and two daughters, filed an application to quash the order dated 14 September 2020 of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Gaya, which had taken cognizance against them under IPC sections 504, 506, 498A/34 and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4. They …

Amlesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Amlesh Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Bihar Road Construction Department to consider his promotion to Assistant Engineer under the 2010-11 vacancy, relying on a prior judgment (LPA No.1761/2016) that ordered promotion of similar appellants. He argued …

Subhas Paswan @ Subash PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Subhas Paswan and Biru Kumar, were arrested in connection with a land‑dispute incident that involved firing and resulted in charges under Sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 221, 132 and 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. They contended that they were …

Md. DukhwaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Md. Dukhwa and Md. Aslam, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Deputy Collector (Land Reforms) of Katihar to resolve a land dispute and deliver possession of 0.75% decimal land in Mauza‑Pichhra. They also challenged a notice issued by the Circle Officer, Barsoi, …

Md. Barish Alam @ Warish Alam @ Md. WarishversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Barish Alam, was arrested in connection with an alleged possession of a loaded pistol and cartridge under sections 25(1‑b)a and 26 of the Arms Act. The prosecution claimed the weapon was recovered from his possession, while the petitioner contended that nothing was seized, citing …

Santosh Rai @ Santosh RoyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Santosh Rai, sought anticipatory bail after the police seized 735 liters of Eskuf cough syrup containing codeine from a vehicle registered in his name. He argued that no incriminating material was found in his personal possession and that he was implicated only on suspicion. The …

Gauri Kant YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners—Gauri Kant Yadav, his wife Jalo Devi, and their daughter Pooja Kumari—applied for anticipatory bail after the police registered a case alleging dowry harassment and related offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that the …

Jaleshwar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Jaleshwar Rai and his son Sonu Kumar, applied for bail in a case (PS Marhaura No. 596 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 352, 351(2), 109, 3(5) and 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with others, …

Reena DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Reena Devi, applied for anticipatory bail after a police case was registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 28 litres of liquor from her motorcycle. She argued that she had no prior criminal record, was a woman, and that the liquor was seized from …

Jitendra Kumar @ Jitendra RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Jitendra Kumar and Amarjeet Kumar, were implicated in a robbery and assault case where they allegedly stopped an informant, demanded a rangdari, assaulted him with the butt of a pistol, and stole a gold chain and cash. Both sought anticipatory bail under Section 482(2) of the …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rahul Kumar sought anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 612 litres of liquor from a public place near Budhanpur Chaur. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found in …

Lalan Prasad Yadav @ Lalan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Lalan Prasad Yadav was arrested in connection with a seizure of 6.8 kg of ganja and charged under Sections 8 and 20(b)(ii), (c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, that no contraband was actually recovered from his …

AMAN RAJversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Aman Raj, was arrested in connection with Cyber P.S. Case No. 1649 of 2025 for alleged fraudulent advertisements promising PM Mudra loan approvals, under which he allegedly extracted sums ranging from Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 25,000 from victims. The prosecution charged him with offences …

JunglaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Jungla and Mangal Ram, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 43.82 litres of liquor from a co‑accused's residence. They argued that they have clean antecedents, were not caught in …

Raj Kumar Saw @ Raj kumarversusThe state of bihar and anr

DISMISSED

Petitioner Raj Kumar filed a criminal miscellaneous application before the Patna High Court. The Court, on 18 July 2024, directed the petitioner to file the requisite documents and serve notice to the second opposite party, the police inspector, within one week. The petitioner failed to appear and …

Manu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Manu Kumar, the petitioner, sought pre‑arrest bail after the State of Bihar initiated proceedings under sections 305(1) and 331(4) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act for a theft of ornaments and cash. The FIR did not name him, but a co‑accused’s confessional statement implicated the petitioner …

Nasim Alam @ NasimversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nasim Alam applied for anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for assault, robbery and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He claimed innocence, arguing that the allegations were vague and lacked specific overt acts against him. The State opposed the bail, contending the …

Santu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Santu Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case (PS Salimpur Case No. 271 of 2025) alleging that six unknown persons snatched an informant’s tempo key and mobile on gunpoint. The only link to the petitioner is a confessional statement of co‑accused Satish Kumar; no material …

Reeta DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Reeta Devi, Lakshman Yadav, Madan Yadav and Lakeshari Devi, sought bail fearing arrest in a case arising from a land‑dispute scuffle that resulted in injuries to both sides. The FIR alleged offences under sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 74, 109, 303(2), 352 and 351(2) of the …

Binayak BhalchandraversusThe State of Bihar and another

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Binayak Bhalchandra, filed an application seeking to quash the order dated 17 September 2018 that had taken cognizance of alleged offences under Sections 292 and 354(A) of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 66(E) and 67(A) of the Information Technology Act. The High Court examined …

Aman Kumar @Aman Kumar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a group of individuals from Bahargama village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to assault and robbery during a land measurement dispute. They alleged that an altercation occurred when the …

Vikash Kumar @ Vikash Chaudhary @ VikashversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vikash Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 82.5 litres of liquor. The petitioner argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, …

Saryu Chaudhary @ Sirju Chaudhary @ Siraju ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Saryu Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(A) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of ten litres of liquor from his residence. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested, …

RAJENDRA SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The petitioners sought to quash a cognizance order dated 28‑08‑2018 and a subsequent revision order because the case against them was instituted more than seven years after the alleged incident. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, armed with a rifle, assaulted a pregnant woman, causing a …

Arjun RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arjun Ram and Kamta Ram petitioned the Patna High Court seeking bail in a criminal case registered under sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 126(2) and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleged assault only against co‑accused Abhay Ram, Santosh Ram and Vikram Ram, and the petitioners …

Rajeev RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rajeev Ranjan filed a writ petition challenging Office Order No. 403 dated 06-10-2025, which debarred him from a public health engineering project without a show‑cause notice. He alleged that the Executive Engineer acted without jurisdiction, invoking the Bihar Contractors Registration Rules, 2007, …

Ravindra Paswan @ Ravindra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five residents of Baknaura village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 341, 323, 324, 307, 504 and 34 for allegedly assaulting an informant and her husband with lathis on 26 June 2024. They contended that the incident was a simple …

Deepak Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar Singh, feared arrest in a case alleging assault with an iron rod and knife and theft of a gold chain on 29 June 2025, under several sections of the B.N.S. He contended that the incident stemmed from a property dispute, resulting only in simple injuries, and that the …

Shaheeen SiddiquiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shaheeen Siddiqui, filed a writ petition seeking payment of salary for three separate periods during which she was on leave or deputation, alleging that the respondents arbitrarily marked her absent and withheld her wages. She claimed leave for the death of her mother, casual leave …

Pramod Ray @ Pramod YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pramod Ray, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 1,000 litres of liquor from a sack near the Ganga river. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, had no possession of the liquor, and that the location was a public area …

Md. IrfanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Md. Irfan and Afzal Saifi were charged with assaulting an informant and the informant's father using an iron rod and a sickle, resulting in simple injuries. The FIR was lodged two days after the incident without any explanation, raising doubts about the prosecution's case. The …

Punam @ Poonam DeviversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Punam @ Poonam Devi filed a petition under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking anticipatory bail. The petition was filed in the High Court of Judicature at Patna, Criminal Miscellaneous No.4013 of 2026. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner requested permission to …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Nitish Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after being named in FIR No. 330 of 2025 for alleged assault on police and firing, under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing that his name was derived solely from a co-accused's confessional statement. …

Santosh Kumar Ray @ KalaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Santosh Kumar Ray, was arrested in connection with a dacoity (IPC s.395) involving the robbery of a vehicle, mobile phone and rifle. He claimed innocence, stating that a co-accused, Raushan Kumar, had given a confessional statement that implicated him, and that no incriminating …

Sudhir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sudhir Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking promotion to higher posts in the Agriculture Department of Bihar, invoking the 2023 rules issued by the General Administration Department. He also requested that the department consider his representation dated 17‑12‑2025 and grant an …

Shivrati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shivrati Devi, mother‑in‑law of a deceased woman, was arrested in connection with a dowry‑death case (Roushanganj PS Case No.115 of 2025) under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the husband and in‑laws killed the daughter‑in‑law for non‑payment …

Sunil RajbanshiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The Patna High Court considered an application for anticipatory bail filed by Sunil Rajbanshi, who was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 30 litres of liquor and 3000 litres of fermented Jawa Mahua solution near Kolwa …

Shanti Devi @ Shavitri DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Shanti Devi and Sunita Devi, accused under sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 303(2), 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for assault arising from a dispute over drainage, applied for bail fearing arrest. The petitioners argued that the assault allegations were vague, lacking …

Anubhav Kumar Singh @ Abhinav Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Anubhav Kumar Singh was arrested in connection with a robbery and armed assault at a shop, during which Rs. 3,20,000, two mobiles and Rs.5,000 were stolen. The informant claimed the petitioner was apprehended with a bike, weapons and cartridges, but the petitioner denied involvement, stating no …

Hemant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Hemant Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging that the recovery of 11.7 litres of liquor was made from a location not belonging to him and was based solely on a confessional statement made by Sadanand Rai in …

Om Prakash MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners—Om Prakash Mahto, Vikash Kumar and Rambabu Mahto—sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged alleging assault on an informant and his family on 8 August 2025 under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners attacked the informant …

Shatrudhan SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Shatrudhan Sah and Surat Sah, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Bangra P.S. Case No. 119 of 2025) alleging offences under several sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners assaulted an informant and her family. The petitioners contended …

Pappu Kahar @ Pappu RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pappu Kahar, was charged under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for assaulting the informant and his wife. He contended that the incident arose from a petty dispute in which both parties inflicted injuries, and that the FIR was lodged after an inordinate delay of 41 …

Subhkant Jha @ Subhkant Murlidhar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Subhkant Jha, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 108 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging that he was falsely implicated in the suicide of a woman who was allegedly subjected to cruelty by his relatives. The prosecution claimed that the petitioner, as the …

Ravi Ranjan Kumar @ Ravi Ranjan Singh @ Tantan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Ravi Ranjan Kumar, was charged under several IPC sections and Sections 3(i)(r)(s) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting a complainant and stealing a vehicle key and money. He sought anticipatory bail, which was denied by the Special Judge. The appellant …

Mahesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Mahesh Singh, sought anticipatory bail after fearing arrest in a case alleging he assaulted his neighbour Ankit Kumar with a farsa, causing grievous injuries. The prosecution alleged offences under Sections 191(2), 193(3), 190, 115(2), 118(1), 117(2) and 109(1) of the B.N.S. The …

Punit Rai @ Shubham KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Punit Rai, was implicated in a case under Section 111 of the BNS read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 43.2 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He contended that he has a clean antecedent, was not apprehended at the spot, did not have possession of …

Bittu Sah @ Bitu SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner sought anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 531 litres of liquor were recovered from a pickup vehicle he was driving, though he claimed no ownership or conscious possession and a clean antecedent. The …

Ajay Kumar @ Ajay Sah @ Ajay SaoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 4.5 litres of liquor from a bush. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession, the FIR omitted the informant's name, …

Dr. Sanjay Kumar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Rai, a professor at Jansahkari Degree College, was implicated in a FIR alleging offences under Sections 420, 409 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code for misappropriating college funds. He contended that he was falsely implicated after being appointed in place of the actual …

Akshay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Akshay Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 alleging he was involved in the recovery of 56.7 litres of liquor from a bamboo orchard that does not belong to him. The petitioner claimed a clean …

Manju DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Manju Devi, appointed as Vikas Mitra, challenged the termination of her appointment by the District Welfare Officer through a writ petition. The State argued that she had already approached the court in a prior writ (CWJC No. 9713 of 2025) which was dismissed, and subsequently filed a Legal …

Gulbas AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gulbas Ansari, retired on 30 June 2025 after attaining the age of 60 and filed a writ petition seeking various pensionary benefits, including salary for June 2025, arrears of dearness allowance, provisional gratuity, unused earned income, correction of a provident fund deduction, …

Rajiv Kumar RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajiv Kumar Ranjan, filed a writ petition seeking a revision of his score card in the Dresser Examination, requesting an addition of seven marks based on the Bihar Technical Service Commission's policy. He claimed that his earlier representation for redressal had not been considered. …

Rajan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajan Yadav, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 317(5) of the BNS and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that he was not arrested at the scene, had no conscious possession of the seized liquor, and was implicated …

Om Prakash Kumar @ Om Prakash Ray @ Om Prakash YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Om Prakash Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 790.56 litres of liquor from an orchard not owned by him, claiming he was implicated solely on the basis of a chowkidar's information without any material seized from his …

Chhaparahi Devi @ Gita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Chhaparahi Devi, a woman with a clean criminal record, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged possession of 15 litres of liquor. The petitioner argued that she was not …

Nadeem HassanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nadeem Hassan, applied for a post advertised under Advertisement No. 20/2025 and secured marks above the prescribed cut‑off, but was excluded from further selection stages. He claimed entitlement to an additional 2.65 marks under Clause 5(i)(b) of the advertisement and raised an …

Rakesh GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Gupta, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 138.04 litres of liquor from five motorcycles. He claimed he was not in possession of the seized items, was not the …

Bijendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bijendra Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (as amended in 2022), for alleged recovery of 69.84 litres of liquor from an E‑rickshaw he owned. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, was unaware that Vijay …

Amar ChaudhariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Amar Chaudhari, 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 allegedly recovering 50 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, …

Sajjad @ Md. Sajjak Baitha @ Md. SajjakversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, three residents of Amouna village, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered as Jogbani P.S. Case No. 59 of 2025 under Section 21(c) of the NDPS Act, alleging that they were falsely implicated based on a co‑accused's confessional statement. The prosecution disclosed the seizure …

Md. ArsadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Arsad, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging assault on his brother‑in‑law, the informant, with a wooden plank. The prosecution alleged offences under several sections of the B.N.S., while the petitioner claimed innocence, asserting the complaint was …

Aman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Aman Kumar was arrested in connection with the theft of a motorcycle, alleged under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the bike was stolen from a rented house and later recovered from the petitioner, who claimed he had purchased it in good faith without …

Dhirendar Mehta @ TunnuversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Dhirendar Mehta, filed an anticipatory bail application in the Patna High Court. He later sought permission to withdraw that application and instead surrender to the trial court to seek regular bail. The learned counsel for the petitioner argued for withdrawal, and the court granted …

Ashish Kumar @ Dilkhus @ Dilkhus KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Ashish Kumar applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 310(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged assault with a pistol and robbery of Rs. 2,41,000. He contended that he is innocent, not named in the FIR, and was only implicated through a co‑accused’s confessional …

Amant Sharma @ Santosh SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Amant Sharma, was charged under IPC Sections 188 and 353 and Section 10 of the Bihar Conduct Examination Act for allegedly disrupting an examination centre. He contended that he was merely dropping off his ill niece, had no criminal intent, and that the case was fabricated. The State …

Shankar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shankar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering liquor concealed in a vegetable field adjacent to his house. He asserted a clean criminal record and argued that the alleged contraband was not found in …

Ankit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ankit Kumar, sought regular bail in a case registered under sections 303(2), 316(2), 318(4) and 3(5) of the BNS, alleging that a consignment of elephant yam vegetables he was transporting was not delivered and later found rotted. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, as the …

Prawin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Prawin Kumar, challenged an order dated 20 July 2025 dismissing him from service, issued by the Commandant of BSAP-7, Katihar. He had filed an appeal against the dismissal before the Deputy Inspector General of Police, the designated appellate authority, but no decision had been …

Ram Pravesh ChaudhurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ram Pravesh Chaudhary and his family members, sought bail in a criminal case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging assault with a lathi and theft of cash, ornaments, and a mobile phone. They contended that the assault allegations were …

Niraj Baitha @ Niraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, four men from Sitamarhi, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a gang rape case registered under Sections 70(2) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Section 4 of the POCSO Act, and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The FIR alleged that …

Santosh Kumar Yadav @ Santosh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act for alleged recovery of 270 litres of liquor. He argued that he was not caught in possession, was not the owner of the vehicle, and the case relied solely on a …

Safi Ahmad @ Md. Shafi Ahmad @ Shafi AhmadversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Safi Ahmad, was charged under Sections 21, 22 and 23 of the NDPS Act and Section 111(1) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act for allegedly possessing 103 litres of cough syrup containing codeine. The petitioner contended that the seizure was not made in accordance with Section 105 of …

Bablu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bablu Kumar was arrested in connection with Kotwali Police Station Case No. 452 of 2025 for alleged possession of 8.2 kg of ganja and 6.2 kg of bhaang. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, asserting that no incriminating material was found on his person and that the arrest was based …

Manju Kunwar @ Manju KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manju Kunwar, a widow, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of liquor from her joint family house and a nearby bush. She contended that she was not arrested on the spot, had no conscious possession of the liquor, and …

SADHU HALWAI @ NISHU HALWAIversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sadhu Halwai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 215.460 litres of liquor and a motorcycle from a public riverbank. He argued that he was not caught in possession, the seized items did not …

Pashupati ChaudhryversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Pashupati Chaudhry filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its officials to exclude his 0.35 decimal land from the SH-56 Bypass road alignment and to stay any acquisition, alleging that alternative land is available. He had earlier approached the Circle …

Amar RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Amar Ray, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act alleging that 18 litres of liquor were recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in …

Shard Singh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shard Singh Yadav, the petitioner, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 62 litres of liquor were recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of …

Sanjay ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of liquor from his house and related premises. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, that the liquor was …

Arvind Paswan @ Arvind KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arvind Paswan 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 113.70 litres of liquor in his cowshed. He argued that the liquor was not in his immediate possession, the cowshed was …

Pintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Pintu Kumar was arrested in a cyber‑related case (Nawada Cyber P.S. Case No. 142 of 2025) on charges under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act. The prosecution alleged that mobile phones and a motorcycle recovered from him contained data …

Abhay Raj @ Raja RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhay Raj, was arrested in Nawada Cyber Police Station case No. 142 of 2025 on suspicion of multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act. The prosecution alleged that mobile phones and a motorcycle recovered from him contained data …

MD. IZHARUL ISLAMversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md Izharul Islam, owner of a pickup vehicle, was implicated in a case alleging the recovery of 1,074.420 litres of liquor from his vehicle, violating Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He applied for anticipatory bail, asserting a clean criminal …

Anil Kumar Jha @ Babu SahebversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Anil Kumar Jha sought anticipatory bail after learning that a FIR had been lodged against him under Sections 281, 125(a), 125(b) and 109(1) of the B.N.S., alleging that he had run over an informant with his motorcycle, causing grievous leg injuries. The petitioner claimed the case was fabricated due …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjan Kumar, feared arrest in a case (Risiyap P.S. Case No. 106 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 81.400 litres of liquor were seized from co‑accused Akshay Kumar. The petitioner’s name was linked to the …

Munnilal Yadav @ Munnilal @ Kaushal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three relatives involved in a land dispute, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging assault, robbery and other offences under various sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the accused assaulted an informant and her family, using weapons and snatching …

Nandani KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nandani Kumari, sought anticipatory bail after her husband and an associate were apprehended with ten litres of liquor from a motorcycle registered in her name. She argued that she had no knowledge of the alleged offence, possessed a clean antecedent, and that ownership of the …

Rajesh RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajesh Rai applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with alleged offences under Section 317(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 210 litres of liquor. He argued that …

Uttam Kumar @ Uttam Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Uttam Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 21(c) and 22(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for alleged possession of 7.9 grams of brown sugar. He contended that the seizure was unlawful, that the police failed to comply …

Shabanam Kumari @ Shabnam KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Shabanam Kumari, challenged two orders that cancelled her selection as an Anganbari Sevika and dismissed a related case, seeking certiorari and mandamus for appointment. She argued that the cancellation was made without hearing and that the appointments were made under proper …

Vikash Kumar @ Bikku @ Vikku KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikash Kumar, a resident of Samastipur, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 241.92 litres of liquor from a vehicle he did not own. The petitioner asserted a clean criminal record and argued that …

Bam Singh @ Bam Bahadur SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bam Singh was named in an FIR for allegedly assaulting an informant with a sword, causing a simple head injury, and was charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Fearing arrest, he applied for anticipatory bail. The petitioner’s counsel argued his innocence and that the injury …

Rakesh RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Ray, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018 for allegedly transporting 60 litres of liquor in his motorcycle, although the liquor was not found in his conscious possession and he claimed ignorance of his friend’s misuse of …

Shaila Kumari @ Mamta KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four members of the Yadav family, sought bail in a criminal case where they were accused under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for assaulting the nephew of an informant and allegedly stealing a gold tabiz. The FIR alleged that four persons …

Arun Ray @ Arjun RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, six men from Gadhochak village, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that on 29 August 2025 the petitioners stopped and assaulted an informant …

Dhirendra Mallik @ Dhirendra DomversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four residents of Gamail village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Bihariganj, Case No. 408 of 2025) alleging offences under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including assault, robbery and damage to property. They contended that the charge sheet …

Shrawan Kumar @ Shrawan kumar Singh @ Shrawan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shrawan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 1,036.080 litres of liquor from a location beside a school. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession, the site was public, and the informant’s …

Dilip Yadav @ Dilip Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dilip Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after learning that a case had been registered against him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 1,486.56 litres of liquor near a motorcycle. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not …

Arvind Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Arvind Kumar Singh filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking to quash the result of the Gorea Kothi PACS election held on 24‑11‑2024, alleging serious irregularities that led to the unopposed election of respondent No. 6. He had earlier approached the Election Tribunal, Deputy Registrar …

Ranjit PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ranjit Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274, 275, 3(5) BNS and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022. He contended that the alleged liquor recovery (6.6 litres from Dharmendra's house and 21.3 litres from Ram …

Shailesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shailesh Yadav was arrested in connection with a case alleging extortion (rangdari tax), assault with a pistol and a khanti, and threats at a brick kiln. He applied for bail, claiming he was merely a member of the mob and that the FIR contained no specific allegation against him. The State opposed …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ravi Kumar, was arrested in February 2023 for alleged murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. After being denied regular bail twice, he filed a second bail petition, arguing that only three of six charge‑sheet witnesses had been examined and that his prolonged pre‑trial …

Godhan Kumar @ Godhan MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Godhan Kumar and Vicky Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging that the alleged liquor recovery was not from their possession and that the investigation was mechanically driven. The State opposed …

Neeraj Ray @ Neeraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Neeraj Ray, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 35 litres of liquor from a bush, though no liquor was found in his possession and the alleged site does not belong to him. He claimed a clean criminal record and argued that the …

Upendra Nath TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, descendants of Late Sukdeo Tiwari, claimed continuous peaceful possession of a 7.16 dhur land in Harihas village, which was settled in their favour by a settlement order dated 16‑01‑1963 and for which they have been paying revenue rent. They alleged that the Circle Officer, without …

Prince PatelversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Prince Patel was accused of assaulting an informant with a knife, danda and rod, causing serious injury and threatening death, under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner sought anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and a clean antecedent, while the State opposed …

Dewesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dewesh Kumar Singh, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Circle Officer of Vijaypur to implement a mutation revision order (Case No. 05/2025) that had been approved by the Collector of Gopalganj and affirmed by the High Court in CJWC No. 9916/2007. The petitioner …

Abhishek Kumar @ Abhishek Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for the alleged recovery of 22.6 litres of liquor from a vehicle he owned. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor at the time of arrest, had a clean …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, challenged an office order that barred him from participating in future tenders on the ground that he had not paid an electricity bill, arguing that the agreement did not require such payment. He also sought a mandamus directing the respondents to pay the amount due …

Manohar Yadav @ Manohar Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manohar Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 306 litres of liquor near the Bagmati river. The petitioner argued that he was not caught in possession, the liquor was recovered from a public area, …

Rupesh Kumar @ Azad kumar @ Kumar Rupesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rupesh Kumar, was arrested for allegedly snatching a golden chain from an informant on a train and charged under Sections 304(2), 62 and 317(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that no incriminating material was found in his …

Nawneet Singh @ Tuddu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nawneet Singh, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 656.61 litres of liquor. He argued that he was not arrested, the alleged liquor was …

Rajesh GiriversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajesh Giri sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 36 litres of liquor from his residence, which is a joint family property. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor and that the 2018 amendment to …

Ayodhya YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ayodhya Yadav, a retired assistant of K.V.S. College, filed a writ petition seeking payment of honorarium of Rs.1,800 per month for the period January 2019 to March 2022, as well as reimbursement of Rs.13,222 incurred for transporting study materials, based on Office Order Memo No. 715-17/19 issued …

Kaushal Kishore SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a former Assistant Teacher (Sanskrit) appointed in 1982, sought direction for the State to grant him differential arrears, revised pay scale, and pension benefits as a trained teacher from 1 January 1989, relying on his Acharya qualification. He argued that earlier policy decisions …

Maya DeviversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

Maya Devi filed a writ petition seeking a court order directing various state authorities to deliver possession of a disputed land to her, based on a 5 May 2017 order of the Public Grievance Redressal Officer. The petitioner argued that the authorities had already taken steps, as evidenced by …

Rajesh TantiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Rajesh Tanti and Parwati Devi, the father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law of a deceased woman, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑related murder case (Bhagwanpur P.S. Case No. 03 of 2025) filed under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution …

Md. Saijada @Md. ShahjadaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Md. Saijada and relatives, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a kidnapping case under Sections 137(2), 96, 303(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that they, along with others, abducted the minor daughter of an informant. The petitioners claimed innocence, …

Shankar PanditversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

Shankar Pandit filed a writ petition seeking cancellation of a deed of registration dated 6 January 2017 that transferred land to Uma Devi, alleging the sale was made without locus. The petition named the State of Bihar, the Circle Officer, the Inspector General of Registrar, and two individuals as …

Samila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Samila Devi, fearing arrest in a Babubarhi police case involving alleged possession of 1 kg 100 g of ganja, filed an anticipatory bail petition under the NDPS Act. The prosecution alleged offences under Sections 8, 20(B)(ii) B and 22 of the NDPS Act, while the petitioner argued she was falsely …

Baban Rai @ Baban KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Baban Rai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged possession of 900 ml of liquor recovered from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not caught in the act, had no conscious possession, and was implicated based on a chowkidar's …

Yaswant Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Yaswant Kumar Mandal applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly recovering 5 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in …

Reeta DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Reeta Devi, a woman with two prior excise cases, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 221, 262, 263 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 45 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. She alleged false implication by an informant and argued that …

SANNI KUMAR RAYversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanni Kumar Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 22.5 litres of liquor from his joint family house. He argued that no liquor was found in his personal possession, the …

Rajesh Kumar HansdaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajesh Kumar Hansda, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case alleging he possessed 10 litres of liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was found in a joint family house, and he had …

Mantosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mantosh Kumar was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 12 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of seizure, and was unaware that …

Shankar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shankar Yadav and Yashoda Devi, the father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law of a deceased woman, were implicated in a dowry‑death case under sections 80(2), 108 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The deceased was found dead in a well with her two infants after her husband had demanded dowry and threatened her family. …

Dhanraj Kumar @ Dhanraj SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dhanraj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that he fired at an informant, invoking numerous offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner contended that no one sustained any firearm injury and that he had no prior similar …

Pramod YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pramod Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after fearing arrest in a case alleging offences under Sections 105, 319(2), 318(4), 238 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that he had taken the informant's daughter‑in‑law to a hospital where she later died due to alleged …

Mrityunjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mr. Mrityunjay Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 352, 109 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that he assaulted the informant’s father with an iron rod, causing injuries. The petitioner contended that the …

Lal Bahadur YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Lal Bahadur Yadav and Munna Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several offences of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR alleged that petitioner No.2 caught hold of an informant and petitioner No.1 assaulted the informant with an iron rod, …

Md. ArjuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four residents of Khutauna village, were accused of assault, robbery and other offences under several IPC sections arising from an alleged scuffle on 4 May 2021. They applied for anticipatory bail, claiming the incident was a trivial dispute between co‑villagers, that injuries were …

Ashok Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ashok Kumar Singh, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018/2022 for alleged recovery of 20 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, was …

Makhdum Hussain @ Md. Makhadum HussainversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Makhdum Hussain, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No. 512 of 2024) under Sections 317(5), 318(4), 338, 336(3), 336(4) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging that the police had intercepted a motorcycle allegedly stolen and could not produce …

Indrajeet SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Indrajeet Sahni, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 71.28 litres of liquor from a public place and asserting that nothing was found in his possession. He highlighted his …

Nitish kumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Khushrupur P.S. Case No. 301 of 2020) under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 1623.045 litres of liquor were seized from a co‑accused's premises, vehicle and motorcycle. He contended that he …

Ram Prakash PanditversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three residents of Shahpur village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged assault on the informant's family using iron rods and sticks. The FIR alleged that the petitioners participated in the …

Vishal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vishal Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after the police, acting on information from co-accused Kundan Kumar, named him as an alleged participant in a disturbance involving firearms. The FIR alleged offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act, but no …

Nirmal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Nirmal Kumar and Harendra Ram, were implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 250 litres of liquor from a sack. They contended that they were not apprehended at the spot, had no conscious possession of the liquor, and were …

Devendra Bhagat @ Jhagru BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Devendra Bhagat, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 116.640 litres of liquor from a public bush near his house. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession, the location was accessible to the public, and the …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No. 239 of 2023) involving the alleged recovery of 387 litres of illicit liquor from his car, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution alleged the liquor was in his vehicle, …

Subham KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Subham Kumar, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 56(b) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 123.12 litres of liquor from his Maruti Suzuki car. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and that the vehicle was …

Ladan Kumar @ Laddan Kumar @ Rameshwar MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ladan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 132.74 litres of liquor from his joint family house. He contended that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, that the concept of deemed …

Vikas KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vikas Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking his appointment as Nyay Mitra in a Gram Katchahry in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, alleging that his representations to the authorities were ignored. The State contended that the matter is governed by the Bihar Gram Katchahry Nyaya Mitra (Employment, …

Dharmendra Sah @ Dharmendra Kumar @ Dharmendra PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Sah, sought anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022, alleging that liquor was planted at his premises and that he was not in possession of the seized vehicle or liquor. He argued that the investigation was based on …

Nitish Singh @ Nitesh Kumar @ Nitesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitish Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging assault, robbery of Rs 30,000 and a mobile phone, and offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 76, 309(2), 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, together with …

Yogendra BindversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Yogendra Bind, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 5.7 litres of liquor from his joint family house. He argued that he was not arrested at the scene, the liquor was not in his …

Dharmendra PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dharmendra Paswan sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 117.68 litres of liquor from his residence. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the scene, and that the liquor was located in a joint family …

Pradhan Nut @ Khelari Nut @ Khiladi NatversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pradhan Nut, feared arrest in a case (PS No. 247 of 2025) alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 96 litres of illicit liquor and related equipment were recovered from his premises. He contended that his name was implicated solely on the …

Mukhiya Nut @ Karan Nut @ Karan NatversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mukhiya Nut, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 96 litres of liquor recovered from his joint house. He claimed innocence, arguing that the allegation was based solely on a local watchman's disclosure and that …