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Judgments of 2026

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Murari Kumar Jha @ Kanhaiya Kumar Jha @ Kanhaiya JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Murari Kumar Jha, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking relief. During the pendency of the application, the lower court granted him bail under Section 167(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the grant of bail rendered the pending …

Chuman ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chuman Choudhary, was named in a complaint alleging mental and physical cruelty under IPC sections 323, 341, 498‑A, 504 and 506/34 for non‑fulfilment of a dowry demand. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the complaint was false, fabricated, and not supported by an affidavit, citing …

Kanhaiya KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Kanhaiya Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning of a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 11.34 litres of illicit liquor seized from a scooty. He claimed innocence, arguing that no incriminating …

Ajay MukhiyaversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

Ajay Mukhiya filed a writ petition seeking an order directing the authorities to include land identified as Khata No. 397 (Old), Khesra Nos. 1666 and 1654—described as Gairmajarua Aam Khas (type Pokhar)—in the Water Conservation List and to register it in the Sairat Register, alleging that it is …

AmiruddinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amiruddin was named in a complaint alleging mental and physical cruelty, and dowry demands, leading to charges under IPC sections 323, 341, 379 and 498‑A. The petitioner contended that the allegations were false, fabricated and overly general, citing the precedent of Priyanka Srivastava v. State of …

RAJESH KUMAR SINGH @ RAJESH SINGHversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Rajesh Kumar Singh filed a criminal miscellaneous petition against the State of Bihar and Bhanu Pratap Singh. He sought to withdraw the pending proceedings so that he could present his arguments at the appropriate stage of charge framing by filing a discharge application. The learned …

Azizur RahmanversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Azizur Rahman, filed a civil writ petition seeking promotion to the ranks of 1st ACP, 2nd ACP and 3rd MACP, along with revision of pension, gratuity, leave encashment and arrears of pay. He also requested a calculation chart showing continuity of pay with increments. During the …

Awadhesh ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Awadhesh Choudhary was arrested in connection with a murder case (Bairiya PS Case No. 385 of 2024) alleged to involve a dowry demand for a motorcycle and the subsequent killing of the informant's daughter. The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing that the dowry allegation was fabricated after 13 …

Anupam DvivediversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a widow appointed on compassionate grounds as a Class‑IV clerk in 2011, was later promoted to Lower Division Clerk (Class‑III) in 2016 based on her intermediate qualification and a state policy reserving 15% of promotions for Group‑D employees. In 2022 the Director‑in‑Chief, Health …

Tej Narayan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Tej Narayan Singh, was named in an FIR for alleged offences under Sections 409 and 420 of the IPC and Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, based on a claim that rice and wheat recorded in an e‑POS system were missing on physical inspection, suggesting a black‑market sale. The …

RAM JANAM PRASADversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law of the complainant, filed an application under Section 239 of the CrPC for discharge, which was rejected by the Judicial Magistrate. They sought quashing of that order, contending that a compromise had been reached between the complainant (now a …

Kaushal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kaushal Kumar, was arrested in connection with a cyber‑fraud case alleging that he helped operate a fake entity impersonating Jana‑Sri Microfinance Ltd. to cheat rural women, with charges under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and the Information Technology …

Md. Kursed @ KhursidversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Kursed @ Khursid, was arrested in connection with a case involving 2,397 bottles of codeine‑containing cough syrup recovered from nine sacks, alleged under Sections 21(c), 22, 23 of the NDPS Act and Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner claimed false …

Kaushal Sahni @ Kaushal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sindhu Kumari (also known as Gola Kumari) and Kaushal Sahni, were arrested in connection with the murder of Rahul Kumar, alleged under Sections 137(2) and 3(5) of the BNS. They contended that they had no intention to kill the deceased, that they merely accompanied other parties, and …

Ravi Kumar @ Sanjiv KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Ravi Kumar was arrested in connection with a case alleging kidnapping of a minor, forced marriage, and filming of the act, under several sections of the Bihar Penal Code. The informant, the victim’s mother, claimed the kidnapping and forced marriage were carried out by the petitioner and …

Chandradeo Mahton,versusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Chandradeo Mahton filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking a certiorari to quash a notice dated 5 September 2019 issued by the Officer in Charge of Dharhara Police Station, which directed his wife to attend a joint meeting for land measurement and document verification. The petitioner …

Shivam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Shivam Kumar filed a pre‑arrest bail petition before the Patna High Court. The petitioner’s counsel sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the bail application. The Court examined the request and found no impediment to allowing the withdrawal. Accordingly, permission was granted to the petitioner …

Md. Ashraf Ali @ Agraf Ali @ Asraf @ Asraf AliversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Ashraf Ali, a Bangladeshi national, was detained by SSB personnel at the Indo‑Nepal border on suspicion of illegal entry and alleged forgery of an Aadhaar card. He was charged under Sections 465 and 467 of the IPC and Sections 14(a), 14(b) and 14A of the Foreigners Act, 1946. The …

Chandan GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandan Gupta, was arrested in connection with a raid on an orchestra house where three girls were found, and charged under multiple statutes including the BNSS, POCSO Act, JJ Act, I.T.P. Act, and the Bonded Labourer System Act. He applied for bail, claiming innocence and stating …

Govind KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Govind Kumar was charged with cheating several persons by offering fraudulent online loans in the name of Bajaj Finance, using a mobile number and WhatsApp messages. The police recovered his mobile phone, PAN card and bank documents, and he was charged under multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic …

GANESH YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellants, four Yadav brothers, were charged under IPC sections 304, 201, 308, Section 27 of the Arms Act and Section 3(2)(va) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly killing an informant's husband at a marriage ceremony. They filed an application seeking to set aside the …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Ravi Kumar was arrested in a Special POCSO case for alleged involvement in offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and the POCSO Act, specifically for making a video and photographs of a minor girl after a co‑accused forcibly applied sindur on her. The petitioner claimed he was …

Dr. Parveen Kumar Tiwari @ Pravin Kumar TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Dr. Parveen Kumar Tiwari filed a pre‑arrest bail petition before the Patna High Court. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the bail petition. The Court considered whether such a withdrawal could be permitted. It granted the request, allowing the …

Rakesh ManiversusThe Union of India

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rakesh Mani filed a writ petition before the Patna High Court seeking a direction to the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Patna Bench, to finally hear and dispose of his pending application (No. 529/2022) challenging a transfer order dated 10‑06‑2022. The court noted that the …

NITIN KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitin Kumar, was arrested in a cyber‑fraud case (Nalanda P.S. Case No. 50 of 2025) for alleged offences under IPC sections 406, 419, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120(B). The prosecution alleged that he, along with co‑accused, induced a victim to transfer Rs 27,77,200 by promising …

Ram Udit YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ram Udit Yadav, filed a writ petition seeking an order directing the respondents to provide adequate security so that he could carry out construction on his land (Khata No. 271, Plot No. 2838). The State counsel produced a letter dated 20‑07‑2016 showing that the Circle Officer, Obra …

Sujeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sujeet Kumar, sought bail after fearing arrest in a case originally registered under Section 140(3) of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (B.N.S.) and later amended to include Sections 103(1), 140(1), 238 and 61(2). The FIR relates to the kidnapping and murder of an informant's …

Govind Kumar @ Govind ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Govind Kumar, was charged with kidnapping and rape of a minor under IPC sections 366(A) and 376(3) and POCSO Act sections 4 and 8. The prosecution alleged that he abducted the informant's minor daughter, while the victim’s statement recorded under Cr.P.C. Sec. 164 indicated she …

Prakash MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Prakash Mandal was arrested in connection with Sessions Trial No. 521 of 2025 for alleged assault and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleges that the petitioner, armed with a spade, assaulted the informant's husband and attempted to assault the …

ARUN KUMAR @ ARUN KUMAR BHAGATversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, who are the father‑in‑law, mother‑in‑law and brother‑in‑law of the complainant, sought quashing of criminal proceedings instituted under IPC Sections 323 and 498A and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The complaint alleged dowry demand and torture, but during anticipatory bail …

Akshay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Akshay Yadav was arrested in connection with a case alleging extortion, assault and firing on a victim's husband, charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, that no incriminating …

Dheeraj Kumar @ Deeraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Dheeraj Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged firing that resulted in a death, and is charged under IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 302, 120(B) and Arms Act section 27. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that the allegations were omnibus, and pointed …

NANHAK YADAV @ NANK YADAV @ NANHKU YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nanahk Yadav, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 250 litres of liquor, of which 100 litres were said to have been found in his motorcycle. He contended that he was not present at the spot, had no conscious possession of …

Rajeev KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Rajeev Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case of spurious liquor that allegedly caused the deaths of four persons. The charges include offences under Sections 272, 273, 328, 307, 304, 120 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 30(a), 37(b), 33 and 34 of the Bihar …

Ganesh RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ganesh Ray, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 21(c), 22(c), 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act, alleging that 2.7 kg of ketamine and other drugs were recovered from his joint family house. The petitioner contended that he was not present at the scene, had no prior criminal …

Sagar Kumar Ray @ Sagar RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sagar Kumar Ray, was arrested in connection with a dowry death case (Balia Belon P.S. Case No. 52 of 2025) and sought bail. He is charged under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 85, 80(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3 and 4 of the D.P. Act. The prosecution alleges …

Dabloo loharversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dabloo Lohar was arrested in connection with a murder case (IPC Sections 302/34) and an offence under Section 27 of the Arms Act. He had been in custody since December 2023, and the trial had examined only four of ten charge‑sheeted witnesses, indicating a prolonged pre‑trial period. The petitioner …

Raj Kumar Bhuiyan @ Raj Kumar ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raj Kumar Bhuiyan, was charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for a violent incident on 16 March 2025 involving assault with weapons, damage to property, and an alleged attempt to outrage a woman’s modesty. The prosecution alleged that the accused, …

Subhash Chandra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Subhash Chandra Yadav, challenged the appointment of respondent No.7 as Principal of Anooplal Yadav Mahavidyalaya, alleging that the selection violated the qualification criteria prescribed under Section 57(B) of the Bihar State Universities Act, 1976, including lower marks, lack of …

Sonu Sahni @ Sonu Kumar SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sonu Sahni, was arrested in connection with a robbery alleged to have been committed by five unknown persons who looted Rs. 5,70,000 from a shop. He faces charges under Sections 310(2), 310(4) and 311 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which pertain to serious offences of murder. …

Navlesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Navlesh Kumar was arrested in connection with a Special NDPS case alleging possession of 42 kg of ganja, recovered near a railway trap. The petitioner sought bail, claiming innocence, a single prior conviction, and that the narcotics were not found in his conscious possession, also alleging …

Ranjit Kumar @ Ranjit YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ranjit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 164.4 litres of liquor from a vehicle he owned. He argued that he was not present at the spot of seizure, had …

JITENDRA KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Jitendra Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning of a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging that 143.90 litres of illicit foreign liquor were seized from a vehicle near Baraiyagachhi Mustafapur. He contended that he was neither …

Md. SalamuddinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Salamuddin, was intercepted on a train at Patna Junction with twelve gold bullions of foreign origin weighing 1990.8 grams, valued at over ₹1.98 crore. The gold was seized under the Customs Act, 1962, and the petitioner was charged under Section 135(1)(b) for possession of goods …

Maneer AnsariversusThe State Of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Maneer Ansari and family filed a criminal miscellaneous petition before the Patna High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioners sought permission to withdraw the petition. The court considered the request and, finding no impediment, allowed the withdrawal. Consequently, the petition …

Sunil Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after the police seized a vehicle registered in his name containing 70 litres of illicit liquor, alleged to be a violation of section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution argued that the large quantity of liquor …

Hawaldar Kohar @ Haldhr Prasad Kohar @ Hawaldar KoharversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Hawaldar Kohar, a police constable, filed a pre‑arrest bail petition in Criminal Miscellaneous No.76891 of 2025 before the Patna High Court. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Satyapal Singh, later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the bail application. The Court examined the request and …

Pankaj Yadav @ Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Pankaj Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Section 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 430 litres of country‑made liquor from a forest area. He contended that he was innocent, asserting that no …

ASHOK YADAV @ ASHOK KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners filed an application seeking to quash the order dated 05‑06‑2023 of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Patna City, which had taken cognizance and issued process against them under several IPC provisions and the Arms Act. The facts allege that a mob of about twenty‑one persons …

Ranjeet Kumar @ Ranjeet RoyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ranjeet Kumar and Rajeev Kumar, were charged under IPC sections 147, 149, 341, 307, 34 and Arms Act section 27 for allegedly firing on an informant and his nephew, causing injuries to both. An earlier application for anticipatory bail had been rejected by a coordinate bench of the …

Ankit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ankit Kumar was arrested in connection with a case alleging that he, along with co‑accused, abducted and raped the minor daughter of an informant. The charges were framed under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner pleaded innocence, …

Suryadev KumarversusThe Grievance Redressal Officer

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Suryadev Kumar, sought the High Court's permission to withdraw his writ petition and instead file a fresh representation before Go Digit General Insurance Ltd. (Respondent No. 3) regarding his grievance. The Court granted the request, ordering that the present writ petition be …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Kumar was arrested in connection with a shooting incident that occurred during a cricket match, alleged under Sections 109 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleges that miscreants fired indiscriminately, injuring three persons, and …

Jagiya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Jagiya Devi filed a second anticipatory bail petition after an earlier petition was rejected on 16 September 2025. The petition did not allege any change in circumstances or present new grounds. The Patna High Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in G.R. Ananda Babu v. State of Tamil Nadu …

Rohit Kumar @ Rohit Ray @ KalluversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rohit Kumar, was arrested in connection with a robbery under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code, wherein a victim was robbed at gunpoint on 3 April 2024. The petitioner claims he was falsely implicated, arguing that his name was derived solely from a co-accused's confessional …

Raja Manjhi @ Raja KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raja Manjhi, was arrested in connection with a case alleging assault on an informant and her daughter‑in‑law, involving the use of an iron rod and bricks, under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the offences occurred on 6 August 2025, …

Md. Kasim @ Md. Kasim AliversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Kasim, was arrested in connection with a robbery and shooting incident and charged under Section 309(4) of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26, 27 and 35 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused, along with another person, robbed an informant of cash …

Chhotu Kumar @ Chote MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chhotu Kumar, filed a bail petition fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and Section 414 of the IPC for alleged possession of 50.400 liters of illicit Nepali wine seized from a motorcycle. The petitioner contended that he was …

Narendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Narendra Singh was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 70(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. for allegedly taking a 35‑year‑old informant to his house, keeping her for two days and committing "galat kam" along with three other persons. The prosecution’s case relied mainly on the …

Raghvendra Kumar Singh @ R.K SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Raghvendra Kumar Singh and Santosh Singh, were arrested in connection with a September 2025 incident where an informant was allegedly assaulted with a knife over a parking dispute. They sought bail, claiming no prior criminal record, a one‑day delay in filing the FIR, and that the …

Vivek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vivek Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case alleging kidnapping of a minor under Sections 363 and 366A of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused abducted the informant's minor daughter on 6 April 2024. The …

Chhotu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chhotu Kumar was arrested in connection with a Falka police case involving alleged extortion of a rickshaw driver, under Section 140(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the driver was threatened, assaulted and forced to pay a ransom, and that a payment of Rs.15,000 …

Rakesh Yadav @ Rakesh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rakesh Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case of indiscriminate firing at an informant's shop, alleged under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 27 of the Arms Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, not named …

Satyendra BindversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Satyendra Bind, was arrested in connection with an alleged assault on 21 August 2025, where a co‑accused allegedly struck the victim and stole Rs.10,000. The charge sheet includes offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 303(2), 109, 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

Sanjeet SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Sanjeet Sharma was arrested after police recovered 72 bottles of codeine syrup (7.2 litres) from a cyber cafe, and a small amount of cash and a mobile phone were found on his person. He applied for bail, claiming innocence, no prior record, and that no contraband was in his conscious …

Ravi ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ravi Manjhi was arrested in connection with a case involving theft of iron from a mine and assault on guards, charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution’s case relied on the testimony of co‑accused Vikas Manjhi, whose confessional statement implicated the …

Rahul Rai @ Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners Rahul Rai and Chus Rai were arrested in connection with a dowry‑death case (S.T. No. 233 of 2025) arising from Jurawanpur PS case No. 36 of 2024, alleged to have tortured and killed the deceased for non‑fulfilment of dowry demands under IPC sections 304B, 201 and 34. Their earlier …

Nirmala KumariversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. (PRE-EMPTORY)

Nirmala Kumari filed a writ petition challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its education authorities. The petition was pending after a prior order dated 06‑01‑2026 required compliance by the respondents. The respondents failed to comply with that order. The court, noting the non‑compliance, …

Priyanshu JaiswalversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The appellant, Priyanshu Jaiswal, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court challenging the conviction by the State of Bihar and Abhishek Kumar Gond. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was arrested by the police. The appellant’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the …

Chakradhar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Chakradhar Mishra filed a writ petition challenging a 2001 order of the Divisional Forest Officer, Munger, which withheld his five‑yearly pay increments, and a 2010 appellate order of the Conservator of Forest Wildlife. The High Court observed that the petition was filed after an inordinate delay, …

Sanjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sanjeet Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged firing of a pistol that injured two individuals, and was charged under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner shot at the informant and another …

Sakuntla Devi @ Shakunti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Sakuntla Devi, a Scheduled Caste woman, appealed against the refusal of anticipatory bail in a case where she was charged under several IPC sections and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly abusing and snatching the mobile of an Assistant Settlement Officer. She contended that the …

Rishi Rai @ Rishi RoyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner was convicted under Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26, 35 of the Arms Act and Section 414 of the IPC, receiving three years of rigorous imprisonment and fines. On appeal, the sentence under Section 25(1‑B)a was reduced to two years of simple imprisonment, with all sentences to run concurrently. …

Bimlesh Kumar @ Vimlesh Kumar @ Vimalesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Bimlesh Kumar, was charged under sections 137(2) and 96 of the B.N.S. for allegedly kidnapping the minor daughter of an informant. The prosecution alleged that the victim was missing and that the petitioner, along with others, abducted her. The victim gave conflicting statements: …

VishalakshiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vishalakshi, sought a writ directing the Bihar School Examination Board to accept her fee and issue a new registration certificate so she could sit for the Intermediate Examination 2024‑26. She had previously been registered for the 2019‑21 session, failed the exam, and three years …

Sarwan Kumar Mahto @ Shrawan Kumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Sarwan Kumar Mahto and Ravi Kumar Mahto, were charged under Sections 103(1), 109, 3(5) of the Bihar National Security Act, 2023 and Sections 3(i), (r), (s), 3(2)(va) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly abusing an informant with caste slurs and assaulting him and …

Waquar RazaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Waquar Raza challenged the illegal seizure of his vehicle by Bihar authorities, seeking a writ of certiorari, mandamus for release, and an independent inquiry. The High Court examined the order dated 06.01.2026 that rejected his show‑cause reply without recording any reasons. Relying on …

Muzaffar Hussain @ Md. Muzaffar HussainversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four residents of Kachna village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar National Security Act, 2023, alleging they formed an unlawful assembly, created a ruckus, and assaulted police while demanding the release of a …

Golden Ansari @ Ahsan AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four residents of Bela village in Gurua, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (PS Case No.303 of 2025) that alleged offences under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 117(2), 132, 190, 191(2), 191(3), 196 and 299 of the B.N.S. The petitioners contended they have …

Million Minds Infotech Private Limited.versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Million Minds Infotech Private Limited filed a writ petition challenging the termination of its contract and permanent blacklisting by the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC), alleging violation of natural justice. The petition sought quashing of the termination order, a stay of the same, …

Rahul MandalversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Rahul Mandar was arrested in connection with a murder (IPC s.302) and robbery (IPC s.392) after his name appeared in a spy's diary linking him with two co‑accused. The petitioner claimed innocence, stating the FIR was lodged against unknown miscreants and that only suspicion linked him to the crime. …

RAVEESH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Raveesh Kumar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act, 2023, alleging assault and theft. He asserted a clean antecedent and contended that the FIR only implicated him in the alleged snatching of a chain, not in …

Kavita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners—Kavita Devi, Tapeshwar Ram and Roshan Ram—applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S., alleging that they were falsely implicated by an informant with whom they have a property dispute. The informant claimed that on 7 September 2025 the …

Jattu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Jattu Yadav was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 352 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., alleged to have assaulted an informant with a cudgel intending to kill, causing a grievous head injury. The petitioner, who had been in judicial custody since 28‑04‑2025 and …

Deenanath KumarversusThe Union of India

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Deenanath Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Staff Selection Commission and related postal authorities to accept his appointment to a suitable post following his successful selection in the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2020. He claimed that …

Suraj Paswan @ Sukhdeo PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Suraj Paswan, was arrested in connection with a robbery case (Panchanpur P.S. Case No. 52 of 2025) alleged under Sections 331(4) and 305 of the B.N.S. The prosecution’s case rests solely on the confessional statements of a co‑accused, with no material recovered from the petitioner’s …

Rakesh Roshan Choudhary and OrsversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of landowners from Gandaul village in Saharsa, filed a writ petition in 2018 seeking compensation for land acquired for a link road and RCC bridge, alleging that the land was wrongly classified as agricultural (Dhanber‑2/Veeth‑2) instead of residential and that they had not …

Prabhash kumar Yadav @ Prabhash YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three residents of Barsam village, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (PS Case No.84/2024) involving offences under Sections 189(4), 126(2), 115(2), 109, 117(2), 352 and 351(2) of the Bihar Non‑Compete Statutes, 2023. They claimed they have clean …

Md. Pappu @ Md. Saba UddinversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant Md. Pappu was convicted by a Special Judge under the POCSO Act and IPC for raping a 13‑year‑old girl who later became pregnant. The trial court sentenced him to life imprisonment and a fine, relying primarily on the victim’s testimony and medical evidence, without examining the accused …

Tuddu Ram @ Tudu RamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Tuddu Ram, sought bail in a case registered under Section 80 of the B.N.S. for the alleged dowry death of his wife, Leelavati Kumari. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner subjected his wife to cruelty, demanded a golden chain as dowry, and assaulted her, leading to her death. …

Anil Kumar KarakversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anil Kumar Karak, filed a writ petition challenging the non-payment of arrears after his pay scale was revised as per a supplementary counter affidavit filed by the respondents. The petitioner argued that despite the revision, the arrears due to him had not been paid. The court …

Harish Chandra Dutt @ Ajay SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Harish Chandra Dutt, an electric contractor, was charged under Sections 105 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for the death of an informant's brother when a crane fell during work at Sonpur Railway Station. The death was attributed to electric shock, and the petitioner argued that the incident …

Ashok Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Ashok Kumar Singh filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging Rules 3(2) and 3(3) of the Bihar Prarambhik Vidyalay Pradhan Shikshak (Bihar Elementary School Head Teacher) Rule, 2024, alleging that they are illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional. The court observed that a Division …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 310(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., alleging that he was falsely implicated in a robbery where seven persons on three bikes seized an informant's bike and mobile. The prosecution’s case is based on the incident report …

Surendra Yadav @ Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Surendra Yadav, was charged under IPC sections 363, 366(A), 376, 34 and Section 4 of the POCSO Act for allegedly abducting a minor girl and facilitating her marriage to a co-accused. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserting that the victim was actually 18-19 years old as per a …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners were charged under Sections 140(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. for allegedly kidnapping the son of an informant and a person named Oshiyar using a white Scorpio. They contended that they were falsely implicated, that the kidnapped victims had been recovered, and that the informant had …

Mangal MandalversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Mangal Mandal, was arrested in connection with a shooting incident in which his brother, the informant, was injured in the thigh. He was charged under sections 126(2) and 109 of the B.N.S. and section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner claimed innocence, alleging that he was falsely …

Karu Prasad @ Rajeev Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Karu Prasad, also known as Rajeev Ranjan Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case involving offences under Sections 147, 149, 188, 341, 342, 332, 353, 307, 504 and 506 of the IPC. The police seized a motorcycle registered in his name, which his son Kattappa …

Maran Paswan @ Vivek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Maran Paswan applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 109, 303(2), 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023. He asserted a clean antecedent, claimed the allegations were false and stemmed from a neighbourly dispute, and …

Lablu Singh @ Lablu Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Lablu Singh applied for bail in a case registered as Raghopur P.S. Case No. 332 of 2022, which alleged offences under IPC sections 399, 402 and 414 and Arms Act sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35. The prosecution claimed that two persons were apprehended with arms, naming the petitioner and another …

Nishant ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Nishant Chaudhary, filed a bail application in the High Court of Patna. The petitioner’s counsel sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the bail application. The Court considered whether it could grant such permission. It held that the Court may allow the withdrawal of a bail …

Rahul Sharma @ Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Rahul Sharma sought regular bail in a case registered under section 309(4) of the B.N.S., alleging that the FIR was lodged against unknown miscreants who allegedly snatched a mobile, a gold ring and a house key at gunpoint. The prosecution claimed the petitioner was involved, while the …

Amar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Amar Kumar filed a writ petition challenging the office order dated 21/08/2025 that appointed Sanjit Kumar as Vikas Mitra, seeking to quash the order, the merit list, and to obtain his own appointment. He also requested that the authorities consider his case for service benefits. The court observed …

CICLversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, a child in conflict with law, was accused of abducting an informant's daughter and having a physical relationship with her. The appellant argued that he was a juvenile, being under eighteen at the time of the alleged offence, and invoked the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of …

Gajendar Yadav @ Gajendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Gajendar Yadav, sought regular bail in a case registered under Sections 302 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code for the alleged murder of the informant's husband. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and others killed the deceased, citing a forensic report that the death was not …

Saurabh Yadav @ Kallu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Saurabh Yadav, was alleged to have been hired to murder the deceased. He was a juvenile at the time of the alleged offence, being under eighteen years of age. The appellant sought bail, invoking Sections 3(i), (iv), (v), (xiv) and Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and …

Sanni KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sanni Kumar, was arrested as a pillion rider on a bike from which a country‑made pistol was allegedly recovered, leading to a charge under Section 309(4) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act. The prosecution’s case relied on a confessional statement of a co‑accused, Mukesh Patel, …

Kiran Deo KumarversusThe State of Bihar to the Chief Secretary

D.F.D. (PRE-EMPTORY)

The petitioner, Kiran Deo Kumar, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its officials. The Court had earlier issued an order on 19 January 2026 directing compliance by the respondents. The respondents failed to comply with that order. …

Rahul Sharma @ Rahul Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Rahul Sharma was charged under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 76, 351(2) and 352 of the Bihar Penal Code for assaulting an informant and causing a grievous head injury to the informant's son, Satyam Kumar. The prosecution alleged that Sharma used a khanti (a wooden stick) found in the informant's …

Dipak Singh @ Dipak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Dipak Singh sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 103 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The informant argued that a Section 82 Criminal Procedure Code proceeding was already underway, rendering the …

Amarnath SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners Amarnath, Ram Janam and Prabhu Sahani filed an anticipatory bail application in a case involving alleged offences under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 and the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The petitioners sought to withdraw the application for Amarnath and Prabhu, …

Abha KumariversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Abha Kumari, sister of a deceased health department clerk, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar to appoint her on compassionate grounds and to restrain the issuance of death and post‑retirement benefits to another claimant. The respondents argued that …

Ranveer Mahto @ Ranveer KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranveer Mahto, was arrested in connection with a case alleging indiscriminate firing, threats, and abuse, charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution asserted that the petitioner participated in the firing and …

Govind Thakurai @ Govind ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Govind Thakurai filed a civil writ petition (Case No.428 of 2026) in the Patna High Court challenging actions of various officials of the State of Bihar. The petition was filed against the State of Bihar and several departmental officers. During the proceedings, the petitioner's counsel sought the …

Gita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Gita Devi and Arun Kumar Ray, sought to quash the orders dated 19‑December‑1986 and 13‑May‑1987 issued by the Deputy Director of Consolidation, Kishanganj, and the subsequent Chakbandi Khatiya, alleging that the land in question belonged to the estate of Late Sahat Lal and that the …

Niranjan KumarversusAmaresh Mishra, Regional Manager

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Niranjan Kumar, filed a contempt application alleging that the National Highways Authority of India and other respondents failed to comply with an order dated 18 September 2018 issued by a coordinate bench of the Patna High Court in CWJC No. 15644 of 2018. The petitioner claimed that …

Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under the Madhubani Cyber Police Station for alleged offences under sections of the BNS and the Information Technology Act, relating to illegal online betting. He claimed innocence, stating he was not arrested at the scene, no …

Gautam Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Three individuals filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its officials. The petition sought relief, but no counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners despite repeated calls. The State and the Bihar Public Service Commission were …

Nisha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nisha Devi, owner of a motorcycle, was implicated in a case (PS Case No. 481 of 2023) for alleged possession of 108 litres of liquor, alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. She applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that she has a …

Ankit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ankit Kumar was implicated in an FIR alleging assault on an informant, with charges under sections 115(2), 126(2), 117(2), 109(1), 191(2) and 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, that the allegation was vague and no specific overt act was …

Kundan Kumar @ Dipak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Kundan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a murder case (Sections 103(1), 61(2) IPC and Section 27 Arms Act) after a co‑accused’s confessional statement implicated him, although his name does not appear in the FIR. He has been in judicial custody since 18‑08‑2025 and seeks …

Sabita KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of Staff Nurses Grade‑A employed at Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, Bhagalpur, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its health officials to promote them to the post of Ward Sister/Nursing Sister, citing similar promotions …

Manju KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

A group of Staff Nurses Grade‑A from Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its health officials to promote them to Ward Sister/Nursing Sister, citing similar promotions dated 20‑12‑2024. They claimed to have made a …

Dinesh Kumar @ Dinesh PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dinesh Kumar, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a), 37 and 45 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 after 2.235 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle and another motorcycle was seized. Although the liquor was not found in his possession and …

Laldhar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a group of seven individuals from Sitamarhi, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case registered under sections 140(3), 123, 319(2), 318(4), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS). The FIR alleges that they, together with other accused, …

Bikram YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner Bikram Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging multiple serious offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and co‑accused assaulted an informant, attempted murder and extortion. The petitioner …

Rabindra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rabindra Singh, was arrested in a case under sections 80(2), 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, relating to alleged dowry harassment and the death of his daughter‑in‑law. He contends that the deceased committed suicide and that no specific overt act has been …

ASHOK KUMAR THAKURversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ashok Kumar Thakur filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking to quash an order dated 25.05.2015 issued by the Sub‑Divisional Officer under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, and the subsequent confirming order dated 09.04.2019 by the Additional Sessions Judge. The petitioner …

Ram Yadav @ Ram Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Ram Yadav filed an anticipatory bail application before this Court. While the application was pending, he was arrested. He then moved the Court seeking permission to withdraw his anticipatory bail application. The State opposed the withdrawal. The Court, after hearing both sides, granted permission …

Mohammad Sattar @ Md. SattarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Mohammad Sattar, sought regular bail in a case involving alleged theft of Rs.18,04,300 from an ICICI ATM and the subsequent burning of the ATM, offences charged under Sections 334(1), 303(2), 324(5) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleged that unknown …

MANOJ SAHANI @ MANOJ KUMAR @ BIRODHI SAHANIversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Sahani applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case alleging recovery of 160 litres of liquor, offences punishable under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, that the …

Mithundeo KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Mithundeo Kumar and Mithun Kumar, were arrested in Amarpur, Banka, after a pistol and live cartridge were recovered from a motorcycle. They were charged under Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The petitioners argued that they were innocent, that no incriminating …

Kolai Chaudhary @ Kolai MallahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kolai Chaudhary, filed a writ petition seeking directions to compel the Circle Officer, Madhubani, to enforce an order dated 31 May 2023 issued by the Deputy Collector (Land Reforms), Bagaha, which directed removal of encroachments on his land. The order arose from a land dispute …

DIPAK MAHTOversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Dipak Mahto filed an anticipatory bail application but inadvertently submitted it as a regular bail petition. During the pendency of the application he was arrested, and he sought the court’s permission to withdraw the bail petition. The court granted permission to withdraw and dismissed the …

Bipin Kumar @ Bipin BihariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bipin Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of liquor. He argued he had a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the scene, and the allegation was based solely on a confessional statement of …

Prabhat Kumar @ Prabhat Kumar ChaurasiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Prabhat Kumar, was accused of murdering the daughter of an informant over a dowry demand, with the alleged offence falling under sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the BNS. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with co‑accused, assaulted the victim, leading to her death, while …

Firoz Ali @ Firoz @ Phiroj Ali @ Md. PhirojversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Firoz Ali was arrested in a case (PS Bheldi Case No. 113 of 2020) alleging assault with an iron rod on the son of an informant, invoking IPC sections 448, 341, 323, 325, 307 and 504/34. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserted that the injury was simple, and highlighted his clean …

Deepak Kumar Yadav @ Dipak YadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar Yadav, filed an anticipatory bail application in a criminal miscellaneous case. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The Court granted the permission, resulting in the anticipatory bail …

Sanju DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanju Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act involving alleged recovery of liquor. She argued that the liquor was not in her conscious possession, the location was public, and the complaint was based on the testimony of a …

Ravish kumar @ Ravish @ SiriousversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ravish Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to a violent incident on 29‑August‑2025 where hostel students attacked an informant and his friends. The FIR did not name the petitioner; his …

Lalbabu Ram @ Lalbabu Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lalbabu Ram, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 5.8 litres of liquor recovered from his house, which he claims is joint family property and that he had no conscious possession. He …

Md. Kaif @ Md. Kaif WaseemversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Kaif, was arrested in connection with G.R. Case No.225 of 2025 for alleged offences under Section 309(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, involving threats to an informant and the forced transfer of Rs 20,000. He contended that he was falsely implicated, noting that his name …

Manohar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manohar Rai filed a writ petition seeking the release of his truck, seized by Siwan Excise officials in connection with the recovery of 820,800 litres of illicit foreign liquor. The seizure was made under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 against …

Mantu RavidasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners—Mantu Ravidas, Ajay Ravidas, Matla Ravidas and Baby Devi—filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 191(2), 190, 115(2), 126(2), 109 and 303(2) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly assaulting four sons of an informant. The FIR …

Suraj Ray @ Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Suraj Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple offences of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, including assault and related provisions. The FIR alleged that he, along with co-accused, assaulted an informant using a fasra and iron rod, causing simple …

Birendra Kumar @ Shaktiman YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Birendra Kumar (alias Shaktiman Yadav), sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 109, 351(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that on 04‑09‑2025 the accused, including the petitioner, …

Satyendra RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Satyendra Rai, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 and Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, relating to the alleged recovery of 1,840 litres of liquor from a pickup vehicle. He argued that …

Babu Saheb Sah @ Babu Saheb @ Babu Saheb KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Babu Saheb Kumar, was charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for assaulting an informant with a lathi and allegedly stealing Rs. 5,000. He applied for anticipatory bail, contending his innocence, a three‑day delay in filing the FIR, minor injuries, and a clean …

ArsadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arsad and Bipta, residents of Bhagwanpur village, filed a petition seeking anticipatory bail after learning that they might be arrested in a case (PS No.259/2025) involving alleged offences under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances (B.N.S) Act and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, …

Md. YasinversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, Md. Yasin and his son Md. Sharif, sought bail in a case registered as Semapur P.S. Case No. 04 of 2025 under Sections 20 and 22 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The police alleged that during a raid the two fled on motorcycles, one of them (Sharif) was …

Ashish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Ashish Kumar petitioned the Patna High Court for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a kidnapping case under Section 87 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The FIR alleges that he, along with co-accused, abducted the daughter of an informant on 25.08.2025. The minor victim gave a …

M/S Aadhya AgencyversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

M/S Aadhya Agency, a sole proprietorship, was awarded the L‑1 position for constructing an animal hospital in Kopa, Saran, under a tender floated by the Bihar State Building Construction Corporation. After a two‑month delay in receiving the land, the agency failed to complete the work within the …

Kamal PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kamal Prasad, heir of a saw‑mill owner, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State, the District Land Acquisition Officer, the Union and NHAI to pay compensation for land acquired for the NH‑227A project, along with statutory interest and a time‑bound payment order. The petitioner …

Upendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Upendra Singh, applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered against him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 390 litres of liquor were recovered from motorcycles and a bag linked to him. He argued that he was not in …

Vivekanand Yadav @ Disko Yadav @ DiskoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Vivekanand Yadav was arrested in connection with FIR No. 418 of 2025 alleging that he and others fired weapons in Dulduliya village to create fear ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing that the FIR lacked specific villager statements, no injuries were …

Rajmani Miya @ Ramjani MiyaversusThat the State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajmani Miya filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Circle Officer, Kusheshwar Asthan, to execute a 27 July 2023 order (Memo No.578) issued by the Additional Collector in a land‑ceiling parcha cancellation case and to issue a rent receipt after mutating the purchased land. …

Niraj DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Niraj Das, 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 allegedly recovering 8.7 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that the vehicle was registered in his …

Prabhakar Singh @ Lalla Thakur @ Lala ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Prabhakar Singh was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 413, 414 and 34 of the IPC, Sections 8(c), 21(b), 21(c) and 22(c) of the NDPS Act, and Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that a loaded pistol and 50 g of brown sugar were …

Sudhanshu Kumar @ Bikki @ RakeshversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sudhanshu Kumar, sought bail in a robbery case under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging that he was falsely implicated and not named in the FIR. The prosecution alleged that three unknown miscreants robbed an informant, and the petitioner was linked through a prior …

Babloo Kumar @ Bablu Ku. @ Bablu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Babloo Kumar, was arrested on 13 October 2025 in connection with a case under the NDPS Act alleging possession of 8 grams of a smokable substance. He claimed false implication and argued that the quantity was below commercial threshold, with no evidence of witness tampering or …

Dipak PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dipak Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 15 litres of liquor recovered from his joint family house. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, that the concept of …

Md Nazir @ NazirversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Md Nazir and Shekh Reyazul Haque sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a land‑dispute incident on 3 August 2025, during which they allegedly broke a wall, entered an informant’s house, and seized Rs 40,000 and jewellery. The prosecution charged them under several sections of …

Munni DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Munni Devi, the petitioner, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest‑cum‑Chairman of the State Level Committee for Wood‑Based Industries, Bihar, to dispose of her representation dated 15‑12‑2025. She wants her saw‑mill included in the Final …

Narad ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Narad Thakur, a school employee, filed a writ petition challenging his dismissal order dated 18 December 2025, alleging violation of Rule‑18 of the Bihar Panchayat Elementary School Service Rules, 2020 and seeking back salary. He sought quashing of the dismissal order and payment of …

Karambir BindversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Karambir Bind was arrested in connection with a case alleging multiple assaults, including the use of a kulhari and iron rod, and was charged under several sections of the B.N.S. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserting that the incident was a "free fight" between neighbours and that the charge …

Roshan Kumar Mandal @ Raushan Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Roshan Kumar Mandal, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 for the alleged recovery of 20 litres of liquor from a cattle‑shed behind his house. He argued that he was never arrested at the spot, that the liquor was not in his …

Rupesh Yadav @ Bihar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rupesh Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case alleging possession of a loaded rifle and live cartridges recovered from his residence, charging him under Sections 132 and 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and several provisions of the Arms Act. The petitioner …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, was implicated in an NDNDPS case (Case No. 03 of 2025) arising from a FIR that reported the seizure of 16.32 kg of ganja, a digital weighing machine, and Rs. 2,71,000 from his residence. He sought anticipatory bail, arguing that he feared arrest. The court examined the …

Bhikho SadaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bhikho Sada filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar to restrain several private respondents from encroaching on parcels of land recorded in the name of the deceased Bharosi Musahar, which Bhikho claims to be the sole legal owner and in possession of. The petitioner …

Brajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Brajesh Kumar petitioned the Patna High Court for anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that he assaulted the son of an informant with an iron rod, causing a simple injury. The charges were under Sections 329(2), 126(2), 115(2), 109, 352, 351 and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. The State …

Noorul HodaversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Noorul Hoda filed a civil writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State and officials to obtain a specific parcel of land in his favor. No counsel appeared for the petitioner, while the State was represented by Mrs. Nutan Sahay. The petition was listed on 4 August 2025 and again on 2 February …

Surendra Singh @ Surendra Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Surendra Singh applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered against him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018/2022 for alleged recovery of 354.81 litres of liquor from a vehicle he owned. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, had no …

Manoj YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, four individuals from Mahanandpur village, filed a bail application before the Patna High Court, fearing arrest in a case (PS Case No. 146 of 2025) where they are accused of assaulting police officers during the discharge of duty, resulting in injuries including grievous hurt. The …

Babita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Babita Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 36 litres of liquor from a motorcycle she owned. She argued that …

Ravindra PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, members of the Paswan family, sought pre‑arrest bail after being named in an FIR for alleged murder of a deceased person, charged under sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the BNS. The FIR and post‑mortem report indicated multiple injuries, suggesting a serious homicide. The court examined …

Guddu SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Sahani applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging that the alleged liquor recovery was from a field not belonging to him and that no liquor was found in his possession. The petitioner argued that the police …

Arvind SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Arvind Sharma, the petitioner, feared arrest in a case registered under Sections 406, 420 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code. The State informed the Court that he had been declared an absconder and that proceedings under Section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code were underway to secure his …

Ganesh PanditversusSudama Devi

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of individuals named Ganesh Pandit, Mahesh Pandit, Rameshwar Pandit, Rajeshwar Pandit and Banarshi Devi, filed a civil miscellaneous petition before the Patna High Court. No counsel appeared on their behalf at any of the hearings, including the final date of hearing. The …

Samina KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Samina Khatoon, mother‑in‑law of a deceased woman, was arrested in connection with a dowry‑related case (PS‑231/2025) alleging mental and physical torture of the informant’s daughter, leading to her suicide. She was charged under Sections 80, 85 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

Santosh Kumar @ Santosh Yadav @ Gulam YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Kumar (Petitioner) was implicated in an FIR dated 19-11-2025 alleging assault on an informant’s father with an iron rod, along with several other offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner filed an anticipatory bail application, contending that the FIR’s allegation of a …

Raees @ Tetna @ RaisversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Raees, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act relating to alleged rape, dowry demands, and assault. The FIR alleged that the petitioner married the informant, demanded dowry in the form of …

Hariya Bind @ Haribol @ Haribol KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four members of the Bind family from Choutara village, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several offences of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including assault with a weapon. The FIR alleged that they assaulted the informant’s family members and …

Vijay Chaudhary @ Vijay ChaudhariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Vijay Chaudhary and Deepak Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 45 litres of liquor from a location not belonging to them. They argued that no liquor was found in their possession and that the …

Appu ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four members of the Manjhi family, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case alleging offences under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 50 litres of liquor from their jointly owned …

Ashish Kumar @ AshishversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ashish Kumar, a scrap dealer, was apprehensive of arrest in a case registered under Sections 303(2), 317(2) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for alleged theft of iron plates from an informant's plant. The FIR alleged that the stolen plates were recovered from a tractor, but the …

Akhilesh Ray @ Akhalesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Akhilesh Ray, was implicated in FIR No. 584 of 2025 for allegedly assaulting the minor son of an informant with bricks and stones, causing grievous injuries. The charges were framed under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 303(2), 352, 351(2) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. …

Arjun Chaudhary @ Arun ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arjun Chaudhary applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where three litres of liquor were recovered from his joint family house. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, the house is a …

Bikku Sahani @ Bikku KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bikku Sahani, a resident of East Champaran, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for allegedly recovering 50 litres of liquor from a sack. He asserted that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the …

Rambharosi YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rambharosi Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 20 and 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for allegedly possessing 80 grams of brown sugar, which is below the commercial quantity threshold. He claimed false implication, had been in …

ChandaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Chandani, wife of Manoj Yadav, filed a writ petition seeking release of her motorcycle seized under Section 317(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act, 2016 in a case against her husband and Vishal Gupta. She requested liberty to file a …

Jai Shankar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, a landowner, claimed that a road constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in 2010-11 was built on his raiyati land without his consent and sought compensation. The Single Judge dismissed the writ petition, observing that the scheme required landowner consent, …

Govind KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Govind Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 5 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that the liquor was not found in his possession, that he was unaware his friend misused the vehicle, …

Abhishek Kumar TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar Tiwari, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several IPC sections for alleged assault using a iron rod and lathi. He contended that he is innocent, that the dispute stems from a long‑standing land conflict between close relatives, and that …

Sonarwa DeviversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Sonarwa Devi, was arrested in connection with a criminal case and had filed an anticipatory bail application. While the application was pending, her counsel sought the court's permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail. The court considered whether a petitioner may withdraw an …

Ravi Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravi Kumar Singh, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of five litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor being in the vehicle and that the actual offender fled the scene, …