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Judgments of 2026

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Ramesh ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramesh Thakur, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in an FIR alleging multiple offences under the BNS, based on the informant's claim that he participated in an assault on 06-09-2025. The petitioner argued he has a clean antecedent and that the FIR’s allegations are …

Chandan PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four Paswan brothers, feared arrest in a case registered under Sections 191(2), 190, 126(2), 117(2), 109, 76, 352 and 351(2) of the B.N.S., 2023, arising from an altercation at Maa Kali Temple where they allegedly objected to others sitting in the temple on the basis of their belief …

Dharmendra RayversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, owners of land acquired for a national highway, applied for mutation of title to record their ownership, but the mutation was not effected. The National Highway Authority began demolishing the building on the land, prompting the petitioners to seek a writ of mandamus to halt …

Punjab National BankversusThe Union of India

DISMISSED

The Management of Punjab National Bank appealed against a High Court order that dismissed its writ petition seeking to quash an award of the Central Government Industrial Tribunal, Dhanbad, which directed the bank to reinstate a former peon, Sanjay Kumar Paswan, for having been terminated in …

Nishant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nishant Kumar, was implicated in an arms case (Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act) after co‑accused persons identified him as the individual who fled the scene. No arms or ammunition were recovered from him and he asserted that he had no involvement, relying on his clean …

Vikas Kumar Yadav @ Vikas KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Vikas Kumar Yadav was arrested in connection with a dowry‑related death alleged under Sections 80, 85, 115(2) and 352 of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes, 2023, and Section 306 of the IPC. The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing that the FIR was lodged a month after the alleged incident and that the …

Suresh SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Suresh Sharma, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Bihar, to dispose of his objection dated 10 March 2025 to include his saw‑mill in the Final Seniority List, which is required for a license under the Bihar Saw Mills …

Md. Arman @ Arman AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Md. Arman, a juvenile assessed to be under eighteen, was alleged to have participated in a gang rape. He filed an application for bail, invoking the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, specifically sections that treat bail as a rule and its denial as an …

Pushpa DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pushpa Devi, challenged an order dated 07‑08‑2025 issued by the District Programme Officer, Samastipur, regarding her appointment as an Anganwadi Sevika. The State contended that the order could not be challenged under the 2011 Anganwadi Sevika Sahayika Margdarshan. The court …

Pawan Kumar Singh @ Anil Singh @ BabaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pawan Kumar Singh, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the NDPS Act for alleged possession of 20.90 grams of heroin. He claimed innocence, stating that he was already in custody for a different case when his shop was searched, and that the …

Akhilesh RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Akhilesh Ram and Sarita Devi, applied for anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR alleging they assaulted an informant and his family, causing injuries. The FIR specifically charges them under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 109, 352 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., with some injuries …

Chandan Dhari PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Chandan Dhari Prasad filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several officials and entities. The petitioner sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the writ application and instead pursue his grievance before the appropriate forum under the …

Sangeeta Devi @ Sangeeta KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sangeeta Devi, filed a writ petition seeking certiorari and mandamus to set aside a 10‑June‑2022 office order (Memo No‑406) issued by the Child Development Project Officer that terminated her employment as Aanganbari Sahayika. She also asked that the order be treated as continuous …

Md. Hasnain @ Md. Husnain @ SK Hasanayan @ Md. HusainversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Hasnain, was subject to a raid on 26 September 2025 at his residence in Pachpakdi, East Champaran, during which a large quantity of arms and ammunition was seized. He was charged under multiple provisions of the Arms Act (Sections 25(1‑B)A, 25(1‑A), 25(1‑AA), 25(1‑AAA), and 35) …

Anshu DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anshu Devi filed a writ petition before the Patna High Court seeking direction to the Collector of Saharsa to decide Anganbadi Appeal No. 8 of 2023, which remained pending. The petitioner argued that the court record showed a defect for not attaching the appeal documents, but the appeal itself was …

Jainul Abedin @ Junail Abedin @ JunailversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Jainul Abedin sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a complaint (Case No. 1536 of 2022) alleging fraud, cheating and forgery under IPC sections 406, 420 and 468. He contended that the complaint was false and retaliatory, stemming from earlier complaints he lodged against the …

Dhananjay MadhuversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner filed a writ under Article 226 seeking a direction to review orders of the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal authorities that had ordered an FIR against him, his wife and others despite allegations of financial irregularities in Gram Panchayat development works. The petitioner claimed …

Saket SatyamversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Saket Satyam, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and related officials. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel argued that the pleading filed was defective and sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the …

Subodh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Subodh Kumar filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several officials. The petitioner later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the writ application. The State authorities raised no objection to the withdrawal. The Court …

Rajni KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rajni Kumari, the widow of a deceased cleaning supervisor of Nagar Nigam Gaya, filed a writ petition seeking a compassionate appointment after her husband's death on 15 June 2025. She had submitted a representation on 1 September 2025 to the Municipal Commissioner, but no order was issued. The …

Brij Mohan SinghversusThe Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation Limited

DISPOSED

Four individuals employed by the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation filed a writ petition seeking to be placed on the regular pay scale and allowances, contending that similarly situated employees had been granted such benefits in earlier orders. They submitted representations to the …

Pradeep YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Pradeep Yadav was levied a penalty of Rs.8,65,344 by the Mineral Development Officer, Nawada, based on a letter dated 09‑09‑2025. The petitioner contended that the penalty was imposed without a show‑cause notice or any opportunity of hearing, violating natural justice. The High Court …

Shiv Kumar SardarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shiv Kumar Sardar applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 alleging that 75 litres of liquor were recovered from a straw house on his premises. The petitioner argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amit Kumar was arrested in connection with an excise case (Case No. 2479 of 2025) alleging possession of 600 litres of liquor, invoking Sections 30(a), 41 and 56(b) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, that no liquor was found in his …

M/s Solanki Engicon Private LimitedversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s Solanki Engicon Private Ltd filed a writ petition challenging the rejection of its technical bid for a MMGSY tender on the ground that a discrepancy between its reported annual turnover in the annual return and the TDS certificate did not constitute a false representation under Clause 4.7 of the …

Amar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner Amar Kumar challenged the cancellation of his answer booklet in the upper division clerk mains examination, contending that the cancellation under instruction No.5 was arbitrary and that the authority did not specify how the instruction was breached. He sought a direction to set aside …

Suman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Suman Kumar, was charged in a police case for allegedly molesting two minor girls, an offence punishable under Sections 65(1) and 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The victims’ statements, recorded under …

Kundan Kumar Singh @ Kundan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kundan Kumar Singh, was arrested in connection with a robbery and assault case (PS Case No. 275 of 2025) involving theft of cash and gold ornaments and violent attacks on the informant's family. The prosecution alleged that the accused entered the informant's house at gunpoint, …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018, for allegedly possessing 360 ml of liquor in a scooty he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the scene, and was …

Anila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anila Devi applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of liquor from a third party and from her joint family house. She argued that she had no conscious possession, the FIR did not …

Baidyanath Yadav @ Baijnath YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four members of the Yadav family from Kajha Baniapatti, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S. for alleged assault on the informant's son and husband. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners participated in a violent …

Gopal PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gopal Prasad, sought anticipatory bail after a case was registered against him under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for the alleged recovery of 25 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was …

Dharmendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Kumar, a contractor, challenged an order (Letter No. 1276 dated 10‑12‑2025) that black‑listed him for ten years under Clause 11 of the Bihar Contractors Registration Rules, 2007, alleging the order was not a valid State Government decision because it lacked the Governor’s …

Rajniti YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, a group of cooperative bank account holders, challenged several notices issued by the Branch Manager of Khagaria Central Co‑operative Bank directing them to deposit amounts or submit opinions on alleged suspicious transactions in a different account. The notices were based on a …

Manji Kumar @ Manji SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manji Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of 92.8 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. The petitioner argued he had no prior criminal record, was not arrested at the …

Ranjeet Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Kumar Yadav, challenged the seizure of his vehicle and a hefty fine imposed by Bihar authorities, alleging that the penalty was levied without a prior hearing and that a show‑cause notice was issued only after the decision was made. The court examined whether the post‑factum …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Ravi Kumar was levied a penalty of Rs. 8,55,250 by the Mineral Development Officer, Nawada, without any show‑cause notice or hearing. The petitioner contended that this contravened the principles of natural justice. The High Court observed that the mining authorities had repeatedly been …

Virendra Yadav @ Birendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Virendra Yadav, challenged a penalty of Rs.8,96,281 imposed by the Mineral Development Officer, Nawada, via a letter dated 03.09.2025, alleging that no show‑cause notice or hearing was afforded. The Court noted that prior directives had warned mining authorities against imposing …

SIKENDAR KUMAR @ GOLU KUMAR @ SIKENDAR @ GOLUversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sikendar Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging that 70 litres of liquor were recovered from a public place and not from his …

Ram Sagar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ram Sagar Kumar, was arrested in a case involving multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act, alleged to have fired a pistol in the air and threatened extortion. He contended that he was falsely implicated, had no prior criminal record, and that no firearm injury …

Amarnath ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Amarnath Thakur, a former Panchayat Secretary, challenged his dismissal order dated 16 September 2014 issued by the District Magistrate of Samastipur. The writ petition was filed in February 2026, more than eleven years after the dismissal. The High Court examined whether the …

Abhiraj KumarversusThe Indian Bank

DISPOSED

Abhiraj Kumar, a former officer of Indian Bank, challenged a disciplinary order that removed him from service. He filed an appeal under Regulation 17(1) of the Indian Bank Officer Employees (Discipline & Appeal) Regulations, 1976 on 28‑11‑2024, but the appeal remained pending beyond the 90‑day …

Imamul HaqueversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Imamul Haque filed an anticipatory bail application in a criminal miscellaneous case. The petitioner’s counsel later sought the court’s permission to withdraw the application. The learned judge considered whether such withdrawal could be permitted. The court granted the request, allowing the …

Omji Kumar Pathak @ Omji KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Omji Kumar Pathak was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act after 6.47 grams of a heroin‑like substance was seized. The petitioner argued that he was falsely implicated, had no prior criminal record, and that the …

Binay Kumar ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Binay Kumar Thakur, filed a Miscellaneous Jurisdiction (MJC) application before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its officials. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, later informed the court that he had been instructed to withdraw the MJC …

Gyan Sah @ Gyan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Gyan Sah, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged under Sections 317(2), 317(4) and 317(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita alleging his involvement in a theft of a motorcycle. The FIR named two other accused who were apprehended, while the petitioner and another accused …

Gauri Shankar RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a lecturer appointed in 1991, filed a writ seeking a mandamus directing the university and the State to implement promotion dates under a Career Advancement Scheme and to award monetary benefits with interest. He alleged that his representation filed on 11‑02‑2023 with the university …

LAKHAN SINGHversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Lakhan Singh, a resident of Bhathachak village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 341, 323, 307, 379, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC. The FIR alleged that he assaulted an informant with a lathi, causing only simple injuries. The petitioner highlighted his clean …

Kamlesh Kumar Singh @ Kamlesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Kamlesh Kumar Singh petitioned for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a kidnapping case involving a minor, as recorded in an FIR. The victim’s statement under Section 183 of the B.N.S.S. specifically named the petitioner as a kidnapper. The petitioner also has a prior criminal antecedent. …

Anil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Anil Yadav and Chhotu Kumar were arrested in connection with a case under the NDPS Act and the Arms Act after 16 grams of a cocaine‑like substance were allegedly recovered from their pick‑up van. The petitioners contended that the seizure was unlawful, citing the absence of an independent witness to …

Kiran Devi @ Kiran KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, six residents of Deora Takiya, were charged under IPC sections 147, 149, 307, 448, 504 and 506 for allegedly entering the informant’s house armed and assaulting him and his family. They contended that the incident arose from a quarrel between the children of the two families, …

Pankaj Rai @ Pankaj RayversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. During the hearing on 31‑01‑2026, counsel for the petitioners requested permission to withdraw the petition. The Court considered whether such a withdrawal could be permitted. It granted the request, allowing the …

Kyamuddin @ Laddu Miya @ LadduversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Kyamuddin, was charged in a 2022 case for offences under IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 341, 302 and Arms Act section 27, stemming from an alleged armed attack that resulted in the death of an informant's husband. He contended that he was not named in the FIR and that his alleged …

Sumit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Sumit Kumar was arrested in connection with a murder case involving sections 190, 191(2)(3), 115(2), 118(1), 303(2) and 103(1) of the Bihar Penal Code and section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the victim was assaulted by a group of nine persons, including an armed assailant, and …

Kundan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Kundan Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under sections 25(1‑B)(a) and 26 of the Arms Act for allegedly possessing a country‑made pistol. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, that the pistol was not found in his conscious possession, and that the police had …

Devnandan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of Yadav families, claim raiyati rights over 11.22 acres of land in Mauza Bhalua that were settled in their ancestors' favour in the 1930s and 1940s and for which they have continuously paid rent to the State. The Circle Officer, Ariyari, ordered the land to be used for …

Uday Kumar @ HarishversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Uday Kumar was arrested on 10 December 2025 after 669.63 litres of liquor were recovered from his rented house in Jakkanpur. He was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was innocent, asserting that no liquor was found in his …

Arjun RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three residents of Heera Tola, Patna, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 880 litres of liquor from two breweries. They contended that the liquor was not in their conscious …

Shravan Kumar Yadav @ shravan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shravan Kumar Yadav petitioned the Patna High Court for anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, concerning the alleged recovery of 801.100 litres …

JHUNI KHATOONversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

Jhuni Khatoon, the wife of Raushan Shah, applied for anticipatory bail in an excise case where 22 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle she owned. She argued that she had a clean antecedent, was a woman, and had no conscious possession of the liquor, which was seized from the vehicle and …

Santosh Kumar RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Santosh Kumar Ray, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in an FIR alleging that he and co‑accused brutally assaulted an informant, causing grievous injuries. The FIR charges him under multiple sections of the B.N.S., 2023, including offences relating to assault and …

Danish Ansari @ Md. DanishversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Danish Ansari and Juman Ansari, were accused in a 2022 FIR for multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code, including assault and rioting. They claimed that the specific allegation of assault pertained only to co‑accused Jawed and Junaid, and that the charge against them was a …

Vishal SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Vishal Sahani applied for bail in a criminal case (PS Case No. 116 of 2025) alleging offences under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, Section 27 of the Arms Act and Section 103(1) of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that Sahani participated in a scuffle and that a …

Vinay SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Vinay Sahani was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging that two co‑accused assaulted an informant with a knife. The petitioner contended that he was merely a member of a mob, had not committed any overt act, and that the injuries were …

Manish kumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly transporting 135 litres of liquor. He claimed innocence, stating he was neither the owner nor driver of the vehicle and had no knowledge of the goods. The prosecution opposed …

LALIT KUMAR @ LALIT SAHversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Lalit Kumar petitioned for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging he assaulted his neighbour, the informant, with a lathi, violating several sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged injuries to the informant, while the petitioner claimed innocence, a petty neighbour …

Sanoj Sahani @ Sanoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanoj Sahani, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 200 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He asserted that he had no prior criminal record, was not in possession of the liquor, and was …

Md. AliversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Ali, feared arrest in a case alleging assault with a rod, filed under multiple sections of the B.N.S. He claimed the charges were fabricated due to a petty neighbor dispute and asserted his innocence, clean antecedents, and that the injuries were minor. The State opposed his …

Kishun SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kishun Sahni applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 37 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging that the only evidence against him is a confessional statement made by another accused in police custody and that he was not caught in possession of …

Malti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Malti Devi filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State authorities to restore her possession of a 0.08 decimal land parcel (Khata No. 43, Plot No. 2088) from which she alleges she was illegally dispossessed by respondent No.7. The Deputy Collector, Land Reform, had issued …

Rambahadur Kamat @ Rambahadur KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rambahadur Kamat, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 191(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109, 74 and 351(2) of the B.N.S., alleging he assaulted an informant with a Farsa. He contended he was falsely implicated and that the injuries caused were simple in …

Md Hajrat @ Vijay MiyanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md Hajrat @ Vijay Miyan Son Md. Sadik, sought regular bail in a case registered under sections 303(2), 334(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. for alleged theft of temple jewellery. The prosecution alleged that unknown miscreants stole the jewellery, but the FIR named no specific individual. …

Rajesh Manjhi @ Rajesh Kumar ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three members of the Manjhi family, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with a case (PS‑395/2025) alleging offences under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 8.5 litres of liquor from their joint family …

Naveen KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner sought a court order directing the bifurcation of Gram Panchayat Raj Fafaut to create a separate Gram Panchayat Raj Malpur, citing population requirements. He had previously approached the State Election Commission in 2011, which rejected his claim on the basis that the 2001 census …

Akash Yadav @ Akash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Akash Yadav, sought anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that he was implicated based on a confessional statement made by another person in police custody and that no liquor was recovered from his …

Herod Singh @ Hero SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Herod Singh, Bhola Singh and Chandan Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 37(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. They contended they have clean antecedents and …

Shyam ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Shyam Choudhary, Sunil Kumar and Prem Choudhary, sought bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for allegedly assaulting an informant's wife and son and stealing jewellery and cash. They contended that the incident stemmed …

Md. Rojit UddinversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Rojit Uddin, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case involving his son, Md. Sabbir, and charged under sections 126(2), 115, 96, 352(2), 351(3) and 3(5) of the Bihar Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner assaulted and threatened the informant when the …

Ajay Kumar @ Ajay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC Sections 272 and 273 and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, alleging that the alleged liquor and Mahua Jaggery solution were not recovered from his possession. He has two prior excise …

Bittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Bittu Kumar and Pravesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for allegedly assaulting ASI Manikant Yadav and fleeing with a seized tractor and trailer. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with 25‑30 unknown persons, thrashed the police officer …

Gautam Kumar @ Tipinala @ Gautam Kr.versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gautam Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning of a pending case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 11 litres of liquor from a bush not belonging to him. He argued that the FIR lacked the informant’s name and that no liquor was found in his …

Akshay Lal BindversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Akshay Lal Bind, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for alleged possession of 34 litres of liquor recovered from his house and a field. He argued that the liquor was not in his …

Khalique @ KhalikversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are relatives of the informant, sought anticipatory bail after learning that a case had been registered against them under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 352, 351(3), 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, alleging torture and cruelty for dowry. They …

Jivachh Chaudhari @ Jiwachh ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jivachh Chaudhari, filed a bail petition fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple offences of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that co‑accused Saroj Chaudhary and Raja Chaudhary committed assaults, while the petitioner was only alleged …

Rita DeviversusThe Union of India

DISPOSED

Rita Devi, the petitioner, purchased a 2.58‑decimal plot of land in Laxmipur and was in peaceful possession, paying rent to the State. On 10‑December‑2025 railway officials entered the land, began soil‑filling and stored materials for a railway under‑pass without serving any acquisition notice or …

Lala SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Lala Sahni and Shankar 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 200 litres of liquor from a location not belonging to them. They argued they have a clean criminal …

Karu Miyan @ Sahjad AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Karu Miyan sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 alleging recovery of 85 litres of liquor and 1,000 litres of Mahua jaggery from a bamboo orchard not owned by him. He asserted a clean antecedent and …

Pawan MandalversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Pawan Mandal filed a bail application in Criminal Miscellaneous No.4021 of 2026 arising from PS case No.74 of 2025. During the hearing on 31-01-2026, the petitioner, through counsel Mr. Nawal Kishore Singh, requested the Court's permission to withdraw the bail application. The State, …

Rahul Singh @ Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rahul Singh sought bail in a case under the NDPS Act where 4.79 kg of ganja was seized from a vehicle and the driver implicated him. He contended that he was neither the owner nor driver of the vehicle and that no incriminating material was found in his possession, asserting his innocence …

RAKESH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 21.75 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He contended that he was not the owner of the vehicle, that the liquor was not seized from his conscious possession, and that his …

Rajendra SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajendra Sinha, was implicated in a case alleging the recovery of five litres of liquor from a school van, alleged to be a violation of Sections 30(a), 32 and 37 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he had a clean antecedent and that the alleged offence was …

Shyam Kumar @ SamarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shyam 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 11.90 litres of liquor from a field near an under‑construction house belonging to his family. The petitioner …

Shivshankar Chouhan @ Shivshankar Kumar Chouhan @ SangiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shivshankar Chouhan applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, involving the alleged recovery of 144 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, …

Lakhiya MurmuversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Lakhiya Murmu applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Bihar Negotiable Special Statutes (BNSS) in connection with offences under Sections 191(2), 190, 132, 262, 263 of the BNSS and Sections 30(a) and 45 of the Excise Act. He asserted that he has a clean antecedent and that the …

Kishore MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four brothers, claimed that a parcel of land allotted to their deceased father under a welfare scheme had been occupied by them and a house was constructed. The Additional Collector initiated a Jamabandi cancellation proceeding (Case No. 28/2025-26) without impleading the heirs, …

Sunil Rai @ Sunil kumar @ Sonil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunil Rai, was arrested in connection with a case involving the alleged possession and destruction of large quantities of illicit liquor and related equipment, charged under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and …

Munna SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Munna Singh applied for bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 318(4) and 61(2) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, after a raid on the alleged Mamta Clinic which was claimed to be operating without registration or licence. The petitioner contended that he is not the owner of the …

Dilip Kumar Barnwal @ Dilip BarnawalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dilip Kumar Barnwal, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly transporting 639 litres of liquor. He contended that he was merely the driver of the vehicle, had no knowledge of the contraband, and that no …

Chhote Lal Bind @ ChhotelalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Chhote Lal Bind filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus to stop the removal of an alleged encroachment on land claimed to belong to his wife, alleging that authorities had removed a house near the plot without proper proceedings. The petition did not provide any description or …

Vibhesh Kumar @ Vibhesh Kumar Ray @ Vibhas Kumar RoyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vibhesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 30(a), 44, 45 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the seized liquor, and was not the …

Ramrup MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramrup Mukhiya, was arrested in connection with an excise case (PS No.527 of 2020) alleging that 12 litres of liquor were recovered from his motorcycle, violating Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, had no possession of …

Barun Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Barun Kumar Singh, the petitioner, feared arrest in a case alleging recovery of 240 litres of liquor from two motorcycles, an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He argued that he had a clean criminal record, was not in possession of the liquor, and …

Amit Kumar @ Munna SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, involving alleged recovery of 3,335.4 litres of liquor from a truck. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, had no possession of the liquor, was …

Gauri DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Gauri Devi and Dwarika Sah sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 7.450 litres of liquor was allegedly recovered from a pit in their jointly owned house. They argued that no liquor was found in their conscious …

Bulet Yadav @ Bulat YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bulet Yadav was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 291.84 litres of liquor from a modified three‑wheeler, although he was not apprehended on the spot and claimed he was not the vehicle's owner. He has six prior criminal cases, three of which …

Prakash YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Prakash Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, for allegedly possessing 24.660 litres of liquor recovered from a pick‑up vehicle he owned. He argued that he had no conscious …

Bidya RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bidya Ram was arrested after 66 litres of liquor were recovered from a thatched hut and charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that the hut did not belong to him, no liquor was found in his possession, and he was detained solely on suspicion, …

Deonandan Yadav @ Dev Nandan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Deonandan Yadav, was arrested in connection with a 2010 case involving the illegal manufacture and possession of desi mahua liquor, charged under Sections 269, 270, 271, 272, 273 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 47(a) of the Excise Act. He had previously been released on bail in …

Pappu ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pappu Chaudhary, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 2 litres of liquor were recovered from a bottle behind his house. He claimed innocence, arguing that the liquor was in an open area accessible to the public and …

Deepak Sah @ Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Deepak Sah, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 10 litres of liquor from an open field belonging to Ravindra Sah. He argued that he was not caught in possession, the liquor was not on his property, and the informant’s …

Sarvan Kumar @ Sadhu Kumar @ Sravan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Sarvan Kumar and Ramjanm Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 57.75 litres of liquor from a cowshed. They argued that the liquor was not in their conscious possession …

Arvind SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arvind Sahni sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a), 30(c) and 30(d) of the Bihar Excise Act, where the police alleged recovery of liquor and raw material from a public mango orchard based largely on a confessional statement of a co-accused in custody. The petitioner …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 35.395 litres of liquor from his sister's house. He argued that he was not arrested on the …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, was arrested in connection with a Prohibition and Excise case (PS No. 742 of 2025) for alleged offences under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, with 15.92 litres of liquor recovered, 7.92 litres allegedly wrapped around his body. He contended that he was falsely …

Amar Sahi @ Amar SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amar Sahi was arrested in connection with Chapra Rail Police Station Case No. 195 of 2025 for alleged possession of 82.63 litres of liquor, an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution claimed the liquor was recovered from a bag, but the petitioner …

Sukesh Ray @ Sukesh RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sukesh Ray was arrested after 60 litres of country‑made liquor were recovered from a scooty, and a case was filed under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was merely the owner of the vehicle, had no possession of the liquor, and was falsely …

Amarjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amarjeet Kumar was arrested in connection with a case alleging possession of 126 litres of illicit country-made liquor recovered from two motorcycles, charged under Section 317(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended …

Raghu Kumar @ Raghu SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Raghu Kumar and Hari Sahni applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case alleging offences under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, involving the alleged recovery of liquor from sacks and a motorcycle. They contended that they were …

Kalendra Chaudhary @ Kirandar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kalendra Chaudhary was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for the alleged recovery of 25 litres of liquor from his house, which is part of a joint‑family property. He contended that no liquor was found in his conscious possession, that …

Lalit SadaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lalit Sada, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 95 litres of liquor from a co‑accused's premises. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, that the liquor was not in his conscious …

Jagnnath SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, head teacher of Rajkiya Uttkarmit Middle School in Piprahan, alleged that villagers had illegally encroached upon approximately 56 dismals of school land, constructing shops and huts, which impeded the school’s functioning and the erection of a boundary wall. Despite repeated …

Raj AnandversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Raj Anand, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its education officials. During the hearing on 31-01-2026, the petitioner’s counsel requested to withdraw the present writ application, stating it had not been properly …

Ravikant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ravikant Kumar, was arrested on 23 November 2025 after 21 litres of illicit country-made liquor were recovered from a motorcycle, which belongs to his brother. He was charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he had …

Sunita Devi @ Sonita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sunita Devi applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case alleging offences under Sections 30(a), (b) and (c) of the Excise Act, where liquor was allegedly recovered from her husband’s house. She argued that she has a clean antecedent, was …

Ramesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramesh Kumar, was arrested in connection with a 2019 case alleging possession of 63 litres of liquor, charged under IPC sections 188, 272, 34 and Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act sections 30, 38, 41. An earlier application for anticipatory bail had been rejected. The petitioner …

Mustak AhmadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mustak Ahmad, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 27 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not …

Jai Ram MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, five residents of Harlochanpur, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged under Sections 126, 115(2), 132, 121(1), 121(2), 127(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging involvement in the …

Mahadev Sah @ Ravindra SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mahadev Sah applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 41 litres of liquor from a car. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the spot, did not have …

Khurshid AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Khurshid Alam filed a writ petition seeking compensation for a 0.0668 hectare parcel of land (Khesra No. 869) acquired for the construction of NH 122B, alleging that the Land Acquisition Officer wrongly denied compensation on the ground that the land was "Anabad Bihar Sarkar" (government …

Pramanik KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, owner of a small parcel of land in Patna, challenged a land acquisition order issued for the construction of a metro station. After a preliminary notification under the RFCTLARR Act, 2013, he filed a statutory objection under Section 15, arguing that the land was needed only for a …

Aayush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Aayush Kumar and Musafir Kumar, were arrested on 21-12-2025 after 28 litres of illicit country-made liquor was recovered from a motorcycle belonging to their cousin, Manish Kumar, in Sheikhpura. They sought bail, claiming innocence, lack of incriminating material in their …

Dewanti Kumari @ Devati KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dewanti Kumari applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, where 15 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle she owned. She argued that she had a clean antecedent, was not in actual …

Lavkush @ Bablu Kumar @ Kush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lavkush, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018/2022, alleging recovery of 50 litres of liquor from Mantu Kumar, with whom he has no relation. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no …

Sanjeet Kumar @ Sanjit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sanjeet Kumar, the owner of a car from which 187.125 liters of liquor was seized, was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he had no knowledge of the liquor, that no incriminating material was found in his possession, and that he was not arrested on …

Akhilesh PanditversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Akhilesh Pandit was arrested after 22.8 litres of spirit were recovered from a plastic sack at a canal bank and charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing that no incriminating material was found on his person and that the recovery …

Nandlal Manjhi @ Nandlal MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nandlal Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Sections 30(a), 32 and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2016 for alleged possession of 50 litres of liquor recovered from his joint‑family house. He argued that no liquor was …

Ajeet Ray @ Ajeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajeet Ray, was implicated in a case under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Sections 30(a), 32(i) and 41(i) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 4,406.4 litres of liquor. He claimed he was not in possession of the seized truck and …

Rahul Singh @ Rahul Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rahul Singh sought anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case involving alleged seizure of 4,406.4 litres of liquor from a truck, under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic/Excise Act and Sections 30(a), 32(i) and 41(i) of the Bihar Excise Act. He …

Sunny KumarversusThe state of bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunny Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 156 litres of liquor from an auto. He argued that he was not caught in possession, was not the owner of the vehicle, and was implicated solely on …

Niyaz @ Md. Intezar @ Md. Intezar AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act involving the alleged recovery of 164.805 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. They argued that the liquor was not in their conscious possession, they were not owners of the vehicles, and …

Sabir Husain @ Sabir HussainversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sabir Husain applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 113.040 litres of liquor from his auto. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that …

Mohan ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mohan Thakur, applied for bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 112.9 liters of liquor from a straw house. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was identified while attempting to flee the scene, and noted …

Pavan Mahto @ Pawan MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Pavan Mahto and Jitendra Mahto, accused under Sections 274, 275 BNS and 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged possession of liquor and Mahua, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest. They contended that no arrest or seizure occurred at the spot, that the alleged …

Binod Kumar @ Vinod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Binod Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 575.28 litres of liquor from his joint family house. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no …

Durgesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Durgesh Yadav applied for bail in a case (PS Case No. 563 of 2025) alleging offences under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and Section 317(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, where 126 litres of liquor were seized from two motorcycles. The petitioner contended that he was …

Sanatan Kumar @ Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanatan Kumar, was arrested in connection with an excise case alleging possession of 130 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle, invoking Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner claimed false implication, noting no liquor was found in his personal …

Balram SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Balram Singh applied for anticipatory bail in a case alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Excise Act and Sections 351(2) and 351(3) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act for the alleged recovery of nine litres of liquor from his joint family house. The petitioner argued that he has a clean …

Ajai Rai @ Ajai KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ajai Rai, was arrested in connection with a case alleging possession of 44.92 litres of liquor, an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that the liquor was recovered from a jointly occupied house and that no incriminating …

Gabbar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Gabbar Kumar was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 109.800 litres of liquor recovered from two sacks and two cartons. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, that no incriminating material was …

Santoo TiwariversusThe Bihar Public Service Commission

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Santoo Tiwari, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the Bihar Public Service Commission. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the petition, stating it had become infructuous. The Court considered the request and allowed …

Dhuran Singh @ Dhurendra Singh @ Dhurandhar Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Dhuran Singh and Arvind Singh, were implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 1,036.80 litres of liquor from a bush near a school. They argued that they were not apprehended on the spot, the liquor was not found in their possession, …

Vishwanath SinghversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

Vishwanath Singh filed a writ petition claiming that his land was acquired for the construction of a six‑lane National Highway‑2 under a 2010 Gazette notification, but that compensation under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, …

Kishun kumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kishun Kumar, was arrested on suspicion of possessing 90 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he had no knowledge of the liquor, that the arrest was based solely on …

VIMLESH KUMAR @ CHETHARU @ NITESHversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vimlesh Kumar, a resident of Buxar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018, concerning the recovery of 54.005 litres of liquor. He argued that he has a clean antecedent and that the liquor was not …

Milind KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Milind 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 possession of 750 ml of liquor in an e‑rickshaw. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not …

Mohan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mohan Singh sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case involving alleged seizure of 630 litres of liquor and two motorcycles, with offences under IPC sections 272, 273, 414 and 34 read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, that the …

Satish Yadav @ Bhushan Kumar Yadav @ SatishversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Satish Yadav sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 1486.56 litres of liquor and a motorcycle were seized. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the seized items, does …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 30 litres of liquor from an open area near his house. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was not in his conscious possession, and the …

Premi Sahani @ Prami SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Premi Sahani sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act for allegedly transporting 7 litres of liquor in his motorcycle. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor, was not in actual possession, …

Chandan Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chandan Kumar Ram was arrested in connection with a case alleging possession of 144 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle, violating Sections 30(a), 32(1) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, that no liquor was found in …

Santosh MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Mukhiya applied for bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 180 litres of Nepali liquor was recovered from his bathroom. The petitioner claimed innocence, stating that the liquor was found in an open bathroom accessible to the public and that no …

Shobhit Kumar Das @ Shobhit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shobhit Kumar Das applied for bail in a case where 432 litres of Nepali liquor were seized and he was arrested on the spot under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution alleged possession of illicit …

Satyendra DhangarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Satyendra Dhangar, 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 15 litres of liquor from a bush near his house. He asserted that he has a clean …

Md. ShahnawazversusThat the State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Md. Shahnawaz filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Circle Officer, Mahua, to restore his physical possession of land (Khata No.423, Kheshr No.646) after a prior court order (CWJC No.3609/2024) had resulted in the creation of a Jamabandi but the possession remained …

Chhotelal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chhotelal Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case alleging possession of 171 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle, invoking Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, had no incriminating article in his conscious …

SHASHI KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shashi Kumar petitioned for anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 1,000 litres of liquor and seizure of a motorcycle. He claimed he was not caught in possession, was not the owner of the vehicle, and was implicated by a hostile …

Atul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Atul Kumar and Bambam Chaudhari, were arrested after 282 litres of liquor were recovered from a car in Dhanaha, West Champaran, and charged under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. They contended that they were merely a driver and a passenger, had no …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Vikash Kumar, Niraj Kumar and Ugrim Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for the alleged recovery of 907.2 litres of liquor from a truck. They argued they had clean antecedents, were not …

Kavi Kumar Sahi @ Kavi Kumar ShahiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kavi Kumar Sahi, was arrested after 54 litres of liquor were recovered from two motorcycles, though he was not the owner and no incriminating material was found on him. He argued that his arrest was based solely on suspicion and that there was no compliance with Section 103 of the …

Santosh Kumar @ Shantosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Kumar was arrested on 14‑12‑2025 after police recovered 300 litres of liquor from two motorcycles and charged him under Sections 274, 275, 317(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was not the owner …

Ajit Kumar @ Ajeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ajit Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly transporting 180 litres of liquor. He claimed he was falsely implicated, asserting that no liquor was found in his conscious possession and he had no link to …

Shiv Kumar Sao @ Shiv SaoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shiv Kumar Sao, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 200 litres of liquor recovered from four motorcycles. He contended that he was falsely implicated, had no incriminating article in his …

Pintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Pintu Kumar was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 7.5 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that a friend misused his …

Laxmi KamatversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Laxmi Kamat, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 675 litres of liquor from a pickup van and charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He contended that he was neither the owner …

Anil RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anil Ray, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 133,500 litres of liquor from the house of the deceased Harihar Paswan. He contended that he was not present at the scene, had no possession of the liquor, and had no relationship with …

Moti KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners – Moti Kumar, Arpit Kumar Singh and Ashish Singh – were arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 210 litres of liquor was recovered from buckets in a public place. They contended that they were falsely implicated, no liquor …

Uday Kumar Mandal @Uday KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Uday Kumar Mandal, a driver, was arrested on 27‑12‑2025 after 100.200 litres of liquor were recovered from a vehicle and charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was not the owner of the vehicle, had no knowledge of the contraband, and …

UTTAM SINGHversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Uttam Singh, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly transporting 345.600 litres of liquor. He contended that he was merely the driver of the vehicle, had no knowledge of the contraband, and was falsely …

Gajendra Rai @ Gajidra PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gajendra Rai, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and Sections 274 and 275 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, after 230 litres of liquor were recovered from a bush. He contended that he had no possession of the liquor, …

Nandkishor SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Nandkishor Sahni and Ajit Kumar Rai, were arrested as driver and co‑driver of a vehicle from which 315 litres of liquor was seized, and were charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. They contended that they were falsely implicated, that no …

Anutha RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Anutha Ray, was arrested for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 110 litres of illicit liquor were recovered near a pond. He claimed innocence, asserting no incriminating material was found on his person and that the recovery occurred …

Sanjay SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sanjay Singh and Raushan Kumar were arrested on 7 December 2025 after police recovered 130 litres of country‑made liquor from a garden in Rohtas district. They filed a bail petition before the Patna High Court, contending that they had no possession of the liquor, the recovery was from an open …

Ujjawal ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ujjawal Choudhary and Govind Kumar Choudhary, were arrested in connection with a case (G.R. No. 768 of 2025) involving the seizure of 486 litres of liquor from a vehicle. They were charged under Sections 274, 275, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of …

Dhananjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dhananjay Kumar, sought a writ directing the Director of Primary Education, Bihar to grant him the trained pay scale and arrears of salary from the date of his B.Ed. appointment, relying on memo No.1790 dated 16.10.2024 and a prior case (C.W.J.C. No. 9416 of 2019). The petitioner …

Hare Ram MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Hare Ram Mahto, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 1.440 litres of liquor recovered from his shop. He claimed innocence, arguing that no liquor was found in his conscious possession and that the …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Raushan Kumar and Gauri Kumar, were arrested in connection with a liquor seizure case (Bochahan P.S. Case No. 293 of 2025) involving 1,593.36 liters of liquor, of which 963 liters were recovered from a Scorpio car. They were charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

Alok Kumar Singh @ Alok Kr. SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Alok Kumar Singh was arrested on 30-12-2025 after 114.735 litres of liquor were recovered from a street stall, and charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he had no possession of the liquor, no incriminating material was found on …

Mantu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Mantu Singh and Saurav Kumar, applied for bail in a case (PS‑258/2025) concerning the alleged possession of 82.875 litres of liquor, an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was recovered from a motorcycle …

Dhanji KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dhanji Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 75 litres of liquor were recovered near a canal. The prosecution alleged his involvement, but no incriminating material was found in his possession and he claimed …

Smt. Kamla Devi and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISSED

Petitioners Smt. Kamla Devi (deceased) and Kumari Archana filed a civil writ petition against the State of Bihar and education officials. The petitioners' counsel informed the court that the first petitioner had died and no substitution was forthcoming, and that the second petitioner had no …

Butesh Yadav @ Buntas YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Butesh Yadav, was arrested on a bus after 36 litres of liquor were recovered from a jute bag, and charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing that no incriminating material was found on his person and that …

Mukesh Kumar @ Mukesh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mukesh Kumar Yadav was arrested in connection with a case (Guraru PS Case No. 286 of 2025) alleging possession of 50 litres of liquor, contravening Sections 317(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhita (BNS) and 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was …

Shobha KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shobha Kumari, sought a writ of mandamus directing the Bihar Education Department to transfer her as Head Teacher in accordance with a choice of block posted on the e‑Shikshakosh portal and to dispose of a pending representation filed on 6 October 2025. She alleged that the …

Gonu Rai @ Gonu RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gonu Rai, was arrested in connection with a case alleging possession of 139 litres of illicit country-made liquor, violating Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution claimed the liquor was recovered from plastic bags at a public place, while the …

Ravi Ranjan Kumar @ Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ravi Ranjan Kumar, sought bail in a case (Indrapuri P.S. Case No. 167 of 2025) under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 50 litres of country-made liquor. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was recovered from a jute sack and that the …

Md. KalamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Kalam, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 432 litres of liquor from a motorcycle and charged under Sections 274, 275, 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, had …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a special excise case alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 100 litres of liquor were recovered from a public area. The petitioner contended that no liquor was found in his possession, he was …