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Judgments of 2026

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Virendra RoyversusThe Union of India

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Virendra Roy and Jhamman Roy filed a writ petition seeking directions for the Union of India and various state officials to investigate the award given to their brother Surendra Roy for land acquired for the Indo‑Nepal Road, to distribute the award among all heirs of the deceased Prameshwari Devi, …

Krishna SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Krishna Singh, filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑cum‑Collector of Aurangabad refer his land‑acquisition matter to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority (LARRA) in Gaya under Section 64(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation …

Subhash @ Subhash Kumar Paswan @ Subhash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Subhash Kumar Paswan and Anil Kumar Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274, 275 and 3(3) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. They contended that …

Jai Prakash SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jai Prakash Singh, filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑cum‑Collector of Aurangabad refer his case to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority (LARRA), Gaya under Section 64(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency …

Indal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Indal Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act for possession of a loaded pistol. He had been in custody since 11‑Nov‑2025 and claimed to have a clean antecedent. The petitioner applied for bail, arguing that the period of detention …

Ramnath RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramnath Ray, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly recovering 70 litres of liquor from Baburbani Diyara Area. He asserted that he has a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar, the elected Deputy Chief Councillor of Lalganj Municipal Council, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and related officials to consider his representation dated 02‑02‑2026 within a fixed time, to enact legislative and administrative measures for …

Punita KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Punita Kumari and Yogita Singh filed a contempt application alleging that the State of Bihar had not complied with the High Court's order dated 10 May 2023 in Letters Patent Appeal No.1067/2019, which directed their reinstatement as Lady Supervisors. The State responded with a show‑cause …

Mukesh Singh @ Mukesh Kumar Singh @ Mukesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of residents from Kanchanpur village, filed an application invoking Section 91 of the Criminal Procedure Code to raise certain grounds before the lower court at the stage of defence arguments. The learned counsel for the petitioners sought liberty to present these grounds, …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2023 for the alleged recovery of 35 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned, while another motorcycle was also seized. He argued that he had a clean …

Rajesh Kumar Singh @ Rajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rajesh Kumar Singh, an accused in a POCSO case, filed a petition under Section 311 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking the recall of witness PW‑6 for further cross‑examination, alleging that the witness had not been fully examined before the prosecution evidence was closed. The …

Lalu SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Lalu Sahani filed a writ petition seeking a court order directing the State authorities to remove an alleged illegal encroachment on his land (Khata No. 174, Kheshra No. 676) by private respondent Shambhoo Sahani and to take legal action against the encroacher. The respondents included the State of …

Md. Nazruddin SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard two bail appeals (Cr. Appeal SJ No.786/2026 and No.1107/2026) arising from the same police case involving the kidnapping and murder of a 12‑year‑old boy for a ransom of Rs.45 lakh. The appellants, Md. Jilani and Md. Nazruddin Sah, were charged under Sections 139 and 140(3) …

Abhishek KumarversusThe Union of India

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Union of India and related officials to remove encroachments on his land and demolish structures already built. He also requested a prohibition on further construction. During the hearing on 27-04-2026, the …

Ajay Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar Yadav, was implicated in a case involving the seizure of 168.48 litres of liquor from a car and a motorcycle registered in his name, under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, had a …

Arun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Arun Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 2,701.8 litres of liquor from a truck. He contended that he was not present at the spot of seizure, that the liquor was not found in his conscious …

Beby DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Beby Devi, a widow from Madhubani, feared arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 15 litres of liquor from a bush near her house. She claimed she had no possession of the liquor, that the recovery was from land not belonging to her, and that a …

Suresh RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Suresh Ray, filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari to set aside an order dated 17 January 2026 issued by the Circle Officer (respondent No.4) that dismissed the mutation application filed by the purchaser of his land. He also requested that the land be mutated in the purchaser's …

Bablu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Bablu Kumar filed a criminal miscellaneous application before the Patna High Court. The petitioner’s counsel sought the court’s permission to withdraw the application. The State’s counsel was heard on the matter. The court granted permission to withdraw the application. Consequently, the …

Sanjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjeet Kumar, filed a criminal miscellaneous proceeding (No.21015 of 2026) in the Patna High Court. At the hearing on 27‑04‑2026, counsel for the petitioner sought to withdraw the case so that all points and grounds could be raised at the time of framing of charge. The court …

Rajji @ Rajji Khan @ Raji Ahmad @ raji ahmad khanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajji Khan, 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 60 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not in possession of the seized vehicle, was not …

Salman GaddiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Salman Gaddi, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 30.6 litres of liquor recovered from an e‑rickshaw he owned. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, had a clean …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manish Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with a case under the Excise Act alleging possession of 750 ml of liquor and seizure of his motorcycle. The petitioner asserted a clean criminal antecedent and claimed he was not arrested at the scene, arguing …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act alleging recovery of liquor from a vehicle. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the seized liquor, and that …

Mani KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mani Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 250 litres of liquor from an auto. He claimed he had no conscious possession of the liquor, was not the owner of the vehicle, and was implicated by a hostile …

Dharmendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dharmendra Singh was arrested on 10 December 2025 in connection with a loot case (Arer PS Case No. 83 of 2024) under Section 309(4) of the BNS. The FIR, dated 5 July 2024, did not originally name him; his name was later added based solely on suspicion, with no material evidence or recovery from his …

Suran Yadav @ Surendra Yadav @ Bauka @ Suren YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Suran Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 18 litres of liquor from a public bush. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, the location did not belong to him, and the …

Bullet Yadav @ Bulet YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bullet Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging concealment of liquor in his fields. He argued that no liquor was recovered from his possession, the FIR omitted the informant's name, and that an …

Vicky Kumar @ Santlal SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vicky Kumar was arrested on 24‑12‑2025 in connection with a case of loot (Muffasil P.S. Case No. 595 of 2025) under Sections 309(6), 118(2) and 109 of the BNS. The petitioner was not named in the FIR; his name surfaced only through confessional statements of co‑accused persons, and no material was …

Vivek Bharti @ Vivek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vivek Bharti applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with alleged offences under Sections 30(a), 41(1) and 41(2) of the Excise Act. He argued that he was not arrested, no liquor was recovered from his possession, and the case was based solely on a …

Vikrama SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vikrama Sahani, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 196 litres of liquor. He argued that the alleged recovery was from a …

Daizy KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

A group of 49 petitioners filed a writ petition before the Patna High Court seeking a mandamus directing the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) to consider objections raised through its portal regarding the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025 answer key, to publish a revised answer …

Upendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Upendra Singh and Ranjeet Kumar Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act and Sections 217 and 248 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act read with Sections 25(1‑B)A, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The court examined …

Ajit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ajit Kumar was arrested in connection with Champanagar police case No.27 of 2026 for alleged possession of 1,075.68 litres of foreign liquor, alleged offences under Section 111(i) and 111(ii) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 30(a), 36 and 41(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise …

Indu DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Indu Devi, a woman with a clean antecedent, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 for allegedly having 15 litres of liquor recovered from the courtyard of her joint family house. She was not arrested at the spot and the liquor was not found in her …

Md. AslamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md Aslam, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 229.320 litres of liquor recovered from a poultry farm adjacent to his property. He contended that he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was not found in his immediate possession, …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case alleging offences under Section 317(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Excise Act, involving the alleged recovery of …

Nishant KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nishant Kumar was arrested on 8 January 2026 for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs.5,000 in connection with an electricity meter installation, alleged under Section 308 of the BNS, 2023 and Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (amended 2018). The petitioner claimed he had a clean …

JULMI YADAV @ JULESH YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Julmi Yadav was arrested on 5 October 2025 in connection with a FIR alleging that he, along with others, raped a girl aged about 16‑17 years and threatened her. The petitioner sought bail, claiming a clean antecedent and that the allegations were fabricated. The State opposed bail, relying on the …

Srinarayan SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Srinarayan Sah, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging that liquor was recovered from a vehicle he did not own and that his implication rested solely on a custodial confession of another person. He …

Umesh Kushwaha @ Umesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Umesh Kushwaha, was implicated in a case alleging recovery of 285.06 litres of liquor from his Tata Tigor vehicle under Sections 30(a) and 47 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He argued that he was not present at the spot, had no conscious possession of the liquor, and was …

Ramu MuniversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Ramu Muni filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and various police officials. The petitioner, through counsel, later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition in order to pursue an alternative remedy. The Court considered the …

Lalita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Lalita Devi filed a writ petition challenging the acquisition of her 0.075‑acre land for the NH‑80K four‑lane project, seeking quashing of the acquisition order, higher compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, and a fresh award. The respondents contended that the award and compensation had …

Amar Kishor PandeyversusThe state of Bihar

DISPOSED

Amar Kishor Pandey filed a writ petition challenging the selection of Priyanka Kumari as a PDS shop licensee, alleging that she used forged academic documents to obtain a higher merit score. He sought a writ of certiorari to quash the selection, a mandamus directing issuance of the license to him, …

Manoj Kumar @ Manoj YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Kumar Yadav was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 69.120 litres of liquor from his warehouse. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of arrest, and that the misuse was by an …

Dhutar Chaudhary @ Ghutar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three Chaudhary brothers, were arrested on 14‑12‑2025 in connection with a FIR alleging extortion of Rs 20,000 per bigha, threats, and firing on the informant's family, under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. They claim the …

Krishnandan SawversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Krishnandan, challenged the cancellation of his Fair Price Shop licence under the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016, seeking quash of the SDO's order dated 24.01.2017 and the Collector's order dated 05.03.2026. He also asked for restoration of the …

Pawan Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three members of the Mishra family, filed a writ petition seeking the removal of a PCC road that had been constructed on their vacant Raiti land in Banpura, Saran. They alleged that the road was built illegally by the Circle Officer of Ekma Circle in collusion with local officials, …

Dinanath SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dinanath Singh, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 100 litres of liquor from an auto he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that the driver misused his …

Pawan Kumar Yadav @ Pawan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pawan Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 900 litres of liquor from an orchard that does not belong to him. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, that the liquor was …

Kapildeo YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kapildeo Yadav filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking a certiorari to quash an auction order dated 15‑09‑2025 issued by the Auction Officer under the Public Demand Recovery Act, 1914, and also sought a mandamus restraining coercive action. The petition alleged that the recovery order …

Ajay SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ajay Sahni applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. after being implicated in an offence punishable under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 542.4 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, was …

Purnendu Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three landowners from Bihta, Patna, filed a writ petition seeking a command that the State of Bihar and related authorities pay them fair compensation with interest for two parcels of land acquired in 2010. They allege that despite the acquisition process commencing over a decade …

Sharda Ranjan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

A group of seven assistant teachers filed a writ petition seeking direction that they be placed on the Matric Trained Teachers pay‑scale with effect from the date they completed three years of service, arguing that similarly situated teachers had been granted the same benefit following the High …

Kamlesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kamlesh Yadav, the owner of a motorcycle from which 26 litres of liquor was seized, applied for anticipatory bail, claiming he had no knowledge of the liquor being in his vehicle and that his friend had misused the vehicle. The petitioner asserted a clean criminal record and argued that ownership …

Prayag PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Prayag Paswan filed a writ petition seeking a license to operate a fair‑price shop under the Public Distribution System (PDS) on compassionate grounds after the death of his father, who previously held such a license. He alleged that his application dated 20‑05‑2024 was pending before the …

Dhiraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Dhiraj Kumar and Manoj Kumar sought to quash a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) issued by the Bihar State Food and Civil Supply Corporation for appointing a new transportation‑cum‑handling contractor for inter‑district movement of custom milled rice and gunny bales, alleging that they …

Rahul Kumar @ Rahul KumalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, was named in a complaint (Case No. 9288(c) of 2023) alleging offences under Sections 498A, 406 and 506 of the IPC for mental and physical cruelty linked to dowry demands. The petitioner contended that the complaint was false, filed by his wife Sonam Kumari, who no longer …

Md. Hadis NazversusThe State of Bihar, through the Chief Secretary,

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Hadis Naz, supplied food grains and other articles to District Jail Khagaria for FY 2012‑13 based on rates fixed by the District Jail Purchase Committee and approved by the District Magistrate. Subsequently, the Central Purchase Committee issued memos on 28‑08‑2012 and 05‑10‑2012 …

Vindeshwar Paswan @ Binda PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vindeshwar Paswan, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its officials to remove an illegal building constructed on his Khatiyani land and to evict a chowkidar occupying part of the land. He claimed the construction under the Samekit Baal Vikas …

Nilam KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Nilam Kumari filed a writ petition challenging several orders that cancelled her PDS dealer licence and seeking a fresh licence on compassionate grounds. She contested the dismissal of her appeal by the ADM‑cum‑1st Appellate Tribunal and subsequent orders of the District Magistrate and …

Pramod Yadav @ Pramod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Pramod Yadav and Monu Kumar, were named in an FIR for offences including extortion, robbery and assault under various sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act. They contended that the FIR did not contain any prima facie allegation against them, but only against other …

Baliram Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Baliram Kumar was arrested on 19 February 2026 in connection with a case alleging possession of 20 litres of illicit liquor recovered from his house, part of a total seizure of 60 litres under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 (Amended). The petitioner claimed he was …

Jay Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jay Kumar Yadav, filed a writ petition seeking to quash the order dated 13‑09‑2025 that suspended his PDS licence (No. 380/16) issued by the Sub‑Divisional Officer, Sadar, Saharsa. He contended that under Rule 28 of the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016 …

Amit Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amit Kumar Singh was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(1), 352, 351(2), 303(2) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly assaulting an informant and others. The petitioner contended that the incident was a mutual "free fight" and that …

Rajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajesh Kumar, was named in an FIR for offences under Section 317(5) of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and several provisions of the Arms Act, based on the testimony of a co‑accused who was arrested. Kumar contended that he was not present at the scene and that his name was supplied …

Subash Paswan @ Subhash PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Subash Paswan, was arrested on 25 September 2025 in connection with POCSO Case No. 161 of 2025 arising from FIR dated 24 September 2025. He is charged under Sections 64, 96 and 352 of the Bihar Narcotic/Criminal Statutes, 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Amit Kumar and Uday Yadav, were named in an FIR for multiple offences arising from a violent incident at the informant's house, allegedly linked to a land dispute. The FIR alleged that the petitioners, armed, assaulted the informant's family with iron rods, causing serious injuries …

Ramnath PanditversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramnath Pandit, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing land revenue officials to implement a 1984 consolidation order that re‑allocated three decimals of land from Khata No. 2971 to Khata No. 2970 and to correct the map, asserting that the land was lawfully purchased …

Ram Ashish Mahto @ Ram Ashish SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a large group of landowners, filed a writ of mandamus seeking an order directing the District Magistrate‑Collector of Sitamarhi to dispose of several pending miscellaneous cases (Nos. 45/1990 to 52/1990) filed under Section 32 of the Bihar Consolidation of Holdings and Prevention of …

Rajesh Patel @ Rajesh RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajesh Patel, was arrested on 28 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the seizure of 237.6 liters of illicit liquor from two motorcycles, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence …

Ram Pravesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Pravesh Singh filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑Collector of Aurangabad refer his case to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority (LARRA), Gaya under Section 64(1) of the RTFCLARR Act, 2013 and dispose of it within the period …

Ratnesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ratnesh Kumar, was arrested on 28 February 2026 in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 120 litres of country-made wine seized from a motorcycle. He contended that the seizure was not from his conscious …

Arvind KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of 57 teachers, sought a writ of mandamus directing the Bihar Education Department to grant them the grade‑pay and related monetary benefits of trained teachers, claiming entitlement from the date they completed their Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) in 2017‑18. …

Virendra PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Virendra Prasad filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State authorities to correct an erroneous entry of 350.49 quintals of food grains in the E‑POSS machine for March 2022, which he alleges was never physically delivered under the Pradhanmantri Khadyana Yojna. The …

Gauri Shankar YadavversusBihar State Warehousing Corporation

DISMISSED

Gauri Shankar Yadav filed a civil writ petition (Case No. 5993 of 2026) in the Patna High Court against the Bihar State Warehousing Corporation and its Managing Director. The petitioner, through counsel, later sought to withdraw the petition. The respondents, represented by their counsel, raised no …

SANT KUMAR SINGH and ANRversusPUSHPA DEVI and ORS

CONSIGNED

The petitioners, Sant Kumar Singh and another, filed a writ petition before the Patna High Court. On 19 February 2026, the Court granted them a two‑week period to file the requisite documents for issuing a fresh notice to Respondent No. 3, directing compliance by a peremptory order. The petitioners …

Chotu Kumar@ Chhotu KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chotu Kumar was arrested on 1 March 2026 in connection with a case alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 400 litres of country‑made liquor seized from a pick‑up van. The petitioner contended that he had no ownership or possession …

Shakti Kumar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Shakti Kumar Rai and Raju Kumar, drivers of a truck, were arrested on 17 March 2026 in connection with the seizure of 945,000 litres of foreign liquor and charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act. They contended that the liquor was recovered from the …

Sahul BindversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Sahul Bind, was arrested on 3 October 2025 in connection with a case registered on 26 September 2025 alleging that he raped a six‑year‑old girl. The FIR charges him under Sections 64/65(2) of the BNS Act and Sections 4 and 8 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the …

Amlesh Kumar @ Karu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three brothers from Lakhisarai, were named in an FIR for assaulting an informant with a rod, causing grievous injuries that required 32 stitches to the head and injuries to the left hand. They were charged under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(1), 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyay …

Akash Kumar @ Bittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Akash Kumar, was arrested on 23 March 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged recovery of 185 litres of country‑made Mahua liquor from a motorcycle, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Amendment Act, 2022. The petitioner claimed …

Dharmendra Kumar @ Dharmendra Sahni @ RanaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged shooting and theft under Section 309(4) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged his involvement based solely on a co-accused's confessional statement, with …

Dilip Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dilip Kumar Singh filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑Collector of Aurangabad refer his case to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority (LARRA), Gaya under Section 64(1) of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013 and that the …

Ram Pukar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Pukar Singh filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑Collector of Aurangabad refer his land‑acquisition matter to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority (LARRA), Gaya under Section 64(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in …

Gautam RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five members of the Rai family, were arrested on 19 February 2026 in connection with a land‑dispute incident alleged in FIR No. 71 of 2026, charging them under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. They contended that the FIR was fabricated, that there was a …

Rajeev RanjanversusThe Punjab National Bank

DISPOSED

The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing Punjab National Bank to return the Original Gift Deed No. 1699, which was deposited as mortgage security in 2001. He also claimed compensation under RBI Circular No. RBI/2023-24/60 for the bank’s alleged delay in returning the deed. …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sunil Kumar, a driver, was arrested on 10 March 2026 in connection with the seizure of 259.20 litres of foreign liquor from a vehicle and charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amended) Act, 2016. He pleaded that the liquor was recovered from the vehicle, not …

Amar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amar Kumar was arrested on 22 October 2025 in connection with a case involving possession of narcotic substances and illegal arms. The FIR alleged offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, the NDPS Act and the Arms Act, with seizures of 7.60 g of smack from the petitioner and additional …

Shweta KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, members of the family of accused Gaurav Kumar, were apprehending arrest in a dowry‑demand case (Sections 64(1), 351(2), 351(3), 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita). The FIR alleged that the family demanded dowry and that Gaurav Kumar had a false pretext of marriage to establish a …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar was named in an FIR for alleged assault, robbery and threats involving a pistol, under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes. He contended that the incident was an accident, the injuries were minor, and the case was false. The prosecution opposed bail. The court examined the …

Md. Afroz AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Afroz Ansari, was arrested on 3 February 2026 in connection with a kidnapping case alleged under Sections 137(2), 140(3), 3(5) and later 96 of the B.N.S. The allegation was that he abducted the informant's daughter for marriage. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent and that …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amit Kumar was arrested on 25 February 2026 in connection with an excise case involving the seizure of 466.560 litres of illicit liquor from a pickup van. He pleaded not to be the owner or driver of the vehicle and asserted a clean criminal record, claiming false implication. The prosecution opposed …

Nagendra RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nagendra Ram, was arrested in connection with PS case No.403 of 2025 for alleged assault on his mother‑in‑law and her daughter, alleged under several sections of the Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita 2023. He contended that the incident arose from a family quarrel, resulting only in minor …

Kauslender KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kauslender Kumar, was named in an FIR for assault, extortion and related offences under several sections of the Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita 2023. He contended that the FIR was based on hearsay and that the injuries inflicted on the informant were not on vital parts and did not show an …

Shabana KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a headmistress in the Bihar Education Department, filed a writ seeking transfer to a school nearer her residence due to a knee ailment, hypertension and thyroid problems, and because she is nearing retirement. She had previously served as an assistant teacher and was promoted in …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nitish Kumar was arrested on 27 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged illegal possession of 706.5 litres of foreign liquor, alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise (Amendment) Act. The petitioner contended that the liquor was …

Nitesh Kumar Singh @ Nitesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitesh Kumar Singh, was not named in the FIR relating to a cyber fraud case involving illegal UPI withdrawals of Rs. 82,000. During investigation, a mobile used in the fraud was seized from a co-accused's shop, and the petitioner was implicated solely on the basis of a single Rs. …

Hari Kishor ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Hari Kishor Manjhi was arrested on 28 March 2026 in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act for allegedly possessing 10 litres of country‑made Mahua liquor. The petitioner contended that the liquor was planted by police and that the seizure violated Sections …

Arbind @ Arbind KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arbind Kumar was arrested on 11 March 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged illegal possession of 270 litres of Nepali liquor, charged under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. The petitioner …

Amit @ Amit Kumar @ HaikalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar, was not named in the FIR relating to a theft of Rs.1,40,000 from a motorcycle dickey, but was implicated after a co‑accused, Raghav Pandey, was arrested based on CCTV footage and allegedly confessed the petitioner's involvement. The petitioner, who has criminal …

Sanjay Kumar Singh @ Sanjay SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four brothers, were named in an FIR for allegedly destroying wheat crops belonging to an informant and issuing threats, under several offences of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. They contended that the case stemmed from a land dispute and that the allegations were vague and …

Bishal Kumar Singh @ Vishal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bishal Kumar Singh was named in an FIR for a firing incident alleged to have occurred between two groups, with charges under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 352 and 3(5) of the Bihar Non‑Compulsory Statute (BNS) and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner argued that the informant who lodged the …

Md. Rahmat AliversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Md. Rahmat Ali filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its Public Health Engineering Department officials to reopen a tender (NIT no. 11/SBNQ/JAM/PHED/2024/2025) and declare his bid successful, alleging that his financial and technical bids were …

Chandan Kumar Jaiswal @ Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chandan Kumar Jaiswal was accused in a 2023 complaint under Section 498A of the IPC for alleged dowry‑related cruelty and retention of stridhan. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that the complaint was not supported by an affidavit, contrary to the ratio in Priyanka Srivastava v. State of …

Samiullah Khan @ Shamiullah Khan @ Lalu Khan @ LaluversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Samiullah Khan, was arrested on 25 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the seizure of 198 litres of illicit foreign liquor and alleged violations of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 (Sec.30(a)) and the Child Labour Act (Sec.14). He contended that the liquor …

Satish Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Satish Kumar Singh was arrested on 21 February 2026 in connection with an excise case involving the seizure of 80.79 litres of illicit foreign liquor from a half‑constructed house belonging to him. The petitioner claimed he had no conscious possession of the liquor and argued that the seizure was …

Anand KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anand Kumar was arrested on 9 March 2026 in connection with a case involving the seizure of 100 litres of illicit Mahua liquor, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. The petitioner contended that he had no conscious possession of the …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar, a driver of a Tata Magic vehicle, was arrested on 12 February 2026 in connection with the seizure of 203.250 litres of foreign liquor alleged to be in violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he had no conscious possession of the …

Bittu Kumar @ Aditya KumarversusThe state of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bittu Kumar (also known as Aditya Kumar), was arrested on 3 February 2026 in connection with the seizure of 4,437 litres of foreign liquor alleged to violate Sections 30(a), 32(ii), 36 and 41(i) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. He contended that he was not named in the …

Md. Mujtaba AliversusThe State of Bihar through Vigilance Bihar Patna

BAIL GRANTED

Md. Mujtaba Ali, a police officer, was arrested on 18 December 2025 under Section 7(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (amended 2018) for allegedly accepting a Rs.5,000 bribe. He contended that the FIR was fabricated, he has a clean antecedent, and the case was motivated by pressure from …

Prasid Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Prasid Kumar Singh, a driver, was arrested on 22 March 2026 in connection with the seizure of 111.080 litres of foreign liquor, alleged to violate Sections 30(a), 32(i)&(iii), and 41(i)&(ii) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. He contended that he had no conscious possession of the …

CHANDAN KUMAR @ CHANDANversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chandan Kumar was arrested on 9 February 2026 in connection with a case arising from a road accident that allegedly resulted in the death of an informant. The prosecution alleges a common intention to kill and charges him under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Act, 2023, while the …

Md. Iqbal @ Md. Eqbal @ Md. EqubalversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Md. Iqbal, filed an application in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 27792 of 2026 before the Patna High Court. The petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the application, stating that the impugned order had already been challenged in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 4328 of 2025. The …

Satish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Satish Kumar was arrested on 3 March 2026 in connection with the seizure of 55.335 litres of foreign liquor alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act. The petitioner claimed he had no conscious possession of the liquor and that the seizure was recorded by police …

Daroga RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Daroga Ram was arrested on 24 March 2026 in connection with a case of illicit country-made Mahua liquor alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. The police recovered 17.50 litres of liquor from the place of occurrence, but none was found in the accused's …

Ashok Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ashok Kumar Yadav was arrested on 21‑12‑2025 in connection with a case involving the alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 for possession of 43.200 litres of country‑made foreign liquor seized from a motorcycle that he does not own. The petitioner …

Rupchand Uraon @ Rupchand Kumar UraonversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Rupchand Uraon, arrested on 16 January 2026, sought bail in connection with FIR No. 362 of 2025 alleging offences under Sections 64, 126(2), 115(2), 303(2) of the BNS and Sections 4 and 8 of the POCSO Act, including rape of a 17‑year‑old girl. The petitioner claimed the allegations were fabricated, …

Vishal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vishal Kumar was arrested on 15 December 2025 in connection with a police case alleging offences under Sections 60 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, based on a complaint that he had sexual relations with the informant and refused to marry her, threatening a false case under the SC/ST …

Tinku @ Moti Prasad Tamoli @ Tinku Kumar @ MotiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Tinku Kumar Tamoli, was arrested on 26 March 2026 in connection with a case of illegal possession of 6.48 litres of foreign liquor and 12 litres of beer, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The seizure was made from the residence of a co‑accused, …

Shivam Kumar @ GullaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shivam Kumar was arrested on 5 October 2025 in connection with a robbery‑theft case (PS‑Rajgir Case No. 579 of 2025) alleged under Sections 305(a), 331(4) and 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The FIR does not name him; his alleged involvement stems only from statements of co‑accused …

Nand Kishore Rai @ Nanhe RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Nand Kishore Rai and Chulhai Kumar, were arrested on 17 March 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged possession of 104.25 litres of foreign liquor, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. They contended that the liquor was seized from …

Kundan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kundan Singh was arrested on 5 June 2024 in connection with a case alleging that he uploaded an obscene video of a victim on Facebook and Instagram and demanded Rs. 3,00,000 for its deletion. The FIR listed offences under IPC sections 354(D), 500, 509, 384, 504 and IT Act sections 67, 67(A). The …

Tinku PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Tinku Paswan filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging a 15 April 2024 order by the Divisional Commissioner that directed the Nagar Panchayat to collect tax on two Sairats and to conduct a fresh auction, seeking certiorari, mandamus and a declaration that the settlement was not …

Dr. Parwez AkhtarversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dr. Parwez Akhtar, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the FIR and all proceedings arising from a case registered under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. The trial court had taken cognizance and issued …

Shashi Bhushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, a physically handicapped candidate, applied for the post of Junior Engineer under the 40 % disability reservation in the Bihar Technical Service Commission’s 2019 recruitment. He claimed a 42 % disability as per his certificate, but the Commission’s medical board assessed his …

Sohit PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sohit Paswan, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking quashment of an FIR registered under Sections 341, 323, 504, 506/34, 498A, 494 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He contended …

Mintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mintu Kumar filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several labour officials. The State responded with a counter‑affidavit stating that the petitioner had already received all the benefits he sought. The court examined whether any further …

Uday Kumar MahtoversusThe State Of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Uday Kumar Mahto filed a criminal miscellaneous application (No. 56180 of 2018) before the Patna High Court. The petitioner failed to appear before the court on two consecutive dates, 07-04-2026 and 27-04-2026, and no counsel was appointed on his behalf. The State, represented by A.P.P. Nityanand, …

Janardan Dubey @ Janardhan Dubey and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioners, Janardan Dubey and family, filed a criminal miscellaneous application against the State of Bihar and Manjula Devi. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners on two consecutive dates (07‑04‑2026 and 27‑04‑2026). The learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State was the …

Deepak Kumar SinghversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar Singh, filed a criminal miscellaneous application arising from a 2014 police case (PS Case No. 287) in the High Court of Patna. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner on the scheduled dates of 07-04-2026 and 27-04-2026, and the petitioner did not express any …

Yadu Singh @ Yadunandan Singh and OrsversusThe State Of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioners, Yadu Singh, Pintu Singh and Neelam Devi, filed a criminal miscellaneous application in 2018 but failed to appear before the court on multiple dates, including 07-04-2026 and 27-04-2026. No counsel represented the petitioners, and the State was represented by A.P.P. Anuj Kumar …

Amar Kumar Singh @ Amar SinghversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Amar Kumar Singh filed a criminal miscellaneous application before the Patna High Court. No counsel appeared on his behalf on two consecutive dates (07-04-2026 and 27-04-2026). The State of Bihar was represented by an A.P.P. The court observed that the petitioner showed no interest in pursuing the …

Amrendra Mohan DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Amrendra Mohan Das, filed a writ petition seeking promotion effective from 18 March 1996, relying on a representation dated 4 January 2025. The State argued that promotion takes effect only from the date it is actually granted, citing consistent Supreme Court and Patna High Court …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rohit Kumar, a government employee, filed a writ petition seeking promotion to Upper Division Clerk, alleging that his representation dated 29‑08‑2024 submitted to the District Magistrate of Sitamarhi remained unanswered and that only a generic reply was given. The petitioner argued that the delay …

Rajeev KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajeev Kumar, a contractual assistant at Langat Singh College, claimed that he was appointed in 2014 to a sanctioned post but was never regularised, while similarly situated employees were. He sought mandamus directing the university to regularise his service, grant back wages, and …

Most. Chandrakala DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Chandrakala Devi filed a writ petition seeking grant of ACP/MACP, alleging that her grievance was not being addressed. The State of Bihar contended that the grievance fell within the ambit of the Bihar Government Servant Grievance Redressal Rules, 2019, and therefore the petitioner should …

Ramawati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ramawati Devi and Chandeshwar Prasad Singh sought anticipatory bail after learning that they might be arrested in a case registered under Sections 137(2) and 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for the alleged abduction of a girl by a person named Saurabh. They contended that they have clean …

Ram Chandra Prasad,versusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Ram Chandra Prasad, filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging the actions of the State of Bihar and officials of the Public Health Engineering Department. During the hearing on 27-04-2026, the petitioner’s counsel sought the Court's permission to withdraw the …

Mazahar Alam and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 24‑10‑2016 that had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 406, 417, 420, 421, 426, 463 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code. The trial court, in a separate …

Karu Yadav alias Karu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Karu Yadav, claimed that land he purchased in 2008 and held under a valid jamabandi was acquired for the widening of NH‑II in 2010 but he received no notice or compensation. The authorities, invoking a 2014 revenue resolution and Swamitya Satyapan proceedings, rejected his raiyati …

Sikandra RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sikandra Rai was arrested in connection with the murder of Sanjiv Kumar, alleged to have been killed due to an illicit relationship with Rai's wife. The prosecution’s case relied on suspicion, a police‑recorded confession, and the informant’s testimony, with no eyewitnesses or material evidence …

Sutra Consulting Pvt. Ltd.,versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sutra Consulting Pvt. Ltd. filed a writ petition challenging a debarment letter dated 18‑08‑2018 issued by an Officer on Special Duty, which barred the company for three years under an agreement dated 15‑11‑2016. The debarment period expired on 18‑08‑2021, but the petition was filed in 2025 seeking …

Bindu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bindu Singh, filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑cum‑Collector of Aurangabad refer his case to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority (LARRA), Gaya under Section 64(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in …

Kaushlendra Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kaushlendra Kumar Singh, filed a writ petition seeking a court order directing the respondents, particularly the Circle Officer, to demarcate his vacant land at Khata No. 455, Khesara No. 188, Sabalpur, Rajgir. The respondents argued that the petitioner should have approached the …

M/s Aparna EnterprisesversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s Aparna Enterprises, represented by its proprietor Uday Shankar, filed a writ petition against the State of Bihar and several officials seeking payment of interest on a delayed amount of Rs.1,60,900, which had already been paid. The petitioner’s counsel informed the court that the principal sum …

Smt. Pushpa DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Smt. Pushpa Devi, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the District Programme Officer (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan) to issue a completion certificate for school construction work and to restrain coercive action against her after bail had been granted. She contended that the …

NandlalversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Nandlal, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar, the Bihar State University Service Commission, and its officials. The petition sought relief against the respondents but no substantive grounds were argued in the …

Shivam Kumar @ ChhotuversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Shivam Kumar, was arrested in connection with a robbery (Section 392 IPC) where an informant’s motorcycle and mobile phone were stolen at gunpoint. The stolen motorcycle was later recovered from the petitioner, who has been in custody since 17‑05‑2025 and has seven prior criminal …

Raghav RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raghav Rai, owner of Janki Dhaba, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly concealing 4.125 litres of liquor under husk at his premises. He was not arrested at the scene and no liquor was found in his possession. He applied for anticipatory …

SUDHIR KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners Gajendra Kumar, Nitish Kumar and Sudhir Kumar applied for regular bail in connection with PS Case No. 87 of 2025, which alleges offences under Sections 191(2), 190, 103(1), 303 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The FIR alleges that the accused fired …

Sheela Devi @ Shila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sheela Devi, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and related authorities to pay the outstanding compensation for 44.5 decimal acres of land acquired for a power generating company. The land acquisition began in 2009-10 under L.A. Case No. 03 of …

Bhushan MistriversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Bhushan Mistri, filed a writ petition challenging the confiscation of a room in his house by the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate, Rajgir, on the basis that illicit liquor was recovered from tenants occupying that room. The police raid recovered 100 liters of illicit liquor and the tenants …

Sandeep KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sandeep Kumar, sought confirmation of the provisional bail that had been granted to him on 8 October 2025. The Court, after hearing counsel for the petitioner, the State and the informant (who is the petitioner's wife), confirmed the provisional bail and ordered that the petitioner …

Dharmendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, four individuals apprehended during a police raid on Chandramohan Singh's house where large quantities of cough syrups containing codeine were seized, filed an application to quash the FIR registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. They contended that …

Daya Shankar Prasad Sinha @ Daya Shankar Pd. SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Daya Shankar Prasad Sinha, filed a writ petition seeking correction of a jamabandi that erroneously records his land as exceeding 66 decimal, despite a mutation cancellation order dated 18‑01‑2012 and a subsequent order on 07‑12‑2012. He alleges that the authorities have not complied …

Fazalur RahmanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three landowners, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Land Acquisition Officer to pay compensation for 34 decimal of land that they allege remains unpaid after acquisition for a power grid. The respondents, representing the State of Bihar, countered that the …

Ajeet Kumar @ Ajit KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ajeet Kumar, was arrested in October 2024 and charged under IPC Sections 420, 406, 120B/34 and later 409 for allegedly issuing a Rs. 25‑lakh cheque that was dishonoured. He claimed the cheque was lost or stolen, a defence the court said it could not examine in the bail proceeding. …

Sachchidanand Saw and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioners, a group of relatives of the deceased Mishri Saw, filed a miscellaneous application in the Patna High Court concerning a criminal case (Cr. Misc. No.43447 of 2018) that was at the evidence stage in the trial court. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners, and the State was …

Pintu Chaudhary @ Pintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pintu Chaudhary was arrested in connection with a dowry‑related homicide case (Goh PS Case No. 313 of 2024) involving the death of his wife. The prosecution alleged that dowry demands led to the wife's torture and death, charging the petitioner under several sections of the Indian Penal …

Sachit PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sachit Prasad, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the respondents to restore an earlier order of the Circle Officer that had corrected the online Jamabandi of his disputed land after verification. He alleged that the correction order was later reviewed and cancelled by the …

Sabita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sabita Devi and Indal Manjhi applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, where police recovered 20 litres of liquor from their house and 8 litres from a co‑accused. They argued they have clean antecedents, the liquor was in a joint family …

Abu Basar @ Md. BasarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Abu Basar was arrested under Sections 8, 21 and 22 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and Section 111 of the IPC after a raid recovered large quantities of codeine‑containing cough syrup. The petitioner claimed innocence and argued that the seized preparation fell within …

Lalpari DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Lalpari Devi, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 137(2), 97 and 143 of the B.N.S., alleging involvement in the disappearance of a four‑year‑old child suspected to be a victim of human trafficking. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was part of a …

Rishi Kumar ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Rishi Kumar Choudhary, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and related officials. The petition sought relief against the respondents, including the Health Department and the Bihar Technical Service Commission. During the …

Rintu Ram @ Pintu RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rintu Ram, sought bail for an alleged offence under Sections 304 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code arising from a dispute that led to the death of a child. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner assaulted the victim's neck with a brick, causing fatal injuries, and presented a …

Jailal MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, four members of the Mahto family, were charged under multiple provisions of the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 for alleged caste‑based assault and harassment on 15 July 2024. Their application for anticipatory bail was rejected by the Special …

NITISH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, was arrested in connection with a POCSO case alleging that he enticed a 14‑year‑old girl away for marriage and that his family aided the alleged abduction. He contended that the relationship was consensual, that the girl had expressed fear of her parents, and that she …

Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging rape. The prosecution presented prima facie material indicating his involvement, while the petitioner claimed innocence. The court considered the seriousness …

Ajay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellants, Ajay Yadav and Duly Yadav, were charged under several provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and the BNS, 2023 for allegedly assaulting Gita Devi and others with rods and lathis, causing head injuries. They sought anticipatory …

Ashutosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Ashutosh Kumar, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its education officials. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel informed the court that the petitioner wished to withdraw the writ application. The court …

Kishori Prasad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kishori Prasad Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly transporting 69.120 litres of liquor in his Bolero vehicle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not present at the spot of seizure, and …

Pappu Kumar Kushwaha @ Papu Kumar KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Pappu Kumar Kushwaha, filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several officials. The petitioner’s counsel later sought to withdraw the petition, and the State’s counsel raised no objection. The Court examined whether a writ …

Ramshwruf Yadav @ Ramshwrup YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellants, four Yadav brothers, were charged under several IPC sections and Section 3(x) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly entering a woman’s house, assaulting her and her daughter‑in‑law and snatching an earring on 31‑01‑2015. They …

Soumitra BhaduryversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Soumitra Bhadury filed a writ petition seeking the benefit of ACP/MACP, alleging that the State had denied his entitlement. The State contended that his grievance fell within the Bihar Government Servant Grievance Redressal Rules, 2019, and thus could not be entertained by the High Court. The Court …

Nitish YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Nitish Yadav and Gokul Yadav were charged under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act and the SC/ST Act for allegedly firing at an informant and her family and using caste-based slurs. The trial court rejected their bail application and ordered continued custody. The …

Furkan @ Md FurkanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Furkan, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (PS Amour Case No. 295 of 2025) alleged under Sections 137(2), 87 and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that he, along with co‑accused, abducted the minor daughter of an informant on a …

Tufail AhmadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Tufail Ahmad, challenged an ex‑parte order dated 13‑07‑2023 and a demarcation report dated 06‑07‑2024 issued by the Deputy Collector, Land Reforms, West Champaran, alleging that he was not impleaded, no notice was given, and the decisions were made mechanically without considering …

Kasim AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Kasim Alam was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 8, 20(b)(ii)(c), 23(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act after 5 kg of charas was recovered from his motorcycle. He has been in custody since 28‑12‑2023 and has previously had two bail applications rejected. The petitioner sought …

Sarif Ansari @ Sarif MansuriversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sarif Ansari, was charged under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for the alleged assault and killing of a deceased person. He had been in custody since 28 May 2024 and claimed innocence, arguing that the victim had been consuming ganja and fell during a fight, resulting …

Mukul Yadav @ Mukul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mukul Yadav was arrested in connection with a case (Naubatpur P.S. Case No. 426 of 2025) alleging that he and a co‑accused molested a school‑going girl, attempted to abduct her, and verbally abused the victim’s family using caste slurs. The charges span offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, the …

Shivshankar Kumar @ Shankar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shivshankar Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he established a physical relationship with the victim under the pretext of marriage. The petitioner contended that the …

Gajendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners Gajendra Kumar, Nitish Kumar and Sudhir Kumar applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 191(2), 190, 103(1), 303 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging that the FIR did not clearly establish a firearm injury to the deceased. …

Md. Intezar Sheikh @ Md. Intezar Sheikh @ Md. IntezarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Intezar Sheikh, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 318(4), 64 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging that he had established a physical relationship with the victim under the pretext of marriage. The State opposed the bail, arguing the …

Kanchan KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kanchan Kumari, filed a writ petition seeking payment of arrears of honorarium that were stopped in May 2024 and alleging that another person (respondent No.9) had fraudulently assumed her identity to occupy an ANM post in East Champaran. She claimed her bank account was deactivated …

Chandu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandu Kumar, was charged under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for alleged kidnapping of a minor. The State opposed his regular bail, while the petitioner claimed innocence. The victim’s statement under Section 183 BNSS indicated that she had voluntarily …

Satyendra Kumar @ Satyendra Singh @ Satendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Satyendra Kumar, applied for bail in a case registered under sections 406, 420 and 120‑B of the Indian Penal Code, alleging non‑payment of rent for a truck given to him on rent. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner defaulted on the rent, constituting criminal breach of trust, …

Deep Prakash GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Deep Prakash Gupta, was charged in a 2011 case for offences including cheating, criminal breach of trust, forgery and criminal conspiracy under various IPC sections. An informant from State Bank of India alleged that Gupta and co‑accused opened fraudulent Kisan Credit Card accounts …

Satish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five residents of Matua Tola, Balapar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly entering an informant's house armed, assaulting the informant and his family, and looting valuables. The …

Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Jitendra Kumar and Bhola Kumar Das, employees of the Bihar Public Health Engineering Department, filed a writ petition seeking statutory promotions (ACP and MACP) with associated financial benefits, invoking a finance department letter and relevant service rules, and citing a prior …

Gopal SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gopal Sahni, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 103(1), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act (BNSS) relating to the alleged murder of his son Raja. He contended that the informant who lodged the complaint was not an eyewitness …

Gurudev Kumar @ Gurudev Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Gurudev Kumar Yadav was arrested in connection with a loot case (PS Kishanpur Case No. 33 of 2025) in which he is alleged to have fired upon and killed a person. The petitioner, claiming innocence and a clean antecedent, applied for bail, arguing that he was falsely implicated. The prosecution …

Nagendra SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Nagendra Sahani, filed a writ petition seeking the quashing of a 1982 land purchase order and subsequent letters issued by various officials of the Bihar government concerning the allotment of land for rehabilitation under the Bagmati Project. The petition alleged that the purchase …

Dr. Amarnath Kumar @ Amarnath KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dr. Amarnath Kumar sought anticipatory bail in a criminal case (Beur P.S. Case No. 286 of 2024) filed under IPC sections 341, 323, 498-A, 494, 504 and 34 for alleged dowry harassment. Both parties appeared before the Patna High Court Mediation Centre and executed a detailed settlement agreement, …

Ramayan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramayan Singh, challenged an order dated 28‑06‑2025 issued by the Collector that allegedly encroached upon his land without proper enquiry, notice, or a fair hearing. He also sought to quash a measurement report dated 29‑11‑2025 prepared in his absence and claimed violation of …