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The petitioners, four residents of Nawalpur, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 129,600 litres of liquor from a sugarcane field not owned by them. They argued they had clean antecedents (except one …
Petitioners Golu Mahto and Rohit Kumar were arrested on 13 August 2025 in connection with a theft case (FIR dated 14 March 2025) involving Rs. 85,000 and valuables, and charged under Sections 305 and 331(4) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. They sought bail, contending that they were not …
Petitioner Rajan Mukhiya sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 129.6 litres of liquor from a sack near a bamboo orchard, which was not in his possession. The petitioner argued that the alleged recovery occurred on …
The petitioner, Surendra Sah, was arrested in connection with a case (Janta Bazar PS Case No. 284/2025) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, after 48 litres of liquor were recovered from his joint family house. The petitioner contended that he was …
The petitioner, Dhanushdhar Roy, claimed ownership of Raiyati land that was acquired for the extension of NH‑31 and alleged that no compensation or interest had been paid despite a land acquisition case (No. 23 of 2010‑11) and notice. He filed a writ petition seeking compensation, a reasoned award, …
Four assistant teachers of Madarsa Jameul Uloom, Purnia, filed a writ petition seeking payment of their lawful salaries from May 2022 and approval of their appointments, alleging that the State of Bihar and the Bihar State Madrasa Education Board were withholding salary on the ground of pending …
Resma, Asmira and Fida Hussain filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioners sought permission to withdraw the application. The court considered the request and, recognizing the petitioners' difficulty, …
The petitioners, Abhishek Kumar and Subash Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 15 litres of liquor from a bush. They argued that no liquor was found in their possession, the alleged recovery …
The petitioners, four brothers, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 830 litres of liquor from two locations. They contended that the liquor was not in their conscious possession, the recovery site did …
The petitioner, Ramesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where 210.6 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from four vehicles. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, had no possession …
The petitioner, Satrughan Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, concerning the alleged recovery of 10.6 litres of liquor from a public crossing. He …
The petitioner, Amitabh Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120B and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, relating to alleged recovery of 4,428.72 litres of liquor. He argued that he was not caught in possession and that the …
The petitioner, Awadhesh Kumar Singh, was arrested in connection with a case (Buxar PS Case No. 377/2025) for allegedly possessing 90 litres of liquor recovered from a public jute sack, an offence punishable under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was …
The petitioner, Jibitesh Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking a direction for the measurement of land belonging to his mother and for the disposal of a representation he had submitted on 29‑12‑2025 to the Circle Officer, Patna Sadar, which remained pending. He alleged that the Circle Officer failed …
The petitioner, Jay Prakash Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of 180 litres of liquor from a bamboo orchard. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession, the location did not belong to him, and the …
Baljit Chaudhary sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 47A and F of the Bihar Excise Act, 1915, read with Section 98(2)(3)(4) and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, alleging recovery of liquor from his house. He argued that the liquor …
The petitioner, Sachin Kumar, filed an application for anticipatory bail under the Criminal Procedure Code before the Patna High Court. During the hearing on 29 January 2026, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court, after hearing the …
Jyoti Kumari, a regular teacher, filed a writ petition seeking payment of her salary arrears amounting to Rs. 33,89,607 for the period from June 2015 to December 2025, of which only Rs. 4,05,000 had been paid. She alleged that despite multiple representations to various education authorities, the …
The petitioners, Suryakant Kumar and Chandan Kumar, were arrested on 11‑12‑2025 after 259.20 litres of liquor was recovered from a Tampoo and a Scooty, for alleged offences under Sections 30(a), 41 and 56(b) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. They contended that they were merely passers‑by, …
The petitioner, Saroj Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. While the application was pending, he was arrested by the police. The petitioner's counsel subsequently sought the court's permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court, after …
Kundan Kumar, the owner of a vehicle from which 1.95 litres of liquor was recovered, was charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He applied for anticipatory bail, contending that he had no knowledge of the liquor being in his car and that he …
Petitioner Nikesh Kumar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under the Excise Act alleging recovery of 180 litres of liquor from three vehicles. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the scene, had no possession of …
The petitioner, Vinda Rai, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a), 32(3) and 33 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 180 litres of liquor from three vehicles. He contended that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and that the liquor was not …
The petitioner, Jai Narayan Thakur, was implicated in an excise case for the alleged recovery of 180 litres of liquor from three vehicles, alleged to violate Sections 30(a), 32(3) and 33 of the Bihar Excise Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, asserting that he has a clean antecedent and that he …
The petitioners, Bulat Yadav and Ramesh Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 13.5 litres of liquor from a public place. They argued that they were not arrested on the spot, did not have conscious …
The petitioner, Sikandar Mahto, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging that no liquor was recovered from his possession and that the prosecution’s case relied solely on a confessional statement made by another person …
The petitioner, Krishna Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail application in the Patna High Court. While the application was pending, he was arrested by the police. The petitioner then sought permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court granted permission to withdraw, holding that …
The petitioner, Lal Mohan Sharma, filed a writ petition seeking to quash an order dated 11‑09‑2025 and a subsequent letter dated 16‑09‑2025 that rejected his claim to raiyatee land on the basis of a false revenue report. He also sought a declaration that the land (Survey Plot No. 142, 5.23 acre and …
The petitioner, Sonam Kumari, was granted provisional anticipatory bail on 29‑01‑2026. However, the order failed to include a direction for the trial court to verify her criminal antecedent. The petitioner’s counsel sought amendment, arguing that without such verification the bail could be …
Renu Kumari, appointed as a Block Teacher, was denied acceptance of her joining despite an order from the District Appellate Authority directing the Head Master to admit her. She filed an execution application under Rule 16 of the Bihar State Teaching Institutions Teachers and Employees (Dispute …
Mukesh Kumar, the owner of a vehicle from which 625.86 litres of liquor was seized, sought anticipatory bail under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that he was not present at the spot, the liquor was not in his conscious possession, and he was unaware that his driver …
The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 4.5 litres of liquor from a paper‑plate factory. He argued that the liquor was not found in his possession, the alleged recovery occurred on premises not owned by …
The petitioner, Santosh Rai, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging recovery of 227.5 litres of liquor from a vehicle, with charges under IPC Sections 272, 273 and 34 read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not the …
The petitioner, Vijay Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where liquor was allegedly recovered from locations adjacent to his house. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession and …
The petitioners, Upendra Rai and Murari Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of liquor from a brick kiln. They applied for anticipatory bail, asserting clean antecedents and that the alleged recovery was not from their possession. The …
The petitioner, Sunaina Kumari, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Bihar Education Department to allot her a school posting in Patna district following her transfer from Nalanda, citing her and her husband's critical health conditions. She argued that despite being transferred, …
The petitioner, Suresh Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under the Bihar Excise Act for alleged possession of 100 litres of liquor recovered from his joint family house. He contended that the liquor was not found in his conscious possession, that the house is jointly owned, …
The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 100 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He contended that he was not the owner of the vehicle, no liquor was found in his possession, and the case was based solely on a confessional …
Shabana Khatoon, the owner of a scooter and a motorcycle, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 20.46 litres of liquor from her vehicles. She contended that she was not in possession of the liquor, had no knowledge of its misuse by others, …
The petitioners, Rohit Kumar Thakur (driver) and Manish Kumar (co‑driver), were charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged possession of 7,141.68 litres of foreign liquor recovered from a truck. They applied for bail, claiming innocence, lack of incriminating …
Rampravesh Sahni 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 30 litres of liquor from a forest area. The petitioner asserted a clean criminal record and argued that no liquor was …
The petitioner, a 77‑year‑old landowner, filed a writ petition seeking a stay on construction undertaken by a private respondent (Sakina Khatoon) on land at Mauza‑Banauli, alleging that the construction was illegal and that the title of the land was under dispute due to a pending suit. The …
The petitioners, Safi Ansari and Ramjanam Mahto, were arrested on 27 November 2025 after 255 litres of Nepali liquor were recovered from a Bolero vehicle in Mahuawa, East Champaran. They were charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, with the driver claiming ignorance of …
The petitioner, Sujeet Kumar, 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 200 litres of spirit from two vehicles and a house. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not in …
The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case alleging that 1,827 litres of liquor were recovered from a truck he was allegedly involved in transporting puffed rice. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not the owner of the truck, and had no knowledge of the …
The petitioner, Anubhav Singh, sought bail in a case (Brahmpur P.S. Case No. 205/2025) for alleged offences under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 419.6 litres of liquor were recovered from a vehicle. The petitioner argued that he was falsely implicated, that no …
The petitioner, Goutam Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 21 litres of liquor from two motorcycles, one of which he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at …
The petitioner, Sagta Ram, was arrested on the spot after 2,466.720 liters of liquor were recovered from a truck he was driving, and was charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for bail, claiming innocence, lack of knowledge about the cargo, no …
The petitioners, Ajit Kumar and Vijay Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after learning that they might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging the recovery of 72 litres of liquor from a motorcycle and a scooty. They contended …
The petitioners, a group of six individuals, filed Criminal Miscellaneous No.4201 of 2026 arising from a 2020 police case in Patna. No counsel appeared on their behalf, while the State of Bihar was represented by Advocate Jharkhandi Upadhyay. The matter was listed before Justice Satyavrat Verma. …
Manish Kumar was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 20 and 22 of the NDPS Act after a large quantity of ganja was seized. He applied for regular bail, claiming he has been in judicial custody since April 9, 2024, has no criminal antecedent, and that the trial is still ongoing with …
Madho Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, where 46 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle. He argued he was not in possession of the vehicle and was implicated solely on a confessional statement of another accused, which he …
The petitioners, Chandan Kumar Singh and Kundan Kumar Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of 151.68 litres of liquor. They argued they had no possession of the liquor, the recovery site did not belong to …
The petitioner, Shanti Devi, sought anticipatory bail after a police case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleged that 15 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle she owned. She argued that she had no knowledge of the liquor being in the vehicle and that she was not in …
The petitioners, Ful Kumari Devi and Nageshwar Chaudhari, 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 for possession of liquor recovered from a joint family house. They …
The petitioners, Anil and Babulal Hembrum, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging recovery of 40 litres of liquor from their joint family house. They argued …
Gautam Kumar was arrested on 15 July 2025 in connection with a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for alleged possession of 206.69 grams of smack recovered from his motorcycle. The petitioner claimed innocence, alleging that the FIR was fabricated, the mandatory …
Krishna Kumar was implicated in an excise case for the alleged recovery of 1.250 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and that his brother had misused the vehicle without his knowledge. The State opposed his …
Baijnath Sahni, arrested on 2 April 2025, was charged under Sections 364A and 120B of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly kidnapping the sons of an informant and demanding a ransom of Rs. 5 lakh. The prosecution’s case relied solely on the confessional statement of co‑accused Urmila Devi, who had …
The petitioner, Jay Kumar, was implicated in a case (PS Case No. 127 of 2022) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act involving the recovery of 45 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor …
Manoj Kumar Sahni was arrested after 117 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle and charged under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, had no possession …
Guddu Kumar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 8.25 litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in actual possession of the …
The petitioners, Rohit and Rahul Kumar, were accused under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged possession of large quantities of liquor recovered from a joint family house. They argued they had no conscious possession, the property was jointly owned, and the amendment of 2018 had …
The petitioner, Vinod Raman, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly concealing 16,500 litres of liquor in a pit at a temporary fodder hut that does not belong to him. He has three prior excise cases and was not arrested at the spot, leading him to seek …
The petitioner, Ravi Ranjan Kumar, was charged under Sections 30(a), 30(c), 32(iii) and 36 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 195 litres of liquor recovered from a hut. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that no liquor was found in his possession, and that …
The petitioner, Ranjan Das, was arrested on 14‑02‑2025 in connection with a FIR dated 18‑08‑2025 relating to an alleged assault and firing of bullets at a construction site, alleged under several sections of the Bihar National Security Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution …
The petitioner, Bala Nut, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 210 litres of liquor were recovered from an open area. He contended that he had no possession of the liquor, that the recovery was from a publicly accessible place, and …
The appellant, Smt Anjila Devi, appealed a order of the Single Judge that granted an eight‑week stay maintaining the status quo on her pucca house, which a Circle Officer had ordered to be removed as an encroachment. She contended that the matter should be dealt with under the Bihar Public Land …
Prem Ranjan Kumar was arrested on 28 June 2025 in connection with a police case involving alleged motorcycle theft and offences under Sections 303(2), 317(2), 317(4), 11 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. He applied for bail, claiming a clean antecedent, that the FIR was fabricated, and that Section 103 of the …
The petitioner, Sunny Kumar, was arrested on 02‑12‑2025 after 147.750 litres of liquor were recovered from an open area near his residence, and he was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing that no liquor was found in his …
Petitioner Ratnesh Singh sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 36 of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging recovery of 1,364.250 litres of liquor from a truck. He argued that he was not caught in possession, was not the owner of the vehicle, and was implicated solely on …
The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 36 of the Bihar Excise Act involving alleged recovery of 1,364.250 litres of liquor from a truck. He argued that he was not caught in possession, was not the vehicle owner, and was implicated …
Om Prakash Kumar, a government clerk, was arrested on 24 July 2023 in connection with a case of alleged embezzlement of Rs. 1,83,84,248.17 and charged under IPC sections 467, 468, 471, 409, 420 and 120(B). He applied for regular bail, arguing innocence and that witnesses had not supported the …
Petitioner Rajesh Singh, arrested on 16‑Nov‑2025, was charged under Sections 8(c), 21(c), 18(c), 29 and 31 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for alleged possession of 206.69 g of smack. He pleaded that he has a clean antecedent, the FIR is fabricated, and the seized …
The petitioner, Md. Jabed, was arrested in connection with an excise case alleging possession of 259.20 litres of liquor, alleged to be a driver of the vehicle but not the owner. He sought bail, contending that no incriminating article was found in his possession, he had no knowledge of the goods, …
The petitioners, Uttam Kumar and Raja Babu, were arrested after 907.002 litres of liquor were seized from a truck, and they sought bail under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. They claimed innocence, stating they were merely driver and co‑driver and had no knowledge of the …
The petitioners, Sunny Kumar and Pankaj Kumar, were arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 80 litres of country‑made liquor was recovered from a motorcycle. They contended that they neither owned the motorcycle nor had any knowledge of …
Manjay Kumar Ram was arrested in connection with the recovery of 225 litres of liquor from a motorcycle, charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and Sections 274 and 275 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner contended that he was not the owner of the …
The petitioners, Tinku Manjhi and Md. Abbas Alam, were arrested in connection with an excise case (Case No. 4271/2025) for allegedly transporting 240 litres of liquor, violating Sections 30(a), 41 and 56(b) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. They contended that they were falsely implicated, …
Madan Sahani applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging recovery of 25 litres of liquor from his motorcycle, charging him under IPC sections 272 and 273 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in …
MD Istihak was arrested in connection with a case alleging possession of 389.25 litres of liquor recovered from a vehicle, violating Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and several sections of the B.N.S. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, had no incriminating article …
The petitioner, Golu Kumar, was arrested on 3 September 2025 in connection with a FIR dated 12 January 2025 alleging that he fired a shot at the informant's son and demanded Rs. 8,00,000 as extortion, invoking several sections of the BNS and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner claimed he was …
The petitioners, a group of seven individuals from Hamidpur, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging possession of ten litres of liquor by Balindra Paswan. …
Thirteen petitioners, all teachers employed by the Bihar Education Department, filed a writ petition seeking the grant of the matric trained pay scale after completing three years of service, alleging that they were denied the benefit due to the department's delay in sending them for in‑service …
Shambhu Paswan, a driver, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 80.910 litres of liquor were recovered from his auto. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that no contraband was found in his possession, that he was not the …
The petitioner, Jai Prakash Manjhi, applied for bail in a case (Bihta P.S. Case No. 831/2023) alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for possession of 72 litres of illicit country-made liquor recovered from his joint house. The petitioner claimed he was falsely …
The petitioner, Md Muslim Alam, was arrested as the driver of a vehicle from which 302.4 litres of liquor were seized, and he was charged under Sections 30(a) and 47 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he had no knowledge of the contraband, was not the owner of the vehicle, …
The petitioner, Sunil Kumar Ray, was arrested in connection with a case alleging possession of 200 litres of liquor recovered from a public area, and was charged under sections 30(a), 30(b) and 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that no liquor was found in his personal …
The petitioners, appointed on compassionate grounds as Class‑IV clerks, were promoted to Class‑III in March 2018 following a High Court directive, but their promotions were later cancelled in July 2023 to accommodate three private respondents. The petitioners challenged the retrospective …
The petitioner, Abul Kalam, claimed ownership of a house, shop and land in Begusarai and alleged that local authorities were proceeding with demolition despite a temporary injunction and his title documents. He filed a representation with the Circle Officer, who deemed the land Gair Majarua Khas and …
The petitioner, Satydeo Ram, sought bail in a case (Mohammadpur P.S. Case No. 216/2025) under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 190 litres of liquor were recovered from a public pond embankment. The petitioner argued that he was falsely implicated, had no liquor in his …
The petitioner, Sanjeet Kumar, was arrested on 7 August 2025 in connection with a theft at Sterling & Wilson Pvt. Ltd. and charged under Section 310(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. He contended that he was not named in the FIR and was only implicated based on CCTV footage and a later …
Rahul Kumar, a driver, was arrested after 1,742.595 liters of illicit liquor were seized from a truck. He was charged under Sections 30(a) and 41(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and Sections 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner argued that he had no …
The petitioner, Md. Naim, a driver, was arrested in connection with a case where 1080 litres of liquor were seized from a pick‑up vehicle, alleged to be a violation of Sections 30(a), 32 and 41(1)(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, had no …
The petitioners, Amit Kumar and Dinesh Kumar, were arrested after 1,176 liters of spirit were recovered from a pick‑up vehicle and charged under Section 317(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 30(a), 34 and 36 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. They contended that they had no …
The petitioner, Sanjay Roy, a driver, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 504 litres of liquor were recovered from a pick‑up van. He contended that he had no knowledge of the contraband, that no incriminating material was found in …
Gaurav Kumar was arrested on 19‑12‑2025 after a truck was found carrying 1,342.08 litres of liquor, leading to charges under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was merely the co‑driver, had no knowledge of the contraband, and that no …
Suraj Kumar was arrested in connection with the recovery of 130 litres of illicit country-made liquor from a motorcycle, alleged to violate Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, that no liquor was found in his …
The petitioner, Shyam Kishor, was arrested in connection with an excise case (Case No. 767/2025) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 105 litres of liquor were recovered from a public place. He contended that he was falsely implicated, no liquor …
The petitioner, Deepak Kumar Yadav, a driver, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 501.150 litres of liquor from a truck, alleged to be offences under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and Section 317(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution argued that the liquor …
The petitioner, Mina Devi, sought bail in a case (Naubatpur P.S. Case No. 712/2025) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 18 litres of liquor were recovered from co‑accused premises. The petitioner contended that she was falsely implicated, no …
The petitioner, Vivek Kumar, was arrested after 154.5 liters of liquor were recovered from a room belonging to co‑accused Nandmohan Sharma, and he sought bail under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner claimed innocence, stating that the liquor was not in his …
Rahul Kumar was arrested on 30 July 2025 for alleged involvement in the theft and sale of stolen motorcycles, charged under several sections of the B.N.S.S., 2023. The prosecution’s case relied on the testimony of a co‑accused who claimed to have purchased a stolen motorcycle from the petitioner. …
The petitioner, Ram Naresh Nirala, was arrested in connection with an excise case (PS Excise Jhanjharpur Case No. 230/2025) alleging possession of 198 litres of liquor, contravening Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution’s evidence consisted solely of liquor recovered …
The petitioner, Rinku, a driver of a pickup vehicle, was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly transporting 354.960 litres of foreign liquor. He contended that he was falsely implicated, had no knowledge of the …
The petitioner, Kanhaiya Chaudhary, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking to withdraw the same and obtain liberty to file a fresh application in the lower court, as the impugned order had already been challenged in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 12651 of 2024. The petitioner’s …
The petitioner, Rahul Kumar Rai, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 17.625 litres of liquor recovered from an open area behind his house. He contended that he was falsely implicated, no liquor was found in his …
The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 30(a), 37(b) and 37(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 34 litres of liquor were recovered from a cowshed. He contended that no liquor was found in his possession and that he had been falsely implicated, …
The petitioners, three members of the Pandey family, claimed ownership and possession of cultivated land that had been consolidated in 1977 under an order of the Director of Consolidation, Patna. They challenged an order dated 12 September 2025 issued by the Deputy Collector, Land Reforms (DCLR), …
Petitioner Ashok Saw filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the District Collector and other officials to award compensation for his land acquired for the Patna Metro Rail project under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement …
Mithilesh Kumar, arrested on 22 September 2023 in connection with a 2017 rape case (Sections 376 and 34 IPC), filed a bail petition. He claimed a clean antecedent and alleged that the FIR was fabricated, asserting that the victim's medical report did not support the rape allegation, although her …
Guddu Kumar was arrested on 1 November 2025 in connection with FIR dated 11 October 2025 alleging that he and others surrounded an informant, abused him and fired shots, causing unconsciousness. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, asserting that the FIR does not specifically …
Shri Fultun Ray was arrested in connection with the recovery of 143.910 litres of liquor from a Tata Sumo car, alleged to violate Sections 274 and 275 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. An anticipatory bail application had earlier been …
The petitioner, Sanjay Yadav, was arrested on 12 August 2025 in connection with a theft case (Barari P.S. Case No. 177 of 2025) and charged under Sections 303(2) and 334(1) of the BNS, 2023. He filed a bail application, claiming innocence, stating that his name was not in the FIR and only emerged …
The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, was arrested on 14‑08‑2025 in connection with a kidnapping case alleged under Sections 137(2), 140(3), 96 and 352 of the B.N.S., where he was accused of abducting a minor for marriage. The petitioner claimed he had a clean antecedent, that the FIR was lodged 22 days …
Vidhayak Kumar Das was arrested on 13 July 2025 in connection with a case registered under Sections 310(2), 311 of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner claimed he was not named in the FIR and was falsely implicated, asserting that his identification was based solely on CCTV …
The petitioners, Ramanuj Rai, Chandan Kumar Rai and Ranjan Kumar Rai, were arrested in connection with FIR No. 257/2025 alleging assault on an informant and his family using deadly weapons. They sought bail, claiming innocence and that the case was a retaliatory counter‑case to a separate matter …
The petitioner, a member of the school committee of Primary School Bedhna Jhuggi Jhopri, filed a writ petition seeking to quash a 2017 order (letter no. 537, serial no. 12) that directed the merger of his school with Primary School Rampur Tola, located two kilometres away. He argued that the merger …
The petitioner, a retired Sub Inspector of Police, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court seeking relief against the State of Bihar and several police officials. During the pendency of the writ, the petitioner claimed that his grievances had been fully redressed. Consequently, he …
The petitioner, Sharad Chandra Sarraf, filed an application seeking to quash the entire proceeding of Special Case No. 422 of 2015 (Kadamkuan PS Case No. 534 of 2015) and the order taking cognizance dated 19‑04‑2016 under Section 135 of the Electricity Act. He contended that he had deposited the …
Girjanandan Sharma, a retired Assistant Sub‑Inspector of Police, was arrested in 2018 for alleged consumption of prohibited liquor and subsequently dismissed six days before his superannuation. A departmental inquiry found him guilty of gross misconduct and, under the Bihar Pension Rules, ordered a …
The appellants filed a second appeal (No.185 of 1991) in the Patna High Court, which was scheduled for hearing on several dates in 2025 and 2026. Despite repeated notices, no counsel appeared on behalf of the appellants on any of the scheduled dates. The court examined the record and noted the …
The appellant, Bindu Devi, appealed against the order of the Exclusive Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Saran, which had rejected her prayer for anticipatory bail in a case registered under IPC sections 341, 323, 324, 307, 379, 504/34 and Sections 3(i), (r), (s) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes …
Kamlesh Kumar appealed to the Patna High Court seeking to set aside the order of the Exclusive Special Court, SC/ST Act, Patna, which had rejected his anticipatory bail application in a case involving offences under Sections 420, 341, 352, 323, 504 of the IPC and Section 3(1)(g)(r)(s) of the SC/ST …
The petitioner, Syed Yusuf Akbar Ali, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of various state officials of Bihar. During the proceedings, the petitioner's counsel, Ms. Pratyaksha, on instructions from counsel Mr. Ajit Kumar Ojha, sought the Court's permission to …
Kameshwar Prasad Sharma, Chairman of Pawa PACS, was not named in the FIR relating to the alleged misappropriation of 16,768.50 quintals of custom milled rice from a State Food Corporation godown in Nalanda. The petitioner argued that the allegations of conspiracy were directed only at two named …
Balram Singh, Chairman of Kariyanna PACS, was implicated in a FIR (Laheri PS Case No.279 of 2017) concerning missing rice from a State Food Corporation godown, although his name does not appear in the FIR. The FIR names Ranjit Kumar and Abhay Kumar as the primary accused for the alleged loss of …
Mahendra Prasad Yadav filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking to raise all grounds of his case at a later stage. The petitioner also had an interim protection order dated 12‑12‑2024. The court, after hearing counsel, granted permission to withdraw the present application and allowed …
Vijay Krishna Prasad, Chairman of Lohara PACS, was implicated in a FIR (Laheri PS Case No.279 of 2017) concerning the alleged misappropriation of 16,768.5 quintals of custom milled rice from a State Food Corporation godown. The FIR, filed under Sections 409 read with 34 of the IPC, named only two …
The appellants, including Ganauri Mahto and his sons, were charged under several IPC sections and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting and causing the death of an informant's father while using caste-based slurs. They applied for …
The appellants, including Ganauri Mahto and his sons, were charged under several IPC sections and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting and causing the death of an informant's father while using caste-based slurs. They applied for …
The appellants, including Ganauri Mahto and his sons, were charged under several IPC sections (147, 148, 149, 341, 323, 448, 302, 504, 506) and sections 3(i)(r)(s) and 3(2)(va) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting the father of an informant and causing his death. They …
Laxman Prasad Paswan filed a criminal miscellaneous petition before the Patna High Court seeking relief against the State of Bihar. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner despite repeated notices. The State's counsel, Nand Kumar, was present and informed the court that the petition was …
The petitioner, Manish Singh, was charged in Complaint Case No. 2040 of 2010 for alleged offences under Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 384 IPC relating to a commercial dispute over diesel pump sets supplied to the Bihar State Ward Board. The petitioner contended that the matter was essentially …
The appellant filed a second appeal in 1991 but failed to appear before the court on multiple scheduled dates in 2025. No counsel represented the appellant despite repeated notices. The court examined the record and noted the appellant’s continued absence. Applying Order XLI Rule 17 of the Code of …
Petitioners Shiv Shankar Raut and Hari Raut filed a civil revision seeking to set aside the Munsif Court’s order rejecting their application under Order VII Rule 11(d) of the CPC, alleging that the plaint was barred by res judicata, was vexatious and time‑barred. The High Court noted that the …
Chandra Bhushan Pathak, a farmer, filed a writ petition seeking payment of Rs.99,847 deposited in a Dhan Vridhi Scheme, alleging the bank had unlawfully retained the amount and earned interest. The bank countered that the amount was held in a secure account under a banker’s cheque, which must be …
The petitioner, Shobha Devi, filed a petition seeking restoration of Criminal Appeal (DB) No. 329 of 2021, which had been dismissed for non‑compliance with a peremptory order dated 30‑01‑2025. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the defects were inadvertent and promised to cure the remaining …
The petitioner, Secretary of the Managing Committee of Madarsa Islahul Muslemeen, filed a writ petition seeking to quash the order of the Special Secretary (Education Department) that remanded the matter to the Bihar State Madarsa Education Board and to restrain the suspension of respondent No.9, …
Sushil Kumar filed a writ petition seeking possession of 16½ decimal of land and compensation for 5½ decimal that were acquired by the State of Bihar in 1966‑67, alleging that the land lies outside the boundary of a government school and that no compensation was paid. The petition was filed only in …
Ram Pyare Prasad filed a writ petition against the State of Bihar and the Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department, alleging that the respondents had failed to comply with a previous order dated 17‑12‑2025. The court examined the compliance status and found that the respondents …
Petitioner Rishu Verma filed a civil writ petition challenging actions of the Union of India, CBSE and a school. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the writ petition while preserving the right to pursue other legal remedies. The CBSE’s counsel raised no …
Petitioner Krishna Deo Kumar Singh sought quashing of FIR No. 25 of 2020 registered at Taraiya Police Station, which alleged offences under IPC sections 420, 406, 506 and Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The petitioner contended that an offence under Section 138 can only be pursued by …
The petitioners, who were appointed as Lok Shikshaks on a contractual basis in 2002 and later extended, sought a one‑time age relaxation to be appointed as Panchayat Shikshaks under the Bihar Panchayat Elementary Teachers (Employment and Service Conditions) Rule, 2006. They relied on a prior …
The appellant, Pradip Kumar Singh, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by an affidavit of the Deputy Superintendent of Police dated 20 January 2026. The court considered whether the death of the sole appellant …
Vivek Kumar Sinha filed an anticipatory bail petition before the Patna High Court. The investigating officer's report was placed on record. After hearing, the petitioner's counsel sought permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. Justice Chandra Shekhar Jha allowed the withdrawal, …
The appellants Prakash Singh, Kuwar Singh and Dinesh Singh filed criminal appeals before the Patna High Court challenging their convictions. While the appeals were pending, the Superintendent of Police submitted a report stating that all three appellants had died. The Court examined whether the …
The appellants Prakash Singh, Kuwar Singh and Dinesh Singh filed separate criminal appeals before the Patna High Court against convictions by the State of Bihar. The court issued a notice on 17 July 2025 requesting a living status report of the accused. The Superintendent of Police submitted a …
The petitioners, four brothers from Nuruddinganj, filed a petition in 2019 seeking to quash FIR No. 175 of 2018 registered at Sitamarhi Police Station. The petition was filed before the charge-sheet was filed and cognizance taken. During the hearing on 29‑01‑2026, counsel for the petitioners argued …
The petitioner, Suresh Prasad, a government servant, filed a writ petition challenging a departmental penalty of censure and withholding of two pay increments imposed by the State of Bihar. He contended that the enquiry report, disciplinary order and review order were illegal because the …
The petitioner, a peon in the Bihar Information and Public Relations Department, was charged with assisting his superior in earning illegal money and was subjected to a departmental enquiry that resulted in a finding of guilt based largely on his own admissions. The Disciplinary Authority imposed …
The petitioner, a wholesale footwear dealer, was named in a 2005 complaint (No. 1570) alleging offences under Sections 420 and 406 of the Indian Penal Code for failing to pay Rs. 1,10,442 to the complainant. The petitioner contended that the dispute was essentially civil, arising from a business …
The petitioner, Rajendra Mehta, challenged the cancellation of his PDS licence No. 35/2016 by the Sub‑Divisional Officer‑cum‑Licensing Authority, which was based solely on the institution of an FIR against him. The petitioner argued that the show‑cause notices and the cancellation order lacked any …
Vishwajeet Kumar appealed against the denial of bail in a murder case where he was charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act and the SC/ST Act. The trial court had rejected his bail plea, and the High Court considered whether bail could be granted despite the trial already being …
Pooja Devi filed an application in Criminal Miscellaneous No.36343 of 2021 before the Patna High Court. The petitioner sought relief in the matter arising from a 2017 complaint case. Counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Krishna Deo Raj, subsequently prayed for the withdrawal of the application. The court …
The appellant, Abhay Kumar Singh, was charged in a violent incident where informant Mahendra Kumar Uraon was attacked, a person was shot dead and another injured, and armed criminals fired numerous rounds and set fire to tractors. The appellant contended he was merely a member of the mob with no …
Ashok Kumar, the Chairman of a Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS), was not named in an FIR filed under Sections 409 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code concerning the alleged disappearance of 16,768.50 quintals of custom milled rice from a State Food Corporation godown. He sought …
The petitioners, claiming to be donor members of Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial College, challenged the appointment of respondent No.9 as Secretary and donor member of the college's Governing Body and the arbitrary inclusion of respondents No.11‑16 as donor members. They also sought deletion of deceased …
The petitioner, Md. Rahbar, was named in a 2022 complaint (Case No. 487) alleging offences under Section 498-A of the IPC for mental and physical cruelty, including assault while intoxicated, allegedly over a demand of Rs. 1 lakh. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the complainant, Bibi Rahila …
Dr. Anirudh Singh, a retired medical officer, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its officials to pay delayed interest on his pension and retirement dues, which were disbursed after a delay of about one and a half years without any interest component. He relied …
The petitioner Sanjay Kumar was charged under Section 498A IPC and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act in Rampur P.S. Case No. 243 of 2016. He was granted provisional bail by the High Court on 15‑05‑2017, but the lower court cancelled his bail bonds on 24‑01‑2018 after an informant alleged …
The appellant, Pankaj Kumar Singh, was charged under several IPC provisions and sections of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, and his application for anticipatory bail was rejected by the Special Judge. The prosecution alleged that the appellant entered the …
The appellants Algu Sah and Krishna Kumar Gupta were charged under several IPC sections (341, 323, 379, 427, 504, 506) and Section 3(1)(r)(w) of the SC/ST Act for allegedly assaulting a man, attempting to outrage his wife's modesty, using caste slurs, and stealing a gold mangalsutra and cash. They …
The petitioner, Narad Prasad Singh, sought cancellation of the regular bail granted to the accused, Pritam Kumar Singh, by the District and Additional Sessions Judge. The petitioner alleged that Singh had brutally assaulted the informant's son and that the bail order ignored direct allegations of …
Mahendra Chauhan appealed to the Patna High Court seeking anticipatory bail after a Special Judge had rejected his bail application in a case involving offences under Sections 353, 504, 506 of the IPC and Section 3(i)(r)(s) of the SC/ST Act. The State argued that the lower court had already taken …
The petitioners, five individuals from Dumari village in Nawada district, filed an anticipatory bail petition before the Patna High Court. After a prior order in Cr. Misc. No. 19949 of 2024, the petitioners' counsel sought the Court's permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The …
The petitioners, named in an FIR for alleged murder and conspiracy (IPC Sections 302 and 120B), sought bail after the FIR was lodged 16 days after the alleged incident. They argued that the FIR was delayed, the allegations were vague, and the death was due to a natural cause (brain stroke) rather …
Avinash Kumar Soni, a probationary officer of Punjab & Sind Bank, was suspended and later dismissed following a departmental enquiry that alleged 17 charges of misconduct. He contended that the enquiry was conducted during the COVID‑19 lockdown without proper video‑conferencing facilities, that the …
A group of twenty‑four petitioners, employed as daily‑wage drivers/peons in Begusarai district, filed a writ petition seeking regularisation in class‑IV posts, protection from removal, and payment of any dues. They claimed to have submitted a representation to the District Magistrate on 1 April …
Zurich Kotak General Insurance Company filed a writ petition challenging an award dated 11 April 2025 passed by the Insurance Ombudsman, which directed it to pay Rs. 11,29,359 with interest. The petitioner argued that the award was passed on the same cause of action for which an earlier award had …
The petitioner, a transport operator, owned a diesel Tata truck that was seized by police on 22 February 2024 while allegedly carrying yellow sand beyond the quantity permitted by a prepaid transport challan. The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus to release the vehicle and to quash …
The petitioner, Bipin Kumar, Chairman of a PACS, was not named in an FIR concerning the alleged misappropriation of 16,768.5 quintals of custom milled rice from a State Food Corporation godown. The FIR named only Ranjit Kumar and Abhay Kumar as accused. The petitioner sought anticipatory bail, …
Bhola Prasad, the Chairman of the PACS of Malti Panchayat, was implicated in an FIR (Laheri PS Case No.279 of 2017) concerning the alleged misappropriation of rice from a State Food Corporation godown, although his name does not appear in the FIR. The FIR charges under Sections 409 read with 34 of …
The petitioner, Shashi Raj Kumar, PACS Chairman, was not named in the FIR relating to the alleged misappropriation of rice from a State Food Corporation godown, where two co-accused were charged under Section 409 read with 34 of the IPC. He contended that the allegations were solely against the …
The petitioner, Md. Abutorab Imam, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and officials of the Building Construction Department. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner despite repeated notices. The petitioner also did not seek any …
Shayamdev Prasad, Chairman of Nahub PACS, was implicated in a 2017 FIR concerning missing rice from a State Food Corporation godown, although his name does not appear in the FIR. The FIR alleged offences under IPC Section 409 read with Section 34, and the investigation focused on two named …
The appellant, Rohit Kumar, was charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 126(2), 115(2), 352, 351(2), 287, 109) and the SC/ST Act (Sections 3(1)(s) & 3(1)(r)) for allegedly setting fire to the petrol tank of an informant's motorcycle on 2 September 2024, causing severe burns. The …
The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar Sharma, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Senior Superintendent of Police, Saharsa, to select him for the post of Home Guard Constable. The State counsel objected, noting that the petition did not include the required representation by the …
The appellants were convicted under Sections 304 and 323 read with Section 149 of the IPC for a fatal assault allegedly stemming from a land dispute. The prosecution relied on injured witnesses and medical reports, while the defence highlighted stark contradictions between eyewitness accounts of …
Vijay Shree, the wife, filed an application seeking cancellation of the anticipatory bail granted to her husband, Gajendra Singh, in a criminal case under Section 498A of the IPC. The petitioner argued that the bail was granted without sufficient notice to her and that subsequent threatening conduct …
Raj Kumar Yadav, a Deputy Secretary in the Bihar Government, filed a writ petition challenging a Lokayukta order dated 9 July 2020 that recommended initiation of departmental proceedings against him, as well as subsequent orders stopping his salary increment and rejecting his review petition. The …
The Dharikshan Singh Teachers Training College sought a direction for recognition and affiliation of its B.B.A., B.C.A., and B.Lib. courses for the 2025‑26 session, challenging a government letter that rejected its application without providing reasons. The Court noted that a similar petition (CWJC …
The petitioner, Santosh Kumar Raj, was named in an FIR for offences under IPC sections 498‑A, 323 and 506/34 and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, alleging mental and physical cruelty for demanding Rs 20 lakh as a loan to start a business. The petitioner sought bail, contending that the demand …
Ranjan Kumar Kamat was charged with kidnapping, kidnapping for marriage, and related offences under the IPC and the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, which was rejected by the Additional Sessions Judge. Kamat appealed (Cr. Appeal SJ …
The petitioners, a group of residents of Sitamarhi, filed a writ application against the State of Bihar and officials of the Primary Education Department. During the pendency, three petitioners died and no one stepped forward for substitution, leading to a claim of abatement for those deceased …
Ranjan Kumar Kamat was charged with kidnapping, forced marriage and related offences under several IPC sections and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, which was rejected by the Additional Sessions Judge. Kamat appealed (Cr. Appeal SJ No.1731) arguing that the …
The petitioner, Arjun Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a murder case (IPC Sections 302/34) where he was named as a co-accused. The FIR alleged that he, along with Chhappan Singh and Gautam Ram, lured the informant's son to his house and the son was later found dead. The petitioner …
The petitioner, Umesh Kr. Shahi, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court. Subsequently, he submitted a request to withdraw the petition. The court considered the petitioner's intention to discontinue the proceedings. No substantive issues were argued or decided. Accordingly, the …
Bhagamani Devi was arrested in connection with a dowry death case (Section 304‑B IPC) alleging her involvement in the death of an informant's daughter over a buffalo demand. The petitioner argued that the allegation was based solely on suspicion, that the informant was not an eye‑witness, and that …
The appellant, Ravi Kumar, was charged with multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in a case arising from an alleged assault and robbery on 06.01.2024. He applied for anticipatory bail, which was denied by the 1st …
The petitioner, Nagendra Kumar Singh, was named in an FIR for alleged mental and physical cruelty and dowry harassment under Sections 498-A, 379, 323, 341, 504, 506 of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, with a demand of Rs.10 lakh. The petitioner argued that the allegations …
The petitioner, Daroga Kumar Sharma, filed an application seeking to quash the order dated 08-02-2019 passed by the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Munger, which arose from a case investigating alleged forgery of his matriculation certificate. The prosecution, based on a report from the …
The petitioners, members of the same family, filed criminal complaints against each other under IPC sections 341, 323, 324, 504, 506 and 34 arising from a property dispute. The learned Chief Judicial Magistrate took cognizance in three separate cases, but no charges had been framed and the parties …
The appellants Prakash Singh, Kuwar Singh and Dinesh Singh filed separate criminal appeals before the Patna High Court against convictions by the State of Bihar. The court issued a notice on 17 July 2025 requesting a living status report of the accused. The Superintendent of Police submitted a …
The appellant, Balmiki Yadav, was charged in connection with a violent attack on a village in Nawada where 60‑70 persons allegedly set fire to 35 homes, looted valuables and used firearms. He sought bail, claiming innocence and alleging that the case stemmed from a land dispute and that no direct …
A large batch of civil writ petitions filed by numerous headmasters and teachers across Bihar sought relief against the State and various education officials concerning the Mid‑Day‑Meal Scheme. The petitioners alleged non‑compliance and sought orders directing the authorities to address their …
A large batch of civil writ petitions filed by headmasters and teachers across Bihar sought relief against the State and officials of the Mid‑Day‑Meal (MDM) Scheme. The petitioners alleged non‑compliance and sought orders, but many had not actively pursued their applications. The Court noted that …
The petitioner, a revenue clerk, was caught taking a bribe in a trap case and faced departmental proceedings that led to his dismissal under Rule‑14(xi) of the Bihar Government Servant Rules. He appealed the dismissal, but the Divisional Commissioner and the Joint Director rejected his appeals. The …
The appellants Satish Kumar Bhagat and Qmare Alam were convicted under Section 395 IPC for a dacoity based primarily on a delayed test identification parade (T.I.P.) and the informant’s fardbeyan. The High Court examined the reliability of the FIR, the credibility of witnesses, the absence of the …
Sudhir Mandan filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.705 of 2004 before the Patna High Court. While the appeal was pending, a living status report was ordered on 09-12-2025. The Superintendent of Police submitted a report on 07-01-2026 stating that the appellant had died. The Court held that the death of …
