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Judgments of 2026

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Md. IrshadversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Irshad, a Shiksha Swayam Sevak (Tola Sevak) at Utkarmit Middle School, was terminated by an order of the Tola Samiti dated 21-12-2015. He filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking quash of the termination order and reinstatement. The respondents, the State of Bihar and …

Pramod Kumar Mandal and OrsversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, a group of individuals from Banka district, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioners informed the court that they were instructed to withdraw the writ application. No substantive arguments on the merits were made. The …

Bibhash Kumar NiralaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Tabish Alam and Bibhash Kumar Nirala, were named in an FIR relating to alleged defalcation of government funds in Gram Panchayat projects and were charged under Sections 318(4), 316(2), 316(5), 338, 336(3) and 340(2) of the Bihar Non‑Statutory (BNSS). They contended that the …

Suresh ThakurversusBaudhu Rawat and Ors

DISMISSED

The plaintiff, Suresh Thakur, appealed a second time against judgments that upheld the validity of two sale deeds executed by Kamli Devi in favour of Baudhu Rawat and Bhuneshwar Thakur. The plaintiff claimed that Kamli Devi was not the daughter of Anandi Thakur and that Anandi had died issueless, …

RAJU KUMAR PANDEY @ RAJ KUMAR PANDEYversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Raju Kumar Pandey and three co‑accused, were charged under IPC sections 392, 504 and 34 for allegedly robbing a complainant of Rs 25,000 and threatening him with a pistol. They filed a bail petition, contending that the allegations were vague, arose from local rivalry, and that an …

Vivek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vivek Kumar, was named in an FIR for offences under Sections 341, 323, 504, 506, 498A, 34 of the IPC and Section ¾ of the Dowry Prohibition Act, arising from a case registered as PS‑Navi Nagar Case No. 132 of 2024. Both parties claimed that the dispute had been amicably settled and …

Shri Vivek Visvash @ VivekversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioners Vivek Visvash and Pramod Kumar Paswan filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court but failed to disclose that they had earlier moved a similar petition before the same court. Upon realizing this omission, their counsel sought permission to withdraw the current petition. The respondents …

Mandeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Mandeep Kumar filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court but failed to disclose that he had previously filed a similar petition before the same court. Upon being confronted, the petitioner, with his counsel's consent, sought to withdraw the current petition. The respondents argued that …

Kanti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kanti Devi, was named in an FIR (Kesariya P.S. Case No. 375 of 2024) alleging offences under Sections 87 and 3(5) of the BNS, related to the alleged kidnapping of a young woman who was later found to be a major and had voluntarily married a co‑accused. The petitioner contended that …

Prof. Mahendra JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, retired university professors, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and Lalit Narayan Mithila University to pay the balance of their gratuity, earned leave, and the Gratuity Interest Component (GIC) with interest. The court noted that gratuity and …

Md SonuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md Sonu, husband of the informant, sought bail apprehending arrest in Mojahidpur (Babarganj) P.S. Case No. 322 of 2023 registered under Sections 341, 323, 308, 504, 498A IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The FIR alleged that the petitioner and other family …

Rabindra Kumar SinhaversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rabindra Kumar Sinha, claimed ownership of 85 square feet of land in Kishanganj, asserting that it formed part of his family's six kathas and that a 1996 encroachment drive had unjustly removed his structure. He sought a writ of certiorari to quash the Collector's order dismissing …

Amit KumarversusThe Union Of India and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioner, Amit Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking an order directing the Regional Director of the Staff Selection Commission to issue him an appointment letter as Constable G.D. after being selected with 63 marks, despite a medical report deeming him unfit. He relied on a medical report …

Prem Nath Rai @ Prem NathversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prem Nath Rai, was named in a 2018 complaint alleging that he forged documents and impersonated a deceased person to withdraw compensation awarded by NHAI for land acquisition, thereby cheating the complainant of Rs.42,79,770 under IPC Sections 420 and 468. The petitioner contended …

Ram Pravesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petition sought anticipatory bail for Ram Pravesh Singh, a district registrar, who was named in a complaint alleging execution of a false sale deed using forged ration and Aadhar cards, constituting offences under IPC sections 420, 465, 468 and 471. Singh contended that he acted only in his …

Md. AfsarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Afsar, was named in an FIR for offences including rape (Sec. 376 IPC) and related crimes arising from an alleged relationship with a married informant. The defence argued that the informant was already married, making the incident an extra‑marital affair rather than rape, and …

Sonu Jha @ Sonu Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sonu Jha, was arrested in connection with a case alleging cruelty and dowry demand under several provisions of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Dowry Prohibition Act. He contended that the alleged demand of Rs. 1 lakh was for a business venture, not dowry, and that the …

Dr. Manish Sharma @ Manish Sharma @ ManishversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dr. Manish Sharma was arrested in connection with a case registered under IPC sections 498A, 504, 506 and 34 for alleged mental and physical cruelty over a demand of Rs 20 lakhs. The parties later reached a settlement involving a permanent alimony of Rs 25 lakhs and a mutual divorce, with the …

Md. SanaullahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Sanaullah, was arrested in connection with a case registered under IPC sections 354B, 366A, 511 and POCSO Act sections 8 and 12 for allegedly sexually harassing a girl who was on her way to school. The petitioner claimed the victim was a major and that he was in Chennai at the …

Husan BanoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Husan Bano, a former driver of Nagar Parishad Samastipur retired on 1 April 2013, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and Samastipur Municipal Corporation to pay his retiral benefits, including provident fund, gratuity, leave encashment, and revised salary and …

Md. AlauddinversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a former sweeper of Samastipur Municipal Corporation, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State and the Corporation to pay all his retiral benefits, including provident fund, gratuity, leave encashment, and revised salary and pension with interest. The respondents …

Tabish AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Tabish Alam and Bibhash Kumar Nirala, were named in an FIR relating to alleged defalcation of government funds in Gram Panchayat projects and were charged under Sections 318(4), 316(2), 316(5), 338, 336(3) and 340(2) of the Bihar Non‑Statutory (BNSS). They contended that the …

Raj Kumar Rai @ Raj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Raj Kumar Rai and Manti Devi were named in an FIR for alleged assault on informant Suraj Singh during a trivial neighbourhood dispute, with charges under IPC sections 341, 448, 324, 323, 307 and 504 read with 34. The petitioners contended that the incident was a mutual free fight, the …

Nigam Singh @ Nigam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Nigam Singh, was involved in a criminal case (Mahila P.S. Case No.02 of 2022) and filed an application before the High Court. During the pendency of that application, the trial court acquitted the petitioner of the charges. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the acquittal rendered …

KARAN CHAUDHARY and ORSversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The appellants, six brothers and a relative, were convicted by a Sessions Court for offences including attempt to murder, assault, and robbery under various sections of the Indian Penal Code arising from a dispute over a Rs 50 bet. The prosecution’s case relied on the statements of the victim’s …

DHAMALU PANDEY @ AJAY KUMAR PANDEYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The appellant Dhamalu Pandey was arrested during a police raid in 2006 and alleged to have been found in possession of a 9 mm carbine, a .315 pistol, ammunition and other items. He was convicted under Sections 25(1‑b)(a), 26(1) and 26(2) of the Arms Act and Section 414 of the IPC and sentenced to …

MINA DEVIversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Mina Devi filed a criminal writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and police officials. No counsel appeared on her behalf throughout the proceedings, including the final hearing. The State was represented by counsel. The court observed that the petitioner had …

Aman SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The State of Bihar convicted Aman Singh and Sonal Singh for murder under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC, based on the testimony of the victims' widow and forensic evidence linking the accused to the use of swords. The appellants challenged the conviction, arguing procedural lapses such as delay in …

M/S KARTIK TRADERS, THROUGH ITS PROPRIETOR DINESH CHOUDHARYversusThe State of Bihar, though the Principal Secretary, Food and Civil Supplies Department, Govt. of

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

M/s Kartik Traders, represented by its proprietor Dinesh Choudhary, filed a criminal writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its officials. The petition was listed for hearing on 22-01-2026, but no counsel or party appeared on behalf of the petitioner. The …

Hemant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Hemant Kumar filed a contempt application alleging that the State of Bihar and its officials had not complied with the directions issued on 04.01.2022 in CWJC No.6882 of 2021, which required the petitioner to file a representation and the authority to dispose of it within specified timeframes while …

Anish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Anish Kumar was arrested in connection with the death of his wife, Manisha Kumari, under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner claimed the death was a suicide, presenting a suicide note recovered from a sealed cover, and argued that he was innocent. The State countered that …

FARMAN ALI @ MD. FARMANversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The appellants, eight individuals from Dogachhi village, were charged under several IPC sections and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly setting fire to an informant's hut. They contended that the allegations were false, arising from a land dispute, and that they had previously …

Md. Habibul Rahaman @ Habibul RahamanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, members of one family, were charged in two criminal cases arising from a family altercation in Pakaribarawan, Nawada, involving offences under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. Both the petitioners and the opposite party filed applications under the inherent jurisdiction of …

Suresh Chandra Mishr @ Suresh Chandra MishraversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

A group of ten teachers and staff members filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar’s Education Department and the Bihar Sanskrit Shiksha Board. The petitioners sought relief for grievances relating to their employment and the administration of …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Abhishek Kumar, was charged in a case involving a mob assault, theft of cash, and caste-based abuse under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and the SC/ST (POA) Act. He contended that his name was not mentioned in the FIR and that the allegation against him was merely that he was part of …

S.M. Naiyer ImamversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, S.M. Naiyer Imam, filed a contempt application before the Patna High Court alleging that the respondents had failed to comply with an order dated 04‑08‑2014 passed in Letters Patent Appeal No. 411 of 2014. During the hearing, the Court asked the petitioner’s counsel to specify which …

Nandan Kumar @ Nandan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Nandan Kumar, was charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly establishing a false relationship, using caste‑based slurs and blackmailing the informant. The trial court …

MANJILA DEVIversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant alleged that her daughter was burnt to death after the accused, Manish Kumar, demanded a motorcycle and gold as dowry. The trial court acquitted the accused, finding that the prosecution failed to prove the essential ingredients of a dowry death and that witnesses, including the mother …

Chhotelal SawversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Chhotelal and Vijay, were charged under several sections of the Bihar Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting an informant, abusing him with caste slurs, and snatching his wife's mangalsutra. They applied for …

SANJAY KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar, filed an application in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding and later sought the court's permission to withdraw it, claiming the application had become infructuous. The learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Sanoj Kumar, requested the withdrawal. The court, after …

Pramod PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pramod Prasad, sought modification of a government memo that granted only temporary affiliation to his college for the 2025-29 and 2026-30 sessions, despite a prior recommendation for permanent affiliation by Magadh University. The State Government argued that the college failed to …

NAYEEMASRAF @ MOHAMMAD NAYEEM ASHRAFversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nayeemasraf @ Mohammad Nayeem Ashraf, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition (No. 52205 of 2019) against the State of Bihar. The petitioner’s counsel was permitted to add the informant as Opposite Party No. 02. The court directed that a notice be issued to the newly added opposite …

ANJU KUMARIversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

An informant filed a complaint alleging that her father was kidnapped, murdered and his body concealed by several relatives in a property dispute. The FIR was lodged more than three years after the alleged incident, and the trial court found the prosecution witnesses unreliable, noting …

Vijay Kumar SinghversusThe Union of India

DISMISSED

The petitioner, a retired railway employee, challenged the reduction of his basic salary from Rs.66,000 to Rs.64,100 made in February 2022, alleging that the reduction violated principles of natural justice and was not justified under Railway Board Circular RBE No.33/2016 and Rule 13 of the CCS (RP) …

Akhtar HussainversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, an assistant professor at Mahila College, filed a writ petition seeking permanent affiliation for the Persian subject under B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University. The college had obtained permanent affiliation for other subjects but not Persian, despite having fulfilled qualifications and a …

Ratnesh Kumar MishraversusThe Union of India

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ratnesh Kumar Mishra, was arrested after 2 kg of heroin was seized from his vehicle during a police operation. He contended that he was merely the driver and had no knowledge of the contraband hidden beneath the rear seat where another accused was seated. The prosecution argued that …

BiharversusM/s Bharat Infracon Pvt. Ltd.,

WITHDRAWN

The State of Bihar filed a civil revision petition (No.106 of 2023) against M/s Bharat Infracon Pvt. Ltd. The petition was presented before the Patna High Court. During the hearing on 22-01-2026, counsel for the petitioner sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Court granted the …

SHASHI DUTT UPADHAYAversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners filed an application in the Patna High Court relating to a criminal miscellaneous case and later sought to withdraw it, requesting liberty to raise all grounds at a later stage. The court allowed the withdrawal, noting that any future application would be examined by the lower court …

Golu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant Golu Kumar was charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for an alleged assault on workers at a brick kiln. The prosecution’s case was based on a FIR that did not name the appellant; his alleged …

Aruna DeviversusThe State of Bihar, through Director General of Police, Bihar

DISMISSED

Aruna Devi filed a writ petition seeking police protection for her life and possession of a house in Patna that she claims was illegally sold by her brothers-in-law to a stranger. The brothers-in-law contend that the house is a joint family property and that a partition had taken place, and the …

Md. SadiqueversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Md. Sadique and Jawed, appealed under Section 14‑A(2) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the refusal of anticipatory bail by the Special Judge in a case involving alleged offences under the IPC and the SC/ST Act. The informant alleged that the accused forcibly …

Rashid Mallick @ Md Rashid HussainversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, members of one branch of a family, were charged in two criminal cases arising from an altercation with a relative, Alam Mallick, involving offences under various sections of the IPC. They filed applications under the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court seeking quash of the …

Indu DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Indu Devi filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and Samastipur Municipal Corporation to pay her retiral benefits, including provident fund, gratuity, leave encashment and pension, with interest, following her husband's retirement as a peon in 2015. The Corporation …

Prince Kumar @ ShubhamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Prince Kumar was charged under Sections 302, 120B, 34 of the IPC, Section 27 of the Arms Act and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly murdering the father of an informant over a property dispute. The Special Judge rejected his regular bail application, prompting …

Maya SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. (PRE-EMPTORY)

Maya Sinha filed a writ petition challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several education officials. The High Court earlier issued an order on 09-12-2025 directing the petitioner to comply with certain procedural requirements. The petitioner failed to satisfy those directions. On 22-01-2026, …

Kishore Pathak @ Raj Kishore PathakversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. (PRE-EMPTORY)

Kishore Pathak filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and officials of the Education Department. The Court had earlier issued an order on 09‑12‑2025 directing the petitioner to comply with certain directions. The petitioner failed to satisfy the …

Anil KuerversusVinod Pathak

CONSIGNED

Anil Kuer, widow of Late Ayodhya Pathak, filed a civil writ petition (Case No.20906 of 2021) against ten respondents concerning a dispute in Village-Barharia, Kaimur. The petition was filed in the High Court of Judicature at Patna under the civil miscellaneous jurisdiction. No counsel appeared on …

Late Ramatar Singh @ Ramautar Vatsyayanversusx

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner filed a test case seeking permission to withdraw the petition. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Manish Kishore and Mr. Bal Bhushan Choudhary, requested the court’s leave to withdraw. The Hon’ble Justice S. B. Pd. Singh granted the permission. Consequently, the case (Test Case No. 14 of …

M/s Realty Advance Structure Enterprises Pvt. Limited,versusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

M/s Realty Advance Structure Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several officials of the Building Construction Department. The petitioner, through its director, sought relief but later, through counsel, requested …

Sushil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sushil Kumar, a Panchayat Samiti Member, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 366(A) and 34 of the IPC alleging that he abducted and intended to marry the 15‑year‑old daughter of an informant. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserting that the minor had …

IndrajeetversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Indrajeet filed a writ petition seeking the release of a Mahindra Bolero pick‑up vehicle seized under Sections 317(5) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged transport of illicit liquor. The Court examined whether the …

KAILU YADAVversusTHE SATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The appellants, Kailu Yadav and Naresh Yadav, appealed the denial of bail in a case where they were charged under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly entering a woman's house armed, abusing her with caste slurs, and assaulting her with a pistol. …

Mamta DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Mamta Devi appealed against the denial of bail in a case where she was accused of assaulting the niece of an informant and using caste‑based slurs, offences alleged under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 74, 303(2), 3(5) of the Bihar Nat. Security Act, 2023 and Sections 3(i), (r), (s), 2(Va) of the SC/ST …

RAMESH CHANDRA PASWAN @ RAMESH KUMAR PASWANversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners filed an application seeking to quash the order dated 17-08-2022 of the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Katihar, which had rejected their discharge petition under Section 239 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The State opposed, submitting that the trial was already at an advanced …

Sajjan Kumar @ Sajjan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sajjan Kumar, was named in an FIR for assaulting an informant with a lathi and allegedly dragging her by a rope around the neck, invoking multiple IPC offences. He contended that the incident was a "free fight" arising from a land dispute, that he had previously filed a case against …

Prince KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Prince Kumar filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging the seizure of his Hero Splendor Plus motorcycle by the State of Bihar authorities. The petition named the Department of Excise, the District Magistrate, the Superintendent of Police and the SHO as respondents. The …

Dharmendra Rajbhar @ Dharmendra RaiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appeal was filed by two accused under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 against the refusal of bail by the Special Judge in Buxar. The FIR alleged that the accused, armed with lathis, assaulted the complainant causing bleeding injuries and charges …

Madhu KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Madhu Kumari petitioned the Patna High Court seeking a direction to the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) to correct an error in her examination marks where the subject code 510 was mistakenly recorded as 509, resulting in an 'absent' entry. She alleged that the mistake occurred due to the …

Rahul Kumar KharwarversusThe Vir Kunwar Singh University, Ara

DISPOSED

Rahul Kumar Kharwar petitioned the Patna High Court seeking a compassionate appointment in a Class‑III post at H.D. Jain College, citing his qualifications and the death of his father, a former Class‑IV employee. The university’s compassionate appointment committee initially offered him a Class‑IV …

Pramod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Pramod Kumar filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 seeking demolition of a First Class Veterinary Hospital allegedly constructed on land belonging to the Minor Irrigation Department. The respondents, including the State of Bihar and the Bihar State Building Construction …

Pritam Kumar @ Chhota @ ChhotuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pritam Kumar, was charged in connection with an armed robbery at a Tanishq showroom, alleged to have been committed by a group of seven criminals on 10 March 2025. He was accused under Sections 310(2) and 111(2) of the BNS and has been in custody since 21 March 2025. The petitioner …

Raphik AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Raphik Ansari, was charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 for alleged assault and related offences in a case registered as Kateya P.S. Case No. 209 of 2025. The trial court …

Upendra Kumar Yadav @ Upendra yadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Upendra Kumar Yadav, was arrested on 28‑12‑2024 after a police raid recovered 920 grams of smack and other items, leading to charges under Sections 8(c), 21(c), 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act. He contended that the charge‑sheet was filed without a forensic science laboratory (FSL) report …

Guddu ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Chaudhary filed a writ petition seeking the release of his seized Pulsar motorcycle and Vivo mobile, which were confiscated under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The Sub‑Divisional Officer had earlier ordered confiscation and auction of the vehicles on 18‑02‑2025 …

Santosh Kumar @ Santosh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, a group of nine individuals including Santosh Kumar, were charged under multiple IPC sections (147, 149, 341, 323, 325, 307, 504, 506) and Section 3(1)(r)(s) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly snatching a motorcycle and assaulting the informant's family on 2 …

Mahavir YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, a group of nine individuals including Santosh Kumar, were charged under multiple IPC sections (147, 149, 341, 323, 325, 307, 504, 506) and Section 3(1)(r)(s) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly snatching a motorcycle and assaulting the informant's family on 2 …

Dakshineshwar Prasad RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, selected as Panchayat Teachers in 2008, submitted joining reports that were not accepted by the Block Education Extension Officer. They appealed to the District Teacher's Appointment Appellate Authority in 2011 and later to the State Appellate Authority, which dismissed their …

Rajeev Kumar RajversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, selected as Panchayat Teachers in 2008, submitted joining reports which were not accepted by the Block Education Officer. They appealed to the District Teacher's Appointment Appellate Authority in 2011 and later to the State Appellate Authority, which dismissed their appeals on …

Kiran DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appeal was filed by Kiran Devi under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 against the refusal of bail by the Exclusive Special Judge in a case arising from the death of the complainant’s husband in a vehicular accident. The prosecution alleged that the …

Rahul KumarversusRenu Mishra,

WITHDRAWN

Rahul Kumar filed a miscellaneous appeal before the Patna High Court against Renu Mishra. During the hearing, the appellant's counsel, Mr. Lallan Pandey, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the appeal. The Court, after hearing the application, granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the …

Ranjeet Kumar Sah @ Ranjeet Kumar SahuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Kumar Sah, was accused under Sections 85, 103(1) and 3(5) of the BNS for the alleged dowry‑related death of his former partner. The petition claims he was falsely implicated, noting that the marriage occurred ten years earlier and produced two minor children, and that the …

Jamindar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Jamindar Singh appealed against the denial of bail in a case where he was charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the SC/ST (PoA) Act for the murder of Rakesh Kumar. The prosecution alleged that the accused assaulted the victim, leading to his death, but the defence argued lack of …

Surendra PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Surendra Pandey, was charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for alleged participation in a violent assault on a farmer and his family, during which a death occurred. The trial court …

Arbaz Hussain @ Md. Arwaz @ Md. Arwaz hussainversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Arbaz Hussain (also known as Md. Arwaz), was charged under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3(1)(r)(s) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly threatening to marry the informant's daughter and …

Sunita KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, selected as Panchayat Teachers in 2008, submitted joining reports which were not accepted by the Block Education Officer. They appealed to the District Teacher's Appointment Appellate Authority in 2011 and later to the State Appellate Authority, which dismissed their appeals on …

Prakash DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prakash Das, sought bail after being implicated in a case registered under Sections 498-A and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, alleging matrimonial cruelty and dowry demand. He contended that the allegations were false and that he had not …

Niraj Kumar BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, selected as Panchayat Teachers in 2008, submitted joining reports which were not accepted by the Block Education Officer. They appealed to the District Teacher's Appointment Appellate Authority in 2011 and later to the State Appellate Authority, which dismissed their appeals on …

Abdhesh Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, selected as Panchayat Teachers in 2008, submitted joining reports which were not accepted by the Block Education Extension Officer. They appealed to the District Teacher's Appointment Appellate Authority in 2011 and later to the State Appellate Authority, which dismissed their …

Jethan KurmiversusSmt. Lalmuni Devi

DISMISSED

The appellant, Jethan Kurmi, claimed title to a house in Danapur on the basis of a family partition that allegedly gave him a share, and sought eviction of the respondent, Lalmuni Devi, who was occupying the house as a tenant and allegedly owed rent arrears. The respondent contended that she …

Dadan MishraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dadan Mishra, was arrested on 11 July 2025 in connection with a murder case (Session Trial No. 768 of 2025) arising from a dowry‑related dispute, alleged under Sections 304B and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. He contended that the FIR was false, that he has a clean criminal record, and …

Sanju KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sanju Kumari filed a writ petition seeking correction of the school name on her 1992 Matriculation Examination Certificate and the issuance of her original Intermediate Certificate. The Bihar School Examination Board had already corrected the school name as per its letter dated 15-12-2025, which the …

SHAMBHU KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Shambhu Kumar, filed an application seeking to quash a maintenance order of Rs.10,000 per month dated 2 May 2016, which was affirmed by the Additional Sessions Judge. The High Court examined the order and found no illegality, noting that the petitioner, as the husband of the …

Rahul YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Rahul Yadav and Sonu Yadav, were charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly conspiring to fraudulently obtain a sale deed, trespassing, ransacking property and …

Upendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Upendra Yadav, was charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Scheduled Castes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly conspiring to fraudulently obtain a sale deed, abusing the informant by invoking her caste, trespassing, ransacking her house …

PADDU YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Paddu Yadav appealed to the Patna High Court against the trial court's refusal to grant bail in a case under the SC/ST Act and IPC offences of murder, abetment of suicide and criminal conspiracy. The appellant argued that his bail had been repeatedly cancelled despite his claim of non‑appearance due …

Ram Lal DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Ram Lal Das, appealed against the order of the Exclusive Special Judge that denied his bail application in a case alleging rape of a mentally challenged girl, video recording of the act, and its circulation. The charges were framed under Sections 126(2), 64(2), 70(1) of the Bharatiya …

Md. Masnoon @ MasnoonversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Masnoon, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (Amaur P.S. Case No. 227 of 2024) alleging rape and penetrative sexual assault of the informant's daughter, a minor, under IPC sections 376, 385 and POCSO Act section 6. The petitioner argued that the alleged …

Nitish Kumar @ Guddan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, six individuals from Ballopur village, were charged under multiple IPC sections and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for alleged assault, abuse, chain snatching and political intimidation on 8 June 2024. Their anticipatory bail application was rejected by the Special Judge, …

M/s Laxmi Electro Procelain Works,versusState of Bihar,

WITHDRAWN

M/s Laxmi Electro Porcelain Works, through its proprietor, filed a writ petition seeking permission to withdraw the petition and to obtain Exit Policy No. 691 dated 24‑02‑2025. The petitioner approached the Patna High Court requesting that the court allow the withdrawal and grant a liberty to avail …

Sandeep Kumar @ Sandeep Kumar VermaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Sandeep Kumar, was charged with kidnapping the daughter of an informant under Sections 137 and 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 3(i)(r)(s) of the SC/ST Act. The Additional Sessions Judge had denied bail, citing the seriousness of the offences. On appeal, the …

Vikash ChaubeyversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Vikash Chaubey, appealed against the denial of bail in a case where he was charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly setting fire to a hut, looting jewellery and cash, …

NIKHIL KUMAR SINGH @ NIKHIL SARKAR @ NIKHIL KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Nikhil Kumar Singh, appealed against the trial court's order rejecting his bail application in a murder case arising from a shooting during marriage preparations, which resulted in the death of the informant's son. The prosecution alleged that the appellant was a conspirator, citing a …

Abhishek Kumar @ Abhishek Gupta @ RajanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners Ramesh Kumar Jha, Abhishek Kumar and Savita Devi were arrested in connection with a bank robbery (PS Case No. 113 of 2025) involving armed dacoity, theft of cash and jewellery worth crores, punishable under Section 310(2) of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution …

Savita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners Ramesh Kumar Jha, Abhishek Kumar and Savita Devi were arrested in connection with a bank robbery (PS Case No. 113 of 2025) involving armed dacoity, theft of cash and jewellery worth crores, punishable under Section 310(2) of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution …

Ramesh Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners Ramesh Kumar Jha, Abhishek Kumar and Savita Devi were arrested in connection with a bank robbery (PS Case No. 113 of 2025) involving armed dacoity, theft of cash and jewellery worth crores, punishable under Section 310(2) of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution …

Prince KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Prince Kumar and Ravi Shankar Bhagat, appealed against the Special Judge’s order rejecting their regular bail application in a case involving serious offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. …

Devendra Sah @ Devendra DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Devendra Sah, appealed against the order of the Exclusive Special Judge refusing bail in a case alleging his involvement in the rape of the informant's mentally challenged daughter, recording and circulating a video of the act, and offences under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Suraj Kumar, was charged with multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act and the SC/ST (POA) Act for allegedly participating in a mob that attacked an informant and shot dead Himanshu Kumar and Anu Kumari. The appellant pleaded innocence, arguing that the …

Arvind Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar,

DISPOSED

Arvind Prasad Singh filed a writ petition before the Patna High Court seeking the discharge of pending dues and benefits from Lalit Narayan Mithila University and related government bodies. The petitioner contended that his earlier grievances had been adjudicated and that only the remaining dues …

Pankaj SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Pankaj Sah, appealed against the denial of bail in a case filed under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3(1)(r)(s) & 3(2)(va) of the SC/ST Act. The prosecution alleged that he maintained a physical relationship with the informant, Anchal Kumari, on a false …

Navlesh Mahto @ Naulesh Kumar @ Naulesh PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellants, Navlesh Mahto and his son Abhishek Kumar, appealed against the denial of bail in a case where they were accused of participating in a mob attack that resulted in the murders of Himanshu Kumar and Anu Kumari. The prosecution alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, …

Sumit Kumar Pandey @ Sumit PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sumit Kumar Pandey, was arrested in connection with a murder case (IPC sections 304B, 201, 34) and dowry offences (Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4) alleged to have resulted from a dowry demand. He contended that the FIR was fabricated, he had no prior criminal record, and the …

Ekta SinghversusThe State Bank of India

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Ekta Singh filed a writ petition challenging the freezing of her bank account by State Bank of India, allegedly at the direction of cyber crime police, claiming undue mental harassment. The petitioner later informed the court that the account had been defreezed and sought permission to …

Vishnu Kumar @ SanojversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Vishnu Kumar and Vikash Singh, were implicated in a criminal complaint (Case No. 325 of 2023) alleging offences under IPC sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 120(B) and 34, stemming from a land sale dispute. The FIR alleged that they received Rs. 1 lakh on the instructions of Satish Kumar, …

Vikash SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Vishnu Kumar and Vikash Singh, were implicated in a criminal complaint (Case No. 325 of 2023) alleging offences under IPC sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 120(B) and 34 relating to a land sale transaction. The FIR alleged that they received Rs. 1 lakh in the course of a Rs. 1.5 crore …

Chhotan Chaubey @ Vinay ChaubeyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Chhotan Chaubey was charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly setting fire to an informant's hut, looting jewellery and cash, and assaulting her daughters. The trial court rejected …

Manoj YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manoj Yadav was arrested in connection with an alleged assault and caste‑based abuse at a public gathering, charged under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The exclusive special judge denied his bail application. Yadav …

Arshad AliversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arshad Ali filed a writ petition challenging the cancellation of his PDS licence and a show‑cause notice issued by the Sub‑Divisional Officer, alleging that the notice neither attached the enquiry report nor mentioned a proposal to cancel the licence, contrary to Order 27(ii) of the Bihar Targeted …

Lalan RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lalan Ram, challenged the cancellation of his PDS licence on the ground that the show‑cause notice issued by the Sub‑Divisional Officer neither attached the enquiry report nor mentioned a proposal for cancellation, contrary to Rule 27(ii) of the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution …

Gopal Kumar Gautam,versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gopal Kumar Gautam, filed a civil writ petition challenging the status of his bank account with Punjab National Bank, alleging grievances against the State of Bihar and other officials. The bank counsel informed the court that the petitioner’s account has been re‑activated and is now …

Manoranjan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoranjan Singh, a PDS shop licensee, challenged the cancellation of his license by the Sub‑Divisional Officer, which was based on alleged incorrect quantity entries in his EPOS machine. The show‑cause notice issued did not attach the enquiry report nor mention a proposal for cancellation, contrary …

Nur AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nur Alam and Lal Narayan Singh were arrested in May 2025 on charges of fraud and cheating amounting to Rs. 25 lakh, alleged under several sections of the B.N.S. They claimed to have taken a loan for business purposes and asserted that a compromise had been reached, with the informant receiving the …

RAJ KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Raj Kumar, husband of Usha Kumari, filed an application to quash the order dated 06-06-2022 in which the Chief Judicial Magistrate had taken cognizance under Section 498A of the IPC and issued summons against him. He contended that the alleged demand for dowry was actually a business …

Pawan Singh @ Pawan Kumar Singh @ Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Pawan Singh and Raju Singh, were charged with murder and offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the SC/ST Act for the death of Rakesh Kumar, who allegedly died after being assaulted. The trial court denied bail, prompting an appeal to the Patna High Court. The …

Sumanta @ Suman Kumar @ Suman Mandal @ SumanthversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Suman Kumar, was charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for alleged participation in a mob attack that resulted in a gunshot injury to the informant’s husband. The trial court …

THE STATE OF BIHARversusAman Singh

DISMISSED

The State of Bihar convicted Aman Singh and Sonal Singh for murder under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC, based on the testimony of the victims' widow and forensic evidence linking the accused to the use of swords. The appellants challenged the conviction, alleging procedural irregularities such as a …

Golu Kumar @ Goloo KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioner, Golu Kumar, filed a bail application before the Patna High Court in a criminal miscellaneous case arising from a police station case. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Dhannjay Kumar II, stated that he had already given no objection to the petitioner’s pairvikar (substitution) and …

Sanket KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sanket Kumar and Lilawati Devi, were arrested in July 2025 in connection with a case alleging assault with an iron rod that caused the death of the informant's husband. The FIR and charge‑sheet list several offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, but the specific …

Basu Chaudhary @ Basudeo ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Basu Chaudhary, was arrested on 2 November 2023 in connection with a 2020 murder case (Sections 302 and 34 IPC) alleging he helped kill an informant's brother. He contended that he has a clean antecedent and was falsely implicated, noting that the FIR contains only vague, omnibus …

Bhagwan Mistri @ Bhagwan SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bhagwan Mistri, challenged the confiscation of his vehicle (Reg. No. JH-03AC-8034) along with 24 other vehicles under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 after 700 litres of spirit were allegedly recovered from the vehicle. The Deputy Collector, Land Reforms …

Ayush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ayush Kumar was charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly having a sexual relationship with the informant Tara Kumari under the pretext of marriage. The Special Judge had rejected his bail application. On appeal, …

Upendra ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Upendra Chaudhary's licence under the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016 was cancelled by a Sub‑Divisional Officer through a show‑cause notice that neither attached the enquiry report nor stated a proposal for cancellation. The petitioner contended that this breach of …

RABEN YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Raben Yadav, was charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in connection with the alleged murder of his daughter-in-law, who had reportedly faced caste abuse and dowry harassment. The informant claimed the …

Amar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amar Kumar was arrested on 4 May 2025 in connection with FIR dated 3 May 2025 alleging assault with a bamboo stick that resulted in the death of an informant's nephew. The prosecution charged him under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Naxal Suppression Act, 2023, but the specific allegation of …

Sanoj Kumar @ SanjuversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Sanoj Kumar, was charged under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes and the SC/ST Act for allegedly restraining, verbally abusing, and assaulting an informant on the basis of caste, including threats with a pistol. The Special Judge denied his bail application, leading …

Mukesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Mukesh Kumar filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its officials. During the pendency of the petition, the petitioner moved an application seeking the Court's permission to withdraw the writ petition. The Court examined whether such a …

Virendra Kumar Ray @ RamanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Virendra Kumar Ray was arrested on 25 June 2025 in connection with a robbery alleged under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code, where a motorcycle gang allegedly seized a bag containing Rs. 2,48,613 and documents. The petitioner claimed he was not named in the FIR and was falsely implicated, but …

Bihari KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bihari Kumar was arrested on 22 August 2025 in connection with an NDPS case for allegedly possessing 17 liters of codeine syrup, alleged offences under Sections 8 and 20(B)(ii)C of the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The petitioner claimed he had a clean antecedent, was falsely …

Birju SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Birju Sah was arrested on 29 July 2025 in connection with a case alleging forgery of documents under Sections 316, 318, 336, 338 and 340 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution, based on the informant’s complaint, claimed that Sah and a co‑accused, Radha Devi, fabricated a document to …

Anant Kumar @ Munna Singh @ Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anant Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and (d) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of 82 litres of liquor from a brewery. He argued that he was not caught in the act, no liquor was found in his possession, he was not named …

Dilip ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dilip Chaudhary was arrested on 6 March 2024 in connection with a Session Trial for alleged murder under Section 304(B) of the B.N.S., 2023, accused of killing the daughter of an informant over a dowry demand. The petitioner sought bail, arguing he had a clean antecedent, no specific allegation of …

Ankit Kumar @ D B @ Saurav Kumar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ankit Kumar, was arrested on 1 September 2025 in connection with a case registered under Section 309(4) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act. He contended that he was not named in the FIR, was falsely implicated, and that no third‑information‑report (TIP) had been filed despite the …

Abhishek Kumar @ Abhishek RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, was arrested on 13 June 2025 in connection with an arms case (Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act) after a pistol, bullet, scooter and mobile phone were recovered from his possession. He claimed innocence, arguing that his brother, a co‑accused, had already …

Vikas KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikas Kumar was arrested on 21 July 2023 in connection with a railway case alleging he looted a purse and caused the death of Soni Kumari, charged under Sections 304, 379, 356 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner sought bail, arguing a clean antecedent, that the FIR was fabricated, and …

Niraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Niraj Kumar was arrested on 9 June 2025 for alleged firing on an informant under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution claimed he caused injuries, but the medical report showed only minor lacerations that could be caused by a firearm and did …

Vinay Sharma @ Vinay Shankar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vinay Sharma, an ex‑manager of Barah PACS, was arrested on 6 September 2025 in connection with a FIR alleging embezzlement of Rs 34,80,000 relating to the construction of a 1000‑MT warehouse, offences punishable under Sections 409 and 420 of the IPC. He contended that the allegations …

Ashok Kumar KarnversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ashok Kumar Karn, a retired government employee of Bihar, filed a writ petition seeking release of five months' salary arrears and post‑retirement benefits that he claimed were illegally withheld following departmental proceedings. The petitioner alleged that a total of Rs.8,56,211 (GPF), …

Vikki RautversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Vikki Raut, appealed against the Special Judge's order rejecting his bail application in a case involving the alleged murder of Suraj Kumar and alleged violation of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The prosecution alleged that the appellant was part of a group that abducted …

Bhuttu Ram @ Bhulai RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Bhuttu Ram was arrested in August 2025 in connection with a case alleging cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal conspiracy under IPC sections 420, 406 and 120B. The informant claimed the petitioner had taken Rs 12,14,000 for land registration and failed to do so, while the …

Sujit Kumar @ S.K. MishraversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sujit 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 that 20 litres of liquor were recovered from his Scorpio vehicle. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the …

Rajesh PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajesh Prasad, filed a writ petition challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its electricity officials. He later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition and instead make a representation before the Superintending Electrical Engineer, Chhapra Circle. The …

Badal YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Badal Yadav, Buttan Mandal and Buttan Yadav were charged under Sections 103(1), 238, 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly assaulting an informant’s family and causing the death of the informant’s brother. The informant’s statement …

Buttan MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Badal Yadav, Buttan Mandal and Buttan Yadav were arrested in connection with a FIR dated 18‑03‑2025 alleging assault, firing and the death of the informant's brother under Sections 103(1), 238, 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The informant …

Rohit Kumar@MandanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rohit Kumar was arrested on 23 July 2025 in connection with FIR dated 19 July 2025 alleging that he fired at the husband of an informant, causing a gunshot injury. He faces charges under Sections 191(2), 190, 329(3), 115(2), 109 of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner contended …

Ravi Kumar @ Rabi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ravi Kumar was arrested on 24 July 2025 in connection with an FIR alleging that a gold chain was snatched and handed to a minor, leading to charges under Section 304(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution’s case rests on the informant’s testimony and the petitioner’s prior criminal …

Hariom KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Hariom Kumar was arrested on 18 July 2025 in connection with a case alleging that he fired at the brother of an informant on 25 May 2025, causing firearm injuries. The FIR, dated 26 May 2025, charges him under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The …

Bobby KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bobby Kumar was arrested on 1 June 2025 in connection with a theft of a motorcycle, alleged under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution’s case is based mainly on a confessional statement, with the stolen vehicle recovered from a third party’s garage and no other …

Manish Chaudhary @ Chhangur ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Chaudhary was arrested on 19 August 2025 in connection with a FIR dated 4 April 2025 alleging offences under Sections 137(2), 96 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, relating to alleged abduction of a girl for marriage and assault on her father. The prosecution’s case is based on the …

Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ajay Kumar was arrested on 27 July 2025 in connection with a case involving the alleged possession of 120 bottles of cough syrup, alleged to be contraband under Sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the NDPS Act, 1985. The petitioner claimed he had no ownership interest in the medical hall where the seizure …

Subhash YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Subhash Yadav was arrested on 2 September 2025 in connection with a knife‑attack alleged to have taken place on 1 September 2025, for offences under Sections 126(2), 15(2), 118(1), 109(1), 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution contended that the petitioner, along with …

SOHEL KUMAR SONI @ SOHAL KUMAR SONIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sohel Kumar Soni, filed an application seeking to quash the cognizance order dated 29‑01‑2019 in a dowry‑related complaint (Case No. 305 of 2018) that alleged he tortured his wife for dowry, invoking IPC sections 498A and 494 and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The petitioner …

Md. Zafrullah AnsariversusSri Pankaj Agrawal, The Secretary

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Md. Zafrullah Ansari and Nafis Ahmad, filed a Miscellaneous Jurisdiction application before the Patna High Court against several officials of the National Highway Authority of India and the Bihar government. The petition sought relief concerning a grievance that arose during the …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikash Kumar was arrested on 26 June 2025 in connection with a kidnapping case under Sections 87 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, alleged to have abducted his daughter‑in‑law for marriage. The petitioner claimed he had a clean antecedent and that the allegations were false, pointing out …

Israfil Khan @ Isarafal KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Israfil Khan and Sahjad Khan, arrested on 15 June 2025 in connection with FIR No. 264/2025 alleging assault leading to the death of an informant's husband, sought bail. The prosecution alleged they participated in the assault, but the petitioners argued they have clean antecedents and …

Rahul Kumar RawatversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar Rawat, filed an application seeking permission to withdraw the pending criminal miscellaneous application, citing that the impugned order had already been challenged in another proceeding (Cr. Misc. No.9923 of 2025). The learned counsel for the State opposed the …

Tanvir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Tanvir Kumar was arrested on 5 June 2025 in connection with a Muzaffarpur railway case alleging that he and others were involved in trafficking children to various states for labour, violating Sections 143(vi) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, Section 79 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2025 and …

Kartik @ Kartik JainversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kartik Jain, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with a case alleging offences under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 310.5 litres of liquor from a car he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, …

Prince Kumar Sahani @ Prince KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Prince Kumar Sahani appealed against the denial of bail by the Special Judge under the SC/ST Act in a case alleging that he used the informant's caste name and insulted the informant after refusing a marriage alliance. The prosecution alleged that Sahani had a physical relationship with the …

Gorelal YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gorelal Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly having 57.375 litres of liquor seized from his auto. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the …

Jeewan Prasad Singh @ Jivan Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jeewan Prasad Singh, was arrested on 28 July 2025 in connection with a firing incident under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He was not named in the FIR; his involvement was inferred from the confessional statement of co‑accused Gunja …

Chandrajeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Chandrajeet Kumar and Ravindra Singh were arrested in connection with a murder case (Hilsa P.S. Case No. 191 of 2025) under Sections 103(1), 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. They contended that the FIR was filed after the inquest and post‑mortem, that the earlier …

Buttan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Badal Yadav, Buttan Mandal and Buttan Yadav were arrested in connection with FIR No. 64 of 2025 alleging offences under Sections 103(1), 238, 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act, wherein the informant claimed the accused fired on his family …

Bhola SaoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bhola Sao, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 300 litres of liquor from his Bolero vehicle and a motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean …

Shibu Kumar @ Shivam @ Raja @ Shivam Kumar @ ShibuversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Shibu Kumar, was arrested on 6 March 2025 in connection with a case registered on 17 June 2025 for alleged snatching of a gold chain and discharging a firearm with intent to kill. He is charged under Sections 109, 308(4), 308(5)/3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and …

Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, a director of Gateway Communication Private Limited, is alleged to have taken Rs. 4,89,444 from an informant under the pretense of granting a franchise and supplying goods such as laptops and routers, but failed to deliver the promised items or salary, returning only …

Santosh Kumar Mehata @ Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Santosh Kumar Mehata was arrested in connection with the death of his wife Gita Devi, who was alleged to have been subjected to dowry harassment. The FIR described a ligature mark on the deceased’s neck, leading to charges under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The petitioner contended that he …

Mukesh Rai @ Mukesh Kumar Rai @ Mukesh Prasad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Mukesh Rai appealed against the Special Court's denial of bail in a case arising from an alleged communal clash on 26 April 2023, where he was accused of assault, use of a weapon, and caste-based insults under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, along with several IPC and Arms Act provisions. …

Mithilesh Kumar RoyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mithilesh Kumar Roy, a manager of Puja Sewa Sadan, was implicated after a drug inspection on 29‑08‑2024 uncovered medicines and 396 antigen kits marked 'not for sale' and lacking a valid licence. A complaint was filed under several provisions of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, and the …

Sanoj Kumar @ Sanoj SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sanoj Kumar was arrested in connection with a dowry‑death case (Motipur P.S. Case No. 208 of 2025) under Sections 85, 80 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that he, along with co‑accused, killed the informant's daughter for dowry. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent and that he was …

Gudan Rai @ Abhishek RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Gudan Rai, a resident of Gopalganj, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022, alleging that 81.9 litres of liquor were recovered from a Mahindra vehicle. The petitioner claimed he had no prior criminal record, was not the …

Pravin Kumar @ Parvin Kumar @ Pranav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Pravin Kumar, was accused of making telephonic demands for Rs. 2 lakh and a bullet bike from the deceased Naina Kumari, allegedly constituting dowry harassment under Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The brother of the deceased testified that the calls prompted Naina …

Raja Yadav @ Raja Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Raja Yadav was arrested on 21 May 2025 in connection with a murder case (Sakri P.S. Case No. 78 of 2025) and charged under several sections of the B.N.S. He applied for bail, claiming innocence and alleging that the FIR was fabricated and that the informant was not an eye‑witness. The prosecution …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar, sought bail in a case registered under Sections 20 and 22 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, where 71.08 kg of raw ganja-like plants were recovered from his courtyard. The prosecution argued that the seized material constituted a substantial …

Md. Jawed AkhtarversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. (PRE-EMPTORY)

Petitioner Md. Jawed Akhtar filed a writ petition challenging actions of the State of Bihar and officials of the Bihat Nagar Parishad. The High Court had earlier issued an order on 08.01.2026 requiring compliance by the respondents. The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the respondents had …

Sahjad Khan @ Shajad KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Israfil Khan and Sahjad Khan, arrested on 15 June 2025 in connection with FIR No. 264/2025 alleging assault leading to the death of an informant's husband, sought bail. The prosecution alleged they participated in the assault, but the petitioners argued they have clean antecedents and …

Heera Lal MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Heera Lal Mandal applied for anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 15 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware of any misuse of his vehicle by a …