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Judgments of 2026

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Binod ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Binod Choudhary, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 210 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his house. He contended that …

IndiaversusAnil Kumar Sinha

DISMISSED

The respondent, a senior railway officer, alleged that his basic pay was reduced in October 2020 from Rs 99,800 to Rs 86,100 without any order, and that the Railways had been recovering Rs 17,65,430 as excess payment for a period dating back to 2004. The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) had …

Pankaj ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pankaj Thakur, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging that he concealed 112.9 litres of liquor in a bamboo orchard. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, no liquor was found in his possession, and he …

Smt. Pushpa DeviversusEastate Of Rupan Mahto and Anr

DISPOSED

Pushpa Devi, the daughter‑in‑law of the deceased Rupan Mahto, sought probate of a Will dated 02‑12‑2006 that purportedly appointed her as executor of his property. The Fast Track Probate Court dismissed the petition, finding the Will surrounded by suspicious circumstances and lacking proper …

Sourav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sourav Kumar, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (PS Case No. 60 of 2025) alleging he abducted a minor girl for marriage, charged under Sections 96, 303(2), 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The victim later gave a statement under Section 183 of the B.N.S.S., claiming …

Ghanshyam Mishra @ Ghanshyam Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, Ghanshyam Mishra and Dipak Mishra, filed an anticipatory bail petition in the Patna High Court under Sections 103(1), 238 and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest. During the hearing, they sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail …

Rajdeo RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajdeo Ram, a PDS dealer, was charged with embezzling Rs.4,76,191 of government‑subsidised food grains under Sections 316(5), 318(4), 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 7 of the E.C. Act. He contended that the e‑POS machine malfunctioned, he had lodged a complaint with …

Ashok Kumar SinhaversusThe State of Bihar through Law Secretary

DISPOSED

Ashok Kumar Sinha filed a petition under Section 227 of the Code of Criminal Procedure on 6 May 2024, seeking a direction to the Additional Sessions Judge, Danapur, to decide a pending criminal case (Sessions Trial No. 581 of 2018) involving offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 323, 341, 302, 120B …

Tinku Sao @ Gyan Prakash TinkuversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. Their counsel later sought permission to withdraw the petition, stating that the investigating officer had already extended the benefit of Section 41(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code to them. The court considered …

Ranjeet Verma @ Ranjeeta Verma @ Ranjeet SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ranjeet Verma and his son Abhishek Kumar, sought bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged forgery of a sale deed and related offences. They claimed the transaction involved a forged deed, payment of Rs. 10.60 lakh, and …

Banti KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Banti Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 20 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of seizure, and was unaware that another …

Bullet MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bullet Mukhiya 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 138 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, had no conscious possession of …

Arjun SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Arjun Sah, sought bail after his godown was raided and counterfeit items were recovered, leading to charges under Sections 63 and 65 of the Copyright Act. He contended that he is innocent, resides in Assam, has no involvement in manufacturing the alleged counterfeit goods, and that …

Anupam KhekettaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anupam Kheketta, sought anticipatory bail after a police seizure of 1,206 litres of liquor from a pickup vehicle he owned, alleging he had no knowledge of the illicit use of the vehicle. He argued he had a clean criminal record and that ownership alone should not implicate him. The …

Dipesh Kumar @ Dipesh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Dipesh Kumar and Santosh Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 10.125 litres of liquor from a sack not in their …

Kanhaiya DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Kanhaiya Das and Rajesh Paswan, ward secretaries, were implicated in an FIR under Sections 409 and 34 of the IPC for alleged misappropriation of funds allocated under the Chief Minister’s Seven Nischaya Yojana. They argued that the work had been completed despite COVID‑19 related …

Ram Sakal MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ram Sakal Mahto and Manju Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the daughter of an informant, married to co‑accused Ratanlal Mahto, was subjected to dowry‑related cruelty and was …

Sanjeet Ray @ Sanjeet Kumar @ Sanjeet RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjeet Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 48 litres of liquor from his residence, which is a joint family property. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession and that the 2018 …

Bela @ Vikas Kumar @ Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vikas Kumar, feared arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 35 litres of liquor recovered from a jute sack near a canal. He argued that the liquor was not found in his conscious possession, the location did not …

Habib @ Md. HabibversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Habib, the petitioner, filed an anticipatory bail petition in the Patna High Court under Criminal Miscellaneous No.83589 of 2025. The petition was to obtain protection against arrest in a case registered as PS. Case No.-281 Year-2025. The petitioner failed to appear before the court on two …

Rahul kumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail petition 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 considered whether a petitioner may be allowed to withdraw an anticipatory bail …

Sikandra @ Siken Sharma @ Shikendra @ Sikendrar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Sikendra Sharma, was charged with murder, illegal possession of arms and an offence under the SC/ST Act for allegedly firing on the informant's son, resulting in death. The Additional Sessions Judge had denied his bail application. On appeal, the appellant argued he was falsely …

Arun RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arun Ray, the owner of a pickup vehicle, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 495 litres of liquor. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that a person named Suraj misused his vehicle, …

Sushil Yadav @ Sushil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Sushil Yadav and Sobha Devi, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a violent incident where the informant's son was grievously injured by petitioner 1 with a knife and the informant herself was assaulted by petitioner 2 with a lathi. The FIR listed offences under …

Suman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Suman Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(d) and 41 of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of 1,600 litres of fermented jawa mahua from a public bush. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, had no possession, and the …

Rajendra Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajendra Prasad Singh, was arrested on 15 September 2025 in connection with FIR dated 2 March 2024 alleging offences under Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code for executing a purportedly fake sale deed dated 18 December 2002. The informant had earlier …

Ajay Kumar @ Ajay Yadav @ Jhapo Yadav @ Ajay Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The appellant, Ajay Kumar, filed a criminal appeal (SJ) No.4770 of 2025 before the Patna High Court challenging the conviction by the State of Bihar and Sunita Devi. During the hearing on 22-01-2026, counsel for the appellant sought the Court's permission to withdraw the appeal. The Court considered …

Dharmendra RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Ray, was implicated in a case registered under Section 317(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 28.4 litres of liquor, of which 17.4 litres were said to have been recovered from a co‑accused, Subodh. The petitioner argued that he …

M/s Tariyani Engicon Private LimitedversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s Tariyani Engicon Private Ltd filed a writ petition challenging a debarment order dated 31‑07‑2025 that barred it from participating in any further tenders of the Bihar Public Health Engineering Department, alleging violation of contract clauses. The petitioner sought a writ of certiorari to …

Shiwaji SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shiwaji Sahani, a resident of Sheohar district, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 684 litres of liquor from a bamboo orchard. He asserted that he has a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and is not the orchard's …

Pappu Sahni @ Pappu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pappu Sahni, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 684 litres of liquor from a bamboo orchard. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, was not the orchard's owner, and was implicated solely on a co-accused's …

Munni Lal ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Munni Lal Manjhi, filed an anticipatory bail application under the Criminal Miscellaneous proceeding. While the application was pending, the petitioner was arrested. The petitioner’s counsel sought the court’s permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application on the ground of …

Bhim Bali NutversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bhim Bali Nut, was arrested in connection with a case involving multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleged to have arisen from a mob assault on police. The prosecution alleged that the accused, along with a large group, threw …

Kirani RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kirani Rai and Arvind Rai were implicated in a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 120 litres of liquor from a public area. They argued that they have no prior criminal record, were not …

Rajnish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Rajnish Kumar, husband of a woman who died under suspicious circumstances, filed an anticipatory bail application in a dowry death case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023. He claimed innocence, asserting that he never demanded dowry or inflicted cruelty, and …

Nagendra RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nagendra Ray, a resident of Vaishali with a clean antecedent, had been granted provisional anticipatory bail on 18-12-2025 by a coordinate bench. The State of Bihar sought clarification on the ownership and details of a seized vehicle allegedly linked to the alleged offence, …

Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Rakesh Kumar petitioned the Patna High Court for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging multiple offences under the B.N.S., 2023 and the Information Technology Act. The allegations include establishing a physical relationship with the informant under undue pressure, taking …

Kanhaiya Shah @ Kanhaiya KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Kanhaiya Shah and Mithilesh Choupal, feared arrest in a case registered under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging that liquor was recovered from a vehicle they did not own. They contended that they were …

Shrawan Sah @ Shrawan Kumar @ Sharwan SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Shrawan Sah, appealed against the order of the SC/ST Exclusive Special Judge that denied his bail in a case involving alleged assault, shooting, and offences under the Bihar Penal Code, Arms Act and SC/ST Act. The prosecution alleged that the appellant participated in an assault on …

Deepak PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Deepak Pandey, was arrested on 1 September 2025 in connection with a case registered under Section 309(4) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, although his name does not appear in the FIR. He contended that he was falsely implicated based on a self‑confessional statement and that …

Nirmohi ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nirmohi Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 15 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not the owner of the vehicle, the liquor was not found in his possession, and that …

SHARMILA DEVI @ SHARMILA KUMARIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

WITHDRAWN

Sharmila Devi filed an application before the Patna High Court. Her counsel sought permission to withdraw the application. The court granted the request, allowing the withdrawal. Consequently, the petition was dismissed as withdrawn. No substantive legal issues were addressed.

Ravish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ravish Kumar, sought bail for alleged offences under Section 310(2) of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act relating to a bank robbery in which armed men looted cash and jewellery. The prosecution alleged that the accused entered the bank, held staff and customers hostage, and …

Raman Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raman Kumar Jha, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 40.800 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not present at the spot of seizure, and was unaware that another …

Prakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Prakash Kumar, a resident of Vaishali district, applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 10,600 litres of liquor from his house, which is a joint family property. He argued that the …

Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pawan Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case alleging offences under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 23 of the Prenatal Diagnostic Act, relating to an illegal nursing home. He argued that he is not …

Pankaj Saav @ Pankaj Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pankaj Saav, filed a bail petition fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (B.N.S.) and Section 27 of the Arms Act. An informant alleged that during the construction of the Radheshyam Temple, the petitioner and others …

Modi Kumar @ ModiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners sought bail in a theft case (Shivajinagar P.S. Case No. 59 of 2025) where Modi Kumar was alleged to have participated based on a co-accused's confessional statement. The petitioners argued that the allegation was fabricated, no material was recovered from Modi Kumar, and he was not …

Rakesh ChaudhariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Chaudhari, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged possession of 80 litres of liquor and 600 litres of Jawa Mahua jaggery solution recovered from a ruined house. He contended that he has a clean …

Brajesh Kishore SinhaversusDharamsheela Kumari

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Brajesh Kishore Sinha, filed a Letters Patent Appeal and later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the application, stating that the matter was pending before the Apex Court. The State's counsel raised no objection to the withdrawal. The Court considered whether it could allow …

Sanjeev KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sanjeev Kumar and co‑accused, were arrested in Bodhgaya for alleged gambling and drunkenness, with cards, cash and a motorcycle recovered from a community hall. They sought bail, claiming innocence, lack of any incriminating material in their possession, a clean antecedent, and that …

Ajeet Kumar Vishwakarma @ Ajeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajeet Kumar Vishwakarma, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the seizure of 918 litres of liquor from two cars and a motorcycle. He asserted that he had a clean antecedent and was not in possession of the liquor, merely owning the seized …

Jitendra Kumar @ Jitendra Kumar Singh @ Jitendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Jitendra Kumar and Amit Kumar, were implicated in an excise case for allegedly recovering 319.680 litres of liquor from a tractor. They have prior criminal antecedents—one case for the first petitioner and two for the second. They applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) …

Anil MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anil Mahto, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 270 litres of liquor from two motorcycles, one of which he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of arrest, …

Dr. Virendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dr. Virendra Kumar, a government medical officer, filed a writ petition challenging the withholding of his earned leave and gratuity while 90% of his provisional pension and pensionary benefits had been sanctioned during a pending departmental enquiry. The State of Bihar, represented by senior …

Prince Kumar @ Pince KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Prince Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after the police alleged his involvement in an offence under Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The informant claimed that on 10 August 2025 two suspects were seen near the Buddha Colony police station; one fled throwing a country‑made pistol …

Komal DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Komal Das, applied for anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2016 alleging possession of liquor and Jawa Mahua. He argued that he has a clean antecedent and that the alleged seizure occurred at a location not …

Rupesh Paswan @ Rupesh Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Rupesh Paswan and his sister‑in‑law Ruby Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act. The allegations centre on a third person, Vikash, who is accused of luring a 13‑year‑old girl, taking …

Raushan Kumar @ Raushan PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged seizure of 92.100 litres of liquor from an E‑rickshaw he owned. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor being in the vehicle, which was rented to a person named Vimla …

Mitendr Prasad YadavversusDharamsheela Kumari

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Mitendr Prasad Yadav, filed a civil review application in the Patna High Court seeking permission to withdraw the matter because the substantive issue was pending before the Supreme Court. The State of Bihar, represented by its counsel, raised no objection to the withdrawal request. …

Savita DeviversusDharamsheela Kumari

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Savita Devi, sought permission to withdraw a pending application before the Patna High Court, arguing that the substantive issue was already before the Apex Court. The State's counsel raised no objection to the withdrawal. The Court considered whether a party may withdraw an …

Md. EkhlaqueversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Ekhlaque, was arrested on 21‑06‑2025 in connection with a case involving offences under Sections 353, 307/34 of the IPC, Section 27 of the Arms Act and Sections 3/4 of the Explosive Substance Act. The prosecution’s case is based on two FIRs, neither of which originally named the …

Sharvan Kumar SahversusDharamsheela Kumari

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Sharvan Kumar Sah, filed a civil review application in the Patna High Court challenging a decision in Letters Patent Appeal No.113 of 2020. The respondents comprised the former Pramukh and elected members of the Block Panchayat Samiti, Vaishali, along with various government …

Sushil Kumar @ Chhotu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Sushil Kumar, was charged with murder under IPC sections 302, 201, 34 and the SC/ST (POA) Act sections 3(2)(iv) and 3(2)(v). The Special Judge had rejected his bail application, prompting an appeal. The appellant argued that he was falsely implicated, was not named in the FIR, and …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amit Kumar, a resident of Kasba Mehsi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 119(1), 308(2), 318(4), 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He contended that the FIR was false, arising from a land dispute in which the informant allegedly tried to …

Arun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Arun Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case involving the illegal possession of 22.337 litres of liquor and a rifle, alleged under Sections 25(1‑b)a/26 of the Arms Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2016. The FIR alleged that the …

Jawed Alam @ Md. Javed @ JawedversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Jawed Alam and Shamshad Azad, were implicated in a kidnapping and alleged sexual assault case involving a 15‑year‑old girl, with charges under IPC sections 363, 366A, 504, 34 and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. Jawed Alam withdrew his anticipatory bail application, while Shamshad Azad …

Kamod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kamod Kumar was arrested on 13 October 2025 in connection with a case involving the recovery of 24 bottles of 100 ml Onerex cough syrup, alleged to violate Section 317(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 21(C) of the NDPS Act. The petitioner claimed he had a clean antecedent and that …

M/S Anu Singh Construction and Suppliers Pvt. Ltd.versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s Anu Singh Construction and Suppliers Pvt. Ltd. filed a writ petition alleging that the Executive Engineer (Respondent No.4) had not acted on a representation made by the petitioner. The petitioner sought a court direction for the respondent to consider the representation within a specified …

Samiullah Ansari @ Sami Ullah AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a retired assistant teacher, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its education officials to grant him promotion to the graduate‑trained pay scale and related benefits, relying on earlier High Court judgments that had granted similar relief to …

Aasmin KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Aasmin Khatoon and Md. Arman, wife and brother of accused Md. Tanvir, feared arrest in a case alleging assault on police officers and related offences under several IPC sections. They claimed they have clean antecedents and were falsely implicated by an informant, noting that Md. Tanvir …

Munna YadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, five individuals from Umrai Bigaha village, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. The State opposed the application. During the hearing, the petitioners’ counsel sought permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. Justice Satyavrat Verma …

Sujit Paswan @ Sanjiv KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sujit Paswan, sought anticipatory bail in a case where he was alleged to have participated in an arson that resulted in the death of an informant and injuries to the informant's wife. The FIR originally charged him under Sections 341, 325, 307 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, later …

Vishal SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vishal and Rahul Singh applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109, 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023. They contended that the FIR was filed by a family informant who sought to evict them from a house, and that the alleged assault …

Deepak Kumar @ Kala PatharversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, was arrested on 17 August 2025 in connection with a loot case (Gaya Rail P.S. Case No. 169 of 2025) under Section 309(6) of the BNS. He contended that the FIR was fabricated, the mobile recovered from him was his own and not the looted one, and that his implication …

Krishna Kumar Das @ Makku DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Krishna Kumar Das was arrested on 10 August 2025 in connection with FIR No. 387 of 2025 filed under Section 309(6) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act. The petitioner contended that he was not named in the FIR and his alleged involvement was based solely on a confessional statement of co‑accused …

Pintu Idrishi @ Pintu AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Pintu Idrishi and Samir Idrishi, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 109, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act, based on an informant's allegation of their involvement in a shooting incident …

Amit kumar @ Rifle Yadav @ Rifle RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar, was arrested on 4 December 2024 in connection with FIR No. 163 of 2024 alleging that he fired upon a victim, causing a non‑vital leg injury, and that three empty cartridges were recovered from the scene. The charges were under Sections 109 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and …

Nikhil SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Nikhil Singh applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. He alleged that the informant falsely implicated him, claiming that he and two unknown persons assaulted the informant, causing a finger …

Asha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Asha Devi, sought anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for the alleged recovery of 133.5 litres of liquor from her residence. She argued that she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, and that the …

Mahesh ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five residents of Sonaul Sultan village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to waging war against the state, unlawful assembly, assault on police and other offences. The FIR alleged that during …

Mithlesh ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mithlesh Manjhi applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Sections 30(a), 37(b) and 37(c) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of liquor and fermented jaggery solution from a jointly owned family house. The petitioner …

Bandana KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bandana Kumari filed a writ petition seeking that the authorities consider her candidature for the post of Nyaymitra in Sonour Panchayat, Madhubani, as she was placed second in the merit list and is a resident of Madhubani, while the candidate placed first, Bhawana Savyasanchi, is a resident of …

Karu Yadav @ Ajay Yadav @ Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Karu Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 2,500 litres of liquor from thirteen motorcycles. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, had no conscious …

Tulsi Baitha @ Akhileshwar BaithaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Tulsi Baitha was arrested in connection with a 2006 FIR alleging offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 323, 324, 307, 447 and 504 of the Indian Penal Code, stemming from a land dispute. The petitioner contended that the FIR contains no specific allegation of assault against him, only against a …

Muliya Devi @ Phuliya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, members of the family of co-accused Nandan Mukhiya, sought bail after being apprehended in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, including serious offences such as rape. They contended that the allegations against them were limited to simple …

Ranjit Kumar @ Ranjit YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ranjit Kumar and Pawan Kumar, filed a bail application fearing arrest in a case registered under several offences of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita arising from an alleged assault on an informant and his family during a land dispute. The FIR dated 28‑02‑2025 alleges that the …

Pappu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Pappu Singh applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Bhargama P.S. Case No. 182 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109, 352 and 3(5) of the BNS read with Section 27 of the Arms Act. He asserted that he has a clean record and that the informant’s …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Abhishek Kumar and Indal Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 concerning alleged recovery of 210 litres of liquor. They argued that the liquor was not in their possession, the …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that the alleged recovery of 720 litres of liquor was from a pit not belonging to him and that the only evidence against him was a …

Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Jitendra Kumar, was charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly assaulting Bhola Shankar with an iron rod, causing a lacerated wound. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence, lack of prior criminal record, and highlighting a delay in filing the FIR. …

Vinay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vinay Kumar sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case against him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 40 litres of liquor were recovered from two motorcycles linked to him. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested on …

Badal chaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Badal Chaudhary was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act, 2023, including alleged theft of Rs.1,62,000 from an informant’s pocket and assault with an iron rod and bricks. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, argued …

Brajesh Kumar Yadav @ Brajesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three residents of Kharauni village, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable (B.N.S.) Act relating to assault and other offences. They claim to have clean antecedents and assert that the informant has falsely …

Bunty YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Bunty Yadav was arrested in connection with an assault alleged to have been committed with a khanti on the head of the informant’s son, Gopal, causing unconsciousness. The petitioner contended that he is innocent, that the informant is his father and the dispute stems from a share issue, and that …

Chintu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Chintu Singh and Rani Devi sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 137(2), 87 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 for alleged kidnapping of a girl on 13‑12‑2024. They contended they have clean antecedents, the FIR was lodged after an undue delay of eight …

Munna Yadav @ Rakesh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Munna Yadav, was charged under sections 126(2), 109, 308(4), 351(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. for allegedly assaulting the informant's son, Gulshan Kumar, with the butt of a gun, causing a superficial abrasion on the eyebrow and reported pain. The petitioner pleaded innocence and argued …

Ram Briksha Yadav @ Rudal YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ram Briksha Yadav was arrested on 16 September 2025 in connection with FIR No. 238 of 2025 alleging theft of a vehicle and offences under Sections 303(2) and 62 of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act. The petitioner contended that the FIR was false, that the informant had not identified the …

Kamal Dev Singh @ KamaldevversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three brothers from Mahuli village, feared arrest in a case (PS 198/2025) alleging assault under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. They claimed to have clean antecedents and argued that the informant’s FIR was vague and that they were falsely implicated. Their counsel …

Santosh ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Excise Act, alleging that 37.325 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He claimed a clean antecedent and argued that …

Pintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Pintu Kumar was arrested in connection with a case (S. Kamal P.S. Case No. 232 of 2025) alleging that he and others fired about 25 rounds of ammunition, injuring the informant’s husband. The petitioner claimed he was merely a member of the mob and faced no specific charge of firing, arguing that the …

Rani Devi @ Rani KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rani Devi, a widow, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 85, 80(2) and 108 of the BNS, 2023 relating to alleged dowry demands, torture and the death of her daughter. The petitioner contended that she has a clean record and was falsely implicated by an …

Md. Kadir @ Md. Qadir @ FirojversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Kadir, was charged under Section 309(4) of the BNS, 2023 for a robbery allegedly committed on 24.10.2024, where two assailants on a motorcycle looted Rs. 1,68,873. The petitioner claims innocence, asserting no recovery of any stolen items from his possession and that he is not …

Devendra PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Devendra Paswan, challenged the suspension of his Public Distribution System (PDS) licence by the Sub‑Divisional Officer, which was based solely on the filing of an FIR against him. The petitioner argued that the Bihar Targeted PDS (Control) Order, 2016, and related rules do not …

Vishal Kumar Yadav @ Vishal Kumar @ RockyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vishal Kumar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case involving a viral video showing firearms, alleged under Section 351(2) of the Bihar Narcotic (B.N.S.) Act, Sections 25(9), 7 and 27 of the Arms Act and Section 66D of the IT Act. The prosecution’s case was based on an …

Manoj YadavversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

Manoj Yadav filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court in connection with a criminal miscellaneous case arising from PS Kurtha, Arwal. No counsel appeared on his behalf, while the State was represented by Advocate Sanjay Kumar Sharma. The court examined the application and …

Kiran DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kiran Devi applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged possession of 10 litres of liquor from one house and 20 litres from her own house. She contended that she has a clean antecedent, is a …

Mahesh Prasad KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mahesh Prasad Kushwaha was arrested on 5 September 2025 in connection with a case under Sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for allegedly possessing 18 bottles of 100 ml Onerex cough syrup. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent and argued that the …

Vikash Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikash Kumar Sharma was arrested on 13 October 2025 after police recovered 16.98 grams of a smack-like substance from his possession under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Sections 8 and 21(b). He applied for bail, arguing that the seized quantity was below the commercial …

Raju KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raju Kumar, was arrested on 13 October 2025 in connection with a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for alleged possession of 44.41 grams of smack/brown sugar, a mobile phone and a wristwatch. He pleaded that he has a clean antecedent, the quantity …

Satrudhan RikiyasanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Satrudhan Rikiyasan, was arrested on 16‑08‑2025 in connection with a case involving alleged theft of a motorcycle and charged under Sections 317(5), 318(4), 336(3) and 338 of the B.N.S. He contended that he had purchased the motorcycle in good faith from a co‑accused, paid Rs 20,000, …

Shivlal MarandiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shivlal Marandi sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, where police alleged recovery of 10 litres of liquor from a spot behind his house, with no material seized from his possession. He has one prior excise case. The petitioner argued that the …

Md. ShabbirversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Shabbir, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 45 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for the alleged recovery of 324 litres of liquor from an auto he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the …

Kamlesh Kumar Yadav @ Kamlesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Kamlesh Kumar Yadav was arrested in connection with an assault on an informant, alleged to have involved bricks and resulting in multiple injuries. He was charged under sections 126(2), 127(2), 115(2), 109(1), 352 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and denied bail by the trial court on the ground that the …

Anant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Anant Kumar was in judicial custody for offences alleged under the B.N.S., 2023 relating to an alleged assault on police during an attempt to apprehend another accused. The prosecution claimed that the petitioner, together with many others, attacked the police with lathi, danda and bricks, damaging …

Ranjeet Patel @ Putul PatelversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Patel, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with offences under Sections 30(a) and 41(i)(ii) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 14.94 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He has three prior cases under the Excise Act …

Sakina KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Sakina Khatoon and Sakila Khatoon, applied for bail in a case (Basopatti P.S. Case No. 133 of 2025) involving alleged assault on an informant and his family, resulting in serious injuries and the death of Sattar Ansari. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with 24 …

Prakash Chandra Prabhat @ Prakash Kumar @ SonuversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Prakash Chandra Prabhat, was charged under sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. Act and sections 3 and 4 of the Explosive Act, with a later addition of section 103(1) of B.N.S., for allegedly hurling bombs at B.N. College, Patna, resulting in a student's death. He applied for …

Abhay Kumar @ Ghunghuru @ Ghunghuru SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Abhay Kumar, was charged under sections 115(2), 126(2), 109, 351(2), 308(4), 303(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. for allegedly assaulting an informant with the butt of a gun. The State opposed regular bail, citing the petitioner’s criminal antecedent and the injury inflicted. The …

Surendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Surendra Singh was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleged to have ordered and personally assaulted Renu Kumari with an iron rod, causing a fractured elbow. The petitioner contended that he was innocent, had no prior …

Amar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Amar Kumar, a Panchayat Mukhiya, was implicated in a case concerning alleged irregularities in the Backward Regions Grant Fund scheme for installing solar lights and tube wells, with charges under IPC sections 406, 409, 420, 468, 471 and 34. The petitioner sought pre‑arrest bail, claiming he had no …

Anil Pal @ Anil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Anil Pal, was arrested in connection with PS Giriyak Case No. 395 of 2025 for alleged assault with a bamboo stick on an informant's head, resulting in minor injuries, and a subsequent altercation involving the informant's son. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserting that the …

Avinash Kunwar @ ChhotuversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Avinash Kunwar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the BNS for allegedly assaulting the informant's daughter. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, surrounded the girl, attempted to take her to a jungle, and assaulted …

Budhan BhuiyanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Budhan Bhuiyan, a resident of Jharkhand, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where 250 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from two motorcycles, one of which he owned. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the …

Lav Kumar @ Genauri Yadav @ Labh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Lav Kumar and Kush Yadav were arrested in connection with an alleged assault on the husband of an informant, involving the use of a firearm and a sword, and charged under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution claimed the accused fired a weapon and inflicted …

BINITA DEVI @ REENA DEVI @ RANI DEVIversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Binita Devi, mother‑in‑law of a deceased woman, was charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for alleged caste‑based abuse, dowry harassment and murder. The informant alleged that her daughter was abused for caste name, threatened, …

Raj Kumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Raj Kumar Mahto, a Grade III employee of R.K. College, filed a writ petition seeking promotion, contending that his case falls within the ambit of two earlier Patna High Court decisions (CWJC No.8532 of 2008 dated 19‑07‑2011 and CWJC No.18985 of 2017 dated 16‑02‑2018) which granted …

Pawan Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of landowners, filed a writ petition seeking compensation for land acquired under Land Acquisition Case No. 5/2017‑18 for a Border Out Post of the 45th Battalion, SSB, Motihari, invoking the RFCTLARR Act, 2013. The respondents issued notices requiring the petitioners to …

Shivdut Paswan @ Sivdatt Paswan @ Shivdutt PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shivdut Paswan was arrested in connection with a violent incident in Pipra, Supaul, where the FIR alleges that he, along with 14 others, assaulted an informant and two rescuers using weapons such as a farsa, sword and iron rod. The petitioner contended that the allegations against him were vague, …

Kamal Rai @ Kamal Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kamal Rai, was accused of assaulting the son of an informant with an iron rod, leading to charges under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He applied for anticipatory bail, asserting innocence, a simple nature of injury, and a clean antecedent. The State opposed the …

Sanoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanoj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging that he was implicated only because he owned a motorcycle from which 61 litres of liquor were recovered, and that he had no prior criminal record. The petitioner …

Sadanand Kumar @ Sadanand YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sadanand Kumar Yadav, feared arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 275 litres of liquor from two cycles. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, no liquor was seized from his possession, …

Raja Yadav @ Raja KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raja Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 275 litres of liquor from two cycles. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, had no liquor in his …

Mahip KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mahip Kumar, the owner of a motorcycle and an auto, faced arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 after 300 litres of liquor were recovered from those vehicles. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the …

Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of 180 litres of a liquor-like substance. He was not arrested at the scene and no contraband was found in his possession; the allegation rests on …

Pramila KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pramila Kumari, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2016, where 750 ml of liquor was recovered from a motorcycle she owned. She argued that she had no prior criminal record, was not …

Guddu Kamat @ Jay KamatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Kamat applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered against him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 1,842.12 litres of liquor from a truck. The petitioner argued that he was not in possession of the seized liquor, was …

Yogendra Kumar @ YogiaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Yogendra Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act alleging recovery of 13.875 litres of liquor from a public area. He contended that he has a clean criminal record, that the liquor was not in his …

Majhar Gaddi @ Majahar AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Majhar Gaddi was accused in a rape case (Srinagar P.S. Case No. 66 of 2025) under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He applied for pre‑arrest bail, claiming innocence and alleging a three‑day delay in filing the FIR. The State opposed the bail, relying on the victim’s statement …

Ketu BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ketu Bhagat, sought anticipatory bail after the police alleged that 50 litres of liquor were recovered from a scooty he owned, implicating him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, no liquor was …

Soviya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Soviya Devi, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in anticipation of arrest for alleged offences under Section 30(a) and 30(c) of the Excise Act, relating to the recovery of 14 litres of liquor from a house that is part of a joint family …

Pinki Devi @ NehaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Pinki Devi (Neha), wife of Umesh Ram, was arrested in connection with Bhabua Police Station Case No. 768 of 2025 for offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 127, 318(4), 307, 351(2), 352 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023. The prosecution alleges that she, along with co‑accused, facilitated a marriage and …

Raju Chaurasiya @ Raju Kumar ChaurasiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raju Chaurasiya, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 345.600 litres of liquor from a Bolero pick‑up. He contended that he was not arrested on …

Ashok Yadav @ Ashok KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ashok Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 171 litres of liquor from three motorcycles. He asserted that he has a clean …

Md. MustafaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Mustafa, was implicated in a case involving the alleged recovery of 629.64 litres of liquor from five motorcycles, alleged under IPC sections 272, 273, 414 and 34 and Excise Act section 30(A). He claimed a clean antecedent and argued that the liquor was not found in his …

Ramnath Sahani @ Ramanath SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramnath Sahani, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly recovering 300 litres of liquor and 800 litres of semi‑prepared liquor from a river bank. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, had no …

Suresh LalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Suresh Lal, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 147 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he was not present at the spot, had no conscious possession of the liquor, and was implicated merely because he owned …

Arun Kumar @ Arun BindversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arun Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 60 litres of liquor from a primary school. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the scene, that …

Raja KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Raja Kumar was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 17 litres of liquor recovered from his joint family house. He argued that he had no conscious possession, the house being joint family property, and that the 2018 amendment to the …

Harilal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Harilal Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged alleging that 408.835 litres of liquor were recovered from a litchi orchard near his house and that a motorcycle, 10 live cartridges, and other arms were seized from his residence, invoking Section 30(a) of the Excise Act and …

Raj Kumar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raj Kumar Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 10 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in …

Kumkum RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Kumkum Ranjan filed a public interest litigation seeking a writ of mandamus directing various state authorities to remove encroachments on a main road between Ward 5 and Ward 8 in Nirmali, Supaul. The petition alleged that local authorities had failed to act due to influence of a …

Edisson IndiaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Edisson India, challenged two tenders issued by the Bihar Building Construction Department on grounds of arbitrariness, procedural impropriety, and violation of Article 14, seeking quashing of the tenders and other reliefs. The petitioner alleged exclusionary eligibility criteria, …

Arpana UpadhyayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a school teacher, challenged a termination order issued by the principal of Utkramit Mauni Uchh Madhyamik Vidyalaya, seeking its quash and reinstatement through a writ petition. The petitioner argued that the termination had been set aside by the District Public Grievance Redressal …

Ritik Roshan @ Ritik SwarnkarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ritik Roshan was charged under several sections of the Bihar Penal Code (BNS) and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly abusing a neighbour with caste slurs and threatening to kill him. The Additional Sessions Judge had rejected his application for …

Ishita SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Ishita Singh filed an application before the Patna High Court in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 91428 of 2025. The matter arose from a police case and involved the State of Bihar and several respondents. Counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Roushan Sinha, informed the court that the dispute had been settled …

Sumit Kumar @ Kallu @ R.D.SversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court considered applications for regular bail filed by three accused—Kumar Amarjeet Yadav, Rahul Kumar, and Sumit Kumar—arising from a case registered under Danapur Police Station for offences under Sections 310(4) and 310(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections …

Kavindra Ram @ Kavindar RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kavindra Ram, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 95.040 litres of liquor from his joint family house. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, that the property is jointly owned, …

Manju SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four siblings, filed a writ petition seeking a declaration that land owned by them and their ancestors is raiyati land and that they be paid compensation for the portion acquired for a Mega Industrial Park at Bihta. They relied on an order dated 09‑09‑2022 from the second appellate …

Ajay Mahto @ Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajay Mahto, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 35 litres of liquor and 40 litres of Jawa Mahua were recovered from a bamboo bush. He contended that he has …

Sheela Kumari @ Kumari SheelaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sheela Kumari, was implicated in a complaint (Case No. 1830 of 2021) alleging criminal conspiracy to fraudulently execute a sale deed over a parking space, invoking IPC sections 420, 468 and 34. She contended that she is merely the daughter‑in‑law of the true landowner, Shanti Devi, …

Devendra Nath Mishra,versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Devendra Nath Mishra filed a writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of various state officials. The Writ Court had earlier issued an order, which the petitioner claims has been fully complied with. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that, in view of this compliance, the …

Jagdish SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jagdish Sahni, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 8.640 litres of liquor from a rented room belonging to Sunil Kumar. He argued that he was not arrested at the scene, had no conscious possession of …

Sanjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that he assaulted an informant with a dab during a family feud, invoking several offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Both parties are agnates, and the petitioner argued that the altercation was mutual and stemmed …

Ramashray SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Ramashray Singh and Krishna Nandan Singh, challenged the compensation paid for their land acquired under an emergent process for the Pawapuri‑Ghosrawan Road, arguing that the land should be treated as commercial and compensated at a higher rate. They had received compensation in …

Ratan PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ratan Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He alleged that the alleged seizure of 80 litres of liquor and 2,500 litres of jaggery …

Ranjeet Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Ranjeet Kumar Gupta, filed an anticipatory bail application under the Criminal Procedure Code. While the application was pending, he was arrested by the police. His counsel subsequently sought the court's permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The learned judge …

Pappu Sharma @ Pappu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellants, a group of individuals from the Sharma family, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a criminal matter arising from a 2020 case involving alleged offences under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The Special Public Prosecutor opposed the bail, contending that the lower court had …

Kudrat Ansari @ KudratversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, a group of eight residents of Khagra Machhmara, sought pre‑arrest bail after the police alleged that they, along with petitioner No.1, attacked a police team while the latter was executing a separate case. The prosecution claimed the accused were armed and assaulted the police, …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 61.200 litres of liquor from a ditch adjacent to his house. He asserted a clean criminal record and argued that the allegation was based solely on a …

Rajdeo YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Rajdeo Yadav applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (PS‑457/2025) alleging assault with an iron rod on the brother of an informant, invoking several offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The petitioner claimed innocence, a clean antecedent, and argued that the assault allegation was …

Mukesh Yadav @ Mukesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mukesh Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 47(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 30 litres of liquor in his cattle shed. He argued he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was not in his immediate possession, and the shed is accessible to villagers who …

Dilip Kumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four landowners from Madhubani district, filed two applications under Section 64 of the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, seeking that the Collector refer their objections on compensation and rehabilitation to the appropriate authority (LAARA). The …

Sabina KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, members of the Khatoon‑Miya family, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 108 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita alleging they tortured and harassed the informant's son, leading to his suicide. They contend that the alleged love affair …

Md. KasimversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Kasim, was implicated in a rape case (Manihari P.S. Case No. 2 of 2010) alleged to have been committed on 17 March 2009, punishable under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code. He applied for pre‑arrest bail, asserting his innocence, a clean antecedent, and that the accusation was …

Manikant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manikant Kumar, Vikram Kumar and Ravi Raushan Kumar were arrested in Mahkar, Gaya on suspicion of possessing counterfeit Indian currency, with Rs 4100 recovered from them. They were charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to counterfeiting and related offences. The …

Urmila Devi @ Tumila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged assault on an informant and her family. The prosecution alleged that Urmila Devi obstructed and abused the informant, while her relatives, including Salen Kumar Yadav and …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chandan Kumar was named in an FIR for offences including assault, robbery and other crimes under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He applied for anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and a clean antecedent, arguing that the allegations against him were vague and ornamental. The State opposed the bail. …

Ram Bachan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellants – Ram Bachan Singh, Sachchan Singh and Kanhaiya Singh – sought pre‑arrest bail in a criminal appeal arising from offences alleged under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The State, represented by the Special Public Prosecutor, contended that the …

Kumari Simpa SagarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kumari Simpa Sagar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 34.560 litres of liquor from a scooty she owned. She argued that she had no knowledge of the liquor being in the vehicle, had a clean …

Piyajo Dom @ Ajad KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Piyajo Dom @ Ajad Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 600 litres of liquor from a jute bag. He argued that he had no possession of the liquor, the alleged location was not his …

Sunil Gope @ Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, seven residents of Kripatola, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleges that the accused assaulted the informant's younger brother with bricks and stones …

Upendra RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, brothers of a deceased man, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging they threatened an informant and were involved in the death of the informant's husband under Sections 126(2), 103(1), 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. They contend that …

Raj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Raj Kumar Singh challenged the award prepared in connection with Land Acquisition Cases for the Sakardih‑Nasriganj State Highway (S.H.‑81), alleging that the award was made in the name of wrong parties, failed to specify the area of land acquired, mis‑classified residential land as …

Santosh Kumar ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Santosh Kumar Thakur, who had earlier filed a writ petition (CWJC No.5478 of 2025) seeking promotion, superannuated before the case was decided. He filed a separate writ application (CWJC No.866 of 2026) requesting a notional promotion with monetary benefits and sought to withdraw it, …

Ramashray ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ramashray Chauhan and Urmila Devi, applied for regular bail in a 2013 case (PS Manpur No.61) involving alleged offences under Sections 304(b), 201 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, relating to the dowry‑death of Sona Devi. The FIR was lodged by the deceased's mother, alleging that …

Ramikbal Bhagat @ Ramekbal BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramikbal Bhagat, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 27.22 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his house. He argued that no liquor was seized from his possession and the case was based solely on a confessional statement of …

Md. Asraf @ Md. AshrafversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Asraf, sought pre‑arrest bail after being implicated in a case registered under Sections 457, 382 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly entering an informant's house and taking Rs. 2 lakh. He contended that he is innocent, has a clean antecedent, and that the FIR was …

Dr. Kiran JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dr. Kiran Jha, a professor of Philosophy, filed a writ petition seeking correction of her promotion date from 28‑06‑2020 to 27‑07‑2011 and the consequent salary benefits. She had earlier submitted a representation to the Vice‑Chancellor of B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University on 18‑09‑2024, which remained …

Shambhu KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shambhu Kushwaha, feared arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 50 litres of spirit from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not caught in possession, was not the vehicle's owner, and the case rested on a confessional …

IndiaversusSunil Kumar

ALLOWED

The Union of India, represented by various postal officials, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking restoration of Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 25156 of 2019, which had been dismissed for default on 16-12-2019. The petitioner argued that the dismissal was erroneous and …

Bipin Bhagat @ Bipin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bipin Bhagat, applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case (PS Case No. 306 of 2025) involving multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR named several accused but did not list the petitioner; his alleged involvement emerged only …

Maharani DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Maharani Devi filed a writ petition seeking the payment of compensatory amount for land (plot no. 8931) that had been acquired by the State of Bihar and its agencies. She alleged that despite the acquisition, no compensation had been paid, and her representation before the Land Acquisition Officer …

Mushtaque Ali AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mushtaque Ali Ansari, a government employee, received a show‑cause notice (Letter No.4450 dated 15‑12‑2025) from the District Programme Officer (Establishment), Nawada, directing him to explain why he should be terminated. He filed a writ petition seeking quashing of the notice and restraining any …