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Judgments of 2026

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SHARVAN RAM @ SHARVAN KUMAR @ SHARWAN KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sharvan Ram, was implicated in a FIR (Sarai P.S. Case No. 218 of 2024) alleging sexual exploitation, blackmail, and assault under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He applied for pre‑arrest bail, contending that the relationship with the complainant was …

Ranjeet Kumar @ Ranju KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged alleging his involvement in a violent incident where he allegedly fired at an informant, causing a head injury. The petitioner argued that the informant’s statement was made shortly after the incident, indicating …

Md. Sanaur @ Md. SanauwarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Sanaur, was arrested in connection with a complaint under Section 498A IPC alleging dowry harassment and his alleged ouster of his wife, Afreen Perveen, from the matrimonial home. The petitioner pleaded innocence, asserted no dowry demand, and offered to pay Rs. 50,000 to the …

Vikash Sahani @ Vikash Kumar SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Vikash Sahani, accused in multiple offences under the Bihar Penal Code, was the target of a police operation to arrest him at his residence. During the attempt, family members and locals surrounded the police, leading to a scuffle in which some police were injured and the petitioner fled. The …

Sudish Kumar @ BhulaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sudish Kumar and Chhotelal Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case (Shikarpur P.S. Case No. 45 of 2022) alleging abduction of a minor girl, with charges under several IPC sections and the POCSO Act. They contended that they were falsely implicated, …

Dhanraj MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Dhanraj Mahto, was implicated in a theft case (Majorganj P.S. Case No. 121 of 2025) under Sections 317(4) and 317(5) of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita after a police raid recovered a stolen motorcycle. The only incriminating evidence was the confessional statement of Rameshwar …

Bala YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Bala Yadav, sought bail in a criminal case (Bihiya P.S. Case No.60 of 2025) involving multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The incident arose from a land dispute that escalated into a fight where several persons, including the informant’s maternal nephew, …

Munna Mahato @ Munni Mahato @ Munna KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Munna Mahato, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking relief in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner informed the court of his intention to withdraw the application, requesting liberty to surrender before the trial …

Ramesh MandalversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants Ramesh Mandal, Md Aftab Alam and Manish Kumar appealed the denial of bail in a case (Jhandapur PS Case No. 64 of 2025) under Sections 137(2) and 140(1) of the B.N.S. and Section 3(2)(va) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused abducted and …

Manish Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Manish Kumar Singh filed a criminal miscellaneous application before the Patna High Court. He later sought permission to withdraw the application. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Vishesh Kumar Choudhary, requested the court’s leave to withdraw. The court considered whether such withdrawal could be …

Hiramani KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Hiramani Kumar petitioned for anticipatory bail in a case alleging his participation in cross‑fire and the shooting of an informant's brother under Sections 109(1), 118(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution claimed he fired at the victim, while the …

Raushan Kumar @ Raushan SharmaversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The appellant, Raushan Kumar, was charged under IPC sections 307, 302 and 34, Arms Act section 27 and SC/ST Act section 3(2)(v) for a murder incident in Bahadurpur. The trial court denied his bail application, holding that the charges were serious. On appeal, the appellant argued that he was falsely …

Md Aftab AlamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court heard three criminal appeals filed by Ramesh Mandal, Md Aftab Alam and Manish Kumar seeking bail after the Special Judge of the SC/ST (POA) Act in Bhagalpur rejected their bail applications under Sections 137(2) and 140(1) of the B.N.S. and Section 3(2)(va) of the SC/ST Act. The …

Shrikant PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shrikant Paswan, a PDS dealer, challenged the cancellation of his License No. 44/07 by the Sub‑Divisional Officer, Rajauli, dated 7 January 2017, and the subsequent confirmation of that cancellation by the District Collector, Nawada, dated 9 October 2019. He filed a writ petition seeking quash of …

Ranjeet Thakur @ Ranjeet Kumar Thakur @ RajaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ranjeet Thakur and Sanjeet Thakur, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 108 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) alleging that they had pressured the deceased to commit suicide for money and land. The FIR, filed five days after the …

Heera PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Heera Paswan applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a case alleging stone‑pelting and abuse after a dispute over playing a DJ, offences charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated due to a personal rivalry and that no …

Natho PrasadversusState of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Natho Prasad, filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging various officials of the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the petition, the petitioner’s grievance was reportedly resolved. The petitioner’s counsel therefore sought the Court’s permission to withdraw …

Rajesh Singh @ Gouri Shankar Singh @ Gaurishankar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajesh Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Kasim Bazar No.60 of 2025) alleging assault under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and his father brutally assaulted the informant, causing grievous …

Raj Kumar PandeyversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Raj Kumar Pandey, was charged in a mob assault case under several sections of the Bihar Penal Code and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The prosecution alleged that a group of accused stopped a motorcycle, assaulted the occupants, and stole cash, but the FIR did not name the …

Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rakesh Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging that he operated an ultrasound diagnostic centre without a license, violating sections of the Bihar Nursing Service Act and the Clinical Establishment Act. He claimed the allegations were false, stemming from an …

Vijay Singh @ Vijay Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vijay Singh, was implicated in a murder case (Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC) concerning the death of a schoolboy. The prosecution’s case relied mainly on the informant’s suspicion and statements of witnesses, with no eyewitness to the alleged killing. The petitioner argued …

Md. Jafer Imam @ Md. Shamim @ Jafar ImamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Jafer Imam, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case (Rajgir P.S. Case No. 329 of 2022) alleging offences under Sections 420 and 406 of the Indian Penal Code, based on an informant’s claim that the petitioner received Rs. 16.5 lakh. The petitioner contended …

Dr Pradeep Kumar Singh @ Pradeep SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Singh sought anticipatory bail after a complaint was lodged under Sections 498A and 504 of the IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act alleging dowry demands and cruelty. The petitioner claimed the allegations were false, stemming from a strained marital relationship and …

Rakesh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Rakesh Kumar Yadav and Hari Shankar Yadav, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a kidnapping case (PS Ladaniya Case No.140 of 2025) where they are accused of abducting the informant’s grandson under Sections 140(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The Court examined the …

Rahul Singh @ Rahul kr. Singh @ Rahul Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Singh, was implicated in a police case (Katihar G.R. P.S. Case No. 118 of 2024) for alleged assault on two constables while they inspected a pantry car. The prosecution’s case rests solely on the confessional statement of a co‑accused, with no specific allegation against the …

Bittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bittu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a criminal case (Marhaura P.S. Case No. 323 of 2025) involving alleged offences under several sections of the B.N.S., 2023 and the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was part of a group that assaulted an …

Guli Yadav @ Sanjay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, Guli Yadav and his wife Kaushalaya Devi, filed an anticipatory bail application in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S. 2023. Petitioner's counsel withdrew the anticipatory bail request for Guli Yadav to surrender and seek regular bail, while seeking anticipatory …

Shashank KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Shashank Kumar, filed an application before the Patna High Court, likely seeking relief in a criminal matter. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner informed the Court that the application would be withdrawn and that the petitioner would surrender before the trial court. The …

Dhanji PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Dhanji Paswan sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with Bhabua (Sonhan) P.S. Case No. 102 of 2025, which alleged offences under several IPC sections and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, assaulted the informant and …

Anil Mahto @ Anil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anil Mahto, the owner of a furniture shop in Sonbarsa, was arrested under Sections 8, 20(b)(ii)B and 21(c) of the NDPS Act after police seized 5.5 kg of ganja, 96 bottles of codeine cough syrup and 230 nitrazepam tablets from his premises. The petitioner argued that the shop was used only for …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants Ramesh Mandal, Md Aftab Alam and Manish Kumar appealed the denial of bail in a case (Jhandapur PS Case No. 64 of 2025) under Sections 137(2) and 140(1) of the B.N.S. and Section 3(2)(va) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused abducted and …

Shahid @ Shahid AkhtarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Shahid Akhtar applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case of alleged kidnapping of a 20‑year‑old girl, registered under Sections 366 and 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the girl went missing after a phone call indicated she was in a …

Pappu RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pappu Rai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Barh PS No.486 of 2023) involving offences under IPC sections 147, 149, 341, 323, 325, 307, 504 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused, including the petitioner, assaulted an informant and …

Lal Babu SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Lal Babu Sahni and his two sons, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with a FIR (Hathauri P.S. Case No.233 of 2024) that alleges they led a mob which attacked an informant, looted property and caused injuries. The prosecution’s case is based on a written …

Muni DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Kaushalya Devi and Muni Devi, were arrested on charges of kidnapping a five‑year‑old boy, the son of an informant, under a case registered as Rampur P.S. Case No. 204 of 2025. The prosecution alleged that the child was abducted, but the child was later recovered from the house of …

Basant Tiwari @ Basawan Tiwari @ Bashwan TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Basant Tiwari, was arrested in connection with a case alleging molestation of a 10‑year‑old girl under Sections 74, 75, 78 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, 2012. The petitioner contended that the FIR was false, arising from a personal …

Gopal Prasad @ Gopal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gopal Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a case (Ayarkotha P.S. Case No. 8 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 318(4) and 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to the disappearance of a truck carrying rice. The prosecution’s case is based on an …

Sunil Kumar @ Sunil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar, was implicated in a case involving alleged kidnapping, rape and offences under the POCSO Act concerning a 14‑year‑old girl who disappeared from Khagaria. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserting that the victim voluntarily went to Delhi, later married him, and they …

Pawan Mandal @ Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pawan Mandal was arrested under IPC Section 354 and Section 8 of the POCSO Act for allegedly enticing and teasing the informant’s 11‑year‑old daughter. The petitioner claims he is innocent and was framed due to village politics, having been in custody for seven months. The informant’s …

Madhukar YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Madhukar Yadav and Sumindra Kumar Yadav, were arrested after police stopped a motorcycle and recovered a large bag containing prohibited cough syrups classified as narcotic substances. They filed a bail application, claiming innocence and asserting that nothing was recovered from …

Om Prakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Om Prakash Kumar, was charged under IPC sections 365, 302, 394, 120B and 34, and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for the murder of a sand‑truck driver. The Special Judge had rejected his bail application, relying mainly on a confessional statement of a …

Abhishek AnandversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Anand, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a criminal complaint under Section 498A IPC alleging dowry cruelty and an illicit relationship. He contended that the allegations were false, the marriage occurred on 1 December 2021, and the complaint was filed in 2022 after …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sonu Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a theft case (Riga P.S. Case No. 119 of 2025) involving loss of Rs. 34 lakh, based primarily on the confessional statement of co‑accused Guddu Kumar. The prosecution alleged that an unknown thief stole rods, coils and wire from the …

Akalu Noniya @ Akalu ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, brothers Akalu Noniya and Baliram Noniya, were implicated in a murder case (Kargahar PS Case No.133 of 2025) involving the alleged forced poisoning of a woman by her husband and in‑laws. Petitioner's first anticipatory bail was withdrawn after his arrest; the second petition sought …

Md. Alam Hashmi @ Md. AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Md. Alam Hashmi sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the B.N.S., alleging fraudulent sale of land and cheating. The prosecution’s FIR claimed the petitioner defrauded the informant of money. The parties later resolved the dispute through a mediation …

Sunil PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, Sunil Prasad and his daughter Guriya Devi, filed a criminal writ petition in the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar, the Superintendent of Police, the Station House Officer, and Archana Kumari. The petition sought relief in connection with a case registered under PS Case …

Vikash Kumar @ Vivek MuskanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Vikash Kumar, was charged with murder, criminal conspiracy, illegal possession of arms and an offence under the SC/ST Act after a firing incident at a dance program resulted in a death. The prosecution alleged that the appellant and others were holding weapons and that the deceased …

Neelam Kumari @ Nilam KumariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Neelam Kumari, was named in an FIR for alleged forgery of an appointment letter related to a GNM post, invoking IPC sections 420, 406, 467, 468, 471/34. She contended that she had no knowledge of the forged document and played no role in its creation. The State opposed her request …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rahul Kumar sought bail after being implicated in a kidnapping case under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The alleged victim, a 19‑year‑old woman, testified that she left her home of her own volition, married the petitioner voluntarily, and faced no coercion. The …

Md. MolajimversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Molajim, was arrested in a case involving alleged dowry harassment under Sections 498(A), 379 and 34 of the IPC. He had an outstanding maintenance liability of Rs.2,34,000, of which Rs.1,00,000 had been paid and the balance of Rs.1,34,000 was promised to be paid in equal …

Jay Kumar Prasad @ Jay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Jay Kumar Prasad, a former Mukhiya, was implicated in a complaint (No.331(C) of 2021) alleging embezzlement of ₹22,02,900 under Sections 406, 420 and 120B of the IPC relating to funds of the Nal Jal Yojana. The petitioner claimed the entire amount had already been deposited in the Ward Kriyayavan …

Subodh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Subodh Yadav, was arrested in connection with an alleged theft under Section‑309(4) of the B.N.S., claiming that two unknown persons had robbed him and that he was falsely implicated. He has been in custody since 15‑05‑2025 and no material evidence has been recovered from him; the …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar petitioned for anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged alleging his involvement in the kidnapping of a 17‑year‑old girl, an offence punishable under sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the POCSO Act. The FIR was filed two days after the alleged incident and …

Jitu Kumar @ Shaka @ Jitu PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Jitu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a Shahpur police case (No. 142 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 8(c) and 21(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The prosecution alleged that two persons were arrested with 'smack' …

Sonu Kumar Yadav @ Sangam YaduvanshiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a kidnapping case registered under Sections 137(2) and 140(3) of the B.N.S., 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner kidnapped the minor son of the informant, while the petitioner contended that the case was false …

Md. AlauddinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Alauddin, caretaker of a madarsa, feared arrest in a case under Sections 25(1B)(a) and 26 of the Arms Act after a gun was recovered from the madarsa premises during a police raid. He contended that the weapon was not in his conscious possession, the seizure was conducted without …

Ramdeo Prasad @ Ramdev PrasadversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ramdeo Prasad applied for anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged alleging his involvement in assaulting the informant and his family, with charges under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The FIR named 13 members of the same family, and the specific allegation …

Shrawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shrawan Kumar was arrested in connection with Arwal P.S. Case No. 524 of 2023 for alleged offences under Sections 409 and 379 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The arrest stemmed from a prior incident (Case No. 522 of 2023) where his tractor, seized during a vehicle check for illegal …

Dasai PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dasai Paswan was charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code for alleged dowry harassment and torture of his wife, Sarita Devi. The petitioner denied the allegations and submitted an undertaking to keep his wife with …

Vikas KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Vikas Kumar filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking bail in a criminal case (PS Case No. 448 of 2025). The State of Bihar opposed the application. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the application. The Court granted the request, dismissing …

Santosh SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Sah and his wife Poonam Devi were named in an FIR alleging assault and related offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). They contended that the FIR was filed 20 days after the alleged incident, that the case stemmed from a personal dispute between …

Birendra Yadav @ Virendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Birendra Yadav and Ashok Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the B.N.S. 2023 relating to assault. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners entered the informant’s house, used abusive language and inflicted injuries, with …

Munna KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Munna Khan, applied for regular bail in a case registered under sections 123, 80 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging that he was falsely implicated in the death of his wife, who was forced to drink a poisonous liquid. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner …

Tuntun Kumar @ Tuntun YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Tuntun Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged three days after an alleged assault on a neighbour over a drain dispute, resulting in non‑grievous injuries. The FIR listed offences under several IPC sections, but the petitioner argued the delay in filing and the …

Piush Kumar @ Piyush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Piush Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a FIR (Maner P.S. Case No. 99 of 2025) alleging his involvement in an assault under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner threw the informant on the ground, while …

Praveen Kumar @ RockyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Praveen Kumar (Rocky) was arrested in connection with a dowry‑death case (Biharsharif P.S. Case No. 293 of 2025) under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (BNS). The informant alleged that the petitioner and his family demanded dowry and caused the death of his wife …

Md. Kurban @ Md. Kurban Ali @ Md. Qurban AliversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged smuggling of fake Indian currency and a mob assault on S.S.B. personnel. Petitioners 1 and 3 withdrew their applications, leaving only Md. Azad (petitioner 2) to pursue relief. The prosecution alleged that a large mob, including …

MR. S. KUMAR @ SHAILESH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, S. Kumar, a Deputy Secretary in the Bihar Health Department, was sanctioned for prosecution under sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120‑B IPC for allegedly colluding to stay a mutation proceeding in favour of Kumar Gyanendra. The petitioner argued that the stay order dated 27‑06‑2013 …

GANGO MAHALDARversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, members of the Mahaldar family, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a criminal case (PS Case No. 295 of 2018) involving offences under Sections 147, 149, 323, 379, 307, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that they assaulted the victim in a …

Sunil Prasad @ Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sunil Prasad, was accused of kidnapping under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in Gidha Police Station Case No. 154 of 2024. He had earlier been granted anticipatory bail in a separate kidnapping case (Ara Nawada P.S. Case No. 465 of 2024). The petitioner, now …

Sri Majharool HaqueversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Majharool Haque, a medicine shop owner, was implicated in a complaint alleging violations of several provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940 and Section 420 of the IPC for operating without a valid drug licence. The petitioner produced a licence valid from 2005 to 2010 and a receipt of …

Vidhyanand Kumar @ Tuntun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vidhyanand Kumar petitioned for regular bail in Special POCSO Case No. 41 of 2025, charged under Sections 65, 89, 115(2), 351(2) of the Bihar Penal Code and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that he forced a sexual relationship with the informant, abused her, caused a pregnancy and …

Jayotish Thakur @ Jyotish ThakurversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jayotish Thakur, was charged under Sections 123 and 103(1) of the BNS for allegedly providing poison‑laced food that led to the death of a woman related to the informant. The petitioner, husband of the deceased, claimed innocence, asserting no history of cruelty and that he was …

Jay Narayan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, members of the Yadav family, were accused of assaulting the husband of an informant during a land dispute, with allegations of using a pistol, iron rod and other weapons, and of snatching valuables. They faced charges under multiple sections of the Bihar Non‑Compulsory Statutes …

Kumar ManishversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Kumar Manish challenged a suspension order issued under Memo No. 243 dated 15.03.2022, invoking Rule 9(3)(ii) of the Bihar CCA Rules, 2005. He filed a writ petition seeking certiorari to quash the suspension instead of filing an appeal. The Court observed that Rule 23 of the same Rules …

Mahtab KhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mahtab Khan, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109, 303(2), 352 and 351(2) of the BNSS, alleging that he assaulted an informant with a knife and stole Rs.5,000. The FIR describes injuries to the informant’s head, neck, stomach and …

Dukhi SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dukhi Sah, the petitioner, is the registered owner of a shop known as Krishna Dhaba in Madhubani district, which was seized under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 after the recovery of 135.75 litres of illicit liquor. The petitioner contends that he merely leased the …

Sonu Kumar Pandey @ Sonu PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar Pandey, filed an application for bail fearing arrest in connection with a case registered under Sections 126(2), 109(20) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He was alleged to have filed a complaint against the victim, but the injury …

Subhash Mahto @ Virappan Mahto @ Veerappaan MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Subhash Mahto, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 386, 387 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code relating to a robbery and assault incident. The incident involved unidentified motorcyclists assaulting an informant and robbing co‑workers of Rs.20,000. The …

Mukesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Mukesh Kumar Singh, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Sonbarsa Raj Case No. 81 of 2024) alleging offences under Sections 406, 420 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for defalcating approximately Rs. 50 lakh of PACS funds. He claimed innocence, stating he was …

Avinash PatelversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners sought regular bail in a kidnapping case (Telhara P.S. Case No. 37 of 2025) involving the abduction of a 15‑year‑old boy, Aditya Raj, and a ransom demand made via the mobile of co‑accused Deepak Kumar. Avinash Patel and Nitish Kumar were recovered with the victim and confessed to the …

Mayank Mohan @ SannyversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Mayank Mohan and Shekhar Pandey, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 108 and 3(5) of the BNS for allegedly assaulting and threatening a deceased person, leading to his suicide. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners' actions caused the …

Kuleen Yadav @ Kunil Yadav @ Kulean YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kuleen Yadav, was arrested in connection with a murder case (PS Case No. 66 of 2023) involving offences under Sections 302 and 201 of the IPC. The deceased was a woman who was allegedly murdered by her matrimonial inmates, and the petitioner, her brother‑in‑law, claims he had no …

Samodhi YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Samodhi Yadav applied for bail fearing arrest in a case (Chhakarbandha P.S. Case No.02 of 2025) involving offences under several sections of the Bihar Penal Code, arising from an altercation where he allegedly assaulted an informant’s husband with an iron rod, causing a broken hand and head injury, …

Harkesh Bharti @ Harikesh Bharti @ Harikesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Harkesh Bharti, sought relief from anticipated arrest in a case (Bhita​ha P.S. Case No. 74 of 2025) alleging offences under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic and Sexual Offences (BNS) Act, 2023 and the POCSO Act, including abduction of a minor. The prosecution alleged that the …

Upendra Prasad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Upendra Prasad Yadav, sought relief fearing arrest in a complaint (No. 116 of 2023) alleging offences under IPC sections 420, 406, 384 and 386 for allegedly taking Rs. 15 lakh in a failed marriage arrangement. He claimed innocence, stating he was falsely implicated and is a …

Ajit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ajit Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 126(2), 329(4), 77 of the BNS Act and Sections 8, 15, 18 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he entered the informant's house, touched the minor daughter and recorded a video. The petitioner pleaded innocence …

BiharversusRanjeet Kumar Rajak

DISPOSED

The State of Bihar filed two Letters Patent Appeals (Nos. 878/2025 and 974/2025) challenging interim orders dated 4 July 2025 and 20 August 2025 issued by a Single Judge in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 10369/2025. While the appeals were pending, the Single Judge delivered a final order on 11 …

Akash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Akash Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Case No. 198 of 2025) involving alleged offences of assault, intimidation, and other serious crimes under sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 109, 132, 308(3), 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Penal Code. The …

Vikash Yadav @ Vikash Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikash Yadav petitioned for bail in a case registered under Section 96/3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) alleging kidnapping of a minor. The FIR was lodged six days after the alleged incident, and the victim’s statement under Section 183 BNSS indicated she had eloped with Nilesy …

Bibi Shahin @ ShahinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Bibi Shahin and Hamida Khatoon, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a criminal case (Sahayak Khazanchi P.S. Case No. 47 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 127(2), 115(2), 65(1), 61(2), 352, 351(2) of the B.N.S., 2023. The prosecution alleged that they were present …

Sushil Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner filed a contempt application challenging the order dated 16-11-2021 of Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.1267 of 2021, which had directed the concerned authority to consider a representation within three months and allowed the petitioner to approach the court again if aggrieved. The …

Kaili DeviversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, comprising five members of the Manjhi family, feared arrest in connection with a criminal case (PS No. 444 of 2024) alleging offences under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (BNS) and the Witchcraft Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners assaulted a victim …

Golu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Golu Kumar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑related case (Bihta P.S. Case No. 878 of 2022) involving alleged assault, torture and dowry demands under IPC sections 341, 323, 494, 498A read with section 34 and under the Dowry Prohibition Act. The petitioner claimed innocence and …

Kundan Kumar @ Rishikant Kumar @ Kundan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kundan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 308(2), 308(3), 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly demanding a ransom of Rs. 10 lakh during flood control work and assaulting a pocklan operator. He applied for …

Prashan SenversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioners Prashan Sen and Arvind Sen sought bail fearing arrest in a case (Vishnupad PS Case No. 316 of 2024) alleging assault on an informant and forced signature, with offences under several sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged the petitioners were armed and injured the informant. The …

Prabhat Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Prabhat Kumar Gupta applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry harassment case (Complaint No. 334 of 2023) under Section 498A IPC. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, assaulted and tortured the victim to demand dowry. The petitioner claimed …

Dharmveer PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Dharmveer Paswan applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry harassment case (Jamui Mahila PS Case No. 37 of 2020) alleging offences under IPC sections 498A, 313 with 34 and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4. He claimed innocence, asserted he has no criminal antecedent, and that the …

Vikki Kumar @ Bikki Parmar@ Vikky KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Vikki Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a rape case (Mau P.S. Case No. 96 of 2025) under Section 70(2) of the B.N.S., provisions of the SC/ST (POA) Act and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner committed rape, but the victim's …

Umesh SawversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Umesh Saw petitioned for anticipatory bail in a dowry harassment case (IPC 498A, 406; Dowry Prohibition Act 3,4) after a proclamation under Sections 82 and 83 of the CrPC had been issued against him for alleged abscondence. The State opposed the bail, arguing that the proclamation barred relief …

Md. Gulsad Hussain @ Md. GulsadversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Gulsad Hussain, was implicated in a case registered under Sections 329(4), 64(1), 351(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging sexual exploitation of a 19‑year‑old girl under the pretext of marriage. The petitioner contended that the FIR was lodged …

Ranjit sahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Ranjit Sah sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry harassment case under Section 498A IPC. The prosecution alleged he, along with others, assaulted the victim to demand dowry. The petitioner claimed innocence and filed an application for anticipatory bail. The court, relying on …

Alok RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, a group of 47 candidates, sought to quash a BSSC memo that excluded Aurangabad district from a Class‑IV post examination and to be allowed to sit for the exam, invoking Advertisement No. 1 of 2009. The State and BSSC argued that the vacancies under that advertisement had been fully …

Umesh Sharma @ Jaldhar @ Umesh dasversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, Umesh Sharma and Raghunath Pandey, were implicated in a case registered under Sections 406, 420, 467, 468 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly duping people by promising jobs through a fake Bal Bari Center. Petitioners sought bail, arguing that the FIR names only …

Akash Kumar @ Akash Kumar ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Akash Kumar, was implicated in a kidnapping case (IPC §§363, 366A read with 34) involving the alleged abduction of a minor for marriage. He claimed innocence, asserting that the victim had eloped with him and that he had no prior criminal record. The court examined the allegations …

Sandeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sandeep Kumar, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (Kotwa P.S. Case No. 38 of 2025) alleged under Sections 87 and 96 of the BNS. The informant claimed his 13‑year‑old daughter was abducted by the petitioner and co‑accused, while the petitioner’s counsel argued his …

NawabversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nawab, was arrested in connection with offences under Sections 319(2), 318(4), 338, 336(3) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, 1946 read with Section 12 of the Passport Act, 1967, alleged to have concealed his Bangladeshi citizenship while …

Karan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Karan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 137, 96, 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he kidnapped a minor daughter and niece of an informant. The petitioner pleaded innocence, asserting that …

Ratneshwar Nandan @ MunnaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three accused in a land‑dispute related case (Maniyari P.S. Case No.304 of 2024), sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. The FIR alleged that petitioner 3 pointed a pistol at the informant, petitioner 2 inflicted a blow with an iron rod, and petitioner 1 attempted …

Saffiullah @ Shafiullah @ SafiullahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner applied for regular bail in connection with offences under Sections 140(3) and 3(5) of the BNS Act, alleged to involve the abduction of a minor. The FIR named four accused, but the petitioner’s name does not appear in it, and the victim’s statement under Section 183 of the BNSS only …

Md. Salim @ Mohammad Salim Sheikh @ Mohammad salim sekhversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Salim, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, the POCSO Act and the IT Act based on allegations by informant Rehana that she was repeatedly raped, threatened with the release of intimate videos, and extorted for Rs. …

Md. HefazversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Hefaz, applied for regular bail in a case involving alleged offences under Sections 310(2)/311 of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Section 27 of the Arms Act, arising from a robbery in which the informant’s son was shot. The petitioner claims innocence, stating that no …

Raman MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Raman Mahto and Ramjatan Baitha, ward officials, were charged under IPC sections 406, 409, 420 and 34 for allegedly withdrawing Rs 16.95 lakh from a ward implementation account, completing work worth Rs 9.26 lakh under the Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal Yojna, and allegedly embezzling the …

Dharmnath Rai @ Chulhai RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Dharmnath Rai, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑death case (PS Case No. 99 of 2024) where he is alleged to have demanded dowry, tortured and caused the death of his daughter‑in‑law. The prosecution charged him under Sections 80, 238 read with Section 3(5) of …

Abul HasanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are close relatives of the husband of the informant, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a Mahila Police Station case alleging dowry‑related torture. The FIR charges them under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 85, 109, 352, 351(2), 351(3) and 3(5) of the BNS. The petitioners contended they …

Ajay Yadav @ Ajay Kumar @ Ajay PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ajay Yadav, applied for pre‑arrest bail in PS‑Case No. 88 of 2025, which alleged assault, robbery and other offences under Sections 191(2), 126(2), 115(2), 109 and 303(2) of the Bihar Negotiable Securities Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that the FIR was vague and …

Prem Lal SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prem Lal Sahni, father‑in‑law of the deceased, was implicated in a murder‑dowry case (Sakra P.S. Case No. 138 of 2025) under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. He sought regular bail, claiming innocence and that he was framed merely because of his familial relationship. The …

Akash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Akash Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in connection with a case involving alleged loot and violations of the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that a stolen motorcycle was recovered from his house and that an accomplice had named …

Abdul JabbarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Abdul Jabbar filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court in a criminal miscellaneous case. During the hearing, the petitioner, through counsel, expressed his desire to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The Court permitted the withdrawal and dismissed the anticipatory …

Panchu ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Panchu Thakur applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR (Case No. 139 of 2025) was lodged alleging offences under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, stemming from an assault during a panchayat dispute. He contends that the incident occurred in a fit of rage, …

Badshah Khan @ BadshahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Badshah Khan and Farhan Khan, sought anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with FIR No. 312 of 2025 alleging offences under the Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita and the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the informant's son was shot by a …

Saif AliversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Saif Ali sought anticipatory bail after an FIR (Siwan Mufassil PS Case No. 413 of 2025) was lodged alleging offences under sections 74, 75, 77, 351(2) of the BNS and section 12 of the POCSO Act, including forced marriage, threats of acid attack, and the procurement and circulation of semi‑nude …

Gorakh Mallah @ Gorakh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Gorakh Mallah, was implicated in a NDNDPS case for allegedly supplying 22.46 grams of heroin to Harsh Kumar, based on the informant's statement. No heroin was recovered from the petitioner and the quantity involved is below the commercial threshold of 250 grams. The petitioner, who …

Md. Aadil @ Md. Adil @ Shahbaz AhmadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Aadil, was charged under IPC sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 34 (common intention) and under section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly firing indiscriminately and injuring an informant. He contended that he was falsely implicated, had no intention to fire at the informant, …

Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners sought regular bail in a kidnapping case (Telhara P.S. Case No. 37 of 2025) involving the abduction of a 15‑year‑old boy, Aditya Raj, and a ransom demand made via the mobile of co‑accused Deepak Kumar. Avinash Patel and Nitish Kumar were recovered with the victim and confessed to the …

Vikash Ram @ Vikesh Kumar @ Vikesh Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikash Ram and Dhanesh Ram, members of a Scheduled Caste, were implicated in a case (PS No.262/2025) alleging assault on the informant’s son with an iron rod after a dispute over music volume. The petitioners contend that the informant has repeatedly harassed them and that a counter‑case under the …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar was arrested in a POCSO case alleging that he eloped with and married the 17‑year‑old daughter of the informant without obtaining a divorce. The informant’s younger daughter, who was the alleged victim, was examined in trial but was declared hostile and did not support the prosecution. …

Pramod Kumar @ Pramod SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Pramod Kumar, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Sections 137(2), 96 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act (BNS) and Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The alleged victim, a minor girl, corroborated the …

Sudarshan RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail in connection with an assault case (Kargahar P.S. Case No. 76 of 2025) alleging offences under sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 352 and 3(5) of the BNS. The informant claimed the accused assaulted him and his family on 13.03.2025, but the petitioners argued that …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dacoity case (Barh P.S. Case No. 450 of 2024) involving offences under Sections 395 and 397 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that unknown criminals committed the dacoity and the petitioner’s name appeared …

Surendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Surendra Singh and Kiran Devi applied for pre‑arrest bail in connection with a case registered under Sections 80(2), 238(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act. The petition was filed before the Patna High Court, and counsel for the State and the informant were also present. Justice …

Sanny KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanny Kumar, was in judicial custody for alleged possession of two live cartridges under Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the cartridges were recovered from his conscious possession, but no independent witness to the seizure was recorded. …

Madhusudan Ray @ Masudhan RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Madhusudan Ray and Guddu Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging assault under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners attacked an informant with an iron rod, causing injuries, though the hospital report …

Bibha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bibha Devi, mother of the alleged kidnapper Sachin Ray, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (G.R. No. 967 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 81, 83, 69 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023. The prosecution alleged that she connived with her son in the kidnapping of an informant, …

Md. AbbashversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md. Abbash, Md. Parwez and Md. Mustakim, were implicated in a case (Bachhwara P.S. Case No. 214 of 2025) for alleged assault with a sword, iron rod and other weapons, invoking several offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. They contended that the allegations were false, …

Banti KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Banti Kumar filed an anticipatory bail petition fearing arrest in connection with PS case No. 200 of 2025, which alleged offences under sections 316(2), 318(4), 338 and 351(2) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act. The informant, Prasidh Narayan Sharma, had lodged the complaint on 21 May 2025. …

Pyare PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, parents-in-law of a woman who died allegedly due to dowry demands, applied for anticipatory bail under the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The deceased had married on 18-04-2024, and a year later was found dead, with a post‑mortem indicating throttling. The State argued that …

Tabrej @ Tabrej AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three brothers, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case arising from a land dispute where they were alleged to have assaulted the informant and her husband with a sword, causing simple injuries. The FIR, registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 76, 303(2), 352, 351(2) and …

Vikash Sahni @ Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vikash Sahni, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 96, 352, 303(2) and 61(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita concerning the alleged abduction of a minor girl and theft of jewellery. The girl gave two conflicting statements: initially admitting a consensual …

Surendra Rai @ Surendar RoyversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioners Surendra Rai and Dharmendra Rai filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking permission to withdraw the pending criminal miscellaneous application. The learned counsel for the petitioners requested the court's leave to withdraw, and the State counsel was heard. The court, …

Chhathu SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Chhathu Sharma and Shashi Bhushan Sharma, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Case No. 168 of 2021) involving multiple IPC offences including assault, robbery and criminal intimidation. The FIR alleged that a group, allegedly led by Jata Sharma, attacked the …

Munna Kumar @ Munna Kumar MistriversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Munna Kumar Mistri, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 80(2), 123, 85 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging that his wife died after consuming poison. The petitioner contended that the death was accidental, that there was no dowry …

Mohan RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mohan Rai, a college professor, was implicated in PS Case No.279 of 2025 alleging assault on the mother of an informant and injury to a colleague, with charges under several sections of the B.N.S. He contended that he was falsely implicated, had no involvement in the incident, and …

Md. NiyazversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Md. Niyaz, Md. Nazrul and Md. Zaheer, sought bail in connection with a case (Muffasil P.S. Case No.139 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 109, 351(2) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023. They claimed that on 08‑06‑2025 they were attacked by the informant’s party after a …

Achheylal Yadav @ Neta JiversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Achheylal Yadav, sought relief from imminent arrest in a case (Malsalami P.S. Case No. 86 of 2025) filed under Sections 96, 115(3), 303(2), 352, 351(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, alleging abduction of a girl. The victim's statement, recorded under Section 180 of the …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (PS Vaishali Case No.190 of 2025) alleged under sections 137(2), 96 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The informant claimed his 14‑year‑old daughter was previously kidnapped by the accused and had been …

Sunila Sinha @ Sunil SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sunila Sinha, a former teacher, was accused of forging certificates to obtain her appointment and faced charges under IPC sections 409, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120‑B. She had already been terminated from service and claimed no prior criminal record. The State opposed her bail application. The Court …

Monu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Monu Kumar was accused of eloping with the 17‑year‑old daughter of an informant, leading to an FIR under Sections 96, 137(2), 351(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S.S. The petitioner argued that the FIR was lodged two days after the incident, the victim was actually 17½‑18 years old and the relationship was …

Ajay Sah @ Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ajay Sah, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a kidnapping case (PS Alamnagar Case No. 154 of 2025) where the FIR was lodged four days after the alleged incident. He argued that the delay in filing the FIR and the absence of any material linking him to the crime, as well as …

Dinesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dinesh Kumar, manager of a primary agricultural credit society, was implicated in a case alleging embezzlement of 844.50 quintals of paddy worth Rs.18,64,656. He contended that he did not partake in the misappropriation and that the alleged amount, with interest, had already been …

Mahanand GohitmanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three brothers, feared arrest in connection with the death of their youngest brother, who was alleged to have shot himself. The prosecution charged them under IPC sections 306 and 201 and Arms Act section 27, alleging they instigated the suicide. The petitioners contended that they …

Akash MukharjeeversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Akash Mukherjee, applied for regular bail in a cyber‑fraud case where he was alleged to have received large sums of money transferred through his bank account after being digitally arrested via WhatsApp. The FIR, registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 …

Ajit Kumar Singh @ Ajit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajit Kumar Singh, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 1,800 litres of liquor. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the scene, …

Md. Irfan AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Md. Irfan Ansari, filed an anticipatory bail application in connection with PS Araria Sangram Case No. 25 of 2025. While the bail application was pending, he was arrested. The petitioner then moved the court seeking withdrawal of the criminal miscellaneous application, arguing that …

Chhotelal DubeyversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Chhotelal Dubey, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR under Sections 3 and 4 of the Explosive Substances Act alleged a bomb explosion at his residence. He claimed he was not present at the time and that the house, usually locked, could have been accessed by a third party. The State …

Bhola KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bhola Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged alleging offences under Sections 366A and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the POSCO Act, accusing him of abducting and attempting to marry the informant’s daughter. The prosecution alleged that the girl was …

Prabhu ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Prabhu Chaudhary filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking relief, likely bail, in a criminal miscellaneous case. The petitioner, through counsel, requested permission to withdraw the application. After hearing both parties, the Court granted the request and dismissed the application …

Shri Ashok Kumar Pandey @ Ashok Kumar PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ashok Kumar Pandey filed a writ petition challenging the cancellation of his PDS licence (No.33/2021) by the Sub‑Divisional Officer, which was affirmed by the District Magistrate. The petitioner argued that the show‑cause notice issued under Rule 27(ii) of the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution …

Udgar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Udgar Yadav sought relief from arrest in a case filed under IPC sections 341, 323, 498A, 504 and the Dowry Prohibition Act, alleging that the charges of dowry‑related torture were false and stemmed from a love marriage. He contended that he was willing to provide a monthly allowance of Rs.6,500 to …

Md. AfrojversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Afroj, was implicated in a dowry harassment complaint (Case No. 49 of 2024) alleging offences under Section 498A of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and false implication. The State opposed the …

Rahul Singh RajputversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Singh Rajput, sought regular bail in a case registered under Sections 103(1), 61(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging that he was falsely implicated through a co‑accused's confession. The incident involved the murder of the …

Vikash Mishra @ Vikash Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikash Mishra was named in an FIR alleging kidnapping and sexual assault of a girl, alleged to be 17 years old, under Sections 137(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and several provisions of the SC/ST Act. The victim’s statements under Sections 180 and 183 of the B.N.S. indicated that she went with the …

Md. Jabbar @ Md. ZabbarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The High Court heard bail applications of Md. Abbas and Md. Jabbar, accused in a police‑station case involving alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. The FIR was based on a police officer’s statement that a girl had been …

Uma Shankar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Uma Shankar Paswan filed a writ petition seeking certiorari to quash the collector's order cancelling his PDS shop licence and the SDO's order cancelling the same licence, and mandamus to restore the licence and resume grain allotments. The court noted that the petitioner has an …

Sahdeo RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sahdeo Ray, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging misappropriation of Rs. 18,25,000 under Sections 409 and 34 IPC. He contended that his son forged his signature and misappropriated the funds, and that a substantial portion of the amount has already been …

Anil Kumar Sao @ Anil Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Anil Kumar Sao, the petitioner, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking bail in a criminal miscellaneous case arising from a police station case in Gaya. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Abhay Kumar Singh, later requested permission to withdraw the bail application. The Court, …

Rambabu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, six individuals from Rusulpur Osti, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable (B.N.S.) relating to assault and other offences. The prosecution alleged that ten accused entered the informant’s house and assaulted him …

Awadhesh MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Awadhesh Mahto petitioned for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 103(1), 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 concerning the alleged death of his sister-in‑law. The prosecution alleged that the deceased may have been killed by her in‑laws and that the petitioner was …

Chhathu ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chhathu Chaudhary, was charged under Sections 75 and 76 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 8 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 for allegedly making indecent remarks, forcibly opening a girl’s frock, touching her breast and attempting …

Akhilesh Ray @ Akhilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Akhilesh Ray petitioned for bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging he was falsely implicated in an altercation that resulted in simple injuries during a property dispute. He argued that a counter‑case had been filed against the informant’s side and that a …

Dharmendra Rawat @ Dharmendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Dharmendra Rawat and Jitendra Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC (now BNSS) in connection with FIR No.794/2024 alleging assault with bricks and alleged firing, charged under Sections 125(a), 351(2), 351(3), 191(2), 190 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, …

Rishu Kumar @ Duldul @ Duldul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Rishu Kumar and Pritam Kumar, sought bail in connection with a robbery‑and‑assault case (Sasaram Muffasil P.S. Case No.216 of 2025) registered under Section 310(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR described an attack on a victim who was robbed of Rs.25,000, and the …

Pritam Kumar @ Bablu @ Bablu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Rishu Kumar and Pritam Kumar, sought bail in connection with a robbery‑and‑assault case (Sasaram Muffasil P.S. Case No.216 of 2025) registered under Section 310(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR described an attack on a victim who was robbed of Rs.25,000, and the …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Ravi Kumar, a 19‑year‑old, was arrested in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a 16‑year‑old girl, alleged to have been pursued on the pretext of marriage. He was charged under Section 64 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from …

Akildeo Mahto @ Akil MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners Akildeo Mahto and Anand Kumar were implicated in a case (Kesariya P.S. Case No. 397 of 2024) for offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including assault and robbery. Only Akildeo Mahto’s anticipatory bail application was pressed before the Patna High …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a food grain dealer, filed a writ petition alleging that his EPOS machine displayed excess quantities of wheat and rice that were never supplied to him, despite several representations to the authorities. He sought a mandamus directing the Sub‑Divisional Officer to delete the …

Sonu Mafia @ Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sonu Mafia, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving alleged threats, extortion of Rs.20 lakh, and offences under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Securities Act and the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that five unknown persons threatened a hospital …

Ganga SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Ganga Sahni challenged the cancellation of his PDS licence by the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate and District Magistrate, arguing that the show‑cause notice neither mentioned a proposal for cancellation nor attached the enquiry report, contrary to Order 27(ii) of the Bihar Targeted Public …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rahul Kumar was arrested in connection with an alleged kidnapping of the 17‑year‑old daughter of an informant for the purpose of marriage, under sections 87 and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, asserting that the victim, now an adult, had …

Visheshwar SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Visheshwar Sahni applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑death case (Shahpur Patori PS Case No. 581 of 2022) involving offences under Sections 341, 323, 304(B), 201, 504, 506, 34 of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that he …

Abhay Kumar Ranjan @ Abhay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhay Kumar Ranjan, applied for anticipatory bail in a complaint (C847/2023) alleging offences under several IPC sections and the D.P. Act, filed by his wife Sharda Devi alleging cruelty, demand for a motorcycle and money, and her subsequent ouster from the matrimonial home. The …

Om Prakash Rajak @ Golu @ GolooversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Om Prakash Rajak, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case registered under Sections 96, 352, 3(5) of the B.N.S.S. and Section 4 of the POCSO Act concerning the alleged kidnapping of a minor. The FIR initially named only Rahul Mandal as the accused, …

Md. AbbasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md Abbas and Md Jabbar, were implicated in a police case (PS No 218/2025, Forbesganj) alleging involvement in flesh‑trade offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. The FIR was based on the …

Devo Paswan @ Dev Paswan @ Devendra PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Devo Paswan, was acquitted by the trial court in a criminal case arising from an incident in Kharagpur, Munger. While the acquittal was pending, the petitioner filed an application before the High Court. After the acquittal, the petitioner sought permission to withdraw that …

Satyam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Satyam Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging that he and an associate fired at an informant, violating several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act. The petitioner contended that the FIR does not specifically allege his …

Vishal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vishal Kumar was charged under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for the alleged murder of his wife, the daughter of an informant, in a dowry‑related dispute. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and his family killed the daughter for non‑fulfilment of dowry, while …

Pawan Sah @ Pawan SahuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Pawan Sah and Tej Narayan Sah, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 329(4), 74, 303(2) and 109(1)/3(5) of the B.N.S.S, alleging they entered the informant's house and assaulted her son. The FIR was lodged four days after the …

Kapil PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kapil Paswan was arrested in connection with a bomb blast at an Airtel mobile tower, charged under several IPC sections (147, 148, 149, 435, 436, 120(B)), the Explosive Substances Act (sections 3 and 4) and the CLA Act (section 17). The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated for political …

Kartik PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kartik Paswan, challenged the cancellation of his PDS licence (No. 41/2016) issued by the Sub‑Divisional Officer, alleging that the show‑cause notice did not attach the enquiry report nor mention a proposal for cancellation, violating Order 27(ii) of the Bihar Targeted Public …

EKRAM ANSARIversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ekram Ansari was implicated in a case of assault causing simple injury under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He feared arrest and applied for anticipatory bail, claiming he was falsely implicated. The State opposed the bail. The court examined the facts, the nature of the alleged …

Chhotu Manjhi @ Chhotu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chhotu Manjhi, husband of a woman who died under suspicious circumstances, was charged under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for murder. The informant, the deceased's father, alleged that the petitioner was responsible for his daughter's death. The petitioner sought …

Arun Mahto @ Arun Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arun Mahto sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a criminal case (PS Case No. 76 of 2025) alleging offences under sections 126(2), 115(2), 74, 303(2), 109 and 3(5) of the BNS. The prosecution alleged that Mahto, along with others, threatened the informant, assaulted her husband with a lathi, …

Anar DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, members of the Choudhary family, sought bail fearing arrest in a case (Nawalpur PS Case No.96 of 2025) involving numerous offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR alleged that when police attempted a raid at 3 a.m., the family protested, armed themselves with lathis and …

Jyoti Prakash SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jyoti Prakash Singh, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a complaint alleging dowry harassment under Sections 323 and 498A IPC. He denied the allegations and asserted his willingness to restore conjugal rights, having also filed a restitution of conjugal rights suit …

Rajnath KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Rajnath Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a murder case (Section 302 IPC) registered as Manihari P.S. Case No. 95 of 2025. The prosecution alleged he strangulated the deceased, but the petitioner’s counsel argued that no material evidence linked him to the crime and …

Mithun Ray @ Mithun Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The appellants, seven individuals from Budhasi Karbalia Tola, filed a criminal appeal (SJ) No.4026 of 2025 against the State of Bihar and Dhanraj Kumar Ram. During the hearing on 21-01-2026, the appellants' counsel sought the court's permission to withdraw the appeal on the ground that the parties …