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Judgments of 2026

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KUNDAN KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The petitioners filed an application seeking to quash the order of cognizance dated 1 July 2019 issued by the Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Masaurhi, which had taken cognizance of offences under IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 323, 341, 307, 504 and Arms Act section 27 in connection with a …

Pawan ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Pawan Manjhi was arrested in connection with a murder case where the FIR alleged that fifteen accused, including him, assaulted the deceased, with one co‑accused using an axe and the petitioner allegedly brandishing a pistol. The petitioner pleaded that he is innocent, did not assault the deceased …

Sita Ram MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sita Ram Mandal, sought a writ of mandamus directing the revenue authorities to mutate certain parcels of land (Khata No.244 and Khata No.296) that were settled by his grandfather. The respondents, including the State of Bihar and various revenue officials, contended that a proper …

MD. TARIQUE FATAHversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, MD. Tarique Fatah, filed an application in the Patna High Court. Counsel for the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the application. The Court granted the request, allowing the withdrawal. Accordingly, the application was dismissed as withdrawn. No substantive merits of the …

Ajit Chandra SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. (PRE-EMPTORY)

The petitioner, Ajit Chandra Sinha, filed a writ petition against the State of Bihar and several officials. The High Court had earlier issued an order on 09‑12‑2025 directing the petitioner to comply with certain directions. The petitioner failed to comply with that order. On 20‑01‑2026, after …

Dr. Nalini Ranjan PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. (PRE-EMPTORY)

Dr. Nalini Ranjan Prasad and Dr. Swarnlata Shrivastava filed a writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several government officials. The petition sought relief based on a prior order dated 09‑12‑2025 which the respondents allegedly failed to comply with. The court …

Sumant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sumant Kumar, was named in a 2018 complaint alleging violation of Section 420 of the IPC for failing to return a loan of Rs. 4 lakh allegedly given for a truck purchase. The petitioner contended that the actual loan amount was Rs. 70,000, which had already been repaid before the …

Om Sai ServicesversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Om Sai Services, through its proprietor, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and the Principal of Rajkiya Medical College, Bettiah to pay Rs.27,56,500 for sanitisation work performed during the COVID‑19 pandemic. The work order issued on 12 May 2020 authorized the …

OM PRAKASH MAHTOversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Om Prakash Mahto filed a petition under Section 239 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to set aside a February 2019 order of the Judicial Magistrate, Sitamarhi, which had rejected his application to quash a criminal case filed by Baljit Mahto alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust over a …

BASANT SINGHversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners Basant Singh, Shyam Babu Singh and Jai Prakash Singh filed an application before the Patna High Court in a criminal miscellaneous matter arising from a 2013 police case. The State of Bihar was the opposite party. The petitioners, through counsel, sought the court's permission to …

JANESHWAR PANDEYversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Janeshwar Pandey, filed an application seeking to quash an FIR registered under Section 135 of the Bihar Electricity Act, 2003. The petitioner argued that a charge sheet had already been filed and cognizance taken, rendering the quash petition unnecessary, and requested permission to …

Satyabhama Devi @ SatyabhamaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Satyabhama Devi, challenged her removal from the post of Anganwadi Sevika, seeking a certiorari to quash the order dated 16‑03‑2024 and a mandamus for reinstatement, alleging lack of hearing, unproven charges, and humanitarian grounds. The Single Judge had dismissed the writ petition, …

Mukul Kumar @ Priya RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

CONVERTED

Mukul Kumar @ Priya Ranjan filed a criminal revision petition (No.828 of 2025) before the Patna High Court challenging a decision of the lower court. The petitioner’s counsel sought the Court’s permission to convert the pending petition into an appeal under Section 101(5) of the Juvenile Justice …

Sushila Devi and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

WITHDRAWN

The Patna High Court heard an application filed by petitioners seeking relief in Criminal Miscellaneous No.4700 of 2019. The petitioners, through counsel, elected to withdraw the application, requesting liberty to raise the grounds at a later stage. The Court allowed the withdrawal, dismissed the …

Ramswarup SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking to set aside several orders of the Circle Officer and an order dated 03.11.2021 passed by the Bihar Land Tribunal in B.L.T. Case No.165/2021. The petitioner argued that the Tribunal order was invalid because it was passed by an Indian Administrative …

MUNNA YADAV @ MUNNA KUMAR YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

In a criminal miscellaneous proceeding (No.59094 of 2022) arising from a case registered at Kasba Police Station, the petitioners Munna Yadav and Chhotu Yadav filed an application before the Patna High Court. The petitioners, through counsel, sought to withdraw the application so that they could …

MD. EJAJ @ AIJAJ @ MD. AJAJversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Ejaj, was named in a complaint (Case No. 285 of 2023) alleging cruelty under Section 498-A IPC and assault under Section 323 IPC for demanding a dowry of Rs. 2 lakh and a motorcycle. He applied for bail, arguing that the dowry demand allegation was vague and omnibus, making the …

businessversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

M/s Ujjwal Roto Moulding filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority. The petitioner sought permission to withdraw the writ petition and to avail the Amnesty Policy 2025 issued by BIADA. The issue before the …

Jaikrishna JhaversusLalit Narayan Mithila University

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner sought to quash an order appointing 24 staff members (Class III and IV) at Kalidas Vidyapati Science College, alleging that the appointments violated the prescribed selection process and Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution. The petition also requested a mandamus directing a fresh …

Buchi Dai Devi and OrsversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioners, Buchi Dai Devi, Sushmita Devi and Indrakant Jha, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to protect their land (Khata No. 22, Old Khesra No. 41, New Khesra No. 57, 15 Katha orchard) from threats of arson by respondents No.7 to 13. The petition alleged that …

Saroj MahtoversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Saroj Mahto and Hira Matho, appealed under Section 14‑A(2) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the refusal of anticipatory bail by the Additional Sessions Judge. They alleged that the informant’s FIR, filed two days after the alleged …

Sarwar FaizversusThe Union of India

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the Union of India, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the State of Bihar and related officials to refrain from widening National Highway 82 in a manner that would disturb a Kabristan (graveyard) situated on the proposed alignment, and to …

Arjun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, appointed on compassionate grounds after 1 September 2005, sought a mandamus directing the State of Bihar to grant them the benefits of the old pension scheme, arguing that a Finance Department resolution dated 28 November 2023 required the option to be offered to all such …

Sukdeo RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sukdeo Ram, an in‑charge headmaster, challenged his suspension dated 25‑06‑2022 issued by the In‑charge Executive Officer of Zila Parishad, Khagaria. He argued that the suspension was unlawful. During the pendency of the writ, the suspension was revoked and the petitioner subsequently retired. The …

RAJESHWAR PANDEYversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Rajeshwar Pandey filed a criminal miscellaneous petition (No.1017 of 2024) against the State of Bihar and several corporate respondents. The petition sought relief, but the petitioner later decided to withdraw the application. Counsel for the petitioner applied to the court for permission …

Ramashish SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Ramashish Sah and Dinesh Prasad, appealed under Section 14(A)(2) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the refusal of anticipatory bail by the Additional Sessions Judge. They contended that they were falsely implicated in a dispute over …

Gita MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, a group of Gram Panchayat officials, filed a public interest litigation seeking to quash Letter No. 719 dated 02.07.2024 and a subsequent tender for constructing a Panchayat Sarkar Bhawan at a site they claimed was unsuitable and contrary to the Gram Sabha resolution and state …

Ashok Kumar and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, Ashok Kumar and Ashok Kumar Sinha, filed a writ petition seeking quashing of a 2016 letter that rejected their regularisation claim on the ground that they had completed only 233 days of service before 11‑12‑1990, and also sought consequential appointment as regular staff. Their …

Sakeena KhatoonversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Sakeena Khatoon, filed a writ petition seeking the quashing of a memo that cancelled her appointment as a sevika at an Aaganwari centre and directed the issuance of an appointment letter. The petition also sought directions to ensure the appointment in conformity with a prior letter. …

Lakhan LalversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Lakhan Lal, filed a writ petition challenging Memo No.228 (P) dated 07‑05‑2010 issued by the Director of Secondary Education, Bihar, which was based on a Three Member Committee report prepared pursuant to Supreme Court orders. The respondent State argued that the order could not be …

Raju Kumar RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Raju Kumar Ray, filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking a direction for the respondents, including the State of Bihar and a private sugar company, to pay him Rs. 15,86,350 for services rendered as a transport and commission agent. The petitioner alleged that the private …

Sheo Pujan BaithaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, Sheo Pujan Baitha and Ram Pujan Baitha, claimed possession of land (Khata No. 107, Khesra No. 282, 34 Decimal) in Mauza Banjari that had been settled in their father's name by the Bihar Bhoodan Yagna Committee in 1958, with rent paid regularly to the government. They were served a …

M/s. Bharat Traders Rice MillversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s. Bharat Traders Rice Mill filed a writ petition alleging that its representation dated 29‑12‑2015 to the District Manager of the Bihar State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation remained unconsidered. The petitioner sought a court order directing the District Manager to act within a time‑frame. …

Fair Price Dealers AssociationversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The Fair Price Dealers Association and an individual dealer filed a writ petition challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its food supply officials. The petitioners sought permission to withdraw the writ and instead file individual representations before the competent authority regarding their …

Ashish Yadav @ Ashish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Ashish Yadav filed a regular bail petition in the High Court of Patna after the trial in case No.317 of 2024 concluded. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Nafisu Zzoha, requested permission to withdraw the bail application. The court considered whether a bail petition could be withdrawn post‑trial. The …

HDFC Bank LimitedversusThe State Of Bihar through the Principal Secretary

DISPOSED

HDFC Bank filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the District Magistrate of West Champaran to act on its requisition under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act for possession of secured assets. The bank alleged that the magistrate had not taken any action despite receiving the application. Relying …

LALAN KUMAR SINGHversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Lalan Kumar Singh, filed an application seeking to quash the order dated 20 September 2018 of the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Munger, which refused the release of his licensed revolver, and also to quash a subsequent order of the Additional Sessions Judge affirming the same. …

Ram Sushil RoyversusThe Canara Bank

DISPOSED

Ram Sushil Roy filed a writ petition against Canara Bank alleging grievances over a loan account. The bank contended that the loan had been fully repaid under an evacuee scheme and that the mortgaged documents had been returned to the petitioner. The petitioner’s counsel said he had no instructions …

Sarfaraz AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sarfaraz Alam filed a writ petition challenging the confiscation of his truck by the Collector‑cum‑District Magistrate under the Essential Commodities Act and the dismissal of his statutory appeal under Section 6C. He sought a certiorari to quash the confiscation order and the appellate order, …

Surendra Narayan JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of landowners from Kurson village, filed a writ petition alleging that the State of Bihar and its road construction agencies had encroached upon their raiyati (government) land to construct a bridge, cutting trees and creating a deep ditch without initiating any proceeding …

Pravin Kumar Singh @ Pravin Kumar,versusAruna Kumari Singh @ Nanki,

WITHDRAWN

The appellant, Pravin Kumar Singh, filed Miscellaneous Appeal No.727 of 2019 against his wife, Aruna Kumari Singh. During the hearing on 20-01-2026, counsel for the appellant sought the Court's permission to withdraw the appeal. The Court considered the request and, finding no impediment, granted …

Anamani Devi @ Anmani DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anamani Devi, the mother‑in‑law of a deceased woman, was arrested on 12 June 2025 in connection with a murder case (Jitna PS Case No. 128 of 2025) and charged under Sections 103(1), 123 and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the informant claimed the accused, including the …

Prakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Prakash Kumar filed a writ petition challenging actions of the Bihar Building Construction Department. The petition was filed after he had already submitted a representation to the Executive Engineer on 26 May 2025. The High Court, without examining merits, disposed of the petition at the …

Jageshwar Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jageshwar Prasad Singh, owned a P.D.S. shop (License No. 90/2016) whose license was cancelled by the Sub‑Divisional Officer of Hajipur on the ground of failure to update stock registers and a discrepancy between the e‑POS machine and physical stock. The cancellation was based on a …

Baidyanath SharmaversusSmt. Rama Devi

DISMISSED

The plaintiff, Rama Devi, purchased a plot and leased it to the defendant, Baidyanath Sharma, for a monthly rent of Rs.500 with conditions against sub‑letting and structural changes. The plaintiff later sought eviction on the ground of bona‑fide personal necessity under Section 11(1)(c) of the Bihar …

Sanjeet Kumar RaoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Sanjeet Kumar Rao filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Collector‑cum‑District Magistrate of West Champaran to dispose of an appeal he had filed against a 04‑April‑2025 order of the Sub‑Divisional Officer, Bagaha. The petitioner alleged that the appeal had not been numbered or …

Sahadat Hussain @ Sahadat HusenversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sahadat Hussain, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Collector-cum-District Magistrate of Siwan to dispose of an appeal he had filed against an order dated 29-07-2017 passed by the Sub‑Divisional Officer, Maharajganj. The sole relief prayed for was an order compelling …

Sushma DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sushma Devi filed a writ petition challenging the cancellation of her PDS licence by the Sub‑Divisional Officer, who issued a show‑cause notice without attaching the enquiry report and without stating a proposal for cancellation, contrary to Rule 27(ii) of the Bihar Targeted PDS Control Order, 2016 …

MD. TAUKIR @ TAUKIR AHMADversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Md. Taukir filed a criminal revision petition challenging the State of Bihar and his wife and daughter. No counsel appeared for the petitioner and he failed to appear in court. The petitioner was given four weeks to rectify defects but did not do so. The court noted the absence of representation and …

Sachin Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Sachin Kumar Gupta filed an anticipatory bail petition before the Patna High Court. He later moved the court seeking permission to withdraw that petition. The court considered whether a petitioner is entitled to withdraw an anticipatory bail application. It held that the petitioner may withdraw the …

Abdul KalamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Abdul Kalam, chairman of a PACS, challenged the cancellation of his license by the Sub‑Divisional Officer, who issued a show‑cause notice without attaching the enquiry report and without stating a proposal for cancellation, contrary to Order 27(ii) of the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System …

Pramod ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Pramod Manjhi filed an anticipatory bail application under the Criminal Procedure Code. While the application was pending, he was arrested by the police. The petitioner, through counsel, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The Court, after hearing …

Samir @ Samir Khan @ Shameer KhanversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Samir Khan, had filed an anticipatory bail petition before the Patna High Court. He later moved the court seeking permission to withdraw that petition. The learned counsel for the State was present. The court allowed the petitioner's request to withdraw. Consequently, the …

Vinod MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellants, three residents of Gorhiyari Saidpur, were charged under several IPC offences and sections of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. After a superficial police investigation, the police submitted a final report exonerating them, but the …

Karuna DeviversusSumesh Kumar Singh

WITHDRAWN

Karuna Devi, wife of Dilip Kumar Singh, filed an application before the Patna High Court in Civil Miscellaneous Jurisdiction No.1406 of 2025. The petitioner sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the pending application and to be granted liberty to file an appeal before the appropriate court. The …

SANTOSH PASWANversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Santosh Paswan, 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 the alleged recovery of five litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his house. The petitioner argued …

RAJENDRA RAIversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Rajendra Rai, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition (No.4123 of 2024) arising from a 2014 case in Ara Muffasil, Bhojpur. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Mohit Shriwastava, sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the application. The Court considered whether such a withdrawal could …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar through Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Sunil Kumar filed a contempt application challenging the State of Bihar and other officials for allegedly not complying with the Patna High Court's order dated 22 July 2022 in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 9819 of 2022, which directed the respondents to dispose of his representation in …

KAFIL AHMAD @ KAPIL AHMAD @ KAPILversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, who are the father‑in‑law, mother‑in‑law, sister‑in‑law of the complainant and an unrelated woman, filed a petition to quash a summons issued under Section 498A of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The complaint alleged that the husband’s family demanded …

Sunny Kumar @ Sani KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunny Kumar, 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 40 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his house. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the …

KUMAR YASHWANT SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kumar Yashwant Singh, was named in an FIR under several IPC sections for allegedly being involved in a forged sale deed concerning land in Bhagalpur. He contended that he was merely a witness and not a beneficiary of any fraudulent transaction, asserting that the matter was …

Ravi Ranjan RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ravi Ranjan Rai, was arrested in connection with the murder of Abhishek Kumar, initially charged under Section 137(2) of the B.N.S. and later under Sections 140(1), 103(1), 238, 61(2) and 3(5). The informant, the victim's father, first lodged a missing report and two days later filed …

Ritesh Kumar Sinha@ Ritesh Kr.versusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The appellant, Ritesh Kumar Sinha, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court challenging the proceedings of the State of Bihar and respondent Jyoti Kumari. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was arrested. Counsel for the appellant subsequently moved the court seeking …

ICICI Home Finance Company Ltd.versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

ICICI Home Finance Company filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the District Magistrate, Saran, to act on its requisition under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act for possession of secured assets. The Bank alleged that the Magistrate had not taken any action despite the application. Relying on …

Ashu KashyapversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ashu Kashyap, sought anticipatory bail after the police seized 272.025 litres of liquor from a vehicle he owned, alleging a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor being in the vehicle, was not in possession at the time of …

Dayanand SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dayanand Singh filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several land revenue officials. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that a government notification, Memo No. 54 dated 19‑01‑2018, rendered the petition infructuous. The court examined …

Vokau Rao @ vijay Kumar Rai @ vijay RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a family of five from Akbarpur, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 124(2), 115(2), 109, 303(2), 122(2), 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the BNS Act, 2023, arising from a land‑dispute incident involving alleged assault and robbery. They contended …

Munna ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Munna Chaudhary sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged possession of 10 litres of liquor recovered from his house. He argued he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was in a joint family property, and no conscious possession was established, …

Ankit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ankit Kumar and Ritik Tiwary, were arrested in a police raid related to Marhowrah P.S. Case No. 611 of 2025 and charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act and the NDPS Act. The police recovered two pistols, live cartridges and 6.20 grams of …

Dharamvir Prasad @ Dharamvir Gop @ Dharamvir GopeversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dharamvir Prasad, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 37(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged recovery of liquor from various locations, including his own house which is a joint‑family property. He argued that he had no conscious possession, that …

Khushabu KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Khushabu Kumari, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 540 litres of liquor from a Scorpio vehicle and two motorcycles she owned. She contended that she had no knowledge of the misuse of her vehicle and possessed a clean …

Sundari DeviversusThe Union Of India

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a widow, sought enforcement of a Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) order dated 9 November 2009 directing the railway authorities to calculate her late husband's service period from 13 July 1973 and adjust his pension accordingly. The railway respondents failed to comply, leading …

RAMNATH SAHNI @ RAMU SAHNIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramnath Sahni, filed an application before the Patna High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner informed the court that the evidence in the main case had already commenced, and therefore he would not press the application. The court considered the submission that the …

Jogendra RavidasversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISMISSED

The petitioner Jogendra Ravidas filed an application in 2019 seeking to quash a 2010 order of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bhabhua, which had taken cognizance of offences under IPC sections 147, 323, 324 and 342. The petition was filed after an inordinate delay. The Patna High Court, after hearing …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Suraj Kumar, the owner of a motorcycle from which 6.48 litres of liquor was seized, sought anticipatory bail under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, arguing that he was not in possession of the liquor and was unaware of his friend's alleged misuse of the vehicle. The State …

JAGDISH SAHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Jagdish Sah, filed an application in the High Court of Judicature at Patna. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner informed the court of his instruction to withdraw the application. The court granted permission for the withdrawal. Consequently, the application was dismissed …

Sunita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sunita Devi was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 4 litres of liquor from her residence, which is part of a joint family property. She applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, and that no liquor was …

Badal NutversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Badal Nut sought anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 30 litres of liquor from a bush behind his house, which was not in his possession. The petition highlighted that the alleged recovery site did not belong to him and the FIR …

Manoj SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Sah, the petitioner, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 40 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He claimed he was not in possession of the liquor, did not own the motorcycles, and was implicated only after a chowkidar’s report, …

Rambabu ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Rambabu Chaudhary and Dhiraj Chaudhary applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Sections 30(a) and 41(i) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act for the alleged recovery of 295.200 litres of liquor from their jointly owned house. They argued that they …

NARAYAN GOSWAMI @ NARAYAN GOSAIversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Narayan Goswami, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 40 litres of liquor recovered from a semi‑constructed house. He was not arrested at the scene and the liquor was not found in his conscious possession. The …

Brij Kishor Chaudhary @ Brajkishor ChaudhariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Brij Kishor Chaudhary, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 15 litres of liquor from premises adjacent to his shop. He argued that he was not arrested, no liquor was found in his possession, and the alleged recovery occurred on …

Priyanshu Kumar @ Bhola KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Priyanshu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning of a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 720 litres of liquor from a public riverbank. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and the alleged …

Mukesh MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mukesh Mukhiya sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under IPC sections 272, 273, 414, 34 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, where he is alleged to be linked to the recovery of 1,575 litres of liquor from five motorcycles. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested on the …

Awadhesh Kumar @ Awadhesh Kumar RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Awadhesh Kumar Ray applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Sections 30(a) and 38(i) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He contended that he was not in possession of the alleged liquor, was not the owner of the truck from which 1,685.88 …

Prabhu Narayan Yadav @ Gohan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Prabhu Narayan Yadav and Sulekha Devi sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 110, 352 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. They contended that they have clean antecedents and were falsely implicated by an …

Ram Balak SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Ram Balak Singh filed a petition in the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and Ranjit Prasad. The petitioner sought relief, but during the proceedings counsel submitted that the application had become infructuous. The court examined whether the petition could still be entertained. Finding …

Karu RajwanshiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Karu Rajwanshi, as successor of Prabhu Chaudhary, challenged the cancellation of a Bhoodan Parwana dated 22.08.1970 that vested him with 4.41 acres of land in Nawada district. The cancellation order was passed by the Deputy Collector, Land Reforms, on 28.07.2025. The petitioner filed a …

Uzra Bano and OrsversusState of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The petitioners, comprising Uzra Bano and her sons, were accused in a complaint of assaulting and stealing Rs.30,000 from the complainant. They filed an application to quash the order dated 06-10-2018 passed by the Judicial Magistrate, Second Class, Patna, asserting that the dispute had been settled …

Mukul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mukul Kumar, the owner of a motorcycle from which 17.28 litres of liquor was seized, feared arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor being placed in his vehicle and that he had a clean criminal record. The State opposed his …

Lalan Koda @ Lalan KoraversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lalan Koda, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging possession of 200 litres of liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. He argued that the liquor was recovered from a joint family house, not from his conscious possession, and that …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Amit Kumar, the owner of a vehicle from which 92.35 litres of liquor was seized, applied for anticipatory bail, claiming he had no knowledge of the driver’s misuse and possesses a clean criminal record. The State opposed the bail, alleging offences under Sections 30(a) and 47 of the Bihar …

Bhagat MahatoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bhagat Mahato, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the CrPC in connection with a case alleging offences under Sections 272 and 273 of the IPC and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, involving the recovery of 63.50 litres of liquor from his Hyundai car. He argued that …

Hridaya ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Hridaya Manjhi, 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, 2018, concerning the recovery of 9.8 litres of liquor from a public bush, of which only 0.4 litre was linked to two …

Ravikant PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravikant Prasad, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for the alleged recovery of 98.5 litres of liquor from his Alto car. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of …

Amna KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners sought to quash an order dated 19‑08‑2023 in which the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Bettiah, granted them anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. with a condition that the husband of the informant must agree to keep her as his wife. The FIR alleged dowry …

Gulzar @ Gulzar Ahmad @ GuljarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gulzar Ahmad, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 1,203.84 litres of liquor from a pickup vehicle and a motorcycle. He contended that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, was merely the owner of the motorcycle, and …

Sidhnath PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sidhnath Paswan, sought anticipatory bail after learning that a case had been registered against him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 25 litres of liquor from his residence. He contended that he has a clean criminal record, that the liquor was …

Bhikham Rai @ Bhikhan RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bhikham Rai applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a FIR registered under Sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 109 and 132 of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act relating to a shooting incident that injured a woman. He contended that he was falsely implicated despite having three prior …

Vicky Kumar @ Vicky Kumar DubeyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vicky Kumar was implicated in a case under the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly transporting 1,633.38 litres of liquor in a truck. He contended that he neither owned the vehicle nor had knowledge of the liquor, and that the case was based solely on a confessional statement made by another person in …

Anil Kumar Gupta @ Anil Kumar SaoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Anil Kumar Gupta was granted bail by the District and Additional Sessions Judge, Barh, Patna, with a condition that the bail bond would be accepted only if the prosecution completed its evidence within six months of charge framing. The petitioner challenged this condition, arguing it contravened …

Pradeep ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four brothers named Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several offences of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. They asserted they have clean antecedents and alleged that the informant’s allegations were vague, exaggerated, and that they were falsely …

Kaushal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Kaushal Kumar was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for the alleged recovery of 160 litres of liquor from two motorcycles, one of which he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and had no …

Dhananjay Kumar @ Dhananjay Chaudhary @ Sri MataversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dhananjay Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of 70 litres of liquor from a public water tank. He contended that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, the location did not belong to …

Rajesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajesh Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 4 litres of liquor and 240 kg of Mahua flowers from two motorcycles. He argued that nothing was recovered from his …

Santu Noniya @ Santu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Santu Noniya, Ranjan Kumar and Babi Devi, feared arrest in a criminal case (PS Case No. 218/2025) involving offences under several sections of the B.N.S., 2023. They asserted that they have clean antecedents and that the allegations of assault against them are vague and stem from a …

Yugeshwar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Yugeshwar Rai and Rangbaj Rai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018 for alleged recovery of 60 litres of liquor. They argued they have clean antecedents, were not arrested at the spot, the liquor was not …

Mahendra ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mahendra Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail in a case under Section 47(a)(f) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act alleging possession of 40 litres of liquor and 400 kg of fermented Jawa Mahua. He argued that the liquor was recovered from a joint family house, not from his …

MUNNA @ MD. MUNNAversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, a group of relatives from Gaura village, filed an application in Criminal Miscellaneous No.23 of 2024 before the Patna High Court. They sought the court's permission to withdraw the pending application. The State of Bihar and a private respondent were opposite parties. The sole …

Dilip PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dilip Paswan, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of liquor from a motorcycle and his joint‑family house. He argued that he was not in actual possession, was not the owner of the seized vehicle, and that the house …

Vinayak Kumar @ Vinayak YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Vinayak Kumar petitioned the Patna High Court for anticipatory (pre‑arrest) bail, fearing arrest in a case involving offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The State and the second opposite party contended that the petitioner had been …

Chhotu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chhotu Kumar was arrested on 6 July 2025 in connection with a case alleging that, on his mother's instruction, he cut the neck of an informant's father and assaulted the informant's mother, allegedly arising from a monetary dispute. The petitioner sought bail, claiming a clean antecedent, that the …

Mahesh Prasad ChoudharyversusBihar Hindu Religious Trust Board

REJECTED

The petitioners, members of the Choudhary family, filed a civil miscellaneous petition against the Bihar Hindu Religious Trust Board and its Chairman. The petition sought relief, but the High Court examined the pleadings and evidence presented. The Court found that the petition was entirely devoid …

Naim Shah @ Naim SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Naim Shah, owner of a chicken shop in Kailash market, was implicated in the recovery of 64.5 litres of liquor from a premises adjacent to his shop under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, has a …

Sudama SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Sudama Sharma petitioned for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (Bidupur PS No. 542 of 2025) involving multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The informant alleged that Sharma, during a land‑related altercation at a construction site, assaulted him with a knife, causing …

Anshu Rajak @ AnshuversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anshu Rajak, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging that liquor was recovered from a location adjacent to his house and that he was not arrested at the spot nor found in possession of the …

Sadab FaisalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sadab Faisal, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in an excise case involving the alleged recovery of 198 litres of liquor from his Ertiga vehicle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of arrest, and was unaware that …

Nago Kewat @ Nagendra KewatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nago Kewat, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case involving the recovery of liquor, assault on police officers, and the freeing of a detainee, with charges under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and Section 45 of the Excise Act. He asserted that he has a clean …

Gul MohammadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gul Mohammad, a driver employed in the Buxar Block Office since August 2014, claimed that his wages for the period August 2014 to May 2020 (57 months) remained unpaid despite repeated representations. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and the …

Mukesh RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mukesh Rai applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged possession of 20 litres of liquor recovered from a scooty. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, did not have the scooty in his possession, …

Lalu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Lalu Kumar was arrested while his anticipatory bail application was pending before the Patna High Court. He sought permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application after his arrest. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Birendra Kumar, requested the court’s leave to withdraw, and the State’s …

Jasim @ Jasim AkhtarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Jasim Akhtar, filed an anticipatory bail application under the Criminal Procedure Code. During the hearing on 20-01-2026, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application and instead surrender to the authorities to seek regular bail. The …

Sanoj PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanoj Paswan, sought anticipatory bail after fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 8.7 litres of liquor and a motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, the seized items were not in his conscious possession, …

Sahaban AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sahaban Ansari, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S., 2023 relating to a land dispute in which he was alleged to have assaulted the informant. The petitioner asserted a clean record and claimed the allegations were false, noting …

RadheshyamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Radheshyam, feared arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 414 and 34 and Bihar Excise Act sections 30(a) and 41(i) concerning the alleged recovery of 4,473 litres of liquor from a truck. He asserted that he has a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and is …

Basanti Devi @ BasantiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Basanti Devi, a government employee, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging offences under several sections of the BNS, stemming from a dispute with a neighbour who alleged an assault on her and her family. The petitioner argued she has a clean record, that the FIR was …

Jay prakash MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Jay Prakash Mahto applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 58.100 litres of liquor concealed behind the house of Umesh Panjiyar. The petitioner argued that he was …

Sunil SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four members of the Sah family, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (BNS) and the POCSO Act, based on allegations by an informant that they assaulted her family members. The petitioners contended …

Sangita Devi @ Sunita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sangita Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging possession of 30 litres of liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. She argued she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, and that the liquor was found in a joint family house, not in her …

Mr. AversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, a minor at the time of the alleged offence, was charged under Sections 20(b)(II)(c), 23, 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act for the alleged recovery of 71.140 kg of charas. The trial court denied bail, but the appellant’s counsel argued that under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of …

Fantush Kumar @ Viraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Fantush Kumar (Viraj Kumar) applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act and Section 317(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, alleging recovery of 90 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, did not …

Shashi Kant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shashi Kant Kumar, the owner of a vehicle from which 475.200 litres of liquor was seized, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor and was unaware that the vehicle was being used by others, Rajiv Kumar and Govinda …

Nirdosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nirdosh Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 84 litres of liquor from a scooty, which he claims he did not possess nor own. He has five prior criminal cases, three under the excise law, and contends that the accusation is …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of large quantities of liquor from two vehicles, one of which he owned. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, had a clean …

Md. Amzad @ Md. Amzad AliversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Amzad Ali, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 1,999.180 litres of liquor from his residence, which is a joint family property. He contended that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and …

Niraj Paswan @ Niraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Niraj Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 316(1) and 318(4) of the B.N.S., 2023. He claimed a clean record and alleged that the informant, a relative, had falsely implicated him after a two‑day delay in filing the FIR. The petitioner argued that …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Suraj Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 420 litres of liquor. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the …

NILAM DEVIversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Nilam Devi, the wife of Ashok Yadav, 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, where 25.98 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle she owned. She argued that she was not in possession of …

Ramchandra MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ramchandra Mahto, filed an application under the inherent jurisdiction of the Patna High Court seeking to quash the order of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate‑II, Samastipur, which had rejected his request to cancel the bail bonds of accused Nos. 2‑4. The petitioner alleged …

Bhawesh paswanversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Bhawesh Paswan, filed an anticipatory bail application under the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered at Mahishi Police Station, Saharsa. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application and …

ABHISHEK YADAV @ ABHISHEK KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abhishek Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a), 41(1) and 41(2) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of liquor from an open field, a truck and a motorcycle. He argued that he was not caught in possession, was not the owner of the …

Basant Singh @ Basant Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Basant Singh, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with offences under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Excise Act, alleging that liquor was recovered from a vehicle he did not own and that he was not arrested on the spot. He …

Jayram ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jayram Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 2.625 litres of liquor from his motorcycle and a bag. He argued that he has a clean …

Rambilash PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Rambilash Paswan and Rajesh Paswan filed a criminal miscellaneous petition against the State of Bihar and Radhey Shyam Prasad Singh. Their counsel, Mr. Kunwar Jamuar, informed the Court that he would not press the application at this stage. He requested that the Court allow him to raise …

Deepak Kumar @ Deepak PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a), 41(1) and 41(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 2,517.120 litres of liquor from a truck and two pick‑up vehicles. He contended that he was not in …

Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three landowners from Khagaria, filed a writ petition challenging the State’s claim over their land, alleging that the State was disputing their title while a land survey was ongoing. The petitioners relied on a prior judgment (Birendra Kumar & Ors. v. State of Bihar, CWJC No.20084 …

KAMLI DEVIversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Kamli Devi filed a complaint alleging that her husband was brutally assaulted by several accused on 12 March 2017, leading to his death. The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Sheohar took cognizance of the offences under Sections 341, 323, 302, 504 and 34 IPC against all named accused and scheduled …

Rita Kumari @ Anita KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Rita Kumari and Baijnath Singh filed a writ petition seeking a direction for the measurement of their land parcels (Khata No.160, Khesra Nos.1566,1567, etc.), consideration of an online petition, and senior‑citizen benefits under the Senior Citizen Act. The State produced a measurement …

Bikram MahaldarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Bikram Mahaldar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act read with Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleges that liquor, a motorcycle, a country‑made pistol and three live cartridges were recovered, but none were …

Nande Chaudhary @ Nandu ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Nande Chaudhary and Kishun Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with a case alleging violation of Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Excise Act, 2018 for the alleged recovery of 35 litres of liquor from their jointly owned house. The …

Mukesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mukesh Kumar, sought bail in a case (Mirganj PS Case No. 151 of 2016) involving alleged offences under Sections 47(a) and 47(g) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and Sections 272, 273 and 420 of the IPC, where 12.600 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from him on a bus. …

Jay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Jay Kumar, the owner of a Tata Sumo, was implicated in a case (PS Case No‑192/2025) for the alleged recovery of 855 litres of liquor from his vehicle, alleged offences under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. The …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjan Kumar, was arrested in connection with an FIR alleging illegal storage and transportation of sand under sections 303(2) and 317(2) of the Bihar Nagarik Suraksha (BNS) Act and sections 56(1) and 56(2) of the Bihar Mineral Concession Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation …

Sanjay RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Ram, 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 the alleged recovery of 1.5 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was …

Sudama GandharvaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sudama Gandharva, owner of a vehicle from which 2016 litres of liquor were seized, was charged under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing he had a clean record, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that his driver misused the …

Suraj Bhan Singh @ SurajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Suraj Bhan Singh, sought bail in a criminal case (PS Case No. 202 of 2025) alleging assault on the informant's wife with a spade, invoking sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(1), 75, 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along …

Bechan Sahni@ Bechan SahanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Bechan Sahni, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a criminal case registered under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including offences of rape and intimidation. The FIR alleges that the petitioner, together with a co‑accused, raped the …

Bahadur Ray @ Sujit RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Bahadur Ray and Abhimanyu Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging that liquor and raw fermented Jawa Mahua were recovered from the Ganga river bank and that they were implicated solely on the testimony …

Rupan RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rupan Ray, owner of a Mahindra pickup, was implicated in the seizure of 561.6 litres of liquor and faced arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He contended that he had a clean criminal record, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of seizure, and was unaware …

Chandan Kumar ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar Choudhary, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 60 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor being in the vehicle and that he was not caught in possession, …

Dharamdeo Rai @ Bhagatii @ Dharmdeo @ Bhagat JiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dharamdeo Rai, was arrested on 8 September 2025 in connection with a case alleging assault and death of the informant's daughter, charged under several sections of the B.N.S. and the Dowry Prohibition Act. He contended that he has a clean criminal record, was implicated solely …

Dilip Prasad @ Dilip KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dilip Prasad, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a), 41(1) and 41(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for the alleged recovery of 2,517.120 litres of liquor from a truck and two pick‑up vehicles. He contended that he has a clean antecedent, was not in …

Bablu SahversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Bablu Sah, filed an anticipatory bail application in a criminal case arising from Begusarai. He later approached the court seeking permission to withdraw that application and to surrender, with a view to obtain regular bail. The petitioner’s counsel argued for the withdrawal, while …

Deepak Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar Sah, filed an application in the Patna High Court. No counsel appeared on his behalf on two consecutive dates, 13 January 2026 and 20 January 2026, while the State’s counsel was present. The court noted the petitioner’s non‑appearance and, under the principle that an …

Manoj Pandey @ Manoj Kumar PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Manoj Pandey sought pre‑arrest bail after a co‑accused, from whom 9 g of heroin was seized, identified him as an associate in a case under the NDPS Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was involved in the possession of the narcotic and highlighted his prior criminal record. The court …

Sintu Patel @ Sintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sintu Patel, was arrested on 14 August 2025 in connection with a 2018 incident alleged under IPC sections 448, 341, 323, 326, 307 read with 34 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleges that the petitioner, along with co‑accused Nitish Kumar, assaulted an informant, shot …

Manisha KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manisha Kumari, a candidate selected in the merit list for a Class 9‑10 TGT teaching post under Advertisement No. 9 वव० प० स०/14/2019/406, filed a writ seeking issuance of her appointment letter. An earlier writ (CWJC 15798/2024) was dismissed as withdrawn, granting her liberty to approach the …

Pawan Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Pawan Kumar Singh applied for anticipatory bail in 2026 for offences alleged in a 2016 FIR, including sections 147, 148, 149, 341, 323, 307, 504 of the IPC and section 27 of the Arms Act. The State opposed, arguing that the application was filed after a ten‑year delay with no satisfactory …

Mauzi Lal @ Moji Lal SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Mauzi Lal, Uday Yadav and Umesh Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly assaulting an informant and firing at a pick‑up van. They contended that the …

Seth Yadav @ Arunjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Seth Yadav, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 100 litres of liquor from the foothills of Chalho hill, where no liquor was found in his possession. He argued that the accusation was based on secret information and that the alleged …

Sangeeta RaiversusSmt. Shailja Karji

CONVERTED

Petitioner Sangeeta Rai filed a Civil Miscellaneous application (C. Misc. No.24 of 2026) challenging an order dated 15-11-2025 passed by Sub Judge V, Samastipur in Title Suit No. 243 of 2021. The High Court examined whether a C. Misc. proceeding was the correct procedural route for seeking relief …

Kishan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three residents of Manihari, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita alleged that they assaulted the son of an informant and stole money. The FIR specifically implicated petitioner No.1 (Kishan Yadav) in an assault with a weapon, …

SubhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Subhan, the petitioner, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Additional Collector of Katihar (respondent No.4) to dispose of his restoration application dated 22‑01‑2025, which sought the restoration of Mutation Revision No. 281/2017 and had been dismissed for default on 10‑07‑2024. The …

Bikki Kumar @ Bittu @ Vickey KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bikki Kumar, was arrested on 11 September 2025 in connection with a case registered under Sections 303(2) and 317(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, allegedly found with a master key and a mobile phone. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that the FIR mistakenly …

Mukesh Rai @ Mukesh Kumar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a group of residents from Sital Bhakurahar, were named in FIR No.208/2025 for allegedly disrupting public work, assaulting officials and committing various offences under sections 191(2), 190, 126(2), 115(2), 324(2), 132, 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

Niraj Kumar @ Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Petitioner Niraj Kumar was arrested on 10 August 2025 in connection with a rape allegation involving a 13‑14‑year‑old girl, under Sections 64 and 65(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The victim’s statement was recorded under Section 164 of the Criminal …

Gunjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Gunjan Kumar was arrested in connection with a case under the NDPS Act for alleged possession of 723.67 grams of brown sugar, which exceeds the commercial quantity. The petitioner, claiming innocence and no prior criminal record, applied for bail, arguing that the provisions of Sections 42 and 50 of …

Pampal PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, seven individuals named Paswan, sought bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Alamnagar, Case No. 201 of 2025) that alleged offences under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act. The FIR specifically implicated co‑accused Pintu Mukhiya for firing at an …

Raj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Raj Kumar Singh applied for anticipatory bail but was arrested while the application was pending. His counsel sought the court’s permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court considered whether a pending anticipatory bail petition could be withdrawn after arrest. It …

Krishna DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Krishna Devi purchased land in Sitamarhi and applied for mutation, which the Circle Officer rejected despite a prior order by the District Collector (DCLR) quashing the earlier rejection. The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking certiorari and mandamus to compel the mutation and to restrain the …

Santosh Pandey @ Santosh Kumar PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Santosh Pandey was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 115(2), 117(2), 109, 352 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, alleging that he assaulted the father of an informant with an iron rod, causing grievous injury as certified by a doctor. The petitioner applied for …

Jawahir SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Jawahir Sahani sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 300 litres of liquor and 800 litres of semi‑prepared liquor were seized from a public riverbank location not belonging to him. The petition argued that no …

Sultan Rain @ Sultan RainaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sultan Rain and his wife Bahisa Khatoon, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several IPC offences, including assault with a deadly weapon. The prosecution alleged that on 14 June 2024 the petitioners assaulted an informant with an axe after a dispute …

Md. Tabrej @ Tabrej AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Tabrej Alam, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 21(C) of the NDPS Act after 9.5 litres of cough syrup was seized. He applied for bail, claiming innocence, lack of criminal record, and arguing that the FIR did not specify the amount of codeine, a controlled …

Abren KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Abren Kumar, a juvenile aged under eighteen, was charged with murder under IPC sections 302/34 and the Arms Act section 27. He had been detained since September 2022. The appellant sought bail, invoking the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, arguing that bail is a rule for …

Tetari DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Tetari Devi, a BPL card holder, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State authorities to issue a Basgit Parcha for land she claims under the Bihar Privileged Persons Homestead Tenancy Act, 1947, and to protect her from disturbance while residing there. She alleged that the …

Abhimanyu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a Prakhand/Vishisht Teacher, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar to grant him the regular pay‑scale that was accorded to similarly situated teachers, alleging that he was placed on a lower pay‑scale on compassionate grounds after his father's death. …

Dr. Shambhu RoyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dr. Shambhu Roy filed a civil writ petition seeking a direction restraining private respondents (Kundan Kumar, Chandan Kumar Ojha, and Moni Kumari) from obstructing 3,768 square feet of land (Khata No. 49, Khesra No. 360) and to maintain the status quo until the writ is decided. The petitioner also …

Raju MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Raju Mahto and Dharmveer Mahto, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274, 275 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and Section 30(a). They contended that the liquor allegedly recovered from their houses was part of joint family property, …

Ram Gopal RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Ram Gopal Ray and Smt. Chandrakala Devi, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Circle Officer to cancel Jamabandi No.2601 in favor of certain respondents and to restore the land to the petitioners, alleging that the respondents fabricated documents to usurp …

Rajesh Kushwaha @ Bhulae @ BhuwarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajesh Kushwaha, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 45 litres of liquor near Koiripatti waterfall. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, the location was public, and the …