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Judgments of 2026

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Raja Kumar @ Raja Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raja Kumar, sought bail after being implicated in a kidnapping case (PS Case No. 121 of 2025) under Sections 96 and 137(2) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and co‑accused Mahadev Kumar abducted the informant's minor daughter, who later failed to return from …

Sanipal @ Sanni Kumar Pal @ Sani Kumar PatelversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sanipal @ Sanni Kumar Pal, had been granted bail on 25 October 2024 in connection with a 2020 case. He filed an application seeking modification of that bail order to extend the time allowed for surrendering before the lower court by an additional four weeks. The petitioner deposited …

Kamlesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Kamlesh Singh and Amit Kumar, sought bail fearing arrest in a case (Hisua PS No. 59 of 2026) under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly selling illicit country-made mahua liquor. Police had raided a low‑land area, recovered 285 litres of liquor and …

Md. Abdul Jahid Khan @ Md. Abdul Jahir KhanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Md. Abdul Jahid Khan was arrested in connection with NDPS Case No. 68 of 2025 after police recovered about 200 grams of contraband, a mobile phone and a train ticket from his bike. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, that the seizure was not made in compliance with Section 105 …

Tetri DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Tetri Devi, the petitioner, was named in FIR No. 489 of 2025 for alleged involvement in the assault and death of an informant's brother and the alleged theft of a gold chain. She contended that the FIR merely listed her at the end with a minor allegation of snatching a chain and that she has no …

RAJ KAMAL GUPTAversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Raj Kamal Gupta filed a petition seeking modification of an earlier order that required him to surrender and furnish a bail bond. The petitioner requested an extension of the surrender period. The High Court, after hearing counsel, granted an additional eight weeks for surrender, …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rahul Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 694.2 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He contended that he was not in possession of the liquor, did not own the motorcycles, and was …

Basudev Yadav @ PahalwanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Basudev Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 1,130.4 litres of liquor from a hut near his residence. He argued he had no conscious possession of the liquor, the hut did not belong to him, and the …

Mayank MohanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mayank Mohan, filed a modification petition seeking correction of a typographical error in paragraph 6 of the anticipatory bail order dated 12 January 2026, where the case number was incorrectly stated as Kanti P.S. Case No. 990 of 2024 instead of the correct Kanti P.S. Case No. 462 …

Sumitra KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Amit Kumar SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Kumari Annu Tiwari @ Kumari Anu TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Shyamli @ ShyamaliversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellants, who were selected as Panchayat/Prakhand Teachers under the 2006‑2008 recruitment rules, were later appointed by the District Appellate Authority after vacancies arose post‑2012, but were denied salaries. The State Appellate Authority set aside those appointments and ordered …

Chandan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chandan Singh applied for bail after being implicated in a case of alleged poisoning of his wife, registered under IPC Section 103(1) read with Section 3(5). The prosecution alleged that Singh and co‑accused had long‑standing quarrels with the deceased and demanded a dowry of three lakh rupees, …

Sushil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sushil Yadav, was named in a criminal case (Kadwa P.S. Case No. 27 of 2026) for alleged assault, robbery and related offences under Sections 191(2), 191(3), 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109 and 303 of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the brother of an informant was lured to the …

Sachin Kumar DasversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sachin Kumar Das, filed a petition before the Patna High Court seeking restoration of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 85783 of 2019, which had been dismissed on 23‑03‑2026 for non‑prosecution. The petition argued that the reasons for non‑prosecution were valid and that the case should be …

Bhukhani DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bhukhani Devi, the wife of Satyanarayan Thakur, sought anticipatory bail after learning that a case had been registered against her under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 14.875 litres of liquor from a motorcycle she owned. She argued that she had a clean antecedent, …

Gyanti KumariversusThe State of Bihar through the Director,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Govind KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Govind Kushwaha, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022 for alleged possession of 8.60 litres of country‑made liquor recovered from a motorcycle he was said to be driving. He contended that he was …

Prem Gupta @ Prem KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prem Gupta, sought bail after a seizure of 1,950 kg of Mahua flowers from a house he claimed was a joint family property that he does not reside in. He argued that the seizure violated procedural requirements of the Criminal Procedure Code because the seizure list was not signed by …

SAURAV KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Saurav Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged possession of 438.75 litres of liquor recovered from a godown not owned by him. He claimed a clean antecedent and argued that the recovery was made from …

MAHESH SAHNIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Mahesh Sahni filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.603 of 2009 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police reported that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

Malti Kunwar @ Malti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, two women from Rohtas district, feared arrest for alleged violations of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 after liquor was recovered from polythene bags they had discarded. They argued that the liquor was not in their possession, no independent …

Sarita Kumari @ Sarita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Murshid AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Amarjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Rajeev KumarversusSmt Arati Kumari

WITHDRAWN

Rajeev Kumar filed an appeal against his wife Arati Kumari in the Patna High Court. During the hearing, the appellant’s counsel, Mr. Satish Chandra, requested permission to withdraw the appeal. The bench, comprising Justices Nani Tagia and Alok Kumar Pandey, granted the request. Consequently, the …

Rajnish Kr. BhargavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Gyan Prakash SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Umesh SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Umesh Sahani was arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 290 litres of liquor and 8,000 litres of raw material from a kiln near a river, offences punishable under IPC sections 272, 273 and 34 and several provisions of the Bihar Excise Act. The petitioner argued that he was not caught in …

Binod MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Binod Mahto, Ranjan Mahto and Sonu Mahto, filed a criminal miscellaneous application before the Patna High Court seeking modification of an earlier anticipatory bail order that had been granted to them. The State of Bihar opposed the modification, contending that the bail had been …

Prem Prakash DubeyversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard a batch of Letters Patent Appeals concerning the appointment of over a hundred teachers who had been selected under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher recruitment rules of 2006 and 2008 but were appointed after vacancies arose post‑2012. The appellants argued that the …

Satrudhan PrasadversusSri Anand Kishore

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Satrudhan Prasad, filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging the actions of various state officials concerning a vehicle. The authorities subsequently released the vehicle, prompting the petitioner’s counsel to argue that the relief sought could no longer be …

Amarjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amarjeet Kumar was arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 100 litres of liquor from the courtyard of Akhilesh Kumar, under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The petitioner argued that he was not caught in possession, the liquor was recovered from a …

Jamila Khatoon @ Jamila KhatunversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Madhuri KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Rina KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Puja KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

NikuversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard a batch of Letters Patent Appeals concerning the appointment of over a hundred teachers who had been selected under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher recruitment rules of 2006 and 2008 but were appointed after vacancies arose post‑2012. The appellants argued that the …

Meera Kumari @ Mira KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard a batch of Letters Patent Appeals concerning the appointment of over a hundred teachers who had been selected under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher recruitment rules of 2006 and 2008 but were appointed after vacancies arose post‑2012. The appellants argued that the …

Vinod YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Vinod Yadav was charged under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 90 litres of liquor from the Sone Diyara area. The petitioner, represented by Ms. Rupa Kumari, applied for regular bail, contending that he was not apprehended at the spot and that the liquor was …

Deepak Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Deepak Kumar Singh and Amit Kumar, were implicated in a robbery case (Lakri Nabiganj P.S. Case No. 01 of 2026) based solely on the confessional statement of co‑accused Suryabhan Prasad, with no other material linking them. They sought anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and …

BANKEY RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bankey Rai, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.532 of 1997 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received a letter and police report confirming that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

Babita KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Sundar Das Mukhiya @ Sundar MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sundar Das Mukhiya, sought bail after being implicated in a case involving the alleged possession of 351 litres of Nepali liquor, alleged offences under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise …

Saurav Kumar @ Saurab KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Saurav Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case alleging assault under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 352 and 109(1) read with Section 3(5) of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, while intoxicated, assaulted the husband and son of the informant with a khanti, rod and …

Hitesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Hitesh Kumar, was arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 1,089 litres of liquor from a pickup vehicle, an offence punishable under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022. He contended that he was not the owner of the vehicle and was …

Ajit Rai @ Bhulani RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ajit Rai, the petitioner, filed a modification application seeking to withdraw it and obtain liberty to surrender before the District Court and apply for regular bail. The petitioner’s counsel requested the court’s permission to withdraw the modification and to be allowed to surrender. The court …

Amit Yadav @ Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Amit Yadav and Sibi Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022 after 40 litres of country-made liquor were seized from an open area. They contended that the seizure was unrelated to them, that the …

Kisan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Kisan Singh and Shubham Singh, sought bail in a criminal case (Dhansoi P.S. Case No. 4 of 2026) alleging they were falsely implicated in assaults on an informant’s house over a property dispute. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with co‑accused, entered the …

Ranjay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ranjay Yadav, filed an anticipatory bail application in connection with a case registered under Section 308(5) read with Section 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging that he and co‑accused attempted extortion and fired at an informant. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner …

Siko Manjhi @ Shiko ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Siko Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that 125 litres of illicit country-made liquor were recovered from his house and that he fled the scene. The FIR named him based solely on identification by a local watchman, with no seizure of liquor from his personal …

Kameshwar Prasad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Sujit Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Kanti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Kanti Devi, a woman, and Wakil Rai, an 80‑year‑old man, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for alleged assault on an informant and his family. They contended that they were not named …

NoorainversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard a batch of Letters Patent Appeals concerning the appointment of over a hundred teachers who had been selected under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher recruitment rules of 2006 and 2008 but were appointed after vacancies arose post‑2012. The appellants argued that the …

Arjun Kumar ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard a batch of Letters Patent Appeals concerning the appointment of over a hundred teachers who had been selected under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher recruitment rules of 2006 and 2008 but were appointed after vacancies arose post‑2012. The appellants argued that the …

Anchal KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Kumar filed a petition seeking restoration of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 15112 of 2026, which had been removed from the court's file. The petitioner, represented by Mr. Durgesh Nandan, argued that the case should be reinstated for further adjudication. The State, represented by Mr. Rajiv …

Sunil Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar through the Director,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Sharwan KumarversusThe State of Bihar through the Additional Chief Secretary,

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard a batch of Letters Patent Appeals concerning the appointment of over a hundred teachers who had been selected under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher recruitment rules of 2006 and 2008 but were appointed after vacancies arose post‑2012. The appellants argued that the …

Mamta Kumari @ Mamata KumariversusThe State of Bihar through the Director,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Rajesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar through the Director,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

THAKKAN SAHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Thakkan Sah, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No. 526 of 1996 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined the Superintendent’s letter and the police report confirming the death. Under Section …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He argued that he was not caught in possession of liquor, was not the owner of the seized motorcycle, and was implicated by a watchman with whom …

Ranjeet Saw @ Ranjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Saw, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 30(a), 30(c), 36 and 56(c) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 15 litres of liquor from Pappu Singh's premises. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the scene, had no …

Arun RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Arun Ram, sought anticipatory bail after police recovered 30 litres of illicit country-made chulai liquor from his house in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution alleged that secret information led to a raid and that the petitioner fled …

Khushihal Singh @ Khushiyal SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Khushihal Singh, was implicated in a case (Hathua P.S. Case No. 304 of 2025) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act involving illicit liquor. The prosecution’s case rested on a co‑accused’s statement that named the petitioner, but no …

Shatrudhan PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shatrudhan Paswan, sought bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly selling illicit liquor. The prosecution’s case was based on secret information and the identification of the petitioner by a local chowkidar, but …

Rajesh ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajesh Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of 110 litres of liquor from a location behind Raju Manjhi's house. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not caught in possession, and was …

Ganesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Gulshan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gulshan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 40 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and …

Abhishek Manjhi @ Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Manjhi, sought bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after a FIR and seizure list indicated that 5 litres of country‑made liquor and 50 litres of raw material were recovered from an open area near his thatched house. He contended …

Shankar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Shankar Paswan and Mithun Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with Rajoun P.S. Case No. 395 of 2022, which involves offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 307, 379, 504, 506 and 34. The prosecution alleges that the petitioners participated in an assault on an …

Prabhawati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a 65‑year‑old mother‑in‑law, sought anticipatory bail in a dowry‑death case (Charpokhari P.S. Case No. 209 of 2025) where she was alleged to have participated in the killing of the informant’s daughter under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act. The …

Naresh Yadav @ Ram Naresh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Naresh Yadav and relatives, filed an application seeking restoration of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 74842 of 2025, which had been dismissed by a pre‑emptory order on 20‑02‑2026. The respondents, the State of Bihar and Awadh Bihari Singh, opposed the restoration. The High Court …

Abhay Kumar @ Abhay Singh @ Avay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Abhay Kumar, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking restoration of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 63844 of 2021, which had been dismissed for default on 23 July 2024 for failure to comply with a peremptory order dated 25 June 2024. The State of Bihar opposed the …

Anil ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anil Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of liquor from a motorcycle he owned and from a house belonging to another person. He argued that he had a clean criminal record, that the liquor …

Jaiprakash singh @ Jaiprakash KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Jaiprakash Singh, filed a petition seeking modification of the order dated 17‑01‑2026 which limited the period for surrender in a criminal miscellaneous case. The petitioner requested an extension of the surrender period and permission to furnish a bail‑bond subject to a monetary …

Sunil Kumar Yadav @ Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Sunil Kumar Yadav was granted bail in Cr. Misc. No.4046 of 2024 on the condition that he would pay a maintenance amount of Rs.4,000 per month to opposite party No.2, Lalita Devi. He later filed a petition seeking modification of the bail order, contending that Lalita Devi had married …

Aman Kumar Chaudhary @ Aman Don @ Aman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Aman Kumar Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest under several provisions of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act after 1627.2 litres of foreign liquor were seized from a pick‑up van. He contended that he was neither the owner nor the driver, that the …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly transporting 129.450 litres of country-made liquor, although the FIR named an unknown person and the petitioner was identified only as the driver, with no personal …

Raju Kumar @ Raju PalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raju Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 320.4 litres of liquor from a sack on a cart. He argued that he was not in possession, was not the cart owner, and was …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged alleging his involvement in the illegal recovery of 786.660 litres of liquor from a wheat field, invoking Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. The petitioner argued that he …

Chunnu PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chunnu Paswan, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR alleged that 70.020 litres of foreign liquor were seized from a vehicle, and he was identified by a local watchman despite not owning or possessing the vehicle. The State opposed bail, citing three prior criminal cases, one of …

Kanhaiya Kumar Paswan @ Kanhaiya Kumar PasbanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Mukesh SardarversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mukesh Sardar sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging that 30 litres of liquor and 80 litres of semi‑prepared liquor were recovered from a bamboo orchard adjacent to his house. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested on …

Radha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Radha Devi, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that 9.75 litres of liquor were recovered from her residence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. She contended that the seizure list lacked her family’s signature, there was no independent …

Vijay Rai @ Vijay RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vijay Rai, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a land‑fraud case (Garkha P.S. Case No. 632 of 2025) where the informant paid Rs. 6,50,000 to co‑accused Rakesh Kumar Singh for a plot of land that later turned out to have a defective title. The prosecution alleged that the …

Dwarika MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dwarika Mukhiya, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act and Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, alleging recovery of 31.17 litres of liquor from a public riverbank. He contended that the liquor was not in his …

Mohan RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mohan Ray filed a petition seeking modification of the order dated 18‑03‑2026 in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 429 of 2026. He contended that his brother‑in‑law produced a document relating to ancestral property, but the court had not accepted it because it was in the name of the brother‑in‑law’s …

Krishna Kumar @ Krishna SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Krishna Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging assault on an informant and his family over a drainage dispute between pattidars. The FIR charges him under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for assault, including sections 126(2), …

Md. SababversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Sabab, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a), 32 and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly having 38.7 litres of foreign liquor recovered from a bag on his motorcycle. He contended that the motorcycle had been handed over to a friend and that he had no …

Dipesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dipesh Kumar, the registered owner of a motorcycle from which 126 litres of Nepali liquor was seized, was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. He contended that he had merely lent the bike to a neighbour and had no knowledge of the liquor being transported, and …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikash Kumar, the registered owner of a motorcycle from which 19 litres of liquor was seized, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 implicated a third party, Dablu Kumar, for using his vehicle. The petitioner argued that …

Jitendra Sahani @ Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The Patna High Court entertained an anticipatory bail application filed by Jitendra Sahani, who was alleged to have been involved in the recovery of 47.5 litres of liquor and 2,500 litres of spirit from a house that is part of a joint family property. The petitioner, who has ten prior criminal …

Parwez AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Parwez Alam, a resident of Gayaji, is the registered owner of a tempo from which 145 litres of country‑made liquor was seized, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, contending that the tempo was being …

Anuj Kumar @ Anuj Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Anuj Kumar Yadav, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly delivering 85 litres of illicit liquor via a motorcycle. He contended that he had no connection to the vehicle or the liquor and that his name was supplied solely by …

Ajay RamversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Ajay Ram was arrested while his anticipatory bail application was pending before the Patna High Court. He approached the court seeking permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application after his arrest. The court, after hearing counsel, granted the request to withdraw. …

Pintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pintu Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 19.80 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He was not arrested at the scene, no liquor was found in his possession, and the case against him relied on a confessional statement …

Shiva Kumar @ Shiva ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shiva Kumar (Shiva Manjhi) sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Sections 30(a), 30(c) and 44 of the Bihar Excise Act alleging that 110 litres of liquor and 1,000 litres of Mahua jaggery solution were recovered from a shed and bush at Ward No. 3, which did not belong to …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that 60.16 litres of foreign liquor were recovered in front of his house, constituting an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act (Amended) 2022. He argued that the seizure was made in an open, …

Chandra Shekhar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandra Shekhar Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after a police seizure of 28 litres of country-made liquor from a motorcycle registered in his wife's name, alleged to be in violation of Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022. He argued that his …

Pankaj Chaudhary @ Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Pankaj Chaudhary, filed an application in a criminal miscellaneous case. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Suraj Kumar Tiwari, sought permission to withdraw the application. The court, after hearing Mr. Piyush Kumar on behalf of the petitioner, granted permission to withdraw. …

MAKURDHUN SAHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Makurdhun Sah, the appellant in a criminal appeal, died during the pendency of the appeal. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming the appellant's death, along with the death certificate issued by the Department of Planning and Development, Bihar. …

NARESH MAHTOversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Naresh Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1211 of 2011 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

Shubhash Kumar @ Shubhash DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shubhash Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 123.75 litres of liquor. The petitioner argued that he was not in possession of the …

Anil Kumar @ Anil Kumar SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Anil Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case (IPC §§ 420, 406) filed by Nirmala Pandey. The prosecution alleged that Kumar, as Director of "AGRANI", defrauded the complainant of Rs. 10.15 lakh out of a total payment …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Suraj Kumar applied for bail in a criminal case (PS Case No. 74 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 336(3), 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Sections 30(a) and 41(i) of the Bihar Excise Act. The petitioner has three prior cases, one relating to the alleged …

Ram Sevak YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ram Sevak Yadav, filed a petition seeking restoration of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 18551 of 2025, which had been dismissed on 12 March 2026 for non‑prosecution. The High Court examined whether a dismissed criminal proceeding could be revived under the applicable procedural law. …

SAROJ KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Saroj Kumar, applied for bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 135 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. The petitioner has 14 prior cases, 12 under the Excise Act, but contends he was not apprehended at the spot, did not have …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rahul Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 180 litres of liquor. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found in his conscious possession, and the allegation …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikash Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 15 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he was not present at the spot, the liquor was not found in his …

Kiran KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Amire AzamversusThe State of Bihar through the Additional Chief Secretary,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Manish Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of large quantities of liquor from locations not belonging to him. He argued that he was not apprehended at the spot, no liquor was found in his possession, …

Rajesh Rai @ Rajesh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rajesh Rai, accused under several IPC sections (272, 273, 420, 467, 468, 120(b)) and sections of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, applied for bail. He has ten prior cases, one involving alleged recovery of 1,845 litres of liquor, but was not arrested at the scene and no seized …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Suraj Kumar was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He had earlier obtained provisional anticipatory bail, but the trial court, after verifying his criminal antecedents, found additional prior offences and refused to accept the bail bond. …

Shivjee Nath Chauhan @ Shivjee Nath ChaudhariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Shivjee Nath Chauhan and Kanti Devi, filed a petition seeking modification of an earlier order dated 12‑08‑2025 that limited the period within which they must surrender and furnish a bail‑bond in a criminal miscellaneous case. The petition argued for a further extension of the …

Dev KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dev Kumar, a resident of Begusarai, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 982.44 litres of liquor from a mini Tata truck. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, did not …

Vyas Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Fulmati ShawversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard a batch of Letters Patent Appeals concerning the appointment of over a hundred teachers who had been selected under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher recruitment rules of 2006 and 2008 but were appointed after vacancies arose post‑2012. The appellants argued that the …

Pramendra Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Pramendra Kumar Singh, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking restoration of Criminal Revision No. 408 of 2024, which had been dismissed for failure to comply with a peremptory order dated 10‑02‑2026. The petitioner explained the omission and pleaded for relief. The …

Amit Kumar Ranjan @ Amit Ranjan @ Suddu @ Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar Ranjan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving alleged recovery of 70.5 litres of liquor and offences under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He contended that he was not …

Akhilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Akhilesh Kumar, was arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 865.59 litres of liquor from a pickup vehicle and charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was not the owner of the vehicle, was not arrested at the spot, and was …

Bhim @ Bhim Prasad @ TimalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Bhim Prasad applied for anticipatory bail for the second time after being implicated in a FIR (Manjhi P.S. Case No. 118 of 2025) alleging that he, along with others, assaulted an informant with a sword, causing grievous injury to the victim's neck. The petitioner argued that there was prior enmity …

Ruman AliversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ruman Ali, applied for anticipatory bail after the police seized 160 litres of liquor and two vehicles in connection with an alleged offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He contended that the liquor was recovered from a location …

Sujit Kumar @ FaramversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sujit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 120 litres of liquor from an auto near the Falgu River. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was …

Ram Babu MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Ram Babu Mahto was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, in a case registered in 2019. He had earlier obtained provisional anticipatory bail, subject to verification of his criminal antecedent. The State argued that the verification revealed four prior cases, …

Deepak Kumar Yadav @ Dipak Yadav @ Deepak YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 351 litres of liquor. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at …

Rambabu SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rambabu Sahni, 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 501 litres of liquor from a straw house belonging to Krishna Mohan. The petitioner argued …

Pawan Kumar @ PawniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pawan Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 300 litres of liquor near the Punpun river. He contended that he was not arrested at the …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 60 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of seizure, and was unaware that …

Bishwanath MahtoversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Bishwanath Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.373 of 2014 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

Baleshwar Saw and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellants, Balesw ar Saw and his wife Sushila Devi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.910 of 2014 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, a police letter and report revealed that both appellants had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

Rahul Kumar filed a criminal miscellaneous petition before the Patna High Court. No counsel appeared on his behalf despite repeated calls, while the State’s counsel was present. The court noted the petitioner’s failure to prosecute the case. Consequently, Justice Satyavrat Verma dismissed the …

Sunil Kumar GiriversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar Giri, filed a petition under Criminal Miscellaneous No.29079 of 2026 seeking modification of an earlier order dated 17.03.2026 that had set a deadline for his surrender and furnishing of a bail bond. The petitioner argued for a further extension of the surrender period. …

Rameshwar YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Rameshwar Yadav, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming the death, along with the death certificate. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

Rameshwar ChaudharyversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Rameshwar Chaudhary, filed a criminal appeal (Cr. App. DB No.692 of 2014) before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and report. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Umesh Sahani @ Umesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Umesh Sahani, was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025 for allegedly possessing 250 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle and a nearby sack. He contended that he was not arrested at the scene, the liquor was not in his conscious …

Bishwanath SinghversusThe state of bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bishwanath Singh, a 76‑year‑old man, was arrested in connection with a case (Jehanabad P.S. Case No. 715/2021) for alleged possession of 44.10 kg of ganja, recovered from another accused, Amit Kumar, who named Singh in his confessional statement. Singh filed a bail application asserting his …

Mojahid @ Mohammad MojahidversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mojahid, a resident of Pathraha village, was arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 75 litres of liquor from a maize field and charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Amended), 2022. He applied for bail, asserting a clean antecedent, lack of possession …

Gopal Sah @ Gopal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gopal Sah, was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018 for allegedly recovering 67.245 litres of liquor from a straw house. He was not arrested at the scene and no liquor was seized from his possession; the informant who named him was not identified …

Durga Bind @ Durga BinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Durga Bind, was arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 120 litres of liquor from a public area behind a school, under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He argued that the liquor was not found in his possession, the location did not belong to him, and …

Gautam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Gautam Kumar and Pappu Kumar Kewat sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple IPC offences and Section 45 of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of five litres of liquor from Karu Chaudhary's house. They asserted they have clean antecedents, were not …

Brajesh Yadav @ Barjesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Brajesh Yadav applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in an FIR under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 115.72 litres of liquor from five motorcycles. He contended that he was not in possession of the liquor, was not the owner of the seized vehicles, and …

KARTIK SAHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Kartik Sah, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

ISHWAR PRASAD@BHAGWAN PRASADversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ishwar Prasad, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal. The Superintendent of Police informed the court of his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), an appeal may be …

Bhola Yadav @ Bhola RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Bhola Yadav, filed a modification petition seeking an extension of the period of surrender ordered on 14-02-2020 in Criminal Miscellaneous No.73535 of 2018. The State opposed, arguing that the petition was filed six years after the original order, which is an inordinate delay. The …

Vipin Kumar Ram @ Bipin Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vipin Kumar Ram, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged seizure of 133.2 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that another …

Vikash Yadav @ Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Vikash Yadav was convicted in a criminal case and was ordered to surrender and furnish a bail bond. He filed a petition seeking modification of the order dated 11-11-2025 to extend the surrender period. The petitioner argued for additional time to arrange the bail bond and deposit the required …

Suchit Choudhary @ Suchit Ahir and Ors.versusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellants, three brothers named Suchit, Sudama, and Sidama Choudhary, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that all three appellants had died. The court examined the letter and report and applied Section 394 of the …

Ram Naresh Singh @ Naresh SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Naresh Singh, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as reported by the Senior Superintendent of Police. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of …

Saroj SahversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Saroj Sah, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No. 881 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of …

SHEO MURAT PASWANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sheo Murat Paswan, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.157 of 2003 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

Anil Kumar SrivastvaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Pintu Kumar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

ASHOK GONDversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ashok Gond, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.380 of 2000 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and a death certificate. The Court examined whether the appeal could continue in the absence of a filing by any …

BINAY JHA and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Binay Jha and Bam Shankar Jha, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that both appellants had died. The Court examined the report and noted that, under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

Harinath KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court heard three related bail applications arising from PS Case No. 385 of 2024 concerning an alleged breach of trust where the accused allegedly forged an agreement and took Rs. 66 lakh. The prosecution alleged that the informant demanded return of Rs. 26.4 lakh, which was not paid, …

Shyamakant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court heard three bail applications arising from the same police case (Arwal PS Case No. 385 of 2024) involving alleged breach of trust where the accused allegedly forged an agreement and took Rs. 66,00,000. The prosecution alleged that the accused failed to return an advance amount …

KUNTI DEVIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Kunti Devi, died during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No.61 of 2005 before the Patna High Court. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming her death. The issue was whether the appeal could continue in the absence of the appellant …

KARU RAM @ SURESH RAMversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Karu Ram @ Suresh Ram, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

Sant Kumar PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

MD. Saif @ Saif Shahid @ Md. Saif ShahidversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Md Saif Shahid, was charged under several IPC sections and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for alleged caste‑based abuse, demolition of a boundary wall, and extortion in a land dispute. He sought anticipatory bail under Section 14‑A(2) of the …

LAXMAN YADAVversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Laxman Yadav, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

MD. SAIYADversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Md. Saiyad, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Araria, for dowry death under IPC Section 304B/34 and for causing disappearance of evidence under Section 201/34, receiving life imprisonment and a five‑year term. The prosecution relied on the statements of ten witnesses and …

RAMASHISH PASWANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ramashish Paswan, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police superintendent's letter and a sub‑inspector's report. The court examined whether the appeal could continue in the absence of the …

RADHA KISHUN CHOUHAN @ RADHA KRISHNA CHAUHANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Radha Kishun Chouhan, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter, an S.H.O. report, and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now mirrored …

Md. Khurshid @ Md. Khurshid RayeenversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellant, Md. Khurshid, was convicted by a Special POCSO Court for raping an eight‑year‑old girl, being sentenced to life imprisonment under IPC 376(i) and to rigorous imprisonment for offences under POCSO Sections 4, 8 and 12. On appeal, the High Court examined the evidence – the victim’s …

Mukesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Mukesh Kumar was charged under IPC sections 376 (rape) and 506 (criminal intimidation) and section 4 of the POCSO Act for allegedly raping a student after threatening to circulate an objectionable video. He has been in custody since September 18, 2023, and his earlier bail plea was rejected. He …

Teras RamversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

ABATED

The appellant, Teras Ram, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar and several co-accused. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding …

Raj Kishore YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Raj Kishore Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.302 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

Bindeshwar SahversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Bindeshwar Sah, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.328 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Vagisha KumariversusThe State of Bihar

CONSIGNED

The petitioner, Vagisha Kumari, filed a contempt petition against the State of Bihar and several officials alleging non‑compliance with a prior order. The petition sought relief for the alleged contempt. On 24‑04‑2026, counsel for the petitioner informed the court that the order under contempt had …

Gauri Shankar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gauri Shankar Singh, filed an application seeking contempt proceedings against several government officials for allegedly willfully disobeying the High Court's order dated 21‑02‑2024 in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.3030 of 2023. The order required the respondents to make a payment …

Kamakhya Narain SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kamakhya Narain Singh filed a petition alleging that the Circle Officer, Bahadurpur, had not complied with the Patna High Court's order dated 27 April 2023 directing the conclusion of an encroachment case. The Circle Officer issued a final order on 18 August 2023 under Section 6(1) of the Bihar …

VIJAU SINGH @ VIJAY KUMAR SINGH @ VAIDNATH SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Vijau Singh, died during the pendency of a criminal appeal (Cr. App. No.166 of 2012). The court examined a police letter and a death certificate confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

Sudhir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sudhir Kumar filed a public‑interest writ petition seeking a court order for the removal of illegal encroachments on two parcels of government land (a pond and a bhinda) in Village Maheya, Vaishali. The encroachments were allegedly made by local individuals named as respondents 9‑12, who had …

Md. Quaisar KhalidversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Quaisar Khalid, sought quashing of a cancellation order (Memo No. 1834 dated 09.06.2025) of his fertilizer retail licence issued under the Fertilizer Control Order, 1985. The authority cancelled the licence on the ground that the petitioner had not operated his PDS shop for over …

IndiaversusAmrendra Kumar Ojha

DISPOSED

The Patna High Court considered an intra‑court appeal by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) against a judgment that had set aside a disciplinary penalty of two‑stage pay‑scale reduction imposed on employee Amrendra Kumar Ojha. Ojha was charged under LIC Staff Regulations for using derogatory …

Ravindra ManjhiversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Ravindra Manjhi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1007 of 2015 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined the letter from the Senior Superintendent of Police and the report of the …

Krishna PrasadversusSri Chandra Vir Raman, General Manager

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Krishna Prasad, filed a contempt application against several officials of the North Eastern Railway. The application sought to hold the railway officials in contempt of court. During the hearing on 24-04-2026, the petitioner’s counsel requested to withdraw the contempt application. …

Rajesh Kumar BarnwalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajesh Kumar Barnwal, filed an application seeking permission to withdraw the pending application and to be allowed to file a criminal appeal under Section 14(A)(1) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act. The State of Bihar opposed the request. The court examined whether …

Ram Khelawan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioners, three brothers, filed a civil writ petition against the State of Bihar and several officials of the Bihar State Bridge Construction Corporation concerning land acquisition and bridge construction matters. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners, and the petitioners …

Shashikant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court heard three bail applications arising from the same police case (Arwal PS Case No. 385 of 2024) involving alleged breach of trust where the accused allegedly forged an agreement and took Rs. 66,00,000. The prosecution alleged that the accused failed to return an advance amount …