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Judgments of 2026

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Sanjay Ray @ Sanjay RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjay Ray, was arrested on 19 June 2025 in connection with NDPS Case No. 117 of 2025 for alleged offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances (BNS) Act, 2023 and the NDPS Act. No narcotic article was recovered from his possession; the 16.67 grams of smack was seized from co‑accused …

Aashish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Aashish Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under sections 103(1), 61(2), 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and section 27 of the Arms Act. He contended that he was not named in the FIR and was implicated only through a confessional statement recorded in a …

Maheshwar Paswan @ Maheshwar BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Maheshwar Paswan was arrested on 20 November 2025 in connection with a case involving alleged assault, robbery and other offences under the B.N.S, 2023. The prosecution alleged that Paswan and others, armed with lathis and rods, assaulted an informant, stole Rs. 25,000 and ornaments. Paswan’s …

Biru Yadav @ Rohit Yadav @ Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Biru Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case (Goradih PS Case No. 248 of 2025) alleging violations of Sections 25, 7 and 27 of the Arms Act and Section 66(c) of the Income‑Tax Act after a viral video showed persons brandishing illegal firearms. The prosecution contended that …

Md. Sajid @ Sajid Alam @ LambuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Sajid, was arrested in a 2010 case (PS No. 229) for offences under Sections 413 and 414 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that a police raid, based on secret information, recovered a golden chain, mobile phone and silver ornaments, and that the petitioner’s name …

Guddu Kumar @ Guddu Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Guddu Kumar was arrested on 31 March 2025 in connection with FIR dated 8 February 2025 alleging assault on a complainant’s daughter. The FIR charges him under Sections 103(1), 61 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, but the prosecution’s case is described as a general, omnibus allegation …

Vikash Kumar Suman @ Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikash Kumar Suman was arrested in connection with a case registered under sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act for the alleged recovery of 19 cartridges from the roof of an abandoned house adjacent to his residence. He pleaded that the cartridges were not in his possession, he has no …

Shambhu SadaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Shambhu Sada was arrested while his anticipatory bail application was pending. He sought the court's permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application after his arrest. The petitioner’s counsel requested withdrawal and the court considered whether such a withdrawal could be permitted. The …

Tej Narayan MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Tej Narayan Mandal, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 22.8 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor being in the vehicle, was not in actual possession, and had a clean …

Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pawan Kumar applied for regular bail in a case registered under sections 310(2) and 311 of the BNS. He had been in custody since 20 September 2025 despite having only one prior criminal antecedent and already being on bail in the same case. The petitioner argued that the investigation was …

Umesh MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Umesh Mukhiya was arrested on 13 October 2025 in connection with FIR dated 16 April 2025 alleging fraud and rioting that resulted in a loss of Rs.27,440 to the government. He was charged under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 338, 336(3) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent …

Md. Izrail AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Izrail Alam, was arrested on 31 October 2025 for alleged possession of 2.8 litres of codeine syrup, alleged under Sections 8(c) and 21(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. He applied for bail, contending that the seized quantity was below the …

Vikesh Kumar @ Vikesh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Vikesh Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case alleging assault and murder of an informant's son, with charges under several sections of the BNS. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, assaulted the informant's house, abducted the son and later killed …

Ram Lagan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Ram Lagan Kumar and Manish Kumar applied for regular bail in a case registered under sections 25(1B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. They contended that the allegations arose from village rivalry and politics, that no incriminating article was found in their possession, and that the …

Satyam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Satyam Kumar, was arrested in connection with a dacoity case (PS Case No. 258 of 2025) and charged under Sections 310(4) and 310(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. Police recovered a mobile phone from the petitioner and arms from …

Sintu Kumar @ Sittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sintu Kumar, was arrested on 13 February 2025 in connection with a FIR dated 25 December 2024 alleging offences under Sections 132 and 109(1) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26, 35 and 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution’s case is based solely on …

Shubham RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shubham Ram was arrested on 11 June 2025 in connection with FIR dated 10 June 2025 alleging a violent attack on an informant's hotel, assault, looting and extortion, with charges under multiple sections of the Bihar Non‑Applicable Statutes, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution …

Puna KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Puna Kumar applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging that no liquor was recovered from his possession and that the informant’s identity was omitted from the FIR. He argued that the police mechanically …

Nitu Devi @ Nitu Singh @ NituversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitu Devi, was arrested on 22 November 2025 in connection with a dowry‑death case (Mahua PS Case No.961/2025) under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. She contended that she has a clean antecedent and that the FIR contains only a generic allegation …

Lal Baboo RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three junior teachers, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and education officials to grant them promotion to Headmaster with effect from 31‑12‑2016, as per a Regional Deputy Director of Education order dated 26‑12‑2020. They argued that similarly …

Akash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Akash Kumar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 317(5), 338, 336(3) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act for alleged recovery of 78 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. The petitioner argued he had a clean …

Wakeel Sahni @ Okil sahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Wakeel Sahni, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 50 litres of liquor from his motorcycle and a school bag. He argued that he was not present at the spot, the liquor was not in his conscious possession, and …

Bhavesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bhavesh Kumar, was charged under Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act in a case registered as Pachmahla P.S. Case No. 25 of 2025. He was not apprehended at the scene; his name was disclosed only by a co‑accused who was caught at the spot. The petitioner argued that the …

Md. Hasan Imam @ Hasan Imam @ GudduversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Hasan Imam, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 114 litres of liquor from a cart. He asserted that he had a clean antecedent, was not the owner of the seized cart, and that the only evidence against him was a confessional …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 55.98 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in actual possession of the liquor, and was unaware that a friend …

Pushpa DeviversusRita Sharma @ Reeta Sharma

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pushpa Devi, filed a civil miscellaneous application (No.1654 of 2025) seeking a court direction for the speedy disposal of Miscellaneous Case No.13 of 2018, which was filed under Order IX Rule 13 of the CPC to set aside an ex‑parte order dated 24‑12‑2016 in Title Suit No.457 of …

Vikash Kumar Singh @ Vikas Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikash Kumar Singh was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 10 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in conscious possession of the liquor, and was unaware that another person, Guddu, misused …

Shambhu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shambhu Singh filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash a letter dated 02.12.2025 that directed him and another respondent to appear before the District Board, and also sought a mandamus directing authorities not to disturb the settlement of Hardi Bazar for FY 2025-26 after the settlement …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rahul Kumar, a resident of Jan Tola, Saran, feared arrest in a case alleging recovery of 92.73 litres of liquor from an auto, an offence punishable under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not in …

Sipi Turha @ Sippi Turha @ Satyendra PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sipi Turha, was apprehended for alleged possession of 97.29 litres of liquor recovered from his joint‑family house, alleged to violate Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was not seized from his …

Sintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sintu Kumar, was arrested on 16 September 2025 in connection with an alleged theft of goods worth Rs. 1.25 crore from Shristi Plastic Udyog, charged under Section 305(a) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution’s case relied on a disclosure by a co-accused, Ganga …

Chanda KhatoonversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chanda Khatoon was arrested in connection with Haraiya Police Station Case No. 34 of 2024 for alleged offences under sections 108, 238 and 61(2) of the BNS and has been in custody since 3 December 2024. She applied for regular bail, asserting a clean antecedent, completion of the investigation, lack …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 309(4) of the BNS. He argued that he was not named in the FIR, was implicated only on information from a police spy, and that no material was recovered from his possession nor was he subjected to a test …

Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Petitioner Pankaj Kumar Basraj Sahani was arrested on 17 September 2025 in connection with a case alleging kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor, the informant's daughter, under Sections 137(2), 96, 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent and …

Dayanand RishideoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dayanand Rishideo, applied for regular bail in a murder case (Section 302 IPC) registered on 06.06.2024. He claimed innocence, stating there were no eyewitnesses and that the informant had retracted his earlier allegations before the trial court. The State opposed the bail, but the …

Awadhesh MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Awadhesh Mandal was arrested on 17 August 2025 in connection with a case alleging that he and others entered a house and attempted to snatch a child, assaulting family members with a stick. He sought bail, claiming he was merely a member of the mob and that the FIR does not specifically allege an …

Sita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sita Devi, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case alleging offences under Sections 30(a), 41(1) and 41(2) of the Excise Act involving the recovery of liquor from a field adjacent to her house and from a truck linked to …

Prakash Kumar @ Jay Prakash Kumar @ Lalu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Prakash Kumar, was arrested on 2 July 2025 in connection with FIR No.275/2024 alleging that he, along with co‑accused, abducted and sexually assaulted a 14‑year‑old girl on 7 September 2024. He was charged under Sections 137(2), 126(2), 64 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 …

Arvind Singh @ Arvind Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arvind Singh and Dhuran Singh applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 111 of the B.N.S. and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 233.280 litres of liquor. They contended that they were not in possession of the seized vehicle, were not owners, and that the …

Manoj Singh @ Manoj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Singh applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest under Section 111 of the B.N.S. and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 233.280 litres of liquor. The petitioner argued that he was not in possession of the seized vehicle, was not the owner, and that the only evidence …

Sanjiv Singh @ Sabjeev Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjiv Kumar Singh, was arrested in connection with a violent incident on 30 October 2025, alleged to involve assault with a lathi, stone‑pelting, and threats, leading to charges under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 352, 351(2), 109 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He applied …

Bharat KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Bharat Kumar was arrested on 8 June 2025 for alleged possession of 1.85 kg of ganja, a loaded country-made pistol and a motorcycle, and was charged under Section 317(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, and Sections 8 and 20(b)(ii)(B) of …

Umesh Kumar Paswan @ Umesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Umesh Kumar Paswan, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 317(5), 338 and 336(3) of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly being found in possession of a motorcycle without valid ownership documents. He contended that he was innocent, politically victimised, …

Dharmatma Das @ Dhrm Atma DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dharmatma Das was arrested in connection with a case alleging that he, along with co‑accused, forced the informant’s brother to commit suicide and then concealed the body. The petitioner contended that the allegations of an illicit relationship and his involvement were false, that he had no specific …

Shiv Kumar DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, residents of Ajrakwe Mahindwar Gram Panchayat, challenged the decision of the incumbent Mukhiya to construct the Panchayat Sarkar Bhawan in the village of Baika instead of Ajrakwe Mahindwar, where a previous Gram Sabha resolution had favored the latter location. They alleged that …

Shrawan Kumar @ Sharwan kumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shrawan Kumar was arrested in connection with a mob attack and extortion alleged under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable S... Act, 2023. The FIR named him among 40-50 persons but did not allege any specific assault or overt act by him. The petitioner sought bail, arguing the lack of specific …

Rocky KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rocky Kumar was arrested on 11 September 2025 in connection with FIR dated 17 August 2025 alleging offences under Sections 96, 351(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., purportedly for enticing a girl and taking her away to solemnise a marriage. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent and argued that the …

Anarsi PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

CONSIGNED

Anarsi Prasad filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several land‑reform officials. The petitioner alleged that his grievance had not been addressed by the authorities. The State counsel submitted that the grievance had been satisfactorily …

Baby SoniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Baby Soni, sought 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 259.410 litres of liquor from her Tata Safari vehicle. She argued that she had a clean antecedent, was a woman, and was not in …

Pintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Pintu Kumar petitioned for bail in a cyber‑related case (Cyber P.S. Case No. 134 of 2025) involving offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act. The prosecution alleged that during a raid on co‑accused Kanhai Kumar’s house, several mobile phones and identity …

Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jitendra Kumar, was arrested on 10 October 2025 in connection with Baddi Police Station Case No. 163 of 2025, arising from an FIR dated 5 October 2025 that alleged an offence punishable under Section 310(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The FIR named no individual; the …

Anand Kumar @ AnthaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anand Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26, 27 and 35 of the Arms Act. He pleaded innocence, asserting that no firearms were found on his person, that the seizure list was fabricated, and that he has no prior criminal record. The State opposed his bail …

Bindu KumariversusThe Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited

DISPOSED

Petitioner Bindu Kumari filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Assistant Electrical Engineer (Respondent No.5) to accept her application for an electrical connection and allow her to deposit the requisite amount. The respondents agreed that the petition could be disposed of by …

Company YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Company Yadav and Shital Yadav, were arrested in connection with a land dispute and charged under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and the Prevention of Witch (Dain) Practices Act. They contended that the FIR did not specifically allege their involvement, the injuries to the …

Indal Mahra @ Indal Kumar Ram @ Andal MehraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Indal Mahra was arrested on 25 September 2025 in connection with FIR dated 25 March 2025 alleging assault on the son of an informant, invoking several sections of the Bihar Penal Code (BNS). The petitioner, represented by Mr. Ravi Prakash, argued that he has a clean antecedent, the incident arose …

Mausam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mausam Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for alleged possession of 20.39 grams of cannabis resin (smack). The prosecution alleged that the contraband was recovered from the petitioner’s possession, invoking …

Vilas Ravidas @ Vilash RavidasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vilas Ravidas, a 73‑year‑old father‑in‑law of the deceased, was arrested on 19‑08‑2025 in connection with a dowry‑related murder case (Hilsa P.S. Case No. 558 of 2025) under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. 2023 and Section ¾ of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The petitioner claimed he had a clean …

Pritam Kumar @ Ghutra @ Pritam Kumar GhutraversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court considered a bail application filed by Pritam Kumar Ghutra, who was implicated in a theft of a mangalsutra under Section 304(2) of the B.N.S. Although his name does not appear in the FIR, it was introduced through the confessional statement of co‑accused Abhishek Kumar. The …

Binod PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Binod Paswan, was arrested in connection with a robbery case (PS Case No. 27/2021) involving theft of jewellery, cash and mobile phones. The FIR named unknown miscreants; the petitioner’s name surfaced only through the confessional statement of co‑accused Anuj Paswan, with no direct …

Aamir Akhtar @ Md. Aamir Akhtar @ Amir AkhtarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Aamir Akhtar, was arrested after a police raid on his father’s house uncovered a large quantity of illegal firecrackers allegedly stored without a licence. He was charged under Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act and Section 288 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act. …

Bhutel YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Bhutel Yadav was arrested in connection with a case where the son of an informant died after touching an electric fence installed by the petitioner. The FIR alleged offences under Sections 105, 351(2), 352 and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023. The petitioner claimed innocence, stating the fence was …

Bhuwal Kumar @ Bhuwal BindversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bhuwal Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under section 310(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He contended that he was not named in the FIR, was falsely implicated due to village politics, and that his confessional statement was obtained under duress. He also …

Amar Kumar @ Amar Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Amar Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for allegedly possessing three litres of liquor in a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in actual possession of the liquor, and …

Rudal SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rudal Singh, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 310(2) of the BNS. He argued that he was not named in the FIR and his alleged involvement stemmed only from a co‑accused’s confessional statement, which he claimed lacked evidentiary value. No material was …

Vishal RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vishal Ranjan, a headmaster, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Block Teacher Employment/Appointment Committee (BTEAC) of Chanpatia to consider his representation dated 01‑04‑2025 and grant him promotion under Rule‑5(3) of the Bihar Panchayat Elementary School Services Rules, …

Karan Lal Dev @ Karan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Karan Lal Dev, was arrested in connection with Baheri Police Station Case No. 345/2025, which alleged offences under multiple sections of the BNS, including loot and murder. He applied for regular bail, contending that he had returned looted items and had no involvement in the …

Shamim AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shamim Alam applied for regular bail in a case registered under sections 61(2) and 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and section 27 of the Arms Act. He contended that he was not named in the FIR and was only a friend of the accused Samsun Johar, whose brother (the informant) had a land dispute with …

Baish Raj Giri @ Basraj Puri @ Vanshraj GiriversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners – four members of the Giri family – were arrested on 13 November 2025 in connection with FIR No.12‑11‑2025 (Case No.366/2025) alleging assault on an informant and his family and offences under several sections of the B.N.S. The petitioners contended that the FIR contains only a …

Suman Kumar @ Prashant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Suman Kumar, was arrested on 1 October 2025 in connection with a case involving alleged vehicle theft, assault on an informant, and theft of a mobile phone, charged under Sections 310(2) and 111(2) of the B.N.S. The prosecution’s case relied primarily on the confessional statement of …

Bittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bittu Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 310(2) and 111(2) of the B.N.S. He claimed innocence, alleging that his name was added to the FIR only on the basis of a co‑accused's confessional statement and that he was never subjected to a proper …

Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manoj Kumar, alleged to have abducted and sexually assaulted a girl and recorded obscene scenes, was detained since December 2024. He filed an application seeking bail, contending that he was a juvenile at the time of the offence and that bail for juveniles is a rule, with denial being exceptional, …

Sita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sita Devi, the mother of a deceased son, was arrested on 2 August 2025 in connection with a murder and assault case under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023. The prosecution alleged that she and her husband assaulted their son and daughter‑in‑law and murdered the son, while the defence argued …

Mathura Dhangad @ Muthura MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mathura Dhangad, applied for anticipatory bail in a case alleging offences under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, based on the alleged recovery of 52 litres of liquor and destruction of 150 litres of mahua pass from his …

Pawan Mandal @ Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pawan Mandal, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging recovery of large quantities of liquor from properties linked to his relatives. He contended that the liquor was stored in a joint family …

Pawan Mishra @ Pawan Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pawan Mishra, was arrested in connection with a case under the NDPS Act for alleged possession of 1.01 kg of ganja, which is below commercial quantity. He claimed false implication, had no prior criminal record, and no contraband was found in his conscious possession. The prosecution …

Phool KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Phool Kumari was arrested in connection with a case involving assault with an iron rod and the death of an informant's father. The prosecution alleged that she, along with co‑accused, participated in the assault, charging her under several sections of the B.N.S. Act. The petitioner argued that she …

Pappu RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Pappu Rai was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (Raghopur PS Case No. 227 of 2025) alleged under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleged that Rai, along with co‑accused, abducted the informant's minor daughter, but the victim’s statement recorded …

Nagina KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Nagina Kumari, owner of a motorcycle from which 13.876 litres of liquor was seized, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2016. She argued she had a clean antecedent, was a woman, and had no knowledge of the liquor …

Nandlal DhangarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nandlal Dhangar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Sections 30(a) and 41(i) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged possession of liquor recovered from his house and a nearby bush. He argued that the liquor was not found in his conscious possession, the house is joint family …

Guddu Kumar @ Guddu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Kumar Yadav, a resident of Manikpur village, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 2.25 litres of liquor from a paddy field that does not belong to him. He feared arrest and filed a petition for anticipatory bail, arguing that the …

Ganauri Manjhi @ Gandura ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, six individuals from Tetri Musahari village, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Cr.P.C. in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 10 litres of liquor. They argued that they were not arrested at the spot, had no …

Raju TuduversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Raju Tudu and Birendra Murmu, were implicated in a police case (No. 728 of 2025) alleging participation in a violent mob that attacked police during a liquor raid, with charges under multiple sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution’s case is based on secret information and the …

Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Jitendra Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 317(2), 314(4) and 317(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act. The prosecution alleged that he and a co‑accused fled on a motorcycle after spotting police, collided with another motorcycle and were …

Siya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Siya Devi, the owner of a motorcycle from which 150 litres of liquor was seized, was implicated in offences under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Excise Act. She applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that she was not in actual possession of the liquor, had no knowledge of its misuse by a …

Chooha @ Raushan Kumar @ ChuhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chooha (also known as Raushan Kumar), was arrested for allegedly snatching a mobile phone on 08.05.2025, leading to charges under Sections 304(2) and 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He applied for bail, contending that he was falsely implicated, that the search and …

Birendra NathversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, retired employees originally appointed under Magadh University, sought a writ of mandamus directing the State of Bihar and the two universities to pay salary arrears from April 1997 to March 2017, along with interest. They argued that after the creation of Patliputra University, …

Shanti Devi @ Shanti KuwarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shanti Devi, a woman with two prior excise cases, feared arrest after an FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 270 litres of liquor from a bush behind her hut. She contended that the liquor was not in her possession, the site did not …

Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Pawan Kumar was arrested in connection with a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for alleged recovery of 1.4 kg of a ganja‑like substance from a motorcycle. He applied for bail, contending that he had no physical or conscious possession of the seized material, that …

Gayatri DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gayatri Devi, applied for bail in a case concerning the alleged dowry death of a daughter-in-law, with charges under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the deceased was killed by her in‑laws for non‑payment of dowry, but no …

Ram Niwas SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ram Niwas Singh and Santosh Prasad were arrested on 5 October 2025 in connection with a Patliputra police case involving alleged offences under Sections 105 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The petitioners claimed they have no prior criminal record and that the FIR contains only …

Chandresh ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandresh Chauhan, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 140.400 litres of liquor from a motorcycle and a car he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of arrest, and …

Bhagwan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Bhagwan Singh was arrested in connection with a case involving multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code, including assault, robbery, and outraging the modesty of a woman. The prosecution alleged that he, along with others, assaulted an informant and his family, stole a gold ornament, …

Keshav RajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Keshav Raj, was arrested in connection with an excise case (Case No. 3099 of 2025) alleging possession of 195 litres of illicit liquor, invoking Sections 30(a), 41 and 56(b) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was recovered from the tempo …

Aman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Aman Kumar was arrested while his anticipatory bail application was pending. He approached the High Court seeking permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The petitioner’s counsel argued for withdrawal, and the court considered whether such withdrawal was permissible. The court …

Ashok ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ashok Chaudhary was arrested in Siwan for alleged offences under Section 317(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 26 and 25(1‑B)a of the Arms Act after a police check‑point operation on 8 October 2025. The police claimed he attempted to flee on a motorcycle, recovered a country‑made …

Deepak Kumar @ PaisathwaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court considered the bail application of Deepak Kumar, who has been in custody since 2 August 2025 for alleged offences under Sections 307, 34, 120(B) of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, highlighted a 20‑day delay in filing the …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (Bibhutipur PS Case No.112/2024) alleging offences under IPC sections 363, 366(A) and 34, as well as provisions of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes. He sought bail, claiming a clean antecedent and asserting that the …

Shubham Kumar @ Shubham Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shubham Kumar was arrested on 26 June 2025 in connection with a case registered under Section 309(6) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act. The FIR did not name him; his alleged involvement emerged from a co-accused's confessional statement, and no tip-off was recorded. The prosecution filed a …

Jay Prakash Ray @ Wakil RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Jay Prakash Ray sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case alleging that 24 litres of liquor were recovered from his scooter, invoking IPC sections 272, 273 and 34 and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018 sections 30(a) and 41. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested on …

Thako Chaudhary @ Thako ChaudhariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Thako Chaudhary, was arrested on 15 October 2025 in connection with FIR No. 239 of 2024 alleging offences under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act, 2023. The FIR specifically implicates co‑accused Saroj Chaudhary and Raja Chaudhary for assaulting the informant's …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Santosh Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 20 litres of liquor recovered from a bush. He argued he had a clean antecedent, the liquor was not in his conscious …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, was arrested on 2 August 2025 in connection with a case registered under Sections 134 and 304 of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act for allegedly snatching a gold chain. The FIR does not name the petitioner; his name emerged only from the confessional statement of a …

Mahesh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mahesh Paswan was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 56(b) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for the alleged recovery of 99 litres of liquor from a vehicle he owned. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of seizure, and …

Aatma Chaudhary @ Atma BinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Aatma Chaudhary, was arrested in connection with a dowry‑death case (Dinara P.S. Case No. 198 of 2025) under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the sister‑in‑law of the informant was killed by her husband and in‑laws for …

Jay Kishor KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three residents of Sitamarhi district, sought anticipatory bail after learning that they might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act involving alleged recovery of 1,517.25 litres of liquor from a school, a Hyundai Santro car and a scooty. They contended …

Situ Kumar @ Sintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Situ Kumar, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 100 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of seizure, and was …

Pappu Kumar @ NanhakaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pappu Kumar, was arrested on 26‑08‑2025 in connection with a theft of two motorcycles and charged under Sections 303(2) and 317(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that the FIR named him only on suspicion and that no material …

RUPAN MURMU@ RUPAN MUMURversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rupan Murmu, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing six litres of liquor and Rs.4,000 recovered from a motorcycle. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, had no conscious possession of the liquor, and was only linked …

Md. Mosim Nadaf @ Md. MosimversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Mosim Nadaf, was arrested on 4 October 2025 in connection with a case of assault alleged to have occurred on 30 September 2025, where he is accused of striking the informant with an iron rod, causing a simple head injury. He faces charges under multiple sections of the B.N.S., …

Ashik Kumar @ Ashik @ Chhotu @ Chhote SarkarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ashik Kumar was arrested on 6 May 2025 in connection with a case involving the alleged recovery of two country‑made pistols and four live cartridges. The FIR charged him under sections 310(4), 310(5), 317(5), 61(2) of the BNS Act and sections 25(1‑b)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The petitioner …

Bikku KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bikku Kumar was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for the alleged recovery of 18 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor at the time …

Most. Manju DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manju Devi was arrested in connection with an alleged offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act involving the recovery of 30 litres of liquor and the destruction of 80 litres of semi‑prepared liquor. She contended that she was not apprehended at the scene, had no possession of the liquor, …

Shubham Kumar Singh @ Subham @ Subham Kumar @ VikkiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shubham Kumar Singh was arrested on 21 September 2025 in connection with FIR No. 314 of 2025, which alleged offences under Sections 308(4), 109, 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The FIR specifically attributes the act of firing to a co‑accused, Kari …

Anjali Kumari @ Anjali DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Anjali Kumari and Kamini Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving multiple offences under the Bihar Penal Code and the Bihar Excise Act, alleging they have clean antecedents and were not directly involved in the alleged recovery of liquor from Bashista Ray's …

SHIV KUMAR YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shiv Kumar Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under IPC sections 420 and 34 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 55.8 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, did not own the …

Munna RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Munna Rai, the petitioner, feared arrest in an excise case (PS Motipur Case No. 376 of 2025) involving alleged recovery of 539.640 litres of liquor from a Tata Magic vehicle. He claimed he was not caught in possession, was not the owner of the vehicle, and was implicated solely on secret information …

Manoj Kumar ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manoj Kumar Thakur was arrested on 11‑08‑2025 in connection with a 2018 case involving alleged fraud amounting to Rs 13,21,242 and offences under IPC sections 420, 406, 467, 468, 471 and 34. The prosecution argued that he, along with co‑accused, defaulted on loans causing loss to a company. The …

Lala YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lala Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 100 litres of liquor from an e‑rickshaw. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, no liquor was found in his possession, and …

Raja KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raja 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 2 litres of liquor and a motorcycle. He argued that the liquor was not found in his possession …

Indradev YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, a group of Yadavs accused of offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 307, 302 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act, sought to recall two prosecution witnesses (PW‑1 Gupteshwar Kumar and PW‑4 Tez Narayan Yadav) for further cross‑examination under Section 311 of the CrPC, alleging …

Raj KishoreversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raj Kishore, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 130 litres of liquor near a school. He argued he had a clean antecedent, the liquor was not recovered from his possession, and the …

Lavkush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Lavkush Kumar was arrested on 11 October 2025 in connection with a case alleging that he, along with co‑accused, collected mobile numbers and lured the public into taking online loans in the name of Dhani Finance, violating several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and the Information …

Dhanmatiya Devi @ Dhanmuni DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Dhanmatiya Devi sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 5 litres of liquor from her residence, which she claims is joint family property and not in her conscious possession. She argued she has a clean antecedent and that …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Kumar was arrested on 7 November 2025 in connection with FIR No. 130 of 2025 alleging offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act, including threats, assault with a lathi and arms, and attempts to plough a field. The petitioner contended that he …

Radheshyam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Radheshyam Kumar was arrested on 5 March 2025 in connection with a kidnapping and forced marriage case (FIR dated 1 March 2025) under Sections 87 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023. He applied for bail, claiming a clean antecedent and that the allegations were fabricated, asserting that he had performed a …

DEEPAK RANJANversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Deepak Ranjan, was arrested on 27 June 2025 in connection with an FIR alleging offences under Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, based on a seizure of a carbine, two magazines and other items. He claimed innocence, alleging that the charges were fabricated and that the …

Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rakesh Kumar was arrested on 19 September 2025 in connection with a theft case (Kalyanpur PS Case No. 290 of 2025) alleged under Sections 334(2) and 303(2) of the B.N.S., where the prosecution claims he and co‑miscreants stole Rs 3,12,002 and grocery items. The petitioner contended that he was …

Anita KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anita Kumari, a Panchayat Teacher, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and education officials to pay her salary and arrears dating from May 2015, alleging arbitrary withholding and violation of Article 23. The petitioner offered to file a detailed representation …

MamtaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mamta, a Panchayat Teacher in Gopalganj, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and education officials to pay her pending wages and salary from April 2017 onward, along with interest and costs, alleging arbitrary withholding despite prior orders. The petitioner …

Sanjit SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjit Sahni, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 45 litres of liquor were recovered from a paddy field adjacent to his house. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no …

Gautam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gautam Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of 5.82 litres of liquor from other individuals. He argued that he was not caught in possession and that the case was based solely on a confessional …

Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pawan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 17.5 litres of liquor recovered from a husk house adjacent to his residence. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, that …

Subhash AgarwalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Subhash Agarwal, owner of a motorcycle, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 25.98 litres of liquor from his vehicle. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession and that he was unaware of any misuse of the …

Indrajit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three residents of Khakhai village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 99 litres of liquor near Ramvilash Yadav's field. They argued they have clean antecedents, the liquor …

Shankar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Shankar Paswan and Surendra Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 120 litres of liquor from a motorcycle they owned. They argued they have clean antecedents, were not in …

Pinki Kumari @ Pinki DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Pinki Kumari and Anju Kumari, daughters of Sanjay Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging recovery of 14 litres of liquor and 240 litres of Jawa Mahua from their father's house. They argued they have clean antecedents, were not arrested at the spot, and had …

Nitesh Kumar @ Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nitesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 180 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 his …

Jitendra RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jitendra Rai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of 40 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his house. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession, the site did not belong to him, …

Bhadru Paswan @ Akash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Bhadru Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under the NDPS Act and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 15.2 g of heroin, 2.81 g of ganja and 6 L of liquor recovered from Chandra Bhushan Kumar. He contended he had a clean …

Rajendra RajwanshiversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Rajendra Rajwanshi was arrested while his anticipatory bail application was pending. His counsel sought the court's permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court considered the request and granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the anticipatory bail …

Neero DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Neero Devi, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 7 litres of liquor recovered from a corridor outside her house. She argued that she has a clean antecedent, is …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 240 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He argued that he was not caught in possession, was not the owner of the vehicles, and was …

Ram Niroha Mahto @ Ram Nirhora @ Ram NirohaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Ram Niroha Mahto and Awadhesh Dubey, home guards, were implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act after a video showed them at a premises where 750 ml of a red liquid, later identified as containing ethyl and methyl alcohol, was recovered. They argued that they …

Md. Alamgir @ Md. AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Alamgir, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 after 9.36 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no knowledge of the driver’s misuse of the vehicle and possessed a clean criminal …

Alok KumarversusThe Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited

DISPOSED

A group of five petitioners filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the electricity department officials (respondents No. 6 and 7) to accept their application for an electrical connection to premises at Rajiv Nagar Police Station and to allow them to deposit the required amount. The …

Sita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sita Devi, applied for anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act alleging recovery of 25 litres of liquor from her residence, which is a joint family property. She argued that she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, and that …

Shailesh Kumar @ Bhondu Chaudhary @ Shalesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shailesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 200 litres of liquor and 200 litres of jawa mahua from a forest area. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no contraband was found in his …

Shivji RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shivji Ram, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 45 litres of liquor from a bush on land belonging to another person. He asserted that he has a clean criminal record, was not arrested at the scene, and that the …

Munna YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Munna Yadav applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 42.8 litres of liquor from a sugarcane field that does not belong to him. The petitioner argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, that …

Noor Hasan @ Mannu @ Monu Ansari @ Manu @ MonuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Noor Hasan, was arrested on 7 October 2025 in connection with a case of assault with an iron rod, alleged under several sections of the B.N.S. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent and alleged that the FIR was false, delayed, and that the police did not find the case true under …

Ajay ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajay Manjhi, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged possession of 4 litres of liquor and three bottles of Kingfisher beer found in a house that is part of a joint family property. He argued that he was not arrested at the scene, that the …

Devanand Prasad Gupta @ D.P. GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Devanand Prasad Gupta, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged possession of 77.760 litres of liquor recovered from his Tata Safari. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, …

Golu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Golu Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged seizure of 120.96 litres of liquor from a vehicle he owned. He argued that he had a clean criminal record, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of seizure, and was …

Vijay Rai @ Vijay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vijay Rai (Vijay Kumar) applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where liquor was allegedly recovered from premises adjacent to his house but not from his possession. He argued that the complaint originated from a chowkidar …

Om PrakashversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Om Prakash, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 1.4 litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor being in the vehicle, that the liquor was …

Rajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Rajesh Kumar and Guddu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 2,664 litres of liquor. They argued they have clean antecedents, were not arrested at the spot, did not own the seized vehicle, and were implicated …

Mahavir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mahavir Kumar, the owner of a vehicle from which 405 litres of liquor was seized, applied for anticipatory bail under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession …

Aakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Aakash Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 110 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a motorcycle not owned by him. He argued that he was implicated solely on the testimony of a …

Ragini DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ragini Devi, owner of a Tata Punch, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018 after 1.050 litres of liquor were recovered from her vehicle. She was not arrested at the scene and the liquor was not found in her personal possession; the prosecution …

Chhotu Das @ Dhirendra DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chhotu Das, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 32(iii) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of liquor from his shop and a motorcycle. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was not found in his …

Uttam Kumar Yadav @ Uttam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Uttam Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 720 litres of liquor from a public riverbank. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, the recovery …

Kanchan DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kanchan Devi applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 275 litres of liquor from a totorickshaw. She argued that she had no conscious possession of the liquor, was not arrested at the spot, and was merely …

Rakesh Kumar @ GolaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 230 litres of liquor from an auto. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not caught in possession, and is not the owner of the …

Munna ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Munna Chauhan applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 160 litres of liquor from a public bush. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found in his possession, the FIR …

Manoj Sahani @ Manoj SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, seven residents of Banparua village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC Sections 272 and 273 and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Sections 30(a), 32 and 41(1)). They contended that no arrest was made at the scene, no liquor was found in …

Ram Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Kumar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Sections 274, 275, 317(5) and 34 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 675 litres of liquor from a …

Shambha Khatoon @ Anguri KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shambha Khatoon applied for anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 alleging that 9.6 litres of liquor were recovered from her house, which is a joint family property. The petitioner argued that she has a clean …

Mannu Kumar @ Mannu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mannu Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 160 litres of liquor from a banana orchard adjacent to his house. The petitioner argued …

Omprakash Sah @ Om Prakash SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Omprakash Sah, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging the recovery of 18.360 litres of liquor from a bag and a motorcycle. He asserted that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was not the owner of the seized …

Sukesh Rai @ Sukesh Prasad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sukesh Rai, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging that the alleged liquor recovery occurred at a location not under his possession and that his name was omitted from the FIR. The petitioner argued that the …

Yogesh Kumar @ Jugesh RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Yogesh Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Cr.P.C. in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 10.750 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his house. The petitioner argued that no liquor was …

Baldev Yadav @ Baaldev YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Baldev 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 alleged recovery of 125 litres of liquor. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the scene, the alleged contraband was …

Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Guddu Kumar and Pappu Ray applied for anticipatory bail before the Patna High Court. While the application was pending, they were arrested by the police. The petitioners, through their counsel, sought permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The State opposed the withdrawal. The …

Santosh singhversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Santosh Singh, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged recovery of 207.75 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not in actual possession of the liquor, and was only the …

Sharwan Choudhary @ Sarwan ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sharwan Choudhary was implicated in a case alleging recovery of 83.175 litres of liquor from his house, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He applied for anticipatory bail, contending he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was in a …

Soni DeviversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Soni Devi applied for anticipatory bail in a criminal miscellaneous case. While the application was pending, she was arrested in connection with the case. Her counsel then sought the court's permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court, after hearing both sides, …

Ramesh Kumar @ JhutailaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Ramesh Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. While the application was pending, he was arrested by the police. The petitioner’s counsel then sought the court’s permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court examined whether a …

Smt. Janki DeviversusRam Lakhan Mukhiya and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Smt. Janki Devi, sought to set aside a Sub‑Judge’s order dismissing a miscellaneous application filed to restore Money Suit No. 03 of 2011, which had been dismissed for default because the plaintiff failed to file the required format of publication for substituted service. The …

Sudhakar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners Sudhakar Mishra, Mahesh Jha and Govind Mishra filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several officials of the Human Resource Development Department, seeking relief. After hearing the parties, the petitioners moved the court to withdraw …

MD. SAIF ALI ANSARIversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner Md. Saif Ali Ansari sought quashing of the Additional Sessions Judge's order rejecting his discharge application under Section 227 CrPC for alleged rape under Section 376 IPC. The FIR alleged sexual exploitation of a 25‑year‑old woman on a false promise of marriage, but the court …

Ram Sagar Prasad Singh and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

WITHDRAWN

Petitioners Ram Sagar Prasad Singh and Tara Devi filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its officials to reopen a ceiling proceeding against Mahanth Ramjeevan Das and to denotify seven kathas of land that had been declared surplus in the Begusarai district Gazette. …

Birbal Prasad @ Viraval PrasadversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

CONSIGNED

Petitioner Birbal Prasad filed a writ petition seeking execution of a peremptory order dated 06.01.2015, which confirmed an earlier order of 20.06.2012 directing certain authorities to take action. He also requested the respondents to comply with the order and to respond to two memoranda issued in …

Vandana DeviversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Vandana Devi filed an application in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding before the Patna High Court. After hearing, her counsel, Mr. Ram Prawesh Kumar, requested that the application be withdrawn. The court granted permission for withdrawal. Consequently, the application was dismissed as withdrawn. …

Babita KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioner, Babita Kumari, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court. No counsel appeared on her behalf despite repeated notices and adjournments. The court observed that the petitioner was not interested in pursuing the case further. Consequently, the court dismissed the writ …

Dharmraj BheemversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dharmraj Bheem, a lower division clerk, filed a civil writ petition challenging the State of Bihar and its education officials for an alleged entitlement. The court noted that a Full Bench of the Patna High Court in C.W.J.C. No. 23831 of 2018 had already held that the petitioner had no entitlement. …

Satya Nand SharmaversusShankar Ram

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Satya Nand Sharma, filed a civil miscellaneous application seeking to quash an order dated 23 May 2017 that allowed the respondents to amend their written statement by deleting the phrase "at present tenant of the plaintiff". The petitioner argued that the original verification …

Manish Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manish Kumar Gupta filed an application alleging that the opposite party, Jairam Singh, who had been granted regular bail, was not complying with the bail conditions requiring his physical presence and cooperation in the trial. The petitioner sought the court's intervention to enforce the bail …

Sanjeev Kumar SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Sanjeev Kumar Singh, filed a civil writ petition (Case No.1636 of 2024) before the Patna High Court seeking relief against the State of Bihar and several officials. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner despite repeated notices. The Court observed that the petitioner showed …

Gulab DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gulab Devi, filed an application seeking cancellation of the provisional bail granted to eight accused under the SC/ST Act in a case arising from Kumarkhand police station. The bail had been ordered by the Additional Sessions Judge‑I‑cum‑Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Madhepura, without …

Bindu KumariversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Bindu Kumari filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking a mandamus directing various state officials to decide an objection petition and a Jamabandi Raddikaran case concerning her land, which she claimed was wrongly declared Gair Thikedar and for which she sought compensation. The …

Krishna MahtoversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

Krishna Mahto claimed ownership of a pond (Khata No. 314, Survey No. 2154) in Dhanauti, Saran, based on a title suit dismissed in 1988 that affirmed his title. In 2017 the District Fisheries Officer issued Memo No. 1153 settling the same pond with locals under an open‑bid scheme for the 2017‑18 and …

Bishnu Deo MahtoversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bishnu Deo Mahto, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and several officials to pay compensation for land acquired for a road under the Prime Minister Rural Road Scheme. The petition alleged that compensation had not been released for specific plots …

Sarwari BegumversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Sarwari Begum filed a criminal writ petition in the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several officials, seeking relief in a case arising from a 2017 police FIR. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner, and the court repeatedly cautioned that the petition would be dismissed for …

Ayesha KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, heirs of the deceased Ayesha Khatoon, sought a writ of mandamus directing the Circle Officer, Kochas, to mutate land in their favour pursuant to an order of the Bihar Land Tribunal (Case No. 1115/2017). The Tribunal had ordered mutation of the land, but the Circle Officer failed to …

Lal Bahadur SinghversusThe Union of India through Ministry of Home Affairs,

DISPOSED

Lal Bahadur Singh filed a writ petition seeking enhancement of his pension after his monthly salary was corrected. The Union of India contended that the pension had already been enhanced, thereby addressing the grievance. The petitioner argued that, despite the enhancement, the amount payable under …