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Judgments of 2026

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Arvind Yadav @ Arvind KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Arvind Yadav, was arrested in connection with an excise case (PS Case No. 910 of 2025) for alleged possession of 20 litres of liquor, alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing that no …

Ujjwal Kant SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ujjwal Kant Singh, was arrested as a passenger in a vehicle from which 195 litres of country-made liquor were seized, leading to charges under Sections 30(a), 41 and 56(b) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he had no knowledge of the contraband, was not the …

Harihar Yadav @ HariharversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Harihar Yadav and his family members, sought bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Case No.179 of 2025) involving alleged assault under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 109(1), 352 and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners entered the …

Gautam Kumar @ Gautam SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gautam Kumar, was named in FIR No. 96 of 2025 for alleged assault on an informant and his nephew, with charges under several sections of the B.N.S. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that the FIR was filed two days after the alleged incident without explanation, that there …

Raj Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Raj Kumar Paswan and Rajnish Paswan, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Sections 30(a), (c) and (d) of the Excise Act. They argued that they had not been arrested, that no liquor was found in …

Harsha Kumar @ SumanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Harsha Kumar, was arrested with a stolen motorcycle and charged under Sections 303(2), 317(2), 317(4), 111 and 3(5) of the BNS for multiple thefts. He applied for bail, claiming innocence despite having ten prior criminal cases and arguing that the charge sheet has already been …

Dudheshwar Singh @ Dudhay SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dudheshwar Singh, was arrested after 100 litres of liquor were recovered from his joint family house and charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for bail, claiming innocence, lack of incriminating material in his personal possession, and that …

Sardar NoniaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sardar Nonia, applied for bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 20 litres of liquor recovered from a bicycle. The prosecution alleged the liquor was recovered, but the petitioner claimed innocence, stating he neither …

Usha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Usha Devi, claimed ownership of a 50-decimal plot of land in Manakpur, Nawada, which had been settled in her favour in Title Suit No. 266 of 2016. She alleged that the Executive Engineer of the Road Construction Department had forcefully encroached upon the land and sought writs …

Parth SarthiversusThe Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar

DISPOSED

A large group of petitioners filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State to award compensation as per the revised market value for land acquired for a 4‑lane highway project and to stay the construction until such compensation is paid. The State counsel pointed out that a notice …

Shri Vicky Kumar @ Vicky Ray @ Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vicky Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 561 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He contended that he was not caught in possession, was not the vehicle's owner, and was implicated solely on secret information without proper …

Dheeraj Tiwary @ SansandversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dheeraj Tiwary, was named in FIR No. 99 of 2025 for alleged assault on an informant and his family under several sections of the B.N.S., 2023. He claimed a clean antecedent and that the allegations were fabricated, seeking bail. The prosecution opposed bail, arguing the seriousness …

Nagendra RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nagendra Ray, sought anticipatory bail after the police seized 2.250 litres of liquor from his motorcycle and 41.340 litres from a cowshed, alleging violations of Sections 30(a), 56(b) and 44 of the Bihar Excise Act. He contended that he had no prior criminal record, was not in …

Rupesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rupesh Yadav sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 81 litres of liquor from an auto and a motorcycle. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the …

Pramod MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Pramod Mahto filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. While the application was pending, he was apprehended by the authorities. The petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The Court, after hearing both sides, granted …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, was named in FIR No. 66 of 2025 for alleged assault on the informant's son, but the FIR contained no specific allegation of assault against him, only a general allegation against all accused. He applied for anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and false implication. The …

Navin Kumar @ Naveen KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Navin Kumar filed a writ petition seeking compensation for several parcels of land (Khata No.1446, 1448 etc.) that were acquired by the State of Bihar for the construction of a Make‑up Water Corridor under Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (KBUNL), a subsidiary of NTPC. The petitioner alleged that …

Tikuli Nut @ Aman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Tikuli Nut (Aman Kumar) was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of liquor and Mahua from a spot adjacent to his house. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not caught in possession, and that the FIR was based merely on a …

Niraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Niraj Kumar, was arrested after 141.24 liters of liquor were recovered from his joint house and charged under Section 317(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that the liquor was not in his conscious …

Prashant Kumar @ Prashant Kumar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Prashant Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the BNSS and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging recovery of 36.75 litres of liquor from a bush adjacent to his house. He contended that the …

Bhabhuti Rajak @ Naushad Miya @ Naushad AliversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Bhabhuti Rajak (Naushad Miya) and Maksud Raj, sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 290/2025 alleging assault on an informant with a lathi and knife, resulting in grievous injuries. The FIR charges them under several sections of the B.N.S. Act, 2023, and the …

Guddu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Yadav applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, for alleged recovery of 351 litres of liquor from a public place. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found …

Dinesh Chaudhary @ Pusha ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dinesh Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail after learning that a case had been registered against him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 25 litres of liquor from a public place. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found …

Bablu SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bablu Sahni, was arrested for alleged possession of 30 litres of liquor recovered from a plastic box near a riverbank, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he had no knowledge of or involvement with the recovered liquor, that the …

Suraj Paswan @ Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Suraj Paswan was implicated in a theft and extortion case (Sections 457 and 380 IPC) based on an FIR filed on 28‑02‑2024, three days after the alleged incident. The petitioner argued that the FIR was lodged with an unexplained delay and that the accusation rested merely on suspicion and a prior case …

Vishavjit Singh @ Mantu Singh @ Bishwajit SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vishavjit Singh, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 30(a), 32(2), 32(3), 36, 41(1) and 41(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 7,555.68 litres of liquor. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, …

Ranjeet Manjhi @ Ranjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Manjhi, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 87.5 litres of liquor were recovered from his joint family house. He claimed innocence, arguing that no liquor was found in his personal possession and that the …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar filed a civil writ petition seeking liberty to challenge an order dated 08‑12‑2025 issued by the Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department, Patna, by filing an appeal under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He indicated that he did not wish to …

Tusi DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Tusi Devi, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of liquor from her residence and from another individual. She argued that she had no conscious possession, the property was jointly owned, and that …

Sujit Kumar @ Sujit SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sujit Kumar, was named in an FIR (Mahua P.S. Case No. 961 of 2025) for alleged involvement in a dowry‑related death under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. He contended that he was falsely implicated solely because he is the maternal uncle of the husband of the deceased and that no …

Shri Kusheshwar MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Kusheshwar Mukhiya and Ramadhar Mukhiya, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 51 litres of liquor from their jointly owned house. They argued they have clean antecedents, the liquor was not in their conscious …

Rakesh Kumar @ BabluversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, was implicated in a kidnapping case (Khagaria P.S. Case No. 342 of 2025) for allegedly abducting a minor girl for marriage, primarily because he is the uncle of the co-accused Mohit Kumar. He contended that he has a clean antecedent and that the allegations against him …

Mukesh GiriversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mukesh Giri was arrested after 312 litres of liquor were recovered from two motorcycles and was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was not the owner of the motorcycles, no incriminating material was found in his possession, he had no …

Anil NoniyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anil Noniya, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a), 34 and 36 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 2,200 litres of spirit and three motorcycles were seized. He argued that he was not in possession of the seized items, was not the owner of …

Md. RajaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Raja, was arrested in connection with an excise case alleging possession of 12.5 litres of liquor recovered from a jute sack, under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He claimed innocence, stating no incriminating material was found in his possession and that …

Aditya Kumar @ Bambam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Aditya Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 100 ml of liquor was recovered from a house where he was a tenant, not the owner, and that no liquor was found in his …

Ravi Shankar PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a teacher, filed a writ application seeking a mandamus directing his transfer from Middle School, Hasanganj, Munger to another school in the district due to threats to his life. He also sought directions for any other reliefs he may be entitled to. The petitioner agreed to first file …

Ram Kumari DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Kumari Devi, the owner of a motorcycle from which 28.365 litres of liquor and cash were seized, feared arrest in a case under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. She argued that she had no knowledge of the liquor being transported, …

Santra DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santra Devi, a woman with no prior criminal record, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018/2022 for alleged possession of 4.5 litres of liquor recovered from a field adjacent to her house. She argued that the liquor was not in her …

RAJEEV YADAV @ RAJIV KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rajeev Yadav was arrested in connection with a case involving the alleged possession of 105 litres of liquor, two motorcycles and other articles, and charged under Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, read with Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. …

Dharmendra MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Mahto, was arrested in connection with an excise case where 60 litres of country‑made liquor was recovered from a jute sack. He asserted that he was falsely implicated, noting that no incriminating material was found in his possession and that the recovery occurred in an …

Parwati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Parwati Devi applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with an alleged offence under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act involving the alleged recovery of 50 litres of liquor. The petitioner argued that she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, …

SUKHARI BINDversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Sukhari Bind and Gudiya Devi, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 11.48 litres of liquor recovered from a joint family house. They argued they have clean antecedents, the liquor …

Sonalal SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonalal Sahni, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of large quantities of liquor from premises adjacent to his shop. He argued that no liquor was found in his possession and that the investigation …

RAM KUMAR @ RAJ KUMAR BIND @ RAJ KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ram Kumar, was arrested after 9.54 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle and was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was not the owner of the motorcycle, no incriminating material was found in his possession, and that …

Dinesh Ray @ Dinesh Kumar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dinesh Ray, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for the alleged recovery of 514.5 litres of liquor from a truck he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and had no conscious …

Godhan Ram @ Godhan PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Godhan Ram, filed an anticipatory bail application in the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the application, he was arrested. The petitioner then sought the court's permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The learned counsel for the petitioner argued that …

Rakesh Pashi @ Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rakesh Pashi applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act alleging recovery of 100.8 litres of liquor from a rented house. He argued that he was not arrested, had no liquor in his possession, and was …

Mukesh Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mukesh Kumar Sah was arrested as the driver of a pick‑up vehicle from which 1,575 litres of liquor were seized, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner claimed innocence, stating he was not the owner of the vehicle, had no knowledge of the …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Chandan Kumar and Chhotu 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 40 litres of liquor. They argued that they were not arrested at the spot, did …

Lal Bihari Mukhiya @ Lalbihari NishadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lal Bihari Mukhiya, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 23,400 litres of liquor from a plastic sack. He contended that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, the …

Akshay Kumar @ Akshay SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Akshay Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 1,128 litres of liquor from two vehicles. He contended that he was not caught in possession, was not the owner of the seized vehicles, and was implicated …

Ram Kumar KamtiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are the father‑in‑law, mother‑in‑law and brother‑in‑law of a woman, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 341, 323, 498A, 504, 34, the Dowry Prohibition Act (ss.3,4) and the Bihar Excise Act (s.37). The FIR alleged that the victim’s …

Balram Paswan @ Balram Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Balram Paswan, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case alleging offences under Sections 274 and 275 of the B.N.S. and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 18 litres of liquor from a paddy field. The petitioner argued that he was not caught …

Dula DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dula Devi, was arrested in connection with Excise P.S. Case No. 769C2 of 2025 for alleged offences under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 2 litres of liquor were said to have been recovered from her. She contended that she was falsely implicated, that no …

Laxman YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Laxman Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case alleging possession of 130 litres of liquor, violating Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He claimed innocence, stating he was merely the driver and had no knowledge of the goods, and that no …

Munna MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Munna Mahto was arrested in connection with a case alleging the recovery of 240 litres of liquor from an open area near a river, under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner argued that he was falsely implicated, that no incriminating material was found in his …

Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 88.5 litres of liquor from a Hyundai car. He contended that he was not in possession of the seized liquor, was not the owner of the vehicle, and was …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 330 litres of country‑made liquor were recovered from a vehicle. The petitioner contended that he was neither the owner nor the driver of the vehicle, that no incriminating material …

Ranjeet Saw @ Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Saw, was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 80 litres of liquor were recovered from his jointly occupied house. He contended that he had no direct possession of the liquor, no criminal antecedents, and …

Hargun Kumar Tripathi @ Hargun TripathiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Hargun Kumar Tripathi filed a petition in the Patna High Court seeking to quash the order dated 26‑09‑2025 of the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Bettiah, which had dismissed his earlier application for discharge under Section 262 of the B.N.S.S. on the ground of alleged offences under Sections …

Sumit Kumar @ Sumit Kumar RautversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Sumit Kumar Raut applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of 58.970 litres of liquor from an auto. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, had no …

Santosh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner Santosh Paswan feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of two litres of liquor from his house. He argued he has a clean antecedent, that the liquor was in a joint‑family house and not in his conscious possession, and that the 2018 …

Koyali DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Koyali Devi, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing six litres of liquor recovered from a straw house on her premises. She argued that the liquor was not in her conscious possession, the straw house is accessible …

Chhotu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chhotu Kumar was arrested in connection with the seizure of 290 litres of country‑made liquor from two motorcycles, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was merely a passer‑by, not the owner of the vehicles, and that …

Ibran AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ibran Ansari, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 47 of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 21.06 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in actual possession of the liquor, and was unaware that …

Sonu Singh @ Vikash Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Sonu Singh, arrested in an excise case, filed an anticipatory bail application under the Criminal Procedure Code. During the hearing, he requested to withdraw the anticipatory bail and instead surrender to the trial court to seek regular bail. The High Court permitted the withdrawal, …

Rakesh Mukhiya @ Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Mukhiya, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a), 32 and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 2.35 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that his …

Mundrika PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mundrika Prasad, a resident of Gaya, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 2 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of …

Rikki KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rikki Kumar, a driver, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 120 litres of country-made liquor from an e‑rickshaw, alleged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner claimed he had no knowledge of the liquor, was not in possession, and had no …

Pramod RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pramod Ram, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a), 32 and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act for allegedly recovering 50 litres of liquor from five sacks. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, and …

Nitesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitesh Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 97.740 litres of foreign liquor was recovered from a room in the house he was renting. He claimed innocence, arguing that the liquor was found in a shared rented …

Bittu Thakur @ Bikash ThakurversusThe state of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bittu Thakur, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 632.880 litres of liquor from a bolero pickup. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, had no conscious possession of the liquor, was not the vehicle's owner, and was …

Boby Kumar @ Ravi Kumar @ BobyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners applied for anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged offences under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic and Smuggling Act and the Excise Act, alleging that no liquor was recovered from their personal possession and that the alleged recovery was from a jointly owned family …

Manik Chand RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, an Assistant Teacher appointed in 2012 under the Bihar Staff Selection Commission and Supreme Court‑mandated procedures, was abruptly terminated by a District Education Officer’s memo despite a Supreme Court order protecting such appointments. The petitioner filed a writ petition …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners – three residents of Lilari village – applied for bail in an excise case (No. 1632 of 2025) arising from the recovery of 65 litres of country‑made liquor near a river, alleged to be offences under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution alleged the …

Bacchalal Choudhary @ Bachchalal ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bacchalal Choudhary applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 21.66 litres of liquor from various places including his shop. The petitioner argued that he has a clean …

Pankaj Rai @ Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pankaj Rai, sought anticipatory bail after learning that a case had been registered against him under Sections 30(a) and 41(i)(ii) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 164.16 litres of liquor from a vehicle. He contended that he was not arrested at the scene, had no …

Shivam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shivam Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Sections 30(a), 30(c), 30(d), 33 and 36 of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 22.360 litres of liquor and 10 litres of spirit recovered from his father's house. He argued that the liquor was stored in a joint …

Wakil RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Wakil Rai was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 185 litres of country‑made liquor were recovered from a boat. The petitioner contended that he had no possession of the liquor, no criminal antecedent, and that the recovery was …

Mosafir Paswan @ Musafir PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mosafir Paswan was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 126.45 litres of liquor were recovered from an open place. The petitioner claimed he had no possession of the liquor, no incriminating material was found on him, and he was falsely …

Randhir Kumar Ray @ Randhir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Randhir Kumar Ray was arrested in connection with Chapra Rail PS Case No. 222 of 2025 for alleged possession of 45 liters of foreign liquor recovered from a bag, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was falsely …

Md. Ahasan AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Ahasan Alam, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 37.71 liters of liquor recovered at Chapra Railway Station. He contended that he was merely present at the station to board a train and had no …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Santosh Kumar and Prince Kumar, were arrested in connection with an Excise case (No. 464 of 2025) for alleged possession of 270 litres of Nepali liquor, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. They claimed they were merely the driver and passenger of the …

Babita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Babita Devi, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 for alleged possession of 947.475 litres of liquor recovered from her son’s house and shop. She argued that she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, and that …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Rohit Kumar and Bikky Kumar, were arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 24.99 liters of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle. They claimed innocence, stating they were merely passersby and that no incriminating …

Chhabila MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chhabila Mukhiya, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with alleged offences under Sections 272 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, involving the alleged recovery of 350 litres of …

Paras ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Paras Chauhan, the owner of a vehicle from which 322 litres of liquor were seized, applied for anticipatory bail after the police alleged his involvement under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor being transported and that the actual …

Md. Nausad KhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Nausad Khan, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 56(b) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 375 ml of liquor recovered from a scooty he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not caught in possession, …

Smt. Pratibha KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Smt. Pratibha Kumari, a teacher, filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking restoration of her liberty to pursue a remedy under Rule 16 of the Bihar State Teaching Institutions Teachers and Employees (Disputes Redress & Appeal) Rules, 2020. She challenged actions taken by the State of …

Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pawan Kumar, applied for bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly transporting 1,143 litres of illicit liquor. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was recovered from a pickup van, but the petitioner claimed he was merely …

Santosh Kumar Singh @ Santosh Kumar @ Santosh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Kumar Singh was arrested in connection with the recovery of 285.6 litres of liquor from a car, facing charges under Sections 30(a), 32(2), 41(1) and 47 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was neither the owner nor the driver of the vehicle, that no …

Sudhir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sudhir Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 50 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle. He claimed innocence, stating he neither owned the motorcycle nor had any involvement with the …

Pikesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Pikesh Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for alleged recovery of 180.750 litres of liquor from his vehicle. He argued that he was not in possession at the time of seizure, that the …

Vijay Yadav @ Vijo YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vijay Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 30(a), 30(c) and 30(d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act for alleged recovery of 110 litres of liquor from a public area. He contended that no liquor was found in his …

Umesh PasiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Umesh Pasi, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 120 litres of liquor and a motorcycle from a sand ghat. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, had no possession of the seized items, and was implicated …

Rintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rintu Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case alleging that 255.90 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from a tempo, charging him under Sections 30(a) and 32(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was merely the driver and had no knowledge of the …

Amit Kumar @ Amit SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, for the alleged recovery of 58 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in …

Rajan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajan Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 270 litres of liquor from a boat. He argued that he was not in possession of the seized boat, was not its owner, and was implicated only …

Akash Paswan @ Akash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Akash Paswan, applied for anticipatory bail in a case alleging offences under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and the Excise Act, stemming from an incident where the informant claimed he, along with his father Sanjit Paswan, assaulted her. The petitioner argued …

Jagarnath PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Jagarnath Paswan applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 272, 273 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of liquor and jaggery solution from a joint‑family house. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested, …

Dipesh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dipesh Kumar Yadav, feared arrest in a case registered under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging recovery of 144 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, …

Munna YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Munna Yadav applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging recovery of 141 litres of liquor from a river bank, alleged offences under IPC sections 272, 273, 34 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He argued he has a clean antecedent, …

Vijay SardarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vijay Sardar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 12.2 litres of liquor recovered from his house, which is a joint family property. He argued that he had no conscious possession, that the amendment to the Excise Act in 2018 …

Ravibhushan Thakur @ Ravibhusan ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravibhushan Thakur, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 207.38 litres of liquor from his auto-rickshaw. He argued that he was not present at the spot, no liquor was found in …

Ramesh Sahani @ Ramesh SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramesh Sahani, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 30(a), 38 and 40(i) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged possession of liquor and a motorcycle. He contended that he had a clean criminal record, that the liquor and vehicle were not in his …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Ravi Kumar and Raushan Kumar, filed anticipatory bail applications in a case involving offences under several sections of the Bihar Penal Code and the Bihar Excise Act. Ravi Kumar sought to withdraw his anticipatory bail application, and the court permitted the withdrawal, …

Tufani SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging that 75 litres of liquor were recovered from plastic sacks not in his possession and that the case was based on a confessional statement of another accused. The …

Shashi Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shashi Ranjan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 274 and 275 of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging that the alleged liquor seizure was from a third party's premises and that he had no possession or …

Sunny KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunny Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 150 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle he was riding. He argued that he has a clean …

Mahanand PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mahanand Paswan, the owner of a motorcycle from which 99 litres of liquor were recovered, feared arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that a friend misused his vehicle. The State opposed his …

Suresh SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Suresh Sahani, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under IPC sections 272 and 273 and several provisions of the Excise Act, alleging that he was implicated without being arrested at the scene and that no liquor was recovered from his possession. He disclosed three …

Shri Narayan RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Shri Narayan Ram and Amar Kumar, were arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 67 litres of country‑made liquor were recovered from their jointly occupied house. They contended that they had no conscious possession of the …

Ram Nath ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Nath Chaudhary sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act alleging that 10 litres of liquor were recovered from his house, which is a joint family property. The petitioner argued that he had no conscious possession of …

Shobha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shobha Devi, a resident of Khagaria, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged possession of five litres of liquor recovered from a spot adjacent to her house. The petitioner argued that …

Bedu Yadav @ Baiju YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bedu Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 34 litres of liquor from his hut. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, the house is joint family property, and the 2018 …

Ajit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging that 190 litres of liquor were recovered from two motorcycles, one of which he owned. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not …

Abhishek Kumar @ Lallu Kumar @ Lalu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 40 litres of liquor from a sack not in his possession. He asserted a clean criminal record and argued that the alleged contraband …

Jimmi Kumar @ Ankit Kumar @ Ankit Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jimmi 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 the alleged recovery of 576 litres of liquor from a boat. He contended that he was not arrested at the scene, had …

Bihari KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Bihari Kumar filed an anticipatory bail application under the Criminal Procedure Code. During the hearing, he sought to withdraw that application and instead surrender to the trial court to seek regular bail. The petitioner’s counsel requested permission for withdrawal, and the court granted it. The …

Ramesh Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a Panchayat Teacher, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus to quash the termination order dated 01.03.2023 and the subsequent affirmation by the District Appellate Authority on 10.09.2024, and to be reinstated to his former post. The petition also alleged that the termination was …

Vikash Kumar @ Bittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikash Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018, where 25.62 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a location behind Gaurav Kumar's house. The petitioner argued that no liquor was found in his possession and …

Suraj Manjhi @ Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Suraj Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 21.24 litres of liquor on a scooty. He argued he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the scooty at the time, and the case was based solely …

Pankaj Kumar Manjhi @ Pankaj Kumar @ Pankaj ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Pankaj Kumar Manjhi and Raj Kumar Manjhi, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act alleging recovery of 30 litres of liquor from a bush adjacent to the petitioner's house. They …

Ramdev PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ramdev Paswan applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered against him under IPC sections 272, 273 and 34 and Excise Act section 30(a) for allegedly recovering 27 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. The petitioner argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, …

Dipak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Dipak Kumar and Sanjay Tiwary applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 3.6 litres of liquor. They argued that the liquor was located in a joint family house, that they had no conscious …

Seema KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Seema Kumari, appointed as Head Teacher through the Bihar Public Service Commission, submitted her preferred posting choices (Gopalganj district and specific blocks) via the e‑Shikshakosh portal. Despite this, the Education Department directed her to join a school in Jamui district, about 300 km …

KhushbooversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Khushboo, a Panchayat Teacher employed since February 2016, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and various education officials to pay her pending wages, interest, and costs, alleging arbitrary withholding of salary. She contended that the authorities themselves had …

Rajendra Mandal @ Rajendra Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Three individuals were arrested during a police raid on a Maruti Swift; no narcotics were found in the vehicle and the accused could not explain their presence. Subsequently, 182.360 kg of ganja was recovered from the embankment of the Koshi River, an open area not under the control of the accused. …

Aklesh Mandal @ Akhilesh Mandal @ Abhay MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Three individuals were arrested during a police raid on a Maruti Swift; no narcotics were found in the vehicle and the accused could not explain their presence. Subsequently, 182.360 kg of ganja was recovered from the embankment of the Koshi River, an open area not under the control of the accused. …

Ram Kumar Sahni @ Raj Kumar SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ram Kumar Sahni, a labourer, was in custody for a 2019 case (PS‑85) involving the alleged recovery of 2,623 litres of illicit liquor from a truck, alleged offences under Sections 30(a), 41(i) and 42(ii) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he had no conscious …

Shivani KumariversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Shivani Kumari filed a criminal miscellaneous petition (No.600 of 2026) challenging actions of the State of Bihar and Anish Priyadarshini. During the hearing on 9 January 2026, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the petition and requested that the trial court expedite the pending …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ranjan Kumar and Sudhir Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Kotwali P.S. Case No. 94 of 2024) involving alleged assault and firing of 35‑40 rounds, with offences under IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 323, 324, 307 and Arms Act section 27. They contended that they …

Shahin KhatunversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shahin Khatun, a female bus driver, was named in an FIR for alleged illegal manufacturing and trading of illicit liquor, with 324 litres recovered from the bus she was operating. She applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that the liquor was not in her conscious physical possession because the bus …

Krishna Deo KishanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Krishna Deo Kishan, filed a writ petition challenging the delay in disposing of his representation under the Saksharta Mission. The High Court had earlier, on 5 October 2023, directed that his representation be considered within a reasonable time. The State Project Director of the …

Taufik AliversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Taufik Ali and Tinku Mian, were arrested following a police raid that uncovered various narcotic substances and cash, leading to charges under Sections 20(b)(ii)(B), 21(B), 22 and 29 of the NDPS Act, 1985. They applied for bail, contending that they were falsely implicated, that …

Baldeo ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Baldeo Choudhary filed a contempt petition against the State of Bihar, the District Magistrate of Gaya, and the Municipal Commissioner of Gaya Municipal Corporation, alleging non‑payment of retirement benefits. The Municipal Commissioner, through counsel, submitted that the petitioners had already …

Tej Narayan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Tej Narayan Singh, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and others. The petition was heard on 28 November 2025, and the learned counsel for the petitioner sought time to rectify defects identified by the Stamp Reporter. The court, after …

Rambriksh Prasad VermaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rambriksh Prasad Verma filed a contempt petition against the State of Bihar, the District Magistrate of Gaya, and the Gaya Municipal Commissioner, alleging non‑payment of his retiral benefits. The Municipal Commissioner submitted a show‑cause response indicating that the petitioner had been paid his …

Vidyavachaspati TripathiversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

Petitioner Vidyavachaspati Tripathi filed a writ application seeking payment of salary and interest for the period 2011‑2017, alleging that the Registrar of J.P. University had failed to dispose of his representation dated 16‑Oct‑2017 within the three‑month period ordered by the court on 9‑Aug‑2018. …

Prabhat Kumar Singh alias Prabhat ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner Prabhat Kumar Singh filed a civil writ petition against the State of Bihar and several officials. The petitioner’s counsel later sought to withdraw the petition. The opposite parties, representing the State, raised no objection to the withdrawal. The Court, after noting the lack of …

RAVI KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Ravi Kumar filed a criminal revision petition (No.68 of 2020) before the Patna High Court challenging an order of the trial court in a case arising from East Champaran. The petition sought relief against the State of Bihar and a private respondent, Anamika Singh. During the hearing, counsel for the …

Saidullah @ Md. Saidullah @ SikandarversusMd. Kalimullah and Ors

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Saidullah, filed a civil miscellaneous application seeking to withdraw his earlier petition and obtain liberty to file a fresh petition before the trial court. The petitioner argued that withdrawal was necessary and requested the court's permission for a fresh filing. The court …

Shefali Chhaya @ NehaversusJaswant Kumar @ Deepu Kumar

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The petitioner filed a writ application in the Patna High Court. The court previously adjourned the matter on 28-11-2025, warning that failure to appear would result in dismissal for non-prosecution. On the scheduled date of 09-01-2026, no counsel or party appeared on behalf of the petitioner. The …

Rajnish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajnish Kumar, filed a writ petition against the State of Bihar and several officials alleging a grievance despite an earlier court order dated 07‑09‑2022 directing proceedings under Section 133 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The opposite parties informed the Court that those …

Chandrahas VermaversusThe State of Bihar and Ors

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Chandrahas Verma, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several officials. After hearing, the petitioner sought to withdraw the writ application and requested liberty to file a fresh application for relief based on an order dated 9 …

GANESH RAMversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

Ganesh Ram filed an application in the Patna High Court seeking further directions in a criminal case (PS. Case No.174/2004). The court noted that an earlier order dated 21‑08‑2023 had already directed the Superintendent of Police to have the investigating officer examined within a month and that …

Sumit Kumar,versusThe State of Bihar through Sri Brajesh Mehrotra

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sumit Kumar, filed an application seeking contempt proceedings against the State of Bihar and officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for allegedly willfully disobeying the Court's order dated 5-12-2022 in Miscellaneous Appeal No. 370 of 2018. The Court heard the …

Raj Narayan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Raj Narayan Singh, charged under Sections 467, 468, 471, 420 and 34 of the IPC for a land‑related offence, was granted provisional bail on 19 August 2025 on the condition that he execute a sale deed of 3 decimal of land in favour of the informant. He later withdrew from that undertaking …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking relief against the State of Bihar and several officials. After filing, the petitioner’s counsel informed the court that the grievance had been redressed and the petitioner wished to withdraw the application. The …

Sujeet KumarversusThe Bihar School Examination Board

ALLOWED

Michael Francis and Sujeet Kumar, both Class‑IV employees of the Bihar School Examination Board, were dismissed and compulsorily retired respectively after departmental inquiries that alleged unauthorized absences and involvement in a 2018 criminal case concerning tampering of BETET 2011 results. …

SIMA KUMARIversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Sima Kumari filed an application seeking permission to withdraw the criminal case pending before the Patna High Court, stating that the trial had progressed to an advanced stage. The petitioner was represented by counsel Sheo Nandan Prasad, while the State of Bihar was represented by Rajendra Nath …

Ashok KumarversusThe Magadh Central Co-operative Bank Ltd. and Ors

WITHDRAWN

Ashok Kumar filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of Magadh Central Co-operative Bank Ltd. and its officials. The petitioner, through counsel, later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the writ petition. The Court considered whether a party may be allowed …

Dr. Keshava Kumar @ Keshava KumarversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

Dr. Keshava Kumar filed a petition seeking modification of a provisional bail order dated 21‑11‑2019 in a criminal miscellaneous case. The petitioner claimed that the dispute with the informant, Anupriya, had been settled. The informant’s counsel did not contest this claim and confirmed the …

KANCHAN DEVIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

Kanchan Devi filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking relief after a provisional bail had been granted to her by a coordinate bench of the same court in 2015. The petitioner later learned that the Sub‑Divisional Judicial Magistrate had rejected the bail bond of the opposite party for …

SANJEEV KUMAR @ GUDDU @ GUDDU KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sanjeev Kumar, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking relief in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding. The Court had earlier ordered a status report on the trial, which showed that charges were framed on 14 March 2023 and two witnesses, including the informant/victim, …

Haresh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Haresh Singh and Sanjeeta Devi, sought bail fearing arrest in a criminal complaint (No. 121 of 2024) filed under IPC sections 467, 468 and 471 concerning alleged cheating and forgery. The dispute centered on a piece of land where the complainant claimed title based on a sale deed …

Tinku Mian @ Jafar AhmadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Taufik Ali and Tinku Mian, were arrested following a police raid that uncovered various cough syrups, tablets, narcotic substances, cash and other items, leading to NDPS charges under sections 20(b)(ii)(B), 21(B), 22 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, …

DINANATH SHARMAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Dinanath Sharma, filed Criminal Appeal (SJ) No.675 of 2004 before the Patna High Court challenging a decision of the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the Superintendent of Police, Siwan reported that the appellant had died. The court examined the office note dated …

Kumar RishabhversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Kumar Rishabh, filed a petition (Cr. Misc. No.33401 of 2025) seeking modification of an earlier order dated 07.01.2025 that had extended the period for surrender in a criminal case. The petition argued that further time was required to surrender and furnish a bail‑bond. The Patna …

Shubham DeviversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Shubham Devi filed an application seeking cancellation of the regular bail granted to Chandan Kumar, alleging that he was misusing the bail privilege by threatening her and her family. The High Court examined the claim in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dolat Ram v. State of Haryana, which …

SHRAWAN KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, six individuals from Ranupur village in Lakhisarai district, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking permission to withdraw the criminal miscellaneous case No.25475 of 2022, which had progressed to an advanced stage of trial. The State of Bihar opposed the …

Arjun SharmaversusThe State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary,

DISPOSED

Petitioner Arjun Sharma filed a contempt application alleging that the Collector of Katihar and the former District Fisheries Officer deliberately violated the High Court's order dated 1 April 2024 in C.W.J.C. No.5039 of 2020. The petitioner claimed the Collector wrongly referred the dispute to a …

Sudheer KumarversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Sudheer Kumar filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging an action of the State of Bihar. The petitioner failed to appear or file any representation on the scheduled dates of 09-12-2024 and 09-01-2026. The Court, noting the absence of any counsel or representation for the …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manish Kumar filed an application seeking cancellation of the bail granted to Satish Kumar by the Additional Sessions Judge, Danapur. The petitioner alleged that Satish Kumar had suppressed facts and was involved in threatening behavior and further altercations, constituting supervening …

Sambhu Saran and OrsversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioners filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court seeking relief against the State of Bihar and several officials. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners on 2 December 2024 and again on 8 January 2026, despite the Court’s earlier indulgence to appear on 9 January …

Baleshwar Narayan SinghversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioner, Baleshwar Narayan Singh, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and others. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner on the scheduled dates of 04.02.2023, 25.11.2024, and again on 09.01.2026. The Court had earlier issued an oral …

Kusum KumariversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Petitioner Kusum Kumari filed a civil writ petition against the State of Bihar and several officials. No counsel appeared for the petitioner on the scheduled hearing dates of 09-12-2024 and 08-01-2026. The respondents' counsel informed the court that the matter had become infructuous, but the court …

Shyam Sundar Yadav @ Shyam Sundar Prasad YadavversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Shyam Sundar Yadav, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to appoint him to a Group‑D post, claiming 1,806 days of relevant experience as per an advertisement dated 26‑27 October 2012. The selection process for the post had already been completed and other candidates were …

Shambhu Nath RaiversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioner, Shambhu Nath Rai, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court but failed to appear or be represented at the scheduled hearing dates of 16-12-2024 and 08-01-2026. The Court noted that despite an earlier oral order granting a last indulgence to list the case on 09-01-2026, …

Harishchandra ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Harishchandra Chaudhary, filed a criminal miscellaneous application before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and Mukesh Kumar. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner requested that the application be withdrawn. The court granted permission for the withdrawal. …

Raghunandan PrasadversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raghunandan Prasad, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its officials. During the pendency of the case, the petitioner passed away, as reported by his counsel. The court was informed of the petitioner's death and …

Manoranjan Kumar PandeyversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Manoranjan Kumar Pandey filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and others. The petitioner failed to appear or file any representation on the scheduled dates of 09-12-2024 and 09-01-2026. The Court noted the absence of representation despite a prior order …

Saurav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Saurav Kumar, Ankit Kumar and Akash Kumar, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking restoration of Criminal Appeal (SJ) No. 4902 of 2024, which had been dismissed for failure to comply with a pre‑emptory order dated 06‑03‑2025. The State of Bihar and respondent …

Jitendra Narain SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Jitendra Narain Singh filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and officials of Magadh University. The petition was listed for hearing on 9 January 2026, but no counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner while the State's counsel was …

Jiyauddin Khan @ Khanauf KhanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Jiyauddin Khan, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a 2018 case (PS No. 329) involving alleged offences under IPC sections 341, 307, 34 and Arms Act section 27. The incident involved an attack on the informant's friend by unknown assailants, after which the injured party …

Manjesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Manjesh Kumar, filed a petition seeking modification of an anticipatory bail order dated 18‑09‑2024, which required him to pay Rs 5,000 per month as interim maintenance to the complainant, Nibha Kumari. He contended that he was making the payments but the complainant did not wish to …

Raja Kumar @ Karan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Raja Kumar has been in custody since 11‑12‑2023 for an offence under S.Tr. No.611 of 2024 arising out of Punaura PS Case No.384 of 2022. No prosecution witness has been examined, and a police report revealed that one of the three witnesses is dead and the other two are missing. The …

Shubham DeviversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Shubham Devi filed an application seeking cancellation of the regular bail granted to Sintu Mandal in a criminal miscellaneous case, alleging that he was misusing the bail privilege by threatening her and her family. The High Court examined whether such allegations, without supporting material or …

Shubham DeviversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Shubham Devi filed an application seeking cancellation of the regular bail granted to Vijay Mandal on 2 April 2024, alleging that he was misusing the bail privilege by threatening her and her family. The High Court examined whether such allegations, without supporting material or specific bail …

The Bihar State Food And Civil Supplies CorporationversusM/s Ram Raj Rice Mill

D.F.D. (PRE-EMPTORY)

The Bihar State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation filed a civil writ petition against M/s Ram Raj Rice Mill. The High Court had earlier issued an order on 12‑December‑2025 directing the opposite party to comply with certain directions. The opposite party failed to comply with that order. The …

Jitendra Kumar Satyarthi and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioners, Jitendra Kumar Satyarthi and another, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several civil aviation officials. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners on the scheduled dates, including the court's earlier order on 08‑01‑2016 …

Brahmdeo PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Brahmdeo Prasad, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging certain actions of the State of Bihar and its officials. During the pendency of the writ, the petitioner’s grievances were reportedly resolved, and she expressed a desire to discontinue the …

Md. Taufique Ahmed AnsariversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Taufique Ahmed Ansari, challenged the dismissal of his appeal against the appointment of respondent No.10 as a teacher, alleging he had higher marks but was denied participation in the counselling held on 28‑02‑2009. The District Teachers Employment Appellate Authority and the …

RAJESH SHARMAversusIBHA DEVI

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajesh Sharma, appealed a Family Court order that required him to pay Rs.5,000 per month as maintenance to his wife, Ibha Devi, under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code. He argued that his counsel failed to inform him of subsequent hearing dates, preventing him from …

Manmohan MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Manmohan Mahto filed a modification application in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding arising from a 2020 police case in West Champaran. During the hearing, he sought the court's permission to withdraw the application. The State, represented by an Assistant Public Prosecutor, did not oppose the …

Kishore KumarversusThe State of Bihar through Shri Amrit Lal Meena,

WITHDRAWN

Kishore Kumar filed a contempt petition before the Patna High Court against several officials of the State of Bihar, alleging non‑compliance with a prior order. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel, Mr. Ashok Kumar, informed the Court that the order under contempt had already been complied …

Vijay Kumar SinghversusVeer Kuwar Singh University and Ors

DISPOSED

Vijay Kumar Singh filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of Veer Kuwar Singh University, Ara. The petition sought relief against the university and its officials. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner submitted that the cause of action had become …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Raushan Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a cyber‑crime case (Nalanda Cyber P.S. Case No. 11 of 2025) based primarily on the confessional statement of co‑accused Amit Raj (aka Murari Kumar). The FIR alleged offences under several sections of the BNS, 2023 and the …

NAGMANI SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nagmani Singh, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking cancellation of the regular bail granted to the second opposite party, Tarkeshwar Chaudhur, by the Additional Sessions Judge, Gopalganj. The ground for cancellation was the alleged intimidation of witnesses, …

Zeeshan KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Zeeshan Khan, was named in an FIR for offences under IPC sections 323, 341, 498‑A, 506 and 34, and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, alleging cruelty for non‑payment of dowry. The petitioner applied for bail, claiming the dispute had been settled out of court and that he has a …

Munshi Chaudhary @ Amarjeet ChauddharyversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, Munshi Chaudhary and others, filed a criminal miscellaneous proceeding (No.37834 of 2025) against the State of Bihar arising from a police case registered in 2022. The petitioners later sought the court’s permission to withdraw the case on the ground that it had become infructuous. …

AWADH NARAYAN SHARMA and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Awadh Narayan Sharma and Tara Devi, filed a criminal appeal (SJ) No.322 of 2004 before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar. An amicus curiae, Mr. Saurabh Suman, was appointed to assist the court. The court received a report from the Superintendent of Police indicating …

Ranjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, originally engaged on a six‑month contractual basis as Personal Assistants (P.A.) in the Patna High Court after failing the 2017 recruitment test, qualified a subsequent qualifying examination on 16‑12‑2018 as stipulated in their engagement letters. Despite repeatedly qualifying and …