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Judgments of 2026

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Pradip Kumar @ Pradeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pradip Kumar, was charged under multiple sections of the Bihar Non-Compete Statute (BNS) and Section 27 of the Arms Act for the alleged murder of a 16‑year‑old boy. The incident involved an attempted motorcycle snatch, during which the boy was shot in the head. The petitioner claims …

Shankar Choudhary @ Shankar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shankar Choudhary, applied for regular bail in a case where he was alleged to have participated in an attempt to snatch a bag containing Rs. 3,00,000 from an informant, leading to his arrest on 24-04-2025. The charges were under Sections 309(5) and 317(5) of the BNS and Sections …

Pradeep MukhiyaversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pradeep Mukhiya, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the BNS, alleging that he and others killed the informant's daughter over a dowry demand. The defence argued that the deceased, the petitioner's wife, was a tuberculosis patient, …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, was charged under multiple IPC sections including rape, extortion, assault, intimidation and common intention, as well as sections of the POCSO Act and the IT Act, for allegedly having a physical relationship with the informant's daughter, recording and distributing …

Canara Bank, Hilsa BranchversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Canara Bank filed a civil writ petition under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act seeking a direction to the District Magistrate of Nalanda to act on its requisition for possession of secured assets, which the magistrate had not yet done. The Bank relied on a Supreme Court judgment clarifying that the …

Alamgir SheikhversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Alamgir Sheikh was arrested in connection with a dacoity case (Section 395 IPC) based on the testimony of a co‑accused who confessed and implicated him. The petitioner asserted his innocence, stating that no incriminating material was recovered from his possession and that he has a clean antecedent. …

Naushad Aalam @ Naushad Ansari @ NaushadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Naushad Aalam, was arrested in connection with a dowry death case (Sections 304B/34 IPC) and a charge of murder under Section 306 IPC. He claimed innocence, asserting that the alleged dowry demand was false and that the victim’s death was a suicide, supported by a forensic science …

Z. A. Islamia College, SiwanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Z. A. Islamia College, filed a writ seeking an order directing Jai Prakash University to upload details of its postgraduate students so they could sit for the 2023‑25 first‑semester examinations. The college, a minority institution protected under Article 30(2), alleged that despite …

Kundan Kumar @ Kush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kundan Kumar, was charged under IPC sections 366(A), 379, 34 and POCSO Act sections 4 and 8 for the alleged abduction, sexual assault of a minor and theft of cash and jewellery. The prosecution’s case was based on the informant’s allegation that his minor daughter and two other girls …

GAJALA KHATOON @ GAJALA PARVEENversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Gajala Khatoon, filed a second anticipatory bail application after an earlier application was rejected on merit on 1 October 2024. The petition did not present any new facts or circumstances to warrant reconsideration. The court noted that, in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in …

Guddu Alam @ Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Guddu Alam, sought confirmation of provisional bail that had been granted by a coordinate bench of the Patna High Court on 10-12-2025. The opposite party No.2, Mousam Kumari, failed to appear despite valid service of notice. Both the petitioner’s counsel and the State’s counsel were …

Lalan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Lalan Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a complaint under Section 498A IPC. The parties had resolved their dispute through mediation, with a settlement report filed at ‘Flag‑M’. The complainant opposed the bail, but the court noted the mediation settlement and granted anticipatory …

Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Pawan Kumar, was charged in a dowry‑death case under Sections 103(1), 85 and 3(5) of the BNS for allegedly torturing and killing his wife over dowry demands. The petitioner’s counsel argued that he was falsely implicated, contending that the victim died by suicide eight years after …

Anil MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Anil Mahto, was charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly inflicting a rod blow on an informant, causing injuries. He had been in custody since May 18, 2025 and claimed the injuries were simple and that there was a case and counter‑case between the …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rohit Kumar, was charged under Section 96 of the B.N.S. and Section 8 of the POCSO Act for allegedly enticing a minor girl and solemnising marriage with her. The prosecution alleged the offence, while the victim’s statement recorded under Section 183 of the B.N.S. did not support the …

Manish Agrawal @ Manish Kumar AgrawalversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Manish Agrawal filed a criminal miscellaneous petition (No. 59498 of 2024) seeking to withdraw the proceedings. He approached the Patna High Court requesting permission to withdraw and to move the matter before the appropriate forum. The petitioner was represented by Advocate Sunil Kumar Singh, …

SUMIT JHAversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sumit Jha, was named in an FIR for offences under IPC sections 323, 341, 498A, 504, 34 and Section 75 of the D.P. Act, alleged to have committed cruelty for not meeting a monetary demand. He contended that the case was false, stemming from a family dispute after his parents began …

Ravi Sao @ Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ravi Sao, sought bail in a case registered under Sections 329(4), 75, 76, 126(2), 115(2), 109 and 351(2) of the B.N.S., alleging he was falsely implicated in the death of a woman who was found nude, bleeding, and with a rope around her neck. The prosecution alleged that the …

Bhola KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner Bhola Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under sections 96 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he, along with co‑accused, had entered from Nepal with a minor girl. The prosecution’s case is based on a …

Kanti Devi @ Kunti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Kanti Devi, an 80‑year‑old woman, filed a bail petition after learning that she was implicated in a case (PS 213/2024) under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including offences of murder, attempt to murder and assault. The FIR alleges that the informant was intercepted and assaulted …

Bashistha Thakur @ Ranjan Kumar ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Bashistha Thakur applied for anticipatory bail in a criminal miscellaneous case. While the application was pending, he was arrested. He then sought permission from the court to withdraw his anticipatory bail application. The court, after hearing counsel, granted the request to withdraw. …

Prince Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Prince Kumar Singh was charged with kidnapping, wrongful confinement, rape and offences under the POCSO Act for allegedly abducting a girl on 9 March 2024, holding her captive for 15 days, repeatedly assaulting her and abandoning her unconscious on 25 March 2024. The petitioner pleaded innocence, …

Birendra Rai @ Birendar RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Birendra Rai, sought anticipatory bail after being charged under several sections of the B.N.S. for alleged dowry harassment of his wife, Priyanka Kumari. The dispute was referred to mediation, which failed to resolve the matter. The petitioner denied the allegations and offered to …

Ramun DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ramun Devi and Rambha Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 87 of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that they, along with others, kidnapped the informant’s daughter on 18‑05‑2025. The alleged victim, however, gave a statement under Section …

Ranjan Kumar Das @ Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Ranjan Kumar Das and Khiro Das were charged under several IPC sections for assaulting an informant with an axe and another person with a knife, causing injuries. They applied for pre‑arrest bail, claiming a clean antecedent. The State opposed bail, arguing that the injury caused by …

Manoj Kumar Ray @ Manoj Kumar RoyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Manoj Kumar Ray, feared arrest in a criminal complaint alleging cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal conspiracy (IPC §§420, 406, 120B) related to a disputed land transaction that caused a loss of Rs. 52 lacs to the complainant. He contended that he was merely an informant, …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vikash Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case (Gadha P.S. Case No. 24 of 2025) involving alleged kidnapping and rape of a minor, with offences under Sections 137(2), 96 and 3(5) of the BNS. The prosecution alleged that the victim’s statement in the case diary named the petitioner …

Geeta DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Geeta Devi, Suresh Paswan and Raushan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 61(2), 87, 137(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. for alleged kidnapping of a minor granddaughter of an informant. The prosecution alleged that the accused, including the …

Abhinandan Kumar @ Abhinandan Garayn @ BauaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhinandan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case alleging his involvement in assault and offences under several sections of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act during a Holi festival incident. The prosecution alleged that co‑accused opened fire on …

Sunit Kumar @ Sumit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case where he was accused under IPC sections 323, 341, 498A, 504, 506 and 34, and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4 for allegedly demanding dowry and subjecting his wife to cruelty. Mediation efforts failed, and the prosecution alleged …

Rashida KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rashida Khatoon filed a writ petition against the State of Bihar and several officials. The petitioner sought relief, but the Writ Court issued an order which the petitioner later claimed to have complied with. The petitioner’s counsel argued that, because the order was complied with, the pending …

SANJAY KUMAR AMBASTHA @ SANJAY KUMAR AMBASTversusState Of Bihar and Anr

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Sanjay Kumar Ambasta filed an application in a criminal miscellaneous case, which he later sought to withdraw. The court, after hearing counsel for all parties, permitted the withdrawal and allowed the petitioner to raise all grounds at the charge‑framing stage. The court referenced the …

Uttam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Uttam Kumar and Gautam Kumar were charged under several IPC offences and provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in a case registered at Gaya. During investigation they received a notice under Section 41A of the CrPC, cooperated fully and were not arrested, yet a charge‑sheet was …

Ritu Agrawal and OrsversusManager, Sriram General Insurance Company Ltd. and Ors

DISPOSED

The claimants, widows and children of a deceased motorcyclist, appealed the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs.25,19,616, arguing that the Tribunal erred by averaging two years of the deceased's income‑tax returns instead of using the last return and by applying a one‑third deduction for …

Abdul Rahim SiddiqueversusThe State Of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Abdul Rahim Siddique filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking relief, presumably under the provisions relating to non-prosecution. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner, while the State was represented by Mr. Yogendra Kumar. The Court noted the absence of any representation …

Anand Saurav Jha @ Anand Sourav JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anand Saurav Jha applied for bail in a criminal complaint (Case No. 20 of 2024) alleging offences under IPC sections 498A, 404, 504, 506 and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The petitioner claimed that the dispute with the complainant, Pallabi Mishra, had been resolved through mediation and a …

Vicky Kumar Jha @ Vicky KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vicky Kumar Jha, was implicated in a complaint (Case No. 830 of 2023) alleging cheque bounce offences under Sections 406, 420 of the IPC and Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. He denied signing the alleged agreement, claimed no money was transferred to his account, and …

Rima Mukherjee @ Reema MukherjeeversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Rima Mukherjee, was implicated in a fraud involving the alleged forgery of board resolutions and a power of attorney to facilitate the illegal acquisition of land valued at Rs. 100 crore. The prosecution alleges that she presented fabricated documents to the Bhagalpur Registry, …

Rahul Kumar Pandey @ Rahul Pandey @ Sonu PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar Pandey, applied for anticipatory bail in a case alleging murder under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and an offence under Section 27 of the Arms Act. The FIR claims a family dispute over property led to an extortion demand, after which the petitioner …

Suresh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Geeta Devi, Suresh Paswan and Raushan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 61(2), 87, 137(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., alleging kidnapping of a minor granddaughter of an informant. The prosecution alleged that the accused had abducted the …

Sushil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sushil Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 64(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that on 4 August 2024 the petitioner, with two friends, threatened an informant to withdraw a previously filed case and subsequently raped …

M/s Kushwaha Saw MillversusThat State of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s Kushwaha Saw Mill, represented by its proprietor Abhay Kumar Singh, filed a writ petition seeking (i) a certiorari to quash the order cancelling its forest licence, (ii) a mandamus directing the Conservator of Forest to pass a fresh order, and (iii) a mandamus restraining the forest officials …

Sundar Kumar @ Shyam SundarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sundar Kumar, was implicated in a case registered under Section 96 of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act (BNS) and Sections 8 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The prosecution alleged that on 31 May 2025, the petitioner lured the informant's …

Purushottam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Purushottam Kumar, was implicated in a criminal complaint alleging that he and co‑accused sold a brick kiln to an informant for Rs 8,11,000 and subsequently prevented the informant from operating the kiln and refused to return the money. The prosecution charged him under sections …

Shri Ram General Insurance Co Ltd,versusRitu Agrawal and Ors

DISPOSED

The claimants, widows and children of a deceased businessman, sought compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act after a truck collided with their motorcycle, killing the husband. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs 25,19,616, calculating loss of income using the average of two years of …

Rameshwar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rameshwar Rai, aged about 76, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Buxar Town Police Station (Case No. 308 of 2025) for alleged sexual assault offences under several sections of the BNS Act and sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that on …

Mukesh Kumar @ Mukesh MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mukesh Kumar sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act alleging recovery of 14,400 litres of liquor from a banana orchard. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the spot, the liquor was not in his possession, …

Gumani BhoktaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Gumani Bhokta was named in an FIR for alleged cultivation of opium plants under Sections 18, 20 and 22 of the NDPS Act. He contended that the seized plant was immature, no seizure list was prepared, and the allegation was vague, asserting that he was a land‑less person with no connection to the …

Golu Kumar Das @ Golu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Golu Kumar Das, was arrested in connection with a case alleging that he entered a house and pressed the mouth and neck of a minor girl and assaulted a male adult. He faced charges under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Prevention of Children from Sexual …

Siya Ram JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, a former university employee, appealed an intra‑court order that dismissed his writ petition seeking post‑retrials benefits under the Old Pension Scheme. He argued that a later notification dated 07‑08‑2020, which introduced a New Pension Scheme retroactive to 01‑09‑2005, could not …

Ranjan Kumar Yadav @ Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant was convicted in a case involving murder under sections 302 and 34 of the IPC and offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The prosecution alleged that the appellant, along with co‑accused, assaulted and killed the informant's son, also …

Dr. Zigu S. KrishnversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, a doctor who completed a Post‑Diploma DNB course in Dermatology at Darbhanga Medical College, sought the release of his original certificates and relief from a service‑bond imposed by the Bihar Health Department. He argued that the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences …

Dev Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners sought quashing of a Judicial Magistrate’s order of cognizance dated 08‑05‑2024 in a complaint alleging assault, robbery and related offences under IPC sections 323, 341, 379, 504 and 34. The complaint alleged that the petitioners attacked the complainant with lathis and stole a gold …

Chitranjan Pandey @ Bablu @ Chitranjan Pandey BabluversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Chitranjan Pandey, appealed to the Patna High Court against an order dated 28‑08‑2025 that denied his anticipatory bail. The trial court had recorded the appellant as one of the assailants in a case involving offences under sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 103(1), 351(2) and 3(5) of the …

Sumit Saurabh @ Sumit SauravversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sumit Saurabh, was arrested in connection with a cyber‑fraud case (Motihari Cyber P.S. Case No. 92 of 2025) and charged with multiple offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, the Information Technology Act and the Arms Act. The prosecution’s case is based on a confessional …

Ramayan yadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ramayan Yadav was arrested in connection with a case alleging molestation of a minor and threats to kill, charged under Sections 75, 351(3), 352 of the BNS, Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act, and Sections 3(i)(r) and 3(i)(s) of the SC/ST (POA) Act. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated …

GAURI SHANKAR KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Gauri Shankar Kumar, a seed business proprietor, faced an FIR under Section 420 IPC, Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and Section 9 of the Seeds Act alleging irregularities in seed handling and registration. The licence of his establishment had been cancelled …

Farookh Miyan @ Farookh AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Farookh Miyan, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 65(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, alleging that he raped a ten‑year‑old girl. The petitioner claimed innocence, …

Md. SaddamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Md. Saddam, who is in custody, applied for bail in a Mahila Police Station case alleging offences under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 and 12 of the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner lured the …

YASMIN BEGUM @ YASMIN PRAVEENversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Yasmin Begum filed an application seeking cancellation of the regular bail granted to Arjun Das by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Purnea, on the ground that he violated the bail conditions and misused the privilege. The petitioner argued that the bail order should be set aside for this alleged …

M/s Sukhi EnterprisesversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s Sukhi Enterprises, represented by Vijay Kumar, filed a writ petition challenging an order of the State Drug Controller-cum-Chief Licensing Authority. The petitioner sought permission to withdraw the writ application and instead file an appeal under Rule 66(2) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, …

Nawalkishore Paswan @ Nawal PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nawalkishore Paswan, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 137(2), 96 and 352 of the B.N.S. and later Section 8 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he allured and kidnapped a minor girl for marriage. The victim’s statement under Sections 180 and 183 of the …

Tinku KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Tinku Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 936 litres of liquor from a white pickup van. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, had no conscious possession of …

Pramila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Pramila Devi purchased the land in question by a registered sale deed dated 22‑07‑2021 and has remained in peaceful possession. She applied for mutation of her name in the land records, but the Circle Officer rejected the application on 10‑05‑2023 without proper verification. She appealed …

Rabban AliversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rabban Ali, a former Panchayat Secretary, was charged under Sections 316(5), 318(4), 337 and 336(3) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act for allegedly misappropriating Rs.2,53,623. The prosecution alleged that he and another individual diverted the amount while in office. The petitioner contended …

Munna Kumar @ Munna BindversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Munna Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered on 20-08-2025 alleging that he forcibly abducted and raped a minor girl, a daughter of the informant, in violation of Sections 64(1), 96, 115(2) of the B.N.S. and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The victim’s statement …

Kumar Shivam Shekhar @ Shivam ShekharversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Kumar Shivam Shekhar, filed a petition seeking quash of the order of cognizance dated 11 July 2024 and the charge‑sheet in a case arising from a complaint that he had participated in assault, intimidation and theft on 25 March 2021. The petitioner argued that the dispute was …

ICICI Home Finance Company Ltd.versusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

ICICI Home Finance Company Ltd. filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and the District Magistrate, Vaishali. The petition was being pursued through its authorised officer, Mr. Pramod Kumar. During the hearing on 8 January 2026, counsel for …

Arbind SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Arbind Singh and Vinay Singh, were arrested in connection with a stabbing incident alleged under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 109, 126(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The informant claimed unknown persons attacked his brother, and the petitioners were implicated without any specific …

Ashok YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ashok Yadav, applied for bail in a kidnapping case (PS Chausa Case No. 132 of 2021) where he was charged under Sections 364 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that he, along with three others, forcibly abducted the brother of an informant, while the petitioner …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, Nitish Kumar and Jiveet Kumar, filed a criminal miscellaneous application before the Patna High Court after the trial court had completed the trial and acquitted them. They sought the Court’s permission to withdraw this application, arguing that there was no longer any need for …

Prabhu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Prabhu Kumar was charged with offences under Sections 64, 351, 352, 3(5) of the BNS and Section 4 of the POCSO Act for allegedly assaulting a 17‑year‑old girl. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner lured the girl to a hut, gagged her and committed sexual assault. The petitioner …

Md. GudduversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Guddu, was arrested in connection with a raid that recovered 18 litres of beer and 11.4 litres of Nepali liquor, alleged to violate Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He claimed innocence, arguing …

Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court considered bail applications filed by Jitendra Kumar and Ranjan Kumar, who were arrested in connection with a seizure of 7,500 tablets of Anxit and 1,550 bottles of Onrex cough syrup, alleged to be illegal narcotics and illicit liquor under the NDPS Act and the Bihar Prohibition …

Sonu MallahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sonu Mallah was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged violations of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and the Arms Act, after police intercepted vehicles and seized liquor and weapons. The prosecution alleged that Mallah assisted occupants of a …

Rakesh KumarversusShilpa Kumari @ Sweety

DISPOSED

The appellant, Rakesh Kumar, filed an appeal under Section 19 of the Family Courts Act challenging an interim alimony pendente lite order passed by the Family Court under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, which required him to pay Rs. 25,000 per month to his wife. The trial court also ordered a …

Sahnawaj MansuriversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sahnawaj Mansuri, was arrested in connection with a robbery and assault case (Shivsagar P.S. Case No. 186 of 2025) alleged under Section 309(4) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 25(1‑b)a of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused, along with an associate, were …

M/s Welcome PharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

M/s Welcome Pharma filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its drug authorities. The petitioner, through counsel, later contended that the cause of action no longer existed and sought to withdraw the petition. The court considered the request …

Santu Kumar @ Sintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Santu Kumar, sought relief fearing arrest in connection with FIR No.533/2025 alleging assault and theft. He claimed he merely tried to pacify a fight and was falsely implicated by the informant, while co‑accused had already obtained anticipatory bail. The State opposed any bail, …

Sachin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sachin Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under the Arms Act for alleged possession of a country-made pistol. He claimed he was falsely implicated, asserting that he was merely a passer‑by and no weapon was recovered from his possession. The State opposed his …

BiharversusNand Ji Singh

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, sought a third ACP/MACP financial benefit after his Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) declined his request on the ground that his Annual Confidential Report (ACR) did not meet the required grading benchmark. The Single Judge set aside …

Pradeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pradeep Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 109/3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly firing in the air to threaten an informant during a village altercation. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated and …

Tilak RajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Tilak Raj, a driver from Himachal Pradesh, was arrested after police seized 2,311.38 litres of illicit liquor from three vehicles and alleged possession of arms, charging him under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and the Arms Act. The petitioner contended he was merely driving the truck, had no …

Daloo Sai @ Afshar AliversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, six residents of Semra Kunria village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Chakia P.S. Case No. 62 of 2025) filed under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (B.N.S.). The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with 40‑50 unknown persons, …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, seven residents of Bharpura, sought bail after an FIR (Sonpur P.S. Case No. 626 of 2025) alleged they assaulted an informant with lathi and danda, invoking sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS). They contended that the …

Ravi Shankar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, a group of individuals from the Paswan family, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking to quash the FIR registered against them. While the application was pending, cognizance was taken by the trial court, changing the stage of the criminal proceedings. The …

Rameshwar SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a revenue employee appointed in 1978, claimed entitlement to the third Mid‑Career Advancement Promotion (MACP) due from 1 January 2009 after completing over 30 years of service. He alleged that despite receiving the first and second assured career progression promotions, the …

Iftekhar AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Iftekhar Ansari, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a murder case (Gurua P.S. Case No. 42 of 2025) filed under Section 108 of the BNS. The prosecution alleges that a viral social‑media video shows the deceased blaming his brothers, including the petitioner, for his death …

Bala Paswan @ Bala Lakhindar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Bala Paswan, was implicated in a robbery and assault case (Korma P.S. Case No. 95 of 2025) under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 110, 303(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The prosecution alleges that the petitioner, along with co‑accused, assaulted the informant's son …

Prince Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Prince Kumar Singh, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 25(1‑B)(a) of the Arms Act, where police recovered a country‑made pistol and live cartridge from a vehicle after a dispute. The petitioner claimed innocence, stating he was not present at the …

ICICI Home Finance Company Ltd.versusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

ICICI Home Finance Company Ltd. filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and the District Magistrate, Vaishali. The petitioner later sought the court's permission to withdraw the petition. The court, after hearing the counsel, granted permission to withdraw. …

Dipak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners – Dipak Kumar, Jhuni Devi and Soni Devi – applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Turkauliya PS No.585 of 2023) that alleges assault with deadly weapons, robbery and other offences under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution contends that the …

Golu Kumar @ Sudhanshu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Golu Kumar, a 24‑year‑old with no prior record, was implicated in a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) case after a co‑accused, Rajesh Kumar, was caught with 2 kg of ganja and alleged that the contraband was to be delivered to Golu. The petitioner claimed he had no connection with the …

Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manoj Kumar, the father‑in‑law of a woman who died in a dowry‑related case, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested under Sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the BNS. The prosecution alleged his involvement in the dowry death, while the petitioner contended that he was falsely …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Amit Kumar and Kiran Devi petitioned the Patna High Court for anticipatory bail in a dowry‑death case (Bikram P.S. Case No. 223 of 2025) filed under Sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the BNS. The prosecution alleged that they were involved in the death of the informant’s daughter, while the petitioners …

Yogesh Kumar GuptaversusThe Union of India

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Yogesh Kumar Gupta, filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the Reserve Bank of India and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank. He later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the writ and instead pursue remedies under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act, 2002. …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manish Kumar petitioned the Patna High Court for anticipatory bail in NDPS Case No.47 of 2025, alleging that his alleged involvement in a ganja sale was based solely on the confessional statement of his brother, co-accused Nandan Kumar. The prosecution had recovered 6 kg of ganja and claimed the …

Suresh Sah @ Sures SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Suresh Sah and Manju Devi, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑death case (Singhwara P.S. Case No. 189 of 2025) where they were alleged to have participated in the torture and murder of the informant's daughter. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along …

Raj Kishor SadaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Raj Kishor Sada applied for anticipatory bail in a case under Sections 8 and 20(b)(ii), (c) of the NDPS Act, alleging that he is a clean person and that the seized 43 kg of ganja was found in an auto he owned but had allegedly sold to Majharul before the incident. The State opposed the …

Lalman ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, members of the Manjhi family, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry death case (PS Case No. 290 of 2025) filed under Sections 80(2) & 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that the …

Ravish Kumar @ Rabish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ravish Kumar, was arrested in connection with a robbery case 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. The prosecution alleged that a pistol and three live cartridges were recovered from his …

Ankit Kumar @ Ankit PatelversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ankit Kumar, was implicated in a case under Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act after police stopped a white Hyundai I‑10 and recovered six live cartridges. The co‑accused identified the petitioner as the person who fled the scene, but no incriminating material was found on …

Pramod Yadav @ Pramod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Pramod Yadav was arrested in a case registered under Sections 341, 323, 308, 379, 504 and 506/34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly assaulting an informant with an iron rod. He contended that the allegation was false, motivated by personal grudge and village politics, and that the …

Malti DeviversusState of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioners Malti Devi and Dashrath Mahto, sister‑in‑law and brother‑in‑law of a deceased woman, were implicated in a murder case under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. They contended that they were falsely implicated, had no criminal antecedent, and that the …

Arun YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners Arun Yadav and Binod Yadav were implicated in PS Mali Case No.150 of 2025 for offences including assault with a sword under various sections of the BNS, 2023. Arun Yadav sought to withdraw his bail application and was permitted to surrender and seek regular bail. Binod Yadav applied …

Brajesh Tripathi,versusThe State of Bihar,

DISPOSED

Brajesh Tripathi filed a writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging certain actions of the State of Bihar and its officials. The petitioner later submitted that the order of the Writ Court had been complied with, rendering the pending application moot. Counsel for the petitioner argued …

Mayank MohanversusThe Union of India

DISPOSED

The petitioner, an Indian citizen employed in South Korea, obtained a mutual‑consent divorce in a South Korean family court in 2024 and remarried a Korean national in 2025. He applied to the Regional Passport Office, Patna, to renew his passport and replace his ex‑wife’s name with that of his …

Mayanand SutiharversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Mayanand Sutihar, was implicated in a FIR alleging assault, outrage of modesty, and arson against an informant and her family, with charges under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He contended that the allegations were false and stemmed from a land dispute, noting …

Pappu SahversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Pappu Sah, filed a bail application in the Patna High Court. He later sought permission to withdraw that application and to surrender before the lower court within four weeks, requesting that a regular bail be considered thereafter. The learned counsel for the petitioner argued for …

Daud Ali AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Daud Ali Ansari, filed an application before the Patna High Court challenging a previous order of the Writ Court. The respondents, including the State of Bihar and various education officials, were served. The petitioner argued that the order of the Writ Court had been fully complied …

Mukesh Kumar @ Manohar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mukesh Kumar was arrested in connection with a case of alleged smuggling of 390 litres of Nepali illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution claimed he was identified from a seized motorcycle, while the petitioner contended he was falsely implicated, …

Piyush Kumar @ Piyush AnandversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Piyush Kumar, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the case, he was arrested. His counsel sought the court's permission to withdraw the petition on the ground of his arrest. The court examined whether a petitioner may be allowed …

Vashishth Hazara @ Vashisth ManjhiversusThe Union of India

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of individuals from Saran district, filed a civil writ petition seeking relief that the High Court had earlier directed them to obtain by filing an application with the Collector or Circle Officer. Although the Court had ordered them in 1998 (Subodh Singh v. Union of India) …

Pradeep Yadav @ Pradip Prasad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a group of relatives, sought bail fearing arrest in a case arising from a land dispute where the FIR alleged assault, attempt to outrage modesty, and theft of silver ornaments under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS). They contended they had clean …

Mahesh PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mahesh Prasad, a retired employee of the Bihar State Hydro Electric Power Corporation, filed a writ petition seeking payment of leave encashment, arrears of increments, dearness allowance, house rent, and interest. The court observed that all reliefs except the dearness allowance claim had already …

Chandan Kumar @ Chandan PoddarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chandan Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under the Arms Act, 1959 and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 after a raid recovered 7.58 g of brown sugar, a desi katta, knives and a panja. The petitioner pleaded that he was falsely implicated, that the …

Kailash Kumar Mandal @ Kailash Mandal @ Kailas MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kailash Kumar Mandal, was named in an FIR alleging that he caused the illegal medical termination of pregnancy of his own daughter, who is about 19 years old. The petitioner contended that the allegation is false, arising from a dispute with the daughter’s alleged lover, and that no …

Asha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Asha Devi and Mahendra Chaudhary filed a pre‑arrest bail petition in Criminal Miscellaneous No.83665 of 2025 before the Patna High Court. Their counsel sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition. The Court, after hearing the parties, granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the bail …

Bipin RavidasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bipin Ravidas, sought bail in a case registered under Section 69 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita concerning allegations of taking a loan and promising marriage to the informant, Dauli Kumari, but later refusing and threatening her. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner misused a …

Balram SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Balram Sah and Kapildeo Yadav, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its officials to grant them possession of two parcels of land settled to their fathers under Bhoodan certificates dated 23 May 1987, and to cause jamabandi and mutation in their …

Md. Zahid Hussain @ Md. Zahid @ Zahid HussainversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md. Zahid Hussain, his son Md. Sakir Hussain and wife Nahid Khatoon, sought bail after being named in an FIR relating to alleged sexual offences against a minor under the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, the POCSO Act and the IT Act. The FIR alleged that the accused brother, Md. …

Md. AshikversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md Ashik, sought bail in a case registered under IPC sections 363, 366 and 34 for the alleged kidnapping of a minor girl. He contended that he was falsely implicated due to prior enmity, pointing to a delayed FIR, lack of eyewitnesses and a victim’s statement under Sec. 164 CrPC …

Dhiraj Kumar Singh @ Dhiraj Singh @ Dhiraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dhiraj Kumar Singh, was arrested in connection with a case involving the alleged smuggling of foreign liquor, charged under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution’s case was based on a raid …

Deepak YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Deepak Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case alleging illegal parking under Sections 308(2), 308(3) and 3(5) of the Bihar Nagarik Suraksha Act, 2023. He contended that he held a valid licence from the Gaya Municipal Corporation to operate a parking at Salempur Ghat and that …

Hira Lal @ Hira Chauhan @ Teni ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Hira Lal, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 15.5 litres of liquor from his house. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, that the liquor was not found in his conscious possession, and that the 2018 …

Asmati BegamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Asmati Begam, a teacher on deputation at a middle school in Patna, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the District Education Officer and District Programme Officer to act on a Bihar Human Rights Commission observation and grant her a regular posting. She argued that …

Mishra Sah @ Deepak SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mishra Deepak, was facing arrest in connection with Baheri Police Station Case No. 166 of 2025, arising from an FIR dated 04‑05‑2025 alleging assault with an iron rod and multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, …

Suresh Ram @ Shubham Kumar @ TusharversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Suresh Ram, sought regular bail in a robbery case under IPC section 392 where an amount of Rs.55,700 was allegedly stolen. The prosecution’s case relied on a confessional statement by co‑accused Jawahar Prasad naming the petitioner and on Call Detail Records showing the petitioner’s …

Ram Ayodhya SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Ayodhya Singh filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking to quash an order dated 14‑08‑2025 passed by the Additional District Magistrate, Arwal, which disallowed his application for revision of land mutation concerning Khata No.81, Plot No.169 in Chiraiya Tand, Arwal. The State …

Banti Singh @ Ajay SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Banti Singh, detained since 27‑08‑2025, applied for bail in a robbery case (Supaul P.S. Case No. 421 of 2025) charged under Section 309(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution’s case is based on a secret informant’s tip and no incriminating material has been recovered from the …

Munilal Mahto @ Munnilal MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Munilal Mahto was arrested in connection with a case alleging that he placed his hand on a woman's breast, offences charged under Sections 74 and 76 of the B.N.S. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent and argued that he was falsely implicated due to a family dispute involving the informant's …

Md. Ziauddin AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Ziauddin Ansari, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly transporting 201 litres of liquor in his vehicle. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, the liquor …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nitish Kumar and Ayush Kumar, both in custody, applied for bail in a cyber‑fraud case (Patna Cyber P.S. Case No. 1670 of 2025) involving offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act. They contended that they were falsely implicated, that no incriminating …

Priti Kumari @ Pritee KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Priti Kumari was named in an FIR (Sindhugarh PS Case No.36 of 2025) alleging that she, along with five others, assaulted an informant with an iron rod, invoking several offences under the B.N.S., 2023. She contended that she has a clean antecedent and that the FIR contains only a vague, …

Puja KumariversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Puja Kumari filed an application before the Patna High Court in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding arising out of a police case. During the hearing on 8 January 2026, counsel for the petitioner sought the court's permission to withdraw the application. The State’s counsel was also present. The …

Pintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with FIR No.488 of 2025 alleging offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 303(2), 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act, 2023. The FIR described an incident on 10‑09‑2025 where the informant’s house was …

RANJAN KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Jitendra Kumar and Ranjan Kumar were arrested in connection with PS Pirbahore case No. 602 of 2025 for alleged offences under Sections 21 and 22(b)(b) of the NDPS Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after a police raid seized large quantities of narcotic tablets …

Chandan HariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five brothers from Bari Khanjarpur, sought bail after being implicated in a case where the son of an informant allegedly committed suicide following a love dispute with the daughter of one petitioner. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners threatened the informant's son, …

Fajal Mahamood @ PappuversusMd. Firoj

DISMISSED

The plaintiff, Md. Firoz, filed an eviction suit against the defendant, Fajal Mahamood (Pappu), claiming landlord‑tenant relationship and default in rent under the Bihar Buildings (Lease, Rent & Eviction) Control Act, 1982. The trial court found the plaintiff proved ownership of the premises, the …

Satish Singh @ Satish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Satish Singh was arrested in connection with a robbery in which a large sum of money and firearms were recovered. He alleged that he was merely a passer‑by and was falsely implicated, asserting no criminal antecedent and that the seized items were not linked to him. The prosecution opposed bail, …

Anmol Kumar @ BusheversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anmol Kumar was implicated in a 2022 FIR for offences under Sections 341, 323, 307 and 34 of the IPC, alleged to have participated in an assault on the informant's son. The petitioner contended that he was never named in the FIR and that his inclusion resulted from a later restatement by the …

Arvind KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Arvind Kumar filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. While the application was pending, he was arrested. He then sought the Court's permission to withdraw his anticipatory bail petition. The learned counsel for the petitioner argued that withdrawal was appropriate given …

Sachin Yadav @ Sachin Kumar Yadav @ Sachin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sachin Yadav, sought bail after being named in an FIR (G.B. Nagar PS Case No. 331 of 2025) for offences under the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, alleging assault with a deadly weapon. He contended that the FIR does not specifically allege any overt act by him and that the matter …

Ramesh Kumar @ Ramesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramesh Kumar Yadav, sought bail in a criminal case (Sakatpur PS Case No.102/2024) where the FIR alleged offences under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused, including the petitioner, …

Birendra Ram @ Virendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Birendra Ram, was arrested in connection with Harsidhi Police Station Case No. 72 of 2025 for offences under Section 309(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, later amended by Section 309(4). The prosecution alleged that two unknown persons stole Rs.47,450 and a mobile phone, but …

Pramod Singh @ Pramod Kumar @ Gannauri SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pramod Singh was arrested in connection with a case alleging molestation of a minor under Sections 126(2), 74, 79 and 352 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. He contended that the FIR was false, fabricated due to village politics, and was …

Kundan ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kundan Manjhi, was arrested in connection with a FIR alleging assault on the informant's wife and family members, and theft of a gold locket. He claimed a clean antecedent and argued that the case was a retaliatory counter‑case to a separate complaint he had filed. The prosecution …

Nitesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The High Court considered two bail applications filed by Nitesh Kumar and Sonu Kumar, who were in custody for offences under Sections 310(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 relating to a motorbike theft. Both petitioners argued that they were not named in the FIR and were falsely …

Amit Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar Mandal, was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 8, 21(c) and 22(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 for allegedly handling prohibited cough syrups on behalf of a co‑accused. He contended that he was merely a labourer, had no …

Mukesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mukesh Kumar, who is in custody, applied for bail in a case registered under Section 111(2)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The police raid recovered brown sugar from another accused and a mobile phone …

Rohit Sah @ Rohit Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rohit Sah, sought bail after an FIR was lodged for robbery and related offences under Sections 309(4) and 317(2) of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. He was not originally named in the FIR; his name surfaced solely from the confessional statement of a minor co‑accused, Badal …

Krishna Paswan @ Krishn PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Krishna Paswan and Rukmini Devi, who are the father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law of the deceased Rinku Devi, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 for alleged murder. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with others, …

Nivas KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nivas Kumar, was arrested in connection with a robbery alleged under Section 310(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, where two motorcycles allegedly carried five miscreants who stole a mobile, ATM cards and cash. The prosecution relied on the informant’s allegation and the …

Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar, sought bail in a criminal case (Gopalpur PS Case No. 80 of 2020) where he was alleged to be involved in offences under Sections 279, 337, 341, 323, 307, 504 and 34 of the IPC. The prosecution’s case was based solely on the statement of an apprehended co‑accused who owned …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rahul Kumar was arrested in connection with a theft of a motorcycle and charged under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the motorcycle was missing and that the petitioner’s confession led to its recovery, though not from his residence. The petitioner …

Dhramveer KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Dhramveer Kumar, was arrested in a cyber‑crime case (Patna Cyber P.S. Case No. 1670 of 2025) alleging offences under several sections of the B.N.S. and the Information Technology Act, including cheating through online gaming apps. The prosecution claimed that a raid on Ranvijay …

Bhushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bhushan Kumar filed a petition in the Patna High Court seeking liberty to pursue the pending matter before the Deputy Collector (Land Reforms) in Madhubani and simultaneously file a civil suit for confirmation of his title and declaration of possession. No substantive merit submissions were made. …

Ayush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nitish Kumar and Ayush Kumar, both in custody, applied for bail in a cyber‑fraud case (Patna Cyber P.S. Case No. 1670 of 2025) involving offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act. They contended that they were falsely implicated, that no incriminating …

Umesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, members of the Yadav family, sought bail fearing arrest in connection with PS Mirganj Case No. 83 of 2025, arising from an FIR alleging assault with an iron rod and theft of a gold locket during a land dispute. They claimed a clean antecedent and asserted that the allegations were …

Renu DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Renu Devi, sought anticipatory bail after learning that she might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 78 litres of liquor from her motorcycle. She argued that she has a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the …

WOSAR MIYANversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Wosar Miyan and Salauddin Miyan, were implicated in FIR No. 121 of 2025 for multiple offences under the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita arising from a dispute that allegedly led to assaults and theft. They contended that they have clean antecedents, that the allegations, …

Shailesh ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shailesh Manjhi applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 18 litres of liquor and 7 kg of Mahua flower. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested on the spot, no contraband was found in his …

Ranjeet Mahto @ Ranjita MahatoversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Mahto, was named in an FIR for multiple offences including assault with a sword that allegedly caused grievous injury to Munga Devi. He applied for anticipatory bail, claiming a clean antecedent and that the allegations were fabricated. The prosecution highlighted the …

Sipahi SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sipahi Singh and Manoj Singh (Manoj Yadav) sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving alleged assault with deadly weapons under several sections of the Bihar Non‑Specific Act, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners attacked an informant and her family, causing injuries, …

Baby Devi @ Babita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Baby Devi and Shiv Shankar Sah, sought anticipatory bail in a criminal case (Town P.S. Case No.171 of 2025) involving offences under various sections of the B.N.S. Baby Devi argued she was merely an order‑giver with no prior record, while the State opposed bail. Shiv Shankar Sah …

Md. ShahidversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Shahid, was implicated in a robbery case (Kanti P.S. Case No. 378 of 2022) under Sections 393 and 379 of the IPC. He claimed innocence, arguing that the mobile phone recovered from the truck was not properly identified in the FIR. The prosecution opposed bail, noting a pending …

Bittu PatelversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bittu Patel, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 8.640 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, was not the …

Md. Saddam Hussain @ Md. SaddamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Saddam Hussain, was charged under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, stemming from an alleged three‑year relationship with the informant who later accused him of sexual harassment after he refused to marry her. The petitioner claimed a clean criminal …

Subhamati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Subhamati Devi, sought bail after being implicated in a murder case (Paliganj P.S. Case No. 216 of 2025) where the prosecution alleged that she and others strangled the informant’s daughter and stole dowry jewellery. The prosecution charged her under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 80 and …

Akhilesh Kumar @ Guddu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Akhilesh Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging that he had taken Rs 4 lakhs from Kunal Kumar over a land dispute and was involved in a shooting that killed the informant’s brother …

Manoj ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five members of the Chauhan family, sought bail in connection with a FIR alleging offences under Sections 190, 191(1), 191(2), 115, 109, 117(2) and 303(2) of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, arising from a land‑dispute where they were accused of cutting bamboo and …

Sunil PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sunil Prasad filed a writ petition against the State of Bihar and several revenue officials seeking a writ directing the completion of a pending enquiry against the Circle Officer of Kochas and the quashing of an order dated 18‑10‑2025 that was allegedly issued with bias. The petitioner argued that …

Ajay SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Ajay Singh and Rani Devi sought a writ directing the State officials and two private respondents to remove an alleged illegal encroachment of 1,100 square feet on their share land in Mauza‑Chhatna. The State counsel argued that the dispute was purely between private parties and that the …

Anil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anil Yadav and Sakindar Yadav were named in FIR No. 73 of 2025 for alleged assault with an iron rod and theft of a gold mangalsutra, invoking several offences under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The petitioners contended that they have a clean criminal record, that the incident stemmed from a …

Niranjan PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The Patna High Court entertained applications by two petitioners, Niranjan Paswan and Jaddu Paswan, in connection with a 2018 FIR alleging offences under Sections 341, 323, 448, 354 and 307/34 of the IPC. The petitioners sought anticipatory bail, while the counsel for Niranjan also requested …

Renu DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Renu Devi, the owner of a motorcycle from which 37.200 litres of liquor was seized, feared arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. She argued that she had no conscious possession of the liquor, was not present at the spot, and was unaware that Nand Kishore Thakur would misuse her …

Shambhu RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shambhu Rai sought bail after an FIR was lodged alleging assault and an attempt to outrage the modesty of an informant's wife, invoking several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution claimed the petitioner participated in the assault, while the petitioner argued he …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners—Sonu Kumar, Awadhesh Bhuiya and Golu Kumar—sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with FIR No. 35 of 2025 filed at Maigra Police Station, which alleged offences under several sections of the Bihar National Security Act, 2023 arising from an assault linked to a land …

Nawal Sahani @ Nawaljeet SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nawal Sahani, sought bail in connection with FIR No. 489/2024 alleging assault on an informant and his wife, for which he was charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, participated in the assault, while …

Shibu Yadav @ Shivshankar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shibu Yadav, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a FIR (Raghopur PS Case No.132 of 2025) alleging assault on Pintu Yadav and the alleged disrobing of an informant’s wife, invoking sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 126(2), 115(2), 127(2), 110, 76, 351(2) and 303(2) of the BNS, …

Chandu Kumar @ Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandu Kumar, was implicated in a theft case (Samastipur Rail P.S. Case No. 172 of 2024) based on statements of co-accused persons arrested earlier. He contended that the FIR was fabricated, he has no prior criminal record, and no material other than the co-accused disclosures links …

Suresh SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Suresh Sahani, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 37 litres of liquor from a bush near land belonging to others. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found in his …

Subhash Mahto @ Subas MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a group of family members, sought bail after being implicated in an FIR alleging they entered an informant's house with intent to kill and outrage her modesty, invoking several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution opposed bail, while the petitioners …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar, was named in FIR No. 303 of 2025 for alleged assault using weapons, resulting in injuries to the complainant's brother. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that the FIR contains only a generic accusation against all accused and that he has a clean criminal record. …

Sonu Kumar @ Sonu Kumar SInghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, was granted provisional anticipatory bail on 8‑January‑2026, but the order incorrectly stated that he had a clean antecedent despite a supplementary affidavit showing two prior cases. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the trial court must verify his criminal record and …

Ram Babu RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Babu and Vinay Paswan applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Sections 30(a), 32 and 41(i) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged recovery of 201 litres of liquor. They argued that the liquor was seized from a bag not belonging to them and that the only evidence …

Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Guddu Kumar, a resident of Hempur, sought bail after being named in an FIR (Nauhatta PS Case No. 178 of 2024) for alleged offences under the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, arising from a vehicle check where a bike without a number plate led to a confrontation with police. The petitioner argued that he …

Aakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Aakash Kumar, sought bail fearing arrest in a case (Chiksaura PS Case No. 113 of 2025) involving alleged assault with a pistol and offences under the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act. He contended that he has a clean antecedent, was not named in the FIR, and his alleged …

Noorjahan KhatunversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Noorjahan Khatun filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking the cancellation of anticipatory bail that had been granted to the accused, Firoj @ Masum, by the Additional Sessions Judge, Saran. The petitioner alleged that the bail order was obtained by suppressing material facts. The …

Chotu Kumar @ Chhotu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chotu Kumar, a driver, was arrested after police seized 87.75 litres of foreign liquor from his vehicle and he was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner claimed he had no knowledge of the liquor, was merely a driver, and had a clean antecedent, seeking …

Vipin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vipin Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 272 and 273 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged possession of 8.625 litres of liquor. He argued that the liquor was found in a joint family house, he …

Pawan Yadav @ Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Pawan Yadav applied for bail in a criminal case (PS Case No. 645 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 80(2), 238 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023. The prosecution alleges that the deceased, Rupam Kumari, was subjected to dowry cruelty and was killed by her in‑laws because she opposed her …

Rajharan MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Rajharan Mukhiya, filed an application in the High Court of Judicature at Patna in a criminal miscellaneous matter. The application was opposed by the State of Bihar and several co‑accused. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the application. …