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Judgments of 2026

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Nagendra ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nagendra Manjhi was arrested in connection with offences under Sections 302, 201 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code for the alleged abduction and killing of a child. He applied for regular bail, asserting a clean antecedent and that he had been in custody since 5 July 2025. His counsel highlighted …

Rajeev DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Rajeev Das, charged under IPC sections 326, 307, 120(B) and Arms Act section 27, applied for regular bail in a Sessions trial. The State opposed bail, highlighting his three prior criminal cases and the seriousness of the current offences. The trial had already begun, with two of eight …

Ashok Sah @ Ashok Gupta @ Ashok KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ashok Sah, applied for regular bail in a Sessions trial for offences under IPC sections 326, 307, 120(B) and Arms Act section 27, alleging that he is not named in the FIR and his name appears only in the confessional statements of co‑accused who have already been granted bail. He …

Gholu @ Keshri NandanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Gholu @ Keshri Nandan, was arrested in connection with the murder of a schoolboy allegedly abducted and shot by Raunak and Kanhaiya. The informant claims his son was taken to the Ganga bank, shot, and the body recovered. The petitioner is not named in the FIR; the prosecution’s case …

Vikash Kumar @ Vikash Sao @ Sonu @ Bikash ShawversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Vikash Kumar, was implicated in a complaint under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, alleging that he and his family tortured his wife, Shivani Kumari Soni, for additional dowry after their marriage on 25‑01‑2023. The petitioner …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sunil Kumar, a constable in the Madhubani Police Force, was removed from service by a departmental proceeding (Ziladesh No. 309 of 2024). He appealed to the Inspector General of Police, who set aside the removal and ordered a fresh departmental enquiry, a direction later affirmed by the Senior …

Karnvir Singh Yadav @ Lallu MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioners, Karnvir Singh Yadav (Lallu Mukhiya) and Bablu Kumar (Bablu Yadav), applied for bail in a case registered under IPC sections 302, 120(B)/34 and Arms Act section 27. The prosecution alleged that the informant and his family were attacked on a road, resulting in the informant’s father …

Rajiya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Rajiya Devi and Bhogi Das, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑death case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with others, killed the informant’s daughter over dowry demands, …

Arjun Kumar Mandal @ Arjun MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Arjun Kumar Mandal and his wife Pooja Devi, were accused of assault, robbery and other offences under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from a land dispute with the informant. The informant alleged that the petitioners attacked her and her husband with an …

Roma Khatoon @ Rama KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Roma Khatoon and Mo Sabina Khatoon, were implicated in a case where 26 accused allegedly assaulted an informant’s family, resulting in the death of Sattar Ansari. They contend they have no criminal antecedent, were not specifically identified in any overt act, and one is a mother of …

Abhishek KumarversusAwadhesh Kumar Mahto

WITHDRAWN

The appellants, a group of individuals, filed an application before the Patna High Court which was later found to be filed under an incorrect provision. They sought the Court’s permission to withdraw that application and to file a fresh one, also requesting condonation of the delay incurred. The …

Prithwi Raj VermaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prithwi Raj Verma, feared arrest in a criminal case filed under several IPC provisions (341, 323, 324, 498A, 504, 506, 34) and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, alleging dowry‑related torture and cruelty. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner failed to meet dowry demands …

Niraj Kumar @ Niraj SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Niraj Kumar, was facing criminal proceedings under case No.5249 of 2026 arising from PS. Case No.-39 Year-2025. He applied to the High Court seeking permission to withdraw the case and to surrender before the concerned court within four weeks. The learned counsel for the petitioner …

Nitesh Kumar @ Nitesh SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nitesh Kumar, was arrested in a case involving alleged dowry demands, assault (IPC §§ 323, 498A) and violations of the Dowry Prohibition Act (ss. 3, 4). The prosecution alleged that after marrying the complainant in 2013, the petitioner and his family demanded dowry, tortured the …

Vivek MishraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vivek Mishra, was arrested in connection with a murder case (Bairgania PS Case No. 05 of 2022) alleging offences under Sections 302, 201, 120(B) and 34 of the IPC. The prosecution’s case rests on a confessional statement by a co‑accused and the petitioner’s presence at a shop, with …

Chandan Sah @ Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Chandan Sah and Lalan Sah sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 111 of 2025 alleging assault with a sword and iron rod, offences punishable under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. While Lalan Sah was arrested during the pendency of the application, …

Khushboo DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Khushboo Devi, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., alleging she was falsely implicated in an assault on an informant's father. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and co‑accused assaulted the victim with a brick, causing …

Pawan Kumar @ Pawan PanditversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, Pawan Kumar and family, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking permission to withdraw the criminal miscellaneous proceeding (Case No. 882 of 2023). The learned counsel for the petitioners requested that the court allow the withdrawal. The court, after hearing the …

Sheshnath sahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sheshnath Sah, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 328, 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging murder and assault. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and co‑accused assaulted the informant's husband, forced him onto a motorcycle and later …

Dilip KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Dilip Kumar filed a writ petition seeking an order directing the State of Bihar, the District Magistrate, the Land Acquisition Officer, and NHAI to pay the income‑tax amount of Rs. 426,122 deducted as TDS on his acquired land for the widening of NH‑02, along with interest and to reflect …

Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Rakesh Kumar filed a civil writ application before the Patna High Court seeking quashing of two confiscation orders dated 4‑December‑2021 and 22‑January‑2022, and also prayed for a stay of their operation. The petitioner’s counsel later sought the court’s permission to withdraw the application. The …

Rupesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rupesh Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 87(5), 3(5), 103 and 238 of the B.N.S. concerning the disappearance and death of an informant's daughter. The prosecution’s case relied mainly on a confessional statement obtained in police custody, which the …

Manju DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, six residents of Meghauna village, sought anticipatory bail in connection with Alauli P.S. Case No. 487 of 2025, which alleged offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (B.N.S.S.). The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, …

Rubodh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rubodh Kumar was arrested in connection with a murder case (PS Case No. 118 of 2025) alleging that his wife’s husband was found hanging from a tree. He filed an application for regular bail, contending that he was falsely implicated, the FIR was lodged 16 days after the incident, there were no …

Md. Fayjain Ansari @ Md Faijan AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Fayjain Ansari, was accused of operating a brick kiln without depositing the required mining royalty for the past two to three years, attracting charges under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, the …

Jimmi Singh @ Jimmy SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jimmy Singh, was arrested in connection with a NDPS case after police intercepted a bus and recovered 160 bottles of codine‑containing cough syrup totaling 18 g of codine. The petitioner contended that he was not in possession of the contraband, having merely alighted from the bus, …

Akash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Akash Kumar, was arrested in connection with a Town Police Station case for alleged possession of 8.34 grams of a narcotic substance, contravening Sections 8(c) and 20(b)(ii)B of the NDPS Act. He contended that the personal search was not conducted in accordance with statutory …

Vinay Kumar RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a PDS dealer, had his license (No.70/2019) cancelled after a Sub‑Divisional Officer inspected his shop on 7 June 2021 at 1:40 p.m., which is beyond the working hours prescribed by Rule 15 of the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016. The petitioner appealed …

Piyush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Piyush Kumar filed a writ petition seeking to quash a provisional selection list of candidates issued by the Criminal Investigation Department, Government of Bihar, dated 21‑12‑2025. After hearing both sides, the petitioner requested permission to withdraw the application and was granted …

Mukesh MukulversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, five peons of the Subordinate Court, Siwan, filed a writ petition seeking to quash the declaration that their promotion forms were "invalid" and to obtain directions for their consideration for the post of Upper Division Clerk (Grade‑III) through the centralized examination. They …

Aditya RajversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Aditya Raj, was charged with murder and related offences under Sections 109, 3(5) and 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 3(2)(va) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The Special Judge had refused bail on 3 November 2025. On …

ShwetaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shweta, a successful candidate in the Bihar School Teacher Recruitment Competitive Examination, was allotted to Madhubani District instead of her first preference, Patna District. She filed a writ petition seeking to quash the final district allotment list dated 10 January 2025. The court observed …

Fulena Construction Pvt. Ltd.,versusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Fulena Construction Pvt. Ltd., filed an interlocutory application seeking condonation of an 885‑day delay in filing Civil Review No. 46 of 2025. The court examined the grounds offered and found no cogent or convincing explanation for such a prolonged delay. Relying on the Supreme …

Deepak Kumar @ Dipak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, sought bail in a narcotics case (Sections 21(C), 22 and 23 of the NDPS Act) where 28.66 kg of ganja was seized from a sack allegedly linked to him. The charge‑sheet was filed on 1 May 2024 and cognizance taken on 4 May 2024, but the forensic‑laboratory (FSL) report was …

Hiralal PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Hiralal Prasad, filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar to pay his salary from 2 September 2011, alleging that his services were illegally terminated in a perverse manner. He claimed that the termination was unlawful and that he …

Dinesh PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dinesh Prasad, was accused of embezzling 34.44 quintals of wheat and 75.09 quintals of rice, offences alleged under Sections 318(4) and 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act. Fearing arrest, he filed a bail application and submitted a …

Prabhakar Goswami @ Keshri Kumar GoswamiversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Prabhakar Goswami, filed an application in the High Court of Patna seeking permission to withdraw the pending criminal miscellaneous application. Counsel for the petitioner requested the court's leave to withdraw. The court, after hearing, granted permission to withdraw the …

Shabana KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Shabana Khatoon and Amna Khatoon, applied for bail in connection with a murder case (Kateya P.S. Case No.550 of 2025) under Sections 103(1), 61(2) and 3(5) of the BNS. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners captured the informant's son, Krishna Gupta, after which Shahid Mian …

Rajkumar Mahto @ Raj Kumar MahatoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Rajkumar Mahto, a 17‑year‑old, was charged under Sections 20 and 22 of the NDPS Act for alleged possession of 5 kg of ganja. He contended that no contraband was actually recovered from him and that the police seizure did not comply with Section 105 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances …

Ishwarchand MarandiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, five D.D.T. sprayer workers from Purnea district, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State of Bihar to constitute a panel for their appointment to Group‑IV posts with age relaxation as per state policy and earlier court orders. They claimed that a joint representation …

Pukar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Pukar Mahto, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 103(1), 303(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 concerning the alleged murder of his mother. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was involved in a love triangle and was present at the scene of the crime on 19 July …

Pinku YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Pinku Yadav, applied for bail in a case involving multiple serious offences under the B.N.S., 2023 and the Arms Act, alleging he fired at the informant’s mother, Sunita Devi, causing grievous injuries. The prosecution argued the injuries, including a charred wound and a depressed …

Dhiraj Sahni @ Dhirendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Dhiraj Sahni, sought bail in an NDNDPS case (Case No. 92 of 2025) for alleged offences under Sections 8 and 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act and Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The prosecution’s case rests on the recovery of a country‑made pistol and 8.5 kg of ganja from …

Manjay DhamiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Manjay Dhami and Jangali Dhami, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 105, 123 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 concerning the death of a child allegedly due to food poisoning. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners were seen with bags in suspicious circumstances, …

Chandan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Chandan Yadav, applied for bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging assault with a khanti, lathi, and gun resulting in injuries to the informant's husband. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and accomplices attacked the victim, causing …

PURAN MAHTOversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Puran Mahto was charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly delivering a khukuri blow to Gunja Kumari, resulting in a simple injury. He had been in judicial custody since 11 September 2025 and possessed no prior criminal record. The prosecution emphasized the seriousness of …

Subodh Kumar @ Subodh Kumar SahniversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Subodh Kumar, was charged in a criminal case for alleged financial fraud, sexual exploitation, and blackmail involving a video that was allegedly made viral. The prosecution alleged that he coerced the informant into a physical relationship, threatened her, and used a video to extort …

Kanchan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Four villagers—Kanchan Kumar, Piyush Kumar, Ravi Kumar and Vikesh Kumar—applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly consuming opium and assaulting an informant with sticks. They contended that the dispute was …

Md. Sanohar @ Sanohar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Sanohar Kumar, was arrested in connection with the murder of an informant’s son, alleged to have occurred after a party attended by the petitioner and co‑accused. The prosecution’s case relies on a confessional statement by a co‑accused, Shivam Kumar, who says the petitioner was …

Ashok Kumar JaiswalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ashok Kumar Jaiswal, filed a writ petition seeking enforcement of a 21 May 2013 order of the Land Reform Deputy Collector directing demarcation of his land (Khata no.197, Kheshra no.1195). Despite repeated applications and reminders to the Circle Officer, Rupauli, no action was …

Md. Rizwan @ Md. RijwanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Rizwan, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 80, 103 and 3(5) of the BNS for the alleged murder of his wife, Ishrat Khatoon. The prosecution alleged that Rizwan, together with his family, killed the deceased. The defence argued that the allegation was …

Santosh Rai @ Santosh RayversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Santosh Rai applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 25(1‑BA) and 26 of the Arms Act, where the prosecution alleged that a pistol and five live cartridges were recovered from his possession. The petitioner contended that nothing was seized from him and that the police failed to comply …

Seema KumariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Seema Kumari, a teacher employed under the Bihar Department of Education, challenged a removal order dated 12 September 2022 that terminated her service on the ground of an alleged forged certificate. She also contested a salary suspension order issued on 11 March 2022, arguing that …

Naro Yadav @ Nagendra Yadav @ Narendra PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Naro Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that he assaulted an informant's husband and disrobed the informant during a family dispute, invoking multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The petitioner claimed innocence, citing a simple injury, his handicapped …

Krishna KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioners Krishna Kumar and Baijnath Prasad filed a writ petition seeking to set aside several orders of various authorities that denied them compensation on the ground that they had not constructed on disputed land and that the Ganga Barrage Act, 1975 was not in existence. They also urged the …

Sushila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Sushila Devi and Om Prakash Singh, sought the release of 25% of the compensation amount for lands acquired for National Highway‑83, claiming they had not received any payment while other agnates had. The court noted a prior judgment in Title Suit No. 12 of 2018 that divided the suit …

Abhinandan PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Abhinandan Paswan and Manish Paswan, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 109, 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR alleges that they, along with others, assaulted the informant and his …

Nandlal DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Nandlal Das, was implicated in FIR No. 148 of 2025 for allegedly pelting bricks and stones at an informant and police officials, resulting in injuries. He applied for anticipatory bail, asserting innocence, a clean antecedent, and that the allegations were vague and omnibus. The …

Rajnarayan Singh @ Rajnarain SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a PDS shop licensee, challenged the cancellation of his license by the Sub‑Divisional Officer, arguing that the show‑cause notice did not mention a proposal for cancellation and failed to attach the enquiry report, violating Rule 27(ii) of the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution …

ITC LimitedversusCommissioner of Central GST and Central Excise, Patna-I

DISMISSED

ITC Ltd., a manufacturer of packaging materials, challenged five Show Cause Notices (SCNs) issued in 2008 that demanded differential excise duty, interest and penalty under Section 11A of the Central Excise Act. The petitioners argued that the SCNs were barred by limitation, that the department had …

ITC LimitedversusCommissioner of Central GST and Central Excise

DISMISSED

ITC Ltd., a manufacturer of packaging materials, challenged five Show Cause Notices (SCNs) issued in 2008 that demanded differential excise duty, interest and penalty under Section 11A of the Central Excise Act. The petitioners argued that the SCNs were barred by limitation, that the department had …

ITC LimitedversusCommissioner of Central GST and Central Excise, Patna-1

DISMISSED

ITC Ltd., a manufacturer of packaging materials, challenged five Show Cause Notices (SCNs) issued in 2008 that demanded differential excise duty, interest and penalty under Section 11A of the Central Excise Act. The petitioners argued that the SCNs were barred by limitation, that the department had …

Parmanand MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Parmanand Mahto filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking a direction to the Collector of Sitamarhi to dispose of two pending Basgit Purcha appeals (Nos. 34/2019 and 65/2019) that were filed in 2019 against orders dated 4 February 2017 and 30 July 2016 concerning land parcels in Bhaluaha …

Ram Lakhan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ram Lakhan Singh, was charged under IPC section 376DA, IT Act section 67, and POCSO Act sections 4 and 6 for allegedly raping a minor and recording a video. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence and that he was not named in the FIR, while the State argued that the victim …

Dhananjay SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Dhananjay Sah, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged alleging that he assaulted the brother of an informant with a sword, causing a grievous injury to the informant's right hand. The FIR listed offences under Sections 191(2), 329(3), 115(2), 117(2), 352, 109 and …

Kamlesh RayversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Kamlesh Ray, filed a writ petition challenging a notice issued by a Revenue Officer in a land mutation case, alleging that the notice was based on an offline objection despite the application being filed through the official online portal. The petitioner sought a writ of certiorari …

Manoj Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Manoj Kumar Paswan filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking directions for the removal of an alleged illegal encroachment by the State Highway-98 agency on his land (Khata No.6, Khesra No.29, Mauza-Gajna, Katihar). He requested that the encroached 0.3 dsm land be handed over to him and …

Dhrub Narayan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Kanhaiya Kumar Panday and Haribansh Kumar Gautam claimed ownership of four kathas of ancestral land within a 2.54‑acre plot where the State was constructing a Panchayat Bhawan. They sought to quash the district magistrate's order permitting construction and to obtain a mandamus …

Rajesh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajesh Kumar Yadav, filed a writ petition seeking his appointment as Swachhta Pravekshak (Supervisor) under the Lohia Clean Mission Bihar, alleging that the selection of another candidate (Respondent No.11) violated the prescribed guidelines which prioritize experienced …

Bhaday Saw @ Bhaday SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bhaday Saw, was implicated in an alleged electricity theft case under Section 135 of the Bihar Electricity Act, with a claimed loss of Rs. 12,72,053 to the government. He admitted to depositing 50% of the alleged amount but contested the total loss. Fearing arrest, he applied for …

Ajit Kumar Choudhary @ Ajit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ajit Kumar Choudhary, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a kidnapping case involving the minor daughter of an informant. The prosecution alleged that on 27 October 2023 the petitioner abducted the child, and the victim’s statement recorded under Section 164 of …

Roshan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Roshan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged possession of 180.51 litres of illicit liquor recovered from a car he owned and drove. The prosecution argued that the seized vehicle …

Shila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shila Devi, a widow, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and local officials to ensure her possession of a 3‑katha land parcel allotted to her deceased husband under the Bihar Privilege Persons and Homestead Tenancy Act. She alleged that private respondents had …

Umesh Chaudhary @ Umesh ChaudhariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Umesh Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail after a case (G.O. No.147 of 2015) was registered against him under Section 47(A) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged possession of 20 litres of illicit liquor recovered from his house. The petitioner argued that no …

Syed Ali Abbas AbdiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Syed Ali Abbas Abdi, filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash an order dated 07-02-2024 issued by the Circle Officer, Mushahari, which altered the Jamabandi in favour of the respondents without considering the real facts and circumstances. The petitioner alleged that the …

Sanjay Yadav @ Sanjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Yadav, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered in 2016 under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act, fearing arrest. The State opposed, highlighting the petitioner's two prior criminal records and the ten‑year delay in filing the bail application …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, a Prakhand Teacher appointed on compassionate appointment, sought a writ directing the Education Department to regularise his post and pay scale in accordance with a prior LPA order dated 18‑04‑2018. The court noted that the petitioner had previously been granted liberty, in CWJC …

Khushi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Khushi Kumar, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 585 litres of illicit Nepali liquor from three motorcycles under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He claimed he had no involvement, no incriminating articles were found on him, and he possessed a clean …

Satrudhan Yadav @ Satrughan Yadav @ Lucky YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Satrudhan Yadav applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with an alleged offence under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act involving the alleged recovery of 111.750 litres of liquor from a bush near his house. The petitioner, who has five prior criminal cases, argued …

Vijay Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Vijay Kumar Mishra filed a writ petition seeking that the Rural Works Department grant Assured Career Progression (ACP) benefits to his late father, alleging that the department had recorded an incorrect date of joining and consequently granted only two years of benefits. The petitioner relied on …

Najara KhatunversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Najara Khatun was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 47 of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 362.880 litres of liquor from a room she owned but had rented to Suresh, who was apprehended at the scene. The petitioner, a woman with a clean criminal record, sought anticipatory …

Akloo SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Akloo Sahni and Jaikal Devi, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 304B and 34 of the Indian Penal Code concerning the alleged dowry‑related death of a woman. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with other accused, strangled the deceased on 14 …

Ram Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Kumar Sah filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its officials, alleging a public cause. The Court examined whether the petition could be entertained under Article 226 of the Constitution. It observed that the relief sought pertained to a …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manish Kumar 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 40 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. The petitioner argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, was unaware of …

Paritosh Kumar Tiwari @ Paritosh Kumar TiwaryversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Paritosh Kumar Tiwari filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Circle Officer, Areraj, to implement an order dated 07 July 2022 issued by the Deputy Collector, Land Reforms, which directed measurement, demarcation and possession of a 2‑dhoor sand land. The order had not been …

Vidiya Sagar @ VidyasagarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vidya Sagar, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Circle Officer, Areraj, to implement an order dated 17-02-2022 of the Land Reform Deputy Collector ordering demarcation and possession of 5.53 decimal of land. The order had directed the Circle Officer to measure and …

Sadhu BhartiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three brothers from Sheohar district, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 191(2), 190, 126(2), 115(2) and 192 of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Section 45 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging …

Rai Raj Construction Pvt. Ltd.versusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rai Raj Construction Pvt. Ltd., challenged a show‑cause notice issued by the Engineer‑in‑Chief of the Bihar Road Construction Department that proposed blacklisting the company for ten years under Clause 11(d)(vii) of the Bihar Contractors Registration Rules, 2007. The petition sought …

Ram Kumar Yadav @ Ram Kumar @ Ram YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ram Kumar Yadav, was arrested in connection with a murder case (PS Kavaiya Case No. 201 of 2024) under Sections 190, 191, 103, 118, 238, 61(2), 62 and 123 of the B.N.S., 2023. He alleged that he is innocent, has no criminal antecedent, and that the investigation produced no material …

Renu KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Renu Kumari, a retired assistant teacher, filed a writ petition seeking promotion to the graduate‑trained pay scale based on her Sahitya Alankar qualification, which she contends is equivalent to a graduation degree under the Bihar Nationalized Elementary Teacher Promotion Rule, 1993. She alleged …

Mahesh JhaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Mahesh Jha filed a writ petition challenging a pay slip issued by the Bihar Education Department's Pay Verification Cell that reduced his salary from the Rs. 98,200 fixed by the Statutory Pay Fixation Committee to Rs. 84,700. The petitioner argued that the reduction violated the committee's fixation …

Ramji RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramji Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing five litres of liquor found in his joint family house. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, the liquor was not recovered from his …

Manoranjan Kumar @ Manoranjan Kumar RajakversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoranjan Kumar, the petitioner, feared arrest in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, for allegedly possessing 20 litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, that the liquor was not in …

Anita KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anita Kumari, a government teacher, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar to grant her the Matric Trained Grade and pay salary arrears dating back to 2015, relying on a prior judgment (Kishor Kumar v. State of Bihar, CWJC No. 16165/2019) and the Bihar Litigation …

Sagar PanditversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sagar Pandit, was charged in a dowry‑death case under IPC sections 304B and 34 and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He had been in custody since 3 March 2025 and his earlier bail application was rejected. The petitioner’s counsel argued that he was falsely implicated, …

Upendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Upendra Singh, a suspended Panchayat Secretary, filed a writ petition challenging two orders of the District Magistrate – one suspending him and initiating departmental proceedings (memo 1035/2022 and 1237/2022) and another imposing a penalty of stopping three increments (memo …

Tarun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

A group of twelve secondary teachers from various schools in Nalanda district filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions taken by the State of Bihar and its officials. The petitioners sought relief against the respondents, which included the State of Bihar, the Chief …

Lakshman Bhandari @ Lakshaman Kumar BhandariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Lakshman Bhandari, husband of a deceased woman, was arrested in connection with a dowry death alleged under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bihar Nat. Statutes, 2023. He sought bail, contending that he was abroad in Dubai at the time of the alleged offence, as shown by his passport entries. The …

Ramesh RayversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Ramesh Ray, filed a writ petition seeking a court order to remove alleged encroachments by respondents 9‑13 on his Khatiyani land. He later requested withdrawal of the petition, preferring to approach the District Collector under Section 4(h) of the Bihar Land Development …

Keshav Jha @ Keshav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Keshav Jha was arrested and filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. The petitioner’s counsel sought permission to file the anticipatory bail, which the court granted. However, the petitioner subsequently withdrew the application, leading the court to dismiss …

Amit Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar Singh, filed a writ of certiorari challenging an office order dated 27‑02‑2025 that directed his immediate suspension and the initiation of departmental proceedings. The petitioner sought to quash the suspension order and related memos. The State raised a preliminary …

Ankush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ankush Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 52.5 litres of liquor from an orchard behind a poultry farm. He asserted that he had no prior criminal record, that the liquor was not found in his possession, and that the …

Wasim MiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Wasim Miya, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 103(1), 61(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., alleging that he was falsely implicated in the stabbing of the deceased. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and others had caught hold of the deceased and stabbed …

Dhirendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dhirendra Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 1,800 litres of liquor from the verandah of his Champaran hotel adjacent to a petrol pump. He contended that he had no prior criminal record, that the liquor was not in …

Mukesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mukesh Kumar, the owner of a vehicle from which 356.04 litres of liquor were seized, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Sections 274, 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act. He argued that he had no prior criminal …

MANOJ YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Yadav applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 alleging recovery of liquor from a location adjacent to his house and from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested, that the seized liquor was …

Manish Kumar @ Manish Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Manish Kumar, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 477 litres of illicit country‑made liquor from a pick‑up van, alleged to be an offence under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was neither the driver nor the owner of the …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Suraj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 8.46 litres of liquor and Rs.1,66,600 from his joint family house. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, no …

Golu Prasad @ Golu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Golu Prasad, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 63 litres of liquor from a location not under his control. He argued that the FIR was based on the testimony of a …

Ganesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ganesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging possession of 270 litres of liquor recovered from two motorcycles, invoking Sections 272, 273 and 34 of the IPC read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that he had no conscious possession of …

Saurabh Kumar @ Kanhaiya Kumar @ Kanhaiya YadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Saurabh Kumar, had filed an anticipatory bail application in a criminal case. While the application was pending, he was arrested. He then sought the court's permission to withdraw his anticipatory bail application. The court granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the …

Chhotelal Prasad @ Chhotelal GondversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chhotelal Prasad, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 126 litres of illicit liquor from a motorcycle under Sections 30(a) and 47 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He claimed innocence, asserted no ownership of the motorcycle, and highlighted that he has two prior …

Amrendra Chaudhari @ Upendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Amrendra Chaudhari, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 99 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, had no conscious …

Jiwacch MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jiwacch Mahto, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act alleging that 270 litres of liquor were recovered from three motorcycles, one of which he owned. He argued that he was not in possession …

Satynarayan Yadav @ JhunjhunversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Satynarayan Yadav was arrested in connection with a FIR dated 21-06-2025 alleging that he shot the husband of an informant, resulting in death, and had previously thrown acid at the informant's elder daughter. He sought bail, claiming innocence and that the allegations were fabricated. The …

Laddu Kumar @ Jayram @ Jayram MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Laddu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 121.20 litres of liquor from an auto. He claimed he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was not the owner of the vehicle, …

Vikash RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikash Ram sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 alleging that 231.335 litres of liquor were recovered from his house, which is a joint family property. He argued that no liquor was seized from his …

Ramesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramesh Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 6.135 litres of liquor from a bush adjacent to his house. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession and that the …

Nand Kishore Sah @ Nand Kishor ShahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nand Kishore Sah, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 111 litres of liquor from a sack near his house. He contended that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, the recovery site did not belong to him, …

Braj Kishore Narayan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

A group of petitioners filed a writ petition seeking the grant of ACP/MACP, alleging that their grievance was not being addressed. The State of Bihar contended that the matter was covered by the Bihar Government Servant Grievance Redressal Rules, 2019, and raised a preliminary objection. The Court …

Musafir PanditversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Musafir Pandit filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to stop construction of a Panchayat Sarkar Bhawan on his land in Nawada. The respondents argued that a Title Suit (No. 290 of 2024) concerning the same land is pending before the civil court. The petitioner alleged …

Prem SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Prem Sahani and Sanjay Sahani applied for anticipatory bail after a police case was registered under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Excise Act for allegedly possessing 50 litres of liquor and 200 litres of semi‑prepared jawa mahua, which were later destroyed. The petitioners claimed they had no …

Mithilesh Kumar @ Mithun Tanti @ MithileshversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mithilesh Kumar was arrested in connection with a murder alleged to have been committed over a dowry demand, under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023. He had been in custody since 20‑04‑2025 and a prior bail application had been rejected. The petitioner argued innocence and highlighted that …

Ajit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajit Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for the alleged recovery of 178.125 litres of liquor from a vehicle he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, that the liquor was not found in his personal …

Kanhai Chaudhary @ Kanhai ChaudhriversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kanhai Chaudhary, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging concealment of 30 litres of liquor under straw in a public area. He claimed he was not caught in the act, that the alleged recovery was from a place not belonging to him, and that the …

Raju Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Raju Kumar Yadav, who has been working as a peon since 2010, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its education authorities to absorb him into regular government service under Resolution No. 908 (2014) and Memo No. 218 (2016). He had earlier submitted …

Umesh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Umesh Paswan, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 47(A) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged offences from 2014. He filed the application twelve years after the FIR, despite having five prior cases. The court examined whether …

Aakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Aakash Kumar was arrested in connection with Jagdishpur P.S. Case No. 259 of 2025, alleged to have abducted a minor girl for the purpose of marriage. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner kidnapped the informant's minor daughter, while the petitioner claimed innocence, stating that he and the …

Rajesh Kumar @ Rajesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 10 litres of liquor from a public river bank. He argued that he was not caught in possession, the alleged recovery site did not belong …

Chandrika RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandrika Ram, was arrested in connection with Simari Police Station Case No. 32 of 2026 under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 7 litres of illicit mahua wine. He contended that he was innocent, that no incriminating article was found …

Mano DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mano Devi, a 65‑year‑old woman, was arrested in connection with a murder case (Fatehpur P.S. Case No. 613 of 2024) and charged under Sections 103(1) read with 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. She pleaded innocence, claiming she was falsely implicated, and had been in custody since 2 …

Nagendra MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Nagendra Mukhiya and Shatrudhan Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act alleging recovery of 172.8 litres of liquor from a place adjacent to the second petitioner's house. They contended that they had no conscious possession of …

Sharma SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sharma Singh applied for anticipatory bail after the police alleged that 164.16 litres of liquor were recovered from his poultry farm in violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. The petitioner argued that the liquor was actually recovered from a location …

Bikesh Yadav @ Vikesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bikesh Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 60 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his semi‑constructed house. The petitioner …

Awaren Paniyar @ Amrendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Awaren Paniyar and Musan Paniyar, were arrested on 7 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged illegal possession of 88 litres of Wiscodin cough syrup, alleged to violate Section 30(f) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act (Amended) 2018. They contended that …

Dinesh RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dinesh Ray, 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 60.840 litres of liquor. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, that the liquor was …

Shiv Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shiv Kumar Paswan and Rekha Devi were arrested on 15 January 2026 in connection with a dispute over bamboo cutting that escalated into an assault on an informant and his family, as alleged in FIR No. 28 of 2026. The petitioners sought bail, arguing that the incident stemmed from a petty land dispute …

Subhash Kumar @ Subhash Chandra RajanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Subhash Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 15.75 litres of liquor recovered from his joint family house. He was not arrested at the scene and no liquor was found in his immediate …

Rajnish KumarversusThe Managing Director, Punjab National Bank

DISMISSED

The petitioner applied for a Class IV Peon post advertised by Punjab National Bank on 07.03.2021 but was not included in the merit list published on 15.07.2021 and was never called for document verification. After a series of earlier writ and contempt petitions were dismissed, the petitioner filed …

Prakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prakash Kumar, was arrested on 26 February 2026 for possession of 94 litres of illicit liquor, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for bail, claiming innocence, a clean criminal record, and offered to donate Rs.25,000 to a …

Baban Singh @ Baban Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Baban Singh sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 9.900 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was implicated only …

Dasharath DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dasharath Das was arrested in connection with the recovery of 1,575 litres of illicit liquor, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He had been in custody since 11 March 2026 and claimed to have no prior criminal record. The petitioner’s counsel argued …

Subodh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Subodh Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking a direction for an ad hoc promotion to Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police, citing a 2002 government letter that granted similar promotions to his juniors. The State of Bihar contended that the Bihar Government Servant Grievance Redressal …

Nawal Kishore PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nawal Kishore Paswan, was arrested on 15 January 2026 in connection with FIR No. 13/2026 alleging forgery of joining letters, cheating and related offences under Sections 318(4), 316(2), 338 and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act. He was accused of promising direct …

Mira Devi @ Milan DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mira Devi, was arrested in connection with the recovery of six litres of illicit liquor and charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. She claimed innocence, stating she had no involvement in the alleged recovery, and highlighted that she had only one prior …

Vijay Kant YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vijay Kant Yadav applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC in connection with a case under the Excise Act alleging possession of 2.880 litres of liquor on his scooty. The petitioner argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not in actual possession of the liquor at the time …

Nilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nilesh Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged offences under Sections 111(i) and 111(ii) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 30(a), 36 and 41(2) of the Excise Act, relating to the alleged recovery of 1,075.68 litres of liquor from a Mahindra …

Rudal Paswan @ Mahaveer Paswan @ Mahavir PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rudal Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, where police alleged recovery of five litres of liquor from a hut not belonging to him and no conscious possession was established. He argued that the informant’s identity was …

Sanjan Yadav @ Sanjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sanjan Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving alleged possession of narcotics and illegal firearms. The prosecution alleged recovery of 3.83 g of smack, 338 g of ganja, 8.5 L of codeine, a country‑made pistol, live and empty cartridges, and claimed …

Jayram YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Jayram Yadav sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022 alleging recovery of liquor from bushes near canals, none of which was found in his possession. He argued that the alleged liquor was …

Pawan Kumar @ Pawan MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pawan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 200 litres of liquor from a location not in his possession. He has an antecedent of eleven prior excise cases and …

Haidar @ Md. HaidarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Haidar, was implicated in a case under IPC sections 272 and 273/34 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 3.60 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not …

Awadhesh MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Awadhesh and Lalbabu Mandal were implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 4.35 litres of liquor recovered from two motorcycles. They argued they had no conscious possession, were not arrested on the spot, and that …

Sakila KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sakila Khatoon, applied for anticipatory bail in a case where 47.115 litres of liquor were seized from an auto she owned, alleged to be a violation of Section 317(2) of the B.N.S. and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. She argued that she had no prior criminal record, was not present …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Sections 25(1‑B) and 26 of the Arms Act and Section 37 of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. The police had recovered a country‑made pistol from another individual …

Shatrudhan Kumar @ Shatrudhan MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shatrudhan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where 146.88 litres of liquor and two motorcycles were allegedly recovered from a location adjacent to his house. He argued that he was …

Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Pankaj Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 318(4) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 read with Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging recovery of 2,800.4 litres of liquor and seizure of a vehicle. He contended he has a clean …

Bikash MishraversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Bikash Mishra, was charged under Sections 115(2), 126(2) and 127(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act for allegedly sodomising an eight‑year‑old boy, the grandson of the informant. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence, …

Vikash Paswan @ Vikash Kumar @ Bikash PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vikash Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 15 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, had no conscious …

Birendra RautversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Birendra Raut, 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 alleged recovery of 35 litres of liquor. He argued that no liquor was found in his possession, the alleged recovery site …

Kundan Singh @ Kundan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kundan Singh, 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 7 litres of liquor. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, the liquor was not found …

Devendra SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Devendra Sahni, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging that 10 litres of liquor were recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested on the …

Ramakant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ramakant Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 36 litres of liquor. He argued that he was not arrested, no liquor was found in his possession, and the FIR omitted the name of the …

Md. Rahil @ RahilversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Md. Rahil, filed an anticipatory bail application in the High Court of Patna. He later approached the court seeking permission to withdraw that application and to surrender, intending to apply for regular bail. The court considered his request and, noting his difficulty, granted …

Roushan KumarversusThe Bihar State Power Holding Company Ltd.

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Roushan Kumar, filed a civil writ petition (CWJC No.5932 of 2026) against several respondents including the Bihar State Power Holding Company Ltd. and officials of the South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd. The petitioner alleged that the same relief had already been sought in …

Mahesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mahesh Kumar, the owner of a truck from which 225 litres of liquor and 440.25 litres of liquor were seized, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Sections 30, 30(a) and 37(b) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, was unaware of any misuse of …

Sanjay SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Sanjay Sahani, his wife Sona Devi, and his brother Vinod Sahani, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS 370/2025) that alleged offences under numerous sections of the BNS and Section 45 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act. They contended that they have …

Golu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Golu Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 60 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He asserted that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that a friend misused his …

Dharmraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Dharmraj Kumar, was arrested in connection with FIR No. 65 of 2025 under Sections 20(b)(ii)(C), 23(c), 25 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for the alleged recovery of 57.880 kg of ganja from a Bolero vehicle. He applied for regular bail, claiming …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ranjan Kumar applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 35 litres of liquor from a straw house. He asserted that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and that the liquor was not in his conscious possession …

Chanarik Rai @ Chandrika Rai @ Chandrika RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Chanarik Rai sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 56 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued he has a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was implicated merely as the vehicle …

Wakil ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Wakil Manjhi, a resident of Mangolapur, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case (PS‑Jalalpur Case No. 87 of 2026) alleging he was involved in the recovery of three litres of liquor from a hut adjacent to his house, an offence punishable under Section 30(a) of the Bihar …

Mohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioners Mohit Kumar and Dhananjay were arrested while their anticipatory bail application was pending before the Patna High Court. They moved the court seeking permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court, after hearing counsel for both sides, granted the petitioners' …

Chhotu Kumar @ Chhotu ThatheraversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chhotu Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 900 litres of liquor and seizure of a motorcycle. He contended that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and that the alleged contraband …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 294 litres of liquor from the bank of the Ganga River. He argued that no liquor was found in his possession, the alleged recovery site is a public area, and the informant’s …

PRAMOD CHAUDHARYversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pramod Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 150 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he did not own. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession …

Akhilesh RajwarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Akhilesh Rajwar, was charged under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for a murder case (PS Case No. 10 of 2024). He has been in custody since 13 January 2024 and filed a second application for regular bail, arguing that the trial is almost complete with only the …

Saheb Kumar Yadav @ Saheb Kumar VermaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Saheb Kumar Yadav, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 15.750 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, had no knowledge of its misuse, and possessed a clean …

Kamlesh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kamlesh Paswan, a government employee in Aurangabad district, was served a memo of charge and faced a departmental enquiry that culminated in a voluntary retirement order dated 22.08.2023. He filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking the quash of the memo, the enquiry report, and the …

Ankit Verma @ AnkitversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ankit Verma, sought anticipatory bail after liquor amounting to 97.5 litres was seized from his Hyundai vehicle in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not apprehended at the spot, and had no conscious possession of …

Sunil ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunil Manjhi, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 170 litres of liquor and 500 litres of jaggery solution from a public canal area. He argued that he had no possession of the contraband, the site did not belong to …

Raja Kumar @ Raja BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Raja Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging that the liquor was recovered from a scooty not owned by him and that he was implicated by an unnamed local informant without proper investigation. He argued …

Mukul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mukul Kumar approached the Patna High Court seeking 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 250 litres of liquor from two scooties. He contended that he was not in possession of the …

BUDHIRAM RAI @ BUDHIRAM RAYversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Budhiram Rai, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 68.7 litres of illicit foreign liquor from a motorcycle. He claimed innocence, stating that no incriminating article was found in his …

Prem Prakash @ SupadiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five residents of Lala Atimi village, were arrested on 31 January 2026 in connection with a 2025 FIR alleging assault on an informant and her husband, resulting in the husband's death by firearm. They were charged under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and …

Dilip YadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Dilip Yadav, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking to withdraw the pending application, stating that the impugned order had already been challenged in Criminal Miscellaneous No.33954 of 2025. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Bimal Kumar, requested liberty to …

Amin ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Amin Chaudhary and his wife Pinki Devi sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing five litres of liquor at their joint family house. They argued that no arrest had occurred, the liquor was not in their conscious …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar, was arrested on 4 March 2026 in connection with a case involving alleged possession of 14 kg of ganja, alleged under Sections 20 and 22 of the NDPS Act. He claimed a clean antecedent and argued that the seizure list was non‑compliant with Sections 103 and 105 of the …

Ashok ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ashok Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, where 10 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a location adjacent to his courtyard. He argued that the liquor was not found in his possession, …

MD. GULFAM MUSTAFA @ MD. GULFAM @ MD. GULFANversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Gulfam Mustafa, was granted provisional anticipatory bail by this Court in 2015, which was confirmed by the Special District Judge, Khagaria, in 2016 subject to conditions including the absence of proof of a second marriage. The complainant alleged that the petitioner had …

Golu Kumar Sah @ Golu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Golu Kumar, was charged with double murder under Sections 61(2), 103(1), 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26, 35 and 27 of the Arms Act. He applied for regular bail, having been in custody since 13 October 2025. The prosecution alleged that he and a …

Prakash Kumar @ Prakash Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Prakash Kumar, 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 liquor from a house not owned by him. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, had no …

Kittu Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kittu Kumar Singh, 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 liquor from two motorcycles he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not in …

Hiradayal Sah @ Hira Dayal SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case registered for offences under Sections 272 and 273 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, involving the alleged recovery of 50 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. The …

Vicky YadavversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Vicky Yadav, was arrested on 17-11-2025 in connection with a POCSO case alleging abduction and sexual relationship with a minor girl. He applied for bail, claiming a clean antecedent and that the allegations were fabricated, noting that the victim refused a medical test. The …

Md. ArifversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Md. Arif, a driver, was arrested in connection with an NDPS case after police seized 160 litres of Wiscorex cough syrup containing codeine. The petitioner argued that the syrup, with codeine concentration below 2.5%, is exempted as a manufactured drug under a 1985 government notification and that no …

Rameshwar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rameshwar Paswan, was arrested on 17 September 2025 and charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code—including offences relating to unlawful assembly and rioting—and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He applied for bail, claiming innocence and that the allegations against him …

Prashant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prashant Kumar, was arrested on 09 March 2026 in connection with the recovery of 244.4 litres of illicit liquor and charged under Sections 30(a), 32 and 36 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for bail, claiming innocence, no prior criminal record, and offered to …