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Judgments of 2026

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Krishna PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Krishna Prasad filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several district officials. Counsel for the petitioner argued that the petition was filed after an inordinate delay. On the advice of his client, the petitioner decided to withdraw the …

Vikki Paswan and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

Petitioners Vikki Paswan and Mina Devi filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the charge sheet dated 01-10-2016 that framed charges under IPC sections 341, 323, 504 and 34. The petition argued that the criminal proceeding had become infructuous and should …

Ram Baran Prasad and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a family of Ram Baran Prasad, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 04-12-2017 of the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Patna City, which had taken cognizance of offences under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and …

Vishal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vishal Kumar was arrested in connection with a dowry‑death case (Karpi PS Case No. 79/2025) alleged under Sections 80, 85 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleges he killed his wife for dowry, while the petitioner contends he was working in …

Rupesh Kumar SahversusThe Punjab National Bank

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rupesh Kumar Sah, alleged that he deposited two cheques of Rs.3,00,000 and Rs.3,21,000 with Punjab National Bank on 2 April 2025, but the bank failed to credit the amounts, claiming the cheques had expired. He sought a court order directing the bank to credit the sums with interest, …

Sujit KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sujit Kushwaha, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 126 litres of illicit liquor and charged under Section 317(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022. He had been in custody since 14 January 2026 and claimed …

Mithilesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mithilesh Kumar Singh filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑Collector of Aurangabad refer his case to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority (LARRA), Gaya under Section 64(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land …

Surendra Kumar @ Surendra Kumar YadavversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

Surendra Kumar Yadav filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash two orders: one dated 10-08-2018 by the Sessions Judge dismissing his revision petition, and another dated 10-07-2017 by the SDJM rejecting his petition under Section 239. The petitioner argued …

Mithu Kumar Mandal @ Nitish Kumar Mandal @ MithuversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mithu Kumar Mandal 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 24.09 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the spot, …

Amitlal Kharwar @ Amitlal Kharbar @ Anit Lal KharawarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five individuals from Rohtas district, were arrested in September 2025 for alleged theft in the informant's house under Section 305 of the BNS. They applied for bail, asserting innocence and willingness to compensate the informant for the loss. The court considered the petitioners' …

DEVENDRA KUMAR BYASversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Devendra Kumar Byas and Deepak Kumar Sah, alleged that they were defrauded by Anuj Kumar Tiwary, who sold them a vehicle that was financed by the petitioners and later failed to pay the instalments, leading to the vehicle’s repossession. The complainant claimed that Tiwary …

Binod Kumar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, an assistant teacher, sought direction that teachers who cleared the In‑Service Teachers Training Examination on a second attempt be granted the Matric Trained Scale of Pay from 01‑10‑2003 without loss of seniority, and that the authorities' refusal violated Articles 14, 16 and 21 of …

Manjay Kumar @ Manjay GopversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manjay Kumar was apprehended for alleged offences under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2) of the BNSS and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, relating to the recovery of 161 litres of liquor from an auto. He claimed a clean antecedent, argued that the liquor …

Lalan Yadav @ Bhagat Ji @ Baidh Jee @ BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Lalan Yadav, was taken into custody on 7 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged recovery of liquor, arms, and cartridges. The petitioner’s name appeared in a confessional statement made by another accused, Akhilesh, while in police custody, but the counsel …

Umesh Rai @ Umesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Umesh Rai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 317 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was recovered from his …

Jhapasi Manjhi @ Jhapshi ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Jhapasi Manjhi applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly possessing 15 litres of liquor. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and the …

Ram Naresh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Ram Naresh Singh and Masudhan Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 317(4) and 317(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, where the police recovered one kilogram of silver and twenty grams of gold from them while they were travelling on a motorcycle. …

Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 56(3) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of ten litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he has a clean …

Rakesh ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Manjhi, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 52 litres of liquor recovered from a straw house. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was not …

Tananjay PrakashversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Tananjay Prakash, applied for the post of Sanitation Supervisor‑Cum‑Supervisor in Gram Panchayat Harpur, Samastipur, alleging that his representation regarding the selection process was ignored and that the respondent, Subodh Das, had been illegally and arbitrarily appointed. He …

Ganesh RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ganesh Ray, was arrested on 9 November 2024 in connection with a dowry‑death case (Sections 103, 238 and 3(5) of the BNS) and has been in custody for over a year. He applied for regular bail, claiming he was falsely implicated, was not present at the scene, and was employed in …

Kanchan KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Kanchan Kumari filed a writ petition seeking to quash the Collector, Supaul's order dated 31-01-2025 that appointed respondent Aarti Kumari under Anganwadi Appeal No.10/2023. She contended that the appointment violated the 2016 Guidelines because the appellant's name was absent from the …

Karan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Karan Kumar, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 522 litres of country-made liquor and 18 litres of foreign liquor from a car, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was merely a passenger, had no …

Supen SardarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Supen Sardar sought anticipatory bail after learning of a pending case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging recovery of 27 litres of liquor from a courier office. He argued that he was not caught with the liquor, was not the owner of the courier agency, and that the case was based …

Chinta Haran SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with alleged offences under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, where recovery of 449.28 litres of liquor was reported from a public place. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at …

Ramu ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramu Manjhi, 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 24 litres of liquor from a public place. The petitioner asserted a clean criminal record and …

Sonu Singh @ Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Sonu Singh and Vicky Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 35.6 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle. They argued they have clean antecedents, were not caught in …

Raja KumarversusThe Vigilance Investigation Bureau, Bihar, Patna

BAIL GRANTED

Raja Kumar was arrested on 24-12-2025 on allegations of demanding a Rs. 2 lakh bribe to favor an informant in a land dispute, and was caught accepting Rs. 1 lakh. He is charged under Sections 7(a), 7A, and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 61(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, …

Jitendra ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jitendra Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail after learning that a case had been registered against him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing five litres of liquor recovered from his house. He contended that the …

Mukesh Yadav @ Mukesh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mukesh Yadav applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 8.56 litres of liquor from land jointly owned with Devendra Yadav. The petitioner argued that he has a clean …

Pintu RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pintu Ram, 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 14 litres of liquor near his house. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the spot, …

Yogendra RavidasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Yogendra Ravidas was arrested on 16‑02‑2026 in connection with PS Tankuppa case No. 152 of 2025 for alleged assault, charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He filed a regular bail application, asserting that he is innocent and has only one prior criminal antecedent. The State …

Gaurav BidhuriversusThe Union of India through the Customs Department

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Gaurav Bidhuri, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 5.188 kg of contraband narcotic substance under the NDPS Act. He applied for regular bail before the Patna High Court, having been in custody since 27 January 2026. The prosecution alleged violations of Sections …

Ashok Kumar @ Bullet SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ashok Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with an FIR alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 83.92 litres of liquor from a bush near his house. The petitioner argued that the …

Dablu Paswan @ Bablu PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dablu Paswan, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 15 litres of liquor recovered from his house. He argued that the liquor was stored in a joint family property, that he had no conscious possession, and …

Shravan Poddar @ Shravan Kumar @ Shravan Kumar PoddarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Shravan Poddar, sought regular bail in a criminal miscellaneous case (No.25843 of 2026) arising from a charge under sections 317(4), 317(5) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act (BNS). The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, was involved in turning a …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ranjan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, where liquor was allegedly recovered from a bag and from a person named Ranjan. He argued that he had no clean possession, the alleged recovery occurred at a location not …

Sonu PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonu Paswan, feared arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 13.5 litres of liquor on a scooty. He contended that he was not caught in possession, was not the owner of the vehicle, and that his name was absent from the FIR, …

Santosh Kumar @ Santosh MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh 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 for allegedly possessing 17.28 litres of liquor. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and the liquor was …

Prince Kumar @ Dharmvir Kumar @ DhaminversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Prince Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 20.880 litres of liquor recovered from a location adjacent to his house, based solely on a confessional statement made by his brother while in …

Nagendra ChaurasiaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nagendra Chaurasia, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 concerning the alleged recovery of 26 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, the liquor …

Ajay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court considered a bail application filed by Ajay Yadav, who was arrested in connection with a case involving multiple serious offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act. The alleged incident involved Surya Don and others discharging 40 rounds of fire at an …

Nivash YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nivash Yadav, was implicated in a case (PS Case No. 716 of 2025) for allegedly possessing 63 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle he owned, under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not …

Jitendra Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Jitendra Kumar Gupta filed a writ petition seeking appointment as Sub‑Inspector, invoking a Supreme Court order (14‑09‑2017, CA No. 2795‑2797) that directed appointment of 133 candidates after medical examination, and a Patna High Court order (C.W.J.C. No. 2372 of 2023) that appointed 252 …

Ranjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Ranjeet Kumar, owner of a motorcycle from which 47.88 litres of liquor was seized, sought anticipatory bail under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, claiming he had no knowledge of the liquor and was not in possession of it. He argued that the seizure was based solely on his ownership …

Sunil KoraversusThe state of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunil Kora, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 360 litres of liquor from his motorcycle and house. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, that the …

Dipraj @ Dipendra kumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dipraj @ Dipendra Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 103(1) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita alleging the death of the informant's son. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner had taken the son to Pakaridayal and that the son later met …

Ashok KumarversusThe State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary,

DISPOSED

Ashok Kumar, a retired lower‑division clerk of the Bihar Rural Work Department, filed a writ petition seeking the grant of his third MACP, payment of arrears and fixation of his pension. He claimed that despite filing several representations, including one on 2‑Feb‑2026, the authorities had not …

Vilat MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vilat Mukhiya, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 21 litres of liquor from a field adjacent to his house. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, he has a clean …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Raushan Kumar and Nitish Kumar were arrested on 5 February 2026 in connection with an FIR alleging assault on the informant's children under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. They sought bail, claiming a clean criminal record and that the injuries inflicted …

Raja Mahto @ Raja KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Raja Mahto and Saroj Mahto sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 200 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. They argued they have clean antecedents, were not caught in possession, are not owners of the seized …

Raja KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Raja Kumar, the owner of a pick‑up vehicle, was implicated in a case involving the alleged recovery of 1,419.54 litres of liquor, alleged offences under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He applied for anticipatory bail, asserting a clean criminal record and that the liquor was …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three villagers from Andhra in Madhubani district, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Sections 30(a), 30(c) and 41 of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged possession of 21 litres of …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ravi Kumar was arrested on 10 February 2026 in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 135 litres of country‑made liquor seized from a motorcycle that he does not own. The petitioner argued that he has a clean …

Ranjay Yadav @ Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Ranjay Yadav and Ghamandi Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case alleging offences under Sections 30(a), (c) and (d) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of liquor and jawa mahua near the Sone river. They …

Vinod SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vinod Sharma, the father‑in‑law of a deceased woman, was arrested in connection with a dowry‑related murder case under Sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. He has been in custody since 15 October 2025. The prosecution alleges that he and co‑accused tortured and killed the …

Raushan ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a Nepali citizen, was arrested in a raid that recovered heroin and brown sugar, and was charged under Sections 8(c), 20, 21(b), 21(c) and 22 of the NDPS Act. He claimed innocence, asserted a clean antecedent, and sought bail after being in custody since September 2025. The State …

Md. Taufik Haidar @ Md. Taufique HaidarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Taufik Haidar, was arrested in connection with a robbery in which Rs. 2,79,144, a laptop, and a live cartridge were allegedly stolen, and two persons were injured by gunfire. He was charged under Section 309(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 25(i‑b)a, 26 and 35 of …

Mukesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mukesh Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 27 litres of liquor near his agricultural land. The petitioner argued that he has a clean antecedent, the …

Suresh Pasi @ Saresh PasiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Suresh Pasi, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case involving alleged seizure of 5,440.14 litres of liquor and firearms under the Bihar Excise Act and the Arms Act. He claimed he was implicated because he was purportedly the owner of one of the seized …

Kamlesh Das @ Kamlesh Kumar DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Kamlesh Das sought anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 alleging recovery of 45 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, had no conscious possession of …

Ram KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court considered the bail application of Ram Kumar, who was arrested for alleged possession of 51.480 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. The petitioner claimed innocence, had been in custody since 22 February 2026, and offered …

Ravi Kant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravi Kant Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 147 and 153 of the Railway Act, 1989 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He argued that the alleged liquor recovery was from a public place, that he had no …

Subhash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Subhash Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that a case had been registered against him under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 75 litres of liquor from a Tata Sumo, with two motorcycles also seized. He contended that …

Rajgeer RaiversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Rajgeer Rai was arrested while his anticipatory bail application was pending before the Patna High Court. The petitioner, through counsel, sought permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application on the ground of his arrest. The Court, after hearing counsel for both sides, granted …

Puja KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Puja Kumari applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Sections 274, 275 and 317(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 80 litres of liquor and a motorcycle from a location behind a hut. She asserted that she has a clean antecedent, is a …

Sonelal Paswan @ Gonaur PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sonelal Paswan, applied for regular bail in a case registered in 2015 involving offences under Sections 364, 302 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code, relating to the kidnapping and murder of the informant's husband. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, …

Bharat Rai @ Bharat Prasad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Bharat Rai, Guriya Devi and Sethi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 720 ml of liquor recovered from their joint family house. They argued they have clean antecedents, the liquor …

Md. AkinversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Akin, was arrested in connection with a robbery (Section 392 IPC) involving a loot of Rs. 2,90,000. He claims he has been falsely implicated, has no prior criminal record, and has been in custody since 21‑12‑2025, offering to cooperate with the investigation. The prosecution …

Dinesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Dinesh Yadav and Yogendra Kushwaha, the driver and co‑driver of a truck, were arrested on 17‑02‑2026 in connection with the seizure of 561.6 litres of foreign liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. They contended that the liquor was recovered from the …

Vishal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vishal Kumar was arrested in connection with the recovery of 197.25 litres of illicit liquor, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022. He applied for bail, claiming innocence and offering to donate Rs. 25,000 to a charitable organization without …

Ajit Kr. @ Ajit Kr. SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ajit Kr. Singh was arrested in connection with a violent incident in Raxaul where, after an informant demanded money, he and co‑accused assaulted the informant and stabbed the informant's son in the abdomen. He has been in custody since 25 November 2025 and faces charges under IPC sections 341, 323, …

Vijay Kumar DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Vijay Kumar Das, was arrested on 6 December 2025 after police recovered 9 kg of ganja from him and he was charged under Sections 8 and 20(b)(ii)(B) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. He filed a bail application claiming innocence, alleging that the drugs …

Reena DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Reena Devi sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act for allegedly possessing six litres of liquor at her joint‑family house. She argued that she had no conscious possession, had a clean antecedent, and was falsely …

Nitish Kumar RajbharversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar Rajbhar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 144 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that his friend …

Sunil SawversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunil Saw, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Excise Act involving the recovery of liquor and semi‑prepared spirits from a public jungle area. He asserted that he has …

Asgar Ansari @ Asgar AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Asgar Ansari, was arrested on 2 January 2026 in connection with a FIR alleging the rape of a five‑year‑old girl, the minor daughter of the informant. He applied for bail before the Patna High Court, claiming a clean antecedent and that the allegations were false, citing a medical …

Vinayak Pratap Singh @ TarzanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Vinayak Pratap Singh, Suman Kumar and Raftar Singh, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 134.2 litres of liquor from a semi‑constructed room near a school. They argued that the liquor was not seized from their …

Devnath YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Devnath Yadav, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 360 litres of illicit liquor and charged under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for bail, claiming innocence, a clean criminal …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 304(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for a violent offence. He has been in custody since 19 September 2025 and has three prior criminal convictions. The co‑accused made a self‑inculpatory statement that …

Bablu Yadav @ Bablu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bablu Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly concealing 11.75 litres of liquor. He contended that the liquor was recovered from a location not belonging to him, he was not arrested on the …

Arvind Kumar @ Arbind Ray @ Arvindar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Arvind Kumar, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 60 litres of illicit country-made liquor and charged under sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He claimed innocence, asserted a clean criminal record, and had been in custody since …

Gaurav SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gaurav Sharma, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a), (c) and (d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 50 litres of liquor and 800 litres of semi‑prepared liquor were recovered from his maize field but not from his …

Sanjay Kumar Pandey @ Sanjay ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar Pandey, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging he concealed 35.28 litres of liquor. He argued that the liquor was recovered from a location not belonging to him, that he was not apprehended on the spot, and …

Umesh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Umesh Paswan, was implicated in a case under Sections 47(A) and 47(F) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 60 litres of liquor and 570 kg of Jawa Mahua from a public place. He argued that he was not apprehended at the spot, no contraband was found in his possession, and …

Anuj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Anuj Kumar, was arrested on 3 March 2026 in connection with the seizure of 303.12 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 offering to donate …

Sanjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sanjay Kumar and Abhinav Anand, were arrested for possession of 105 litres of illicit Indian-made foreign liquor, alleged under section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. They applied for regular bail, claiming innocence; one had a clean record while the …

Dharmendra Chaudhary @ Aditya KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Chaudhary (also known as Aditya Kumar), was charged under IPC sections 341, 324, 326, 307/34 and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly shooting at a victim together with an accomplice, Dilip. He has been in custody since 18 February 2026 and has eight prior criminal …

Ashutosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Ashutosh Kumar was arrested on 17‑10‑2025 in connection with a case involving the recovery of 89.742 kg of ganja, alleged to be in violation of Sections 20(B)(ii)(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act. The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing that the narcotics were recovered from a scrap shop linked to …

Mannu @ Abhimanyu @ Abhimanyu Kumar @ Abhimanyu PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mannu @ Abhimanyu Kumar Paswan, 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 13.58 litres of liquor from his house. The petitioner argued that the liquor was not …

Sanjay Lal SrivastavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Sanjay Lal Srivastav sought anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging possession of eight litres of liquor by his brother Ramakant Srivastav. The petitioner argued that he had …

Lal Mohan RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lal Mohan Rai, had been granted anticipatory bail on 20 April 2026. He later pointed out that the order incorrectly stated that he had nine pending cases under the Excise Act, whereas the application disclosed eleven such cases. He sought a modification of paragraphs 3 and 6 of the …

Sajjad Ali @ Md. SajjadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Sajjad Ali, owner of a vehicle, was implicated in a case involving the seizure of 14 litres of liquor from two motorcycles, although he was not arrested at the spot and no liquor was found in his possession. He claimed a clean antecedent and argued that he was unaware that his vehicle was …

Urmila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Urmila Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. She argued that the alleged liquor was recovered from a location adjacent to her house, not in …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjan Kumar, was arrested on 12 February 2026 in connection with the recovery of 234 litres of illicit liquor and charged under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for bail, claiming innocence and asserting that no prior excise case is …

Sishir Kumar @ Shishir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner Sishir Kumar was arrested on 19 January 2026 in connection with a fraud case where Rs 24,27,840 was allegedly withdrawn and Rs 6,98,140 was transferred to his bank account. He applied for bail, asserting a clean criminal record, claiming the allegations are false, and offering to …

Lalan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Lalan Yadav applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 123.75 litres of liquor from a straw house on his premises. He asserted that he has a clean antecedent, that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, and that the …

Soni KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Soni Kumari, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 317(2), 317(4) and 3(5) of the BNS for alleged dealing in stolen ornaments. She had been in custody since 18 February 2026. Her counsel argued that she is innocent, that her husband may be the actual …

Deepak Kumar ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar Choudhary, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 8 and 20(b)(ii)(B) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act after 2.5 kg of ganja was recovered from his house. He applied for regular bail, claiming false implication, lack …

Jitendra Kumar @ Kallu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jitendra Kumar (Kallu Yadav), sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(A) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, for allegedly transporting 650 ml of liquor in his vehicle. He argued that the liquor was recovered …

Bishamber Kumar @ Disamber KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bishamber Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under several sections of the B.N.S., including assault and related offences. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence and asserting that he had been falsely implicated, while acknowledging a prior criminal …

MASIDUR RAHMANversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Masidur Rahman, the owner of a Bolero pickup, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 after 609.84 litres of liquor were recovered from his vehicle. He was not arrested at the spot and the liquor was not found in his conscious …

Brijesh Sahni @ BrijeshversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Brijesh Sahni, feared arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(1),(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022, alleging that 60 litres of liquor were recovered from a public bush and that he was implicated through a chowkidar’s statement. He argued that no liquor …

Vidyanand RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vidyanand Ram, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 105 litres of liquor from his auto. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and that the driver, who fled the scene, misused the …

ARVIND CHOUDHARY @ ARVIND KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arvind Choudhary was implicated under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 10 litres of liquor found in a joint family house. He contended that he had no conscious possession, the liquor was not recovered from him at the spot, and the concept …

DUDHNATH SINGHversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dudh Nath Singh, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 110 litres of liquor from his auto. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not present at the spot of seizure, and was unaware …

Mithun PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mithun Paswan, the owner of a vehicle from which 123.570 litres of liquor was seized, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not in possession of the liquor at the time of seizure, and was unaware of his driver’s alleged …

Ranjit Sahani @ Ranjit SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ranjit Sahani, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging that the liquor recovered (60 litres from a motorcycle and 170 litres …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2013 for allegedly possessing 5 litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Suraj Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 414/34 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 30(a), 32(ii) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He contended that the allegations of liquor recovery from several vehicles were based solely on …

Parwati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Parwati Devi, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in a case alleging recovery of 229.725 litres of liquor from two vehicles, invoking Sections 30(a), 32(ii) and 41(i) of the Excise Act. She argued that she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, and was not in …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Manish Kumar was arrested for allegedly firing at a victim, causing a thigh injury, under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He applied for regular bail, asserting false implication, lack of prior criminal record, and willingness to cooperate with the trial. …

Ram Pravesh MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Ram Pravesh Mahto was named in an FIR for the murder of a deceased under Sections 190, 191(2), 191(3), 103(1) and 27 of the Arms Act. He sought bail, claiming that the actual assailant was Brajesh Kumar and that he was not involved in the killing. The State opposed bail, alleging that Mahto was part …

Pappu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pappu Kumar, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 85 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022. He applied for bail, claiming innocence, lack of prior criminal record, and offering to donate Rs. 25,000 to charity without …

Kamini KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kamini Kumari filed a writ petition seeking exemption from a computer examination and the release of her annual increment and related arrears, invoking a 2021 recommendation by the Deputy Labour Commissioner. The State of Bihar opposed the relief, contending that the petitioner was not entitled to …

Guddu PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Paswan was implicated in a case alleging recovery of 50 litres of liquor from a motorcycle, charged under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not the owner of the …

Dheeraj Kumar @ VermaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dheeraj Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for possession of 2.7 litres of country‑made mahua. He claimed innocence, cited four prior criminal antecedents, and offered to donate Rs. 25,000 to a charitable …

Shravan Malik @ Sharvan MallikversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Shravan Malik and Mohit Kumar, were arrested in connection with a murder alleged to have occurred on 19 November 2025, wherein the deceased was caught, assaulted, and his neck cut. They have been in custody since that date. The petitioners filed a bail application under Sections …

Raghunath SahniversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Raghunath Sahni, applied for bail in a case where he has been in custody since 19 September 2024 for alleged offences under Sections 341, 323, 307, 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. He contended that the FIR is fabricated, he has a clean antecedent and has been falsely implicated. …

Inglesh Tiwari @ Inglish TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Inglesh Tiwari was arrested on 17‑10‑2025 in connection with a case under Sections 20(B)(ii)(c) and 22 of the NDPS Act, 1985 after 78.63 kg of ganja was seized from a suitcase allegedly in his possession. The petitioner sought bail, claiming a clean antecedent and that the FIR was fabricated. The …

Shyam Kumar ChaupalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shyam Kumar Chaupal, was arrested on 23 January 2026 as the driver of a tempo from which 432 litres of Nepali liquor were seized, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for bail, claiming a clean antecedent, false implication, …

Bhuttu Khan @ Bhutu KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Bhuttu Khan, arrested on 15‑10‑2025 in connection with a case of assault and theft of an e‑rickshaw, sought bail. The prosecution alleged that unknown miscreants assaulted an informant and stole the e‑rickshaw, and that the petitioner had allegedly helped the co‑accused book the vehicle, …

Pawan Tiwary @ Pawan TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Pawan Tiwary was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 17 litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in actual possession, and that the vehicle was misused by others …

Ravi Ranjan Manjhi @ Ravi Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravi Ranjan Manjhi, applied for anticipatory bail in a case involving offences under Sections 338, 336(3) and 304(2) of the B.N.S. and Sections 30(a), 41(c), 33 and 34 of the Excise Act. He argued that he was not arrested at the scene, had no possession of the seized Scorpio, and was …

Bechan DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bechan Das, was implicated in a case where 96.84 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle he owned, leading to charges under Sections 274, 275, 317(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he had a …

Rakesh Kumar PritamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

A group of petitioners filed a writ petition seeking appointment to Grade‑IV posts in Bhagalpur district, alleging they were excluded from the selection panel while junior candidates were appointed. They claimed to have made representations in 2018 and 2025. The State argued that the issue had …

Guddu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Guddu Yadav filed an anticipatory bail application in the Patna High Court. While the application was pending, he was arrested. He then sought the court's permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the anticipatory bail …

Ravi Ranjan Singh @ Ravi Ranjan Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner Ravi Ranjan Singh was arrested on 8 August 2022 in connection with a robbery case (offence under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code) registered as Daudpur PS Case No. 84 of 2021. The FIR originally named an unknown offender; the petitioner’s name was later added based on a …

NAWAZ SHARIF @ NAWAZ @ NAWAZ SHAREEFversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nawaz Sharif, challenged an order dated 15‑09‑2016 in which the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) at Sasaram dismissed criminal proceedings on the ground that the limitation period had expired. The FIR, lodged on 28‑07‑2010, alleged offences under Sections 147, 148, 341, 323, 329 and …

Kavita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kavita Devi and Sharwan Sah were arrested on 23 March 2026 in connection with the recovery of 248.625 litres of illicit liquor, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022. The petitioners applied for bail, claiming innocence and offering to donate Rs. 25,000 to a …

Kiran DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kiran Devi, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing four litres of illicit liquor. She had been in custody since 2 March 2026 and claimed she was falsely implicated and that no liquor was found in her …

Md. RehanversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Md. Rehan was arrested on 22 December 2025 in connection with a case of alleged kidnapping and rape of a minor, charged under Sections 137(2) and 64(1) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. He applied for bail, claiming innocence and alleging that the FIR was …

Kamal BallaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Kamal Ballani claimed that 1 acre 26 guntas of her raiyati land in Darbhanga were acquired for the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana without any notice, notification or compensation, allegedly violating the Land Acquisition Act, 2013 and principles of natural justice. She filed a writ …

Abhishek Kumar @ Guddu @ Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Abhishek Kumar, Chandan Kumar and Siddhehwar Prasad, were arrested on 5 January 2026 in connection with FIR No. 293/2025 alleging assault with iron sabal, khanti, chappar and sticks, punishable under Sections 126(2), 118(1), 117(2), 109, 74 read with 395 and later Section 103 of the …

Sanjay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Sanjay Yadav and Ranjan Yadav were arrested in connection with a family dispute that led to assaulting the informant's husband with a lathi, kulhadi and garasa, and were charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code including 307 (attempt to murder). They argued that the FIR …

Raimal Kumar @ BhodaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Raimal Kumar was arrested on 11 March 2026 in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, for allegedly possessing two litres of country‑made wine seized from a pokhra. The petitioner contended that the seizure was not from his conscious …

Amardeep Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amardeep Kumar Yadav was arrested on 9 March 2026 in connection with an excise case involving the seizure of 866.520 litres of illicit liquor. He was charged under Sections 30(a) and 62 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner pleaded for bail, asserting a clean criminal record and …

Suraj Kumar @ Suresh RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Suraj Kumar and Mintu Kumar, were arrested on 1 March 2026 in connection with the recovery of 270 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. They claimed innocence and sought bail, offering to donate Rs. 25,000 each to a charitable …

Subhash Kumar @ Nirdosh Yadav @ Subhash YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Subhash Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 111(3) and 111(4) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act after a country‑made pistol and a live cartridge were recovered from a car. He claimed he was …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Santosh Kumar filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and the Bihar Staff Selection Commission to appoint him as Sub‑Inspector, relying on Supreme Court and Patna High Court orders that directed appointment of 133 candidates who cleared the physical test. He argued that …

Navin Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Navin Kumar Mishra, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) to appoint him as Sub‑Inspector, invoking Supreme Court and Patna High Court orders that had appointed 133 and later 252 candidates who cleared …

Vivek Kumar @ Vivek SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vivek Kumar and Randhir Singh were arrested on 1 March 2026 in connection with a case involving the seizure of 142.170 litres of foreign liquor from a house jointly owned by the petitioners. They were charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022. The …

Sheikh Chand @ Chand Mahmmad @ Shekh Chand MahmmadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sheikh Chand and relatives, were arrested on 11 January 2026 in connection with a murder case (PS Case No. 590 of 2025) alleged to involve dowry demands. They sought bail, arguing they have no prior criminal record and that the FIR contains only a generic allegation against all …

Lakhindra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Lakhindra Kumar, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 418.80 litres of illicit liquor and charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He claimed innocence, a clean antecedent, and offered to donate Rs. 25,000 to a charitable organization without …

Suleman Safi @ Md. Suleman SafiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Suleman Safi and Anita Khatoon, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 137(2) and 140(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, alleging kidnapping of a minor. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners abducted the informant's daughter, while the petitioners claimed …

Rahil Sah @ Rahil ShahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rahil Sah, arrested on 16 January 2026, was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 200 litres of country‑made liquor. He contended that he had no ownership of the vehicle from which the liquor was seized, had a clean antecedent, and …

Faij Rahman @ Faiz RahmanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Faij Rahman, arrested on 20 July 2025 for alleged abduction of the informant's daughter under Sections 137(2) and 87 of the BNS, 2023, applied for bail. The prosecution, supported by the informant, opposed bail, relying on the victim's statement recorded under Section 183 of the BNSS, …

Pujan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pujan Kumar, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 103 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 (Isuapur P.S. Case No. 87 of 2026). He has been in custody since 13 March 2026 and claims to have no prior criminal record, …

Mukesh TatmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mukesh Tatma was arrested in connection with the seizure of 138 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 (Amended). He applied for bail, claiming innocence, no prior criminal record, and offering to donate Rs. 25,000 to a charitable organization. The …

Shivam Kumar @ BholaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shivam Kumar was arrested in connection with a case (Maker P.S. Case No. 35 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 310(4) and 310(5) of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 25(1‑Ba), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that he was an associate of criminals planning a loot. He had …

Piyush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Piyush Kumar, was arrested in connection with a shooting incident alleged under Sections 109 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that unknown assailants on a motorcycle fired at an informant, but the petitioner was not named …

SATYANARAYAN TIWARI @ SATYA NARAIN TIWARIversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Satyanarayan Tiwari was arrested on 27‑12‑2025 in connection with a robbery case (PS‑468/2025) and charged under Section 309(4) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution alleges that three miscreants robbed an informant, and the petitioner’s name was added to the FIR based solely …

Bablu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bablu Kumar, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 240 litres of illicit liquor under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022. He applied for bail, claiming innocence, no prior criminal record, and offered to donate Rs.25,000 to a charitable …

Sanjeev KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sanjeev Kumar was arrested for allegedly firing shots and abusing a victim, with a country‑made pistol recovered from his possession, under Sections 25(1‑b)a and 26 of the Arms Act. He has been in custody since 28 September 2025. The petitioner pleaded innocence, asserting false implication and the …

Sonu Kumar @ Sona Sahni @ Sonu SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, was arrested on 28 January 2026 in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged possession of 4 litres of country‑made liquor seized from his house. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the liquor was not found in …

Mani Bhushan RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mani Bhushan Rai was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for possessing about seven litres of illicit foreign liquor. The petitioner, who has six prior criminal records, applied for regular bail, offering to donate Rs.25,000 …

Indu DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Indu Devi, the wife of co‑accused Arun Kumar, was arrested on 20 March 2026 in connection with the seizure of 380.470 litres of country‑made liquor and charged under Sections 30(a), 30(e), 33, 34, 36, 41 and 62 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. She contended that she had no conscious …

Jitendra TantiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jitendra Tanti, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 267.75 litres of illicit English wine from a vehicle he was traveling in, alleged under section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence, having only …

Munna kumarversusThe State of bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Munna Kumar was arrested in connection with the recovery of 42 litres of illicit liquor and charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for bail, claiming innocence and offering to donate Rs. 25,000 to a charitable organization without admitting guilt. …

Dilkash RahiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Dilkash Rahi and MD Wasim, were arrested in connection with a murder case (PS Tedhagachh Case No. 145/2025) alleged under Sections 103(1), 238(a) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. They applied for regular bail, claiming they were falsely implicated, have no prior criminal record, and are …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, was arrested in connection with a murder case (PS Case No. 123/2024) involving alleged killing of a deceased who was accused of rape and was lynched by a mob. He sought regular bail, claiming innocence, lack of presence in video evidence, and that he was falsely …

Sarita KumariversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Sarita Kumari filed a contempt application before the Patna High Court against several State officials. The petition sought relief alleging contempt of court. After hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the contempt application. The court considered whether such a …

Chandramani KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Chandramani Kumar and Vikram Sahni were arrested in March 2026 in connection with a case alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022, for the alleged possession of 209.88 litres of foreign liquor seized from a maize field. They contended that the …

Sudhir Kumar @ Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sudhir Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act after 38.36 grams of brown sugar were recovered. He claimed false implication and asserted that no incriminating articles were found in his …

Babulal ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Babulal Chaudhary was arrested on 17 March 2026 in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 15 litres of country‑made liquor. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, stating that his name appeared only in the co‑accused …

Vijay Jha @ Bijay JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a retired Accounts Clerk, filed a writ petition seeking mandamus for payment of deficit salary, arrears based on various Pay Commissions, strike period salary, house rent allowance, and interest. The State argued that the petition lacked supporting documents and that the reliefs …

Ghanshyam RishiversusThe State of Bihar Through The District Magistrate

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ghanshyam Rishi, claimed that he and his brothers were allotted a parcel of land under Settlement Case No. 34 of 1990-91, but were later forcibly dispossessed by respondents 6‑8. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State authorities to restore possession of the …

Yogendra SahversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant Yogendra Sah was convicted under Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act for possession of 8.5 kg of ganja, based solely on the testimony of S.S.B. officials. The appellant appealed under CrPC Section 374(2), arguing that the prosecution failed to comply with mandatory search‑seizure …

Rajendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajendra Singh filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Circle Officer, Patna Sadar, to dispose of two pending mutation cases (Nos. 6309R27 and 6481R27 of 2023-24) concerning his recently purchased land and to order the issuance of land revenue receipts upon mutation. The …

Bhairo Lal Mishra,versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four individuals claiming ownership of 95 Bighas of land in Sultanganj, Bhagalpur, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Anchal Adhikari to measure their land and restore the jamabandi in their favour, and also to have a pending representation dated 24-06-2015 …

M/s Alex Green Energy Pvt. Ltd.versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s Alex Green Energy Pvt. Ltd., a solar power developer, purchased about 56 acres of land in Banka, Bihar and obtained mutation of the land in its name, resulting in Jamabandi No. 114. The company applied for a Lease Permission Certificate (LPC) to install a solar plant, but the revenue authorities …

Naresh PanditversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Naresh Pandit, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash a cognizance order dated 28‑02‑2015 passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ara, in connection with case SL No.2(F) of 2015. The petitioner argued that the trial had already concluded …

VikasversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners Vikas, Kiran and Riya filed a criminal miscellaneous petition before the Patna High Court seeking correction of a typographical error in Order No.3 dated 20-04-2026. The order mistakenly recorded the date as 18-04-2026 and was also uploaded with the wrong date on the court website. …

Faruque AbdullahversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Faruque Abdullah, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 24 January 2018 passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Siwan. The petition was filed after the petitioner’s death, and the court was informed that the proceedings …

Md. WazuddinversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Wazuddin, purchased 2.90 decimal of land (Khata No.136, Plot No.1308) by a sale deed dated 15-04-2024 and sought registration of the deed. The land was listed on the Rok Suchi/Restricted List maintained by the Department of Prohibition, Excise and Registration, preventing …

Sukhesh Kumar Tiwari and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 02.05.2017 that summoned them to trial under Sections 420 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petition argued that the underlying complaint case (No. 215-C of 2014) had already been …

Shatrughan DubeyversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Shatrughan Dubey, a government employee who completed 60 years of service, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar's education authorities to consider his representations dated 18 January 2025 and 6 February 2025 for an extension of his service or a fresh contractual …

Navnit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Navnit Kumar, a contractual Panchayat Rozgar Sevak, challenged the termination of his service on the ground that the disciplinary proceedings were not in accordance with the Bihar Classification, Control & Appeal Rules, 2005 and were beyond the authority of the respondents. He …

Shital KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Shital Kumari, a Guest Instructor at a Government ITI, filed a writ petition seeking to set aside a letter dated 12 March 2025 that rejected her technical work experience and teaching experience for the post of Trade Instructor (Welder) advertised under Advertisement No. 17/2023. She claimed that …

Lallan Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Lallan Prasad Singh filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑Collector of Aurangabad refer his case to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority (LARRA), Gaya under Section 64(1) of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013 and that the authority dispose …

Naseeb Lal SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Naseeb Lal Singh, challenged a mutation order dated 11‑08‑2023 that granted land rights to a private respondent based on a sale deed he never executed. He sought certiorari to quash the mutation, cancel the jamabandi entry, order a police enquiry into alleged forgery, and claim …

Smt. Hajindar KaurversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Smt. Hajindar Kaur and Rajendra Singh, filed a writ petition challenging two orders dated 06.02.2020 and 15.12.2020 passed by the Circle Officer, Patna Sadar, which rejected their mutation applications dated 30.04.2019 without hearing. They sought certiorari to quash the orders and …

Sumit Yadav @ Sumit Kumar @ DCMversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Sumit Yadav and his mother Suman Devi, challenged the seizure and confiscation of their house‑cum‑premises by the Collector of Purnea after a police raid recovered 44.25 litres of illicit liquor. The State argued that the premises were used for illegal liquor storage and therefore …

ANSHU PATEL @ ANSHU KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Anshu Patel, was implicated in a case involving alleged robbery, assault and caste-based abuse, with charges under several IPC sections and the SC/ST Act. He sought anticipatory bail under Section 14‑A(2) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, claiming he was not present at the …

JAJ YADAV @ JAJ SINGHversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Jaj Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1081 of 2018 arising from a 2001 case in Rohtas. While the appeal was pending, the jail superintendent informed the court that the appellant had died on 19 May 2022. The central issue was whether the appeal could continue after the death of …

RAM BRICHH PATWA and ORS.versusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISMISSED

The appellants were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge for offences under Sections 406, 323 and 354 of the IPC arising from a dowry‑related complaint by the victim Anita Devi, who alleged cruelty, assault and miscarriage. On appeal, the appellants contended that the prosecution case rested …

MD. ALAMversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant Md. Alam was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge in a POCSO case for alleged sexual assault of a minor, under IPC sections 377 and 34 and POCSO section 6, and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment. The conviction was based primarily on the victim's written application and …

RAVINDRA MANDALversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The appellant was convicted in 2011 for rape under Section 376 IPC based on the allegation that he assaulted a 14‑year‑old girl, promised to marry her, and later refused, leading to pregnancy. The prosecution relied on the victim’s testimony, several family witnesses, an eye‑witness, and a medical …

Saurav Kumar @ Saurabh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant was stopped by police while riding a motorcycle and two large packets of cannabis (totaling 47 kg) were seized. He was charged under Sections 20B(ii)(C) and 22 of the Arms Act and sentenced to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine. On appeal, the defence argued that the seizure …

Rajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Rajesh Kumar and his wife Suman Kumari, filed a writ petition seeking to set aside an order dated 18 January 2023 issued by the Commissioner, Magadh Division, Gaya, which had rejected their appeal against a 10 April 2024 order of the Deputy Collector, Neemchak Bathani, Gaya, and …

Surendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Surendra Kumar filed an application in the Patna High Court in a criminal miscellaneous matter. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Deovind Kumar Singh, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the application. The Court, after hearing the parties on 20-04-2026, granted the request for withdrawal. …

Lalu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Lalu Singh filed a writ petition seeking a writ directing the removal of a soil road constructed by the Gram Panchayat Mukhiya on his raiyati land, alleging encroachment. The respondents, including the State of Bihar and various officials, filed a counter affidavit indicating that a …

Surendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Surendra Yadav, filed a writ petition challenging two orders – one dated 11 May 2023 passed by the Chairman of the Bihar Land Tribunal and another dated 28 April 2022 passed by the Sub‑Divisional Officer, Araria – alleging they were issued without notice, proper fact‑finding and …

PARWATI DEVIversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Parwati Devi and Jitendra Yadav appealed against the State of Bihar and Renu Devi. While the appeal was pending, the appellants were arrested. They applied to the High Court for permission to withdraw their appeal. The Court, after hearing counsel, granted the permission. Consequently, the appeal …

SANTOSH KUMAR SHARMA @ SANTOSH SHARMAversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Santosh Kumar Sharma appealed against the refusal of anticipatory bail in a case registered under IPC sections 341, 323, 504, 506, 34 and SC/ST Act sections 3(i)(r)(s). The appellant claimed he was falsely implicated over a trivial dispute about plucking mangoes and argued that the FIR was vague, …