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Judgments of 2026

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Mithilesh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Mithilesh and Santosh Paswan, owners of a room situated on land they claim, challenged orders directing encroachment and possession of the room after illicit liquor was seized from it. The Sub‑Divisional Magistrate had ordered the Circle Officer to initiate encroachment proceedings, and …

Ram Chandra Singh @ Ramchandar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Ram Chandra Singh filed a writ petition seeking the quashing of a Jamabandi cancellation proceeding (Case No. 101 of 2025‑26) and protection of his peaceful possession of land recorded in Jamabandi No. 423. The petition alleged that the land had been settled by Patta in 1940 and was …

Sanjay Kumar ShahiversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Sanjay Kumar Shahi filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging the actions of several state officials. The petition named the State of Bihar and various departmental officers as respondents. During the hearing, the petitioner, through Advocate Anil Kumar, sought the …

Phulo Devi @ Phoolo DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The mother of a murder victim filed an appeal against a trial court's acquittal of the accused, but delayed filing the appeal by 249 days. She sought condonation of the delay, citing her severe epilepsy and medical treatment as reasons for the postponement. The court examined the medical …

Jahagir @ Md. Jahangeer AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jahagir @ Md. Jahangeer Alam, was charged under IPC Sections 323, 504, 354 and 376 in PS Abadpur Case No. 65 of 2024. The petitioner and his wife, Sakhina Khatoon, settled their matrimonial dispute through a compromise petition signed before their advocates. The petitioner applied …

Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Rakesh Kumar and Satrudhan Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the BNS and Section 37 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. They argued they have clean antecedents and that the FIR does not …

AMRESH RAI @ AMRESH KUMAR RAYversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Amresh Rai and Shivam Kumar Ray appealed against the refusal of anticipatory bail under Section 14‑A(2) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. They were charged under IPC sections 341, 323, 504, 34 and SC/ST Act sections 3(i)(r)(s) for allegedly assaulting an informant who claimed they blocked …

Tahira PraveenversusNaheed

WITHDRAWN

The appellants filed an appeal against a civil suit valued at Rs. 2,60,000. An amendment to Section 21 of the Bengal, Agra and Assam Civil Courts (Bihar Amendment) Act, 2013, raised the pecuniary jurisdiction of the District Judge to Rs. 10 lakh, making the appeal more appropriately filed before the …

Vinod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner filed a contempt application alleging that the licensing authority failed to comply with the High Court's order dated 23‑02‑2022 in CWJC No.21410 of 2021, which directed a positive decision on his license application within 60 days. The Division Bench had ordered the authority to …

Mosmat Nadiya Devi @ Nadiya MasumaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mosmat Nadiya Devi, a widow, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and land officials to act on a 1992 ceiling case order, to recognize that land was illegally acquired under Section 15(1) of the Ceiling Act, to create a jamabandi in her name for specific plots, and …

Vishal Kumar @ Vishal SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Vishal Kumar applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under IPC sections 414, 420, 467, 468, 34 and Arms Act sections 25(i)(b)(a), 26 and 35. The court examined the petitioner’s criminal antecedent, the seriousness of the alleged offences as detailed in the FIR, and the alleged complicity of …

Achchaivar Chauhan @ Akshayabar ChoudhariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Achchaivar Chauhan and Devmuni Chauhan, filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑Collector of Aurangabad refer their case to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority (LARRA), Gaya under Section 64(1) of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013 and …

Prakash Kumar @ Dheeraj SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Prakash Kumar filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 19 September 2016 passed by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Siwan. During the hearing, the petitioner expressed that he no longer wished to …

Lakshman YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Lakshman Yadav filed a writ petition challenging the cancellation of his Jamabandi No.193 by the Additional Collector, Darbhanga, who acted under Section 9 of the Bihar Land Mutation Act, 2011 without considering the facts. The petitioner sought setting aside the cancellation order, restoration of …

Mukesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Mukesh Kumar, filed a writ application seeking a compassionate appointment as Dafadar in the Masaurhi Police Station, claiming the post of his father who died while in service. He alleged that the authorities should consider his appointment on compassionate grounds. During the …

SUBHASH CHANDRA GUPTAversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

Subhash Chandra Gupta appealed against the refusal of anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 341, 323, 379 of the IPC and several provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The trial court had denied bail on 18‑11‑2021. The appellant …

Santosh Chaubey @ Santosh ChaubeversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Santosh Chaubey, sought pre‑arrest bail in a criminal miscellaneous case alleging that he had tortured his wife, Priyanka Chaubey, for dowry demands. The charges were under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 85, 82(1), 352 and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (BNS). The court found no …

Mosafir PalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mosafir Pal 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 Acquisition, …

Bindeshwar RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bindeshwar Ram, filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑cum‑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 …

Ram Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Prasad Singh filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑cum‑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 …

Upendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Upendra Yadav and Sikandra Yadav filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑Collector of Aurangabad refer their land‑acquisition matter to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority (LARRA), Gaya under Section 64(1) …

Ram Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

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

Kausar QaseemversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kausar Qaseem, a widow, filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking a certiorari to quash an order dated 23 August 2021 passed by the Member Administrative of the Bihar Land Tribunal, which had set aside an earlier order of the Additional Collector Saran that itself had …

Rajendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajendra 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 …

Ranju DeviversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, two women from East Champaran, filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 19 September 2023 issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Tirhut Division, which cancelled a settlement of 67 fish jalkars previously approved by the District Fisheries Officer and directed a fresh …

Amar Engicon and Construction Private LimitedversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Amar Engicon and Construction Private Limited filed a writ petition challenging a letter dated 24‑09‑2025 that cancelled a tender without prior notice or a show‑cause opportunity. The petitioner sought quashing of the cancellation, direction to award the work to it, and any other relief. …

M/s Rudra EnterprisesversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

M/s Rudra Enterprises filed a writ petition challenging the Technical Bid Evaluation Committee’s decision to reject its objection and to qualify SSS Construction (Respondent No. 6) for a rural works tender. The petitioner sought quashing of the committee’s decision, a re‑evaluation of the technical …

Bibi Amna KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Bibi Amna Khatoon filed a writ petition seeking quashing of several orders dated 16.09.2022, 19.01.2023, 23.02.2023 and 02.05.2023 passed by the Sub‑Divisional Public Complaint Redressal Officer and the First and Second Appellate Authorities, and also sought a mandamus directing …

Sanjay Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar Singh, sought a writ of mandamus directing the State of Bihar to issue an appointment letter under the Bihar Chaukidari Cadre (Amendment) Rules, 2014 on compassionate grounds, after his father had recommended him in 2020 and the Selection Committee had recommended his …

Baidhnath PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Baidhnath Prasad filed a writ petition alleging that his land in Sheohar district had been acquired for State Highway 54 without any notice, proceeding or compensation, purportedly under the Land Acquisition Act. The respondents, including the State of Bihar and various officials, submitted a …

Suman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Suman Kumar, was charged with murder under several provisions of the B.N.S., 2023 and the SC/ST Act, and his bail application was rejected by the Special Court. He contended that he was falsely implicated, asserting that another individual, Ranjan, was the actual shooter and that …

Kallu Yadav @ Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Kallu Yadav and Jitendra Yadav, who were in custody, filed a bail application before the Patna High Court. They later sought to withdraw that application and instead surrender before the learned District Court to obtain regular bail. The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted this …

Ranjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Ranjeet Kumar filed a writ petition seeking certiorari and mandamus to quash several mutation orders and to compel the disposal of an application dated 26‑12‑2024 that had been pending with the District Magistrate, Patna. The petition also challenged orders passed by the Deputy Collector, …

Pankaj Singh @ Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Pankaj Singh sought pre‑arrest bail in a complaint alleging dowry‑related cruelty under Sections 115, 352(2) and 85 of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (BNS) and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The State and the wife, Nilam Kumari, opposed bail, contending the allegations were …

Md. Bablu Khan @ Md. SadikversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Bablu Khan, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a complaint under Section 498A IPC alleging dowry‑related cruelty against his wife, Tamana Khanam. He contended that the allegations were false, he had a clean antecedent, and he was willing to treat his wife with dignity. The State and …

Md. Abul Kaise and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Md. Abul Kaise and his wife Sarwari Begam, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the charge sheet dated 28‑06‑2018 that framed charges under Sections 341, 323, 406, 420, 504/34 of the IPC and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The …

Law kumar @ Lav kumar @ Law Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, three individuals from East Champaran, filed a petition under Section 311 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking the opportunity to cross‑examine a witness (PW‑1) whose testimony they claimed was unsupported by other evidence. The petition challenged the order of the Additional …

Gopal Kumar @ Gopal SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gopal Kumar, was implicated in a dowry‑related complaint (Case No. 1230C of 2024) alleging cruelty and assault under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (BNS). He applied for pre‑arrest bail, asserting innocence, a clean antecedent and willingness to treat his wife with …

Athar Ali@ Md. AtharversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Athar Ali, sought pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Sections 191(2), 126(2), 115(2), 64 of the BNS and Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, alleging that he had married the informant’s daughter by Nikah and was willing to keep her with …

Shivam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shivam Kumar was arrested in a dowry‑related case alleging torture of his wife Nisha Kumari under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (BNS). He applied for pre‑arrest bail, claiming the allegations were false, he was ready to keep his wife, and he had a clean record. The State and the …

Mangal SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mangal 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 Acquisition, …

Narayan DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Narayan Das, sought pre‑arrest bail in a case alleging he tortured his wife, Kiran Das, for dowry demands, invoking sections 126(2), 115(2), 85, 352, 351(3) and 3(5) of the BNS. The petitioner claimed the allegations were false and that he was willing to treat his wife with dignity. …

Santosh ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Santosh Choudhary appealed against the denial of bail in a murder case (Bihra PS Case No. 69 of 2025) where the deceased was the son of the respondent. The FIR did not name the appellant; his alleged involvement arose only from a confessional statement of another accused, Saurav. The appellant …

Langtu ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Langtu Choudhary filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑Collector of Aurangabad refer his land‑acquisition matter to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority (LARRA), Gaya under Section 64(1) of the RTFCLARR Act, 2013 and that the …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ranjan Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking the release of a seized Splendor motorcycle that was confiscated under Sections 30(a) and 47 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 in connection with the recovery of illicit liquor. The seizure was effected by various excise and …

Murari PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Murari Prasad, filed an application in the Patna High Court seeking to raise all points, including a specific ground, at the time of framing of charge in a criminal miscellaneous case. The petitioner, through counsel Ashok Singh, later requested the withdrawal of this application so …

Anubhav Yadav @ Anubhav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Anubhav Yadav, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Sections 366(A) and 34 of the Indian Penal Code alleging kidnapping of the informant’s daughter. He claimed innocence and argued that he was a juvenile at the time of the alleged offence, filing an interlocutory …

Arun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Arun Kumar filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the excise authorities to release seized property, alleging it was not related to liquor recovery and that he had no nexus with the alleged offence. He also requested verification of ownership documents and the handover of …

Vikash Kumar MishraversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vikash Kumar Mishra, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 05‑08‑2017 of the District & Sessions Judge, Darbhanga, which had dismissed a revision petition and refused to interfere with a cognizance order dated 13‑02‑2017. …

Sita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sita Devi, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a complaint alleging cheating under Section 318(4) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act for selling a piece of land that later turned out to belong to the Government of Bihar. The petitioner claimed innocence and argued that the dispute is …

Baliram TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petition filed by Baliram Tiwari in Criminal Miscellaneous No.89387 of 2025 sought to raise various points, including a specific ground, before the High Court at Patna. At the outset, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the application so that the issues could be raised at …

Ajam Alam @ AjamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ajam Alam appealed against the denial of bail in a case where he was charged with attempting to outrage the modesty of Shaili Baski on gunpoint, along with offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, the Arms Act and the SC/ST Act. The trial court had rejected his bail application, relying on …

Raju Kumar Yadav @ Niraj kr. YadavversusThe State of Bihar

CONVERTED

The petitioner, Raju Kumar Yadav, filed an application under Section 447 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita against the State of Bihar. The petitioner’s counsel sought permission to convert the application. The High Court, after hearing counsel, allowed the conversion of the application within …

Alam Mian @ Aalam MianversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Alam Mian, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 96, 351(2), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, alleging involvement in the alleged abduction of an informant's daughter. The victim, after being recovered from Jammu and Kashmir, gave a …

Rahul Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar Sharma, applied for bail in a criminal case (Baroon P.S. Case No. 20 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 103(1), 3(5), and 61(2) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The informant’s counsel alleged that the case pertained to the killing of the …

Kari Yadav @ Sanjay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Kari Yadav, was denied bail by an Exclusive Special Judge under Sections 127(2), 103(1), 352/34 of the BNS Act, Section 27 of the Arms Act and Section 3(2)(va) of the SC/ST (POA) Act in connection with a murder case (PS Dandari Case No. 98 of 2025). He appealed, contending that the …

Amar Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amar Kumar Singh, applied for regular bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the BNS, 2023, alleging theft of Rs.20,000 and jewellery. He argued that he has a clean record, has been in custody since 24‑08‑2025, and that the FIR contains no specific allegation of assault …

Anant SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Anant Sah and his son Manish Kumar, were charged under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act for alleged assault on a minor named Aman. They applied for anticipatory bail, but the Special Court refused, …

Rajiv Madal @ Rajiv Singh @ Rajiv KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajiv Mandal, was arrested in connection with a violent incident that resulted in the death of Suman Kumar Singh and alleged injuries to others. He is charged under IPC sections 307 (attempt to murder), 302 (murder), 120(b) and 34 (criminal conspiracy), and Section 27 of the Arms …

Dinesh Mahto @ Dinesh Kumar @ Umesh Kumar @ Umesh MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Dinesh Mahto, sought regular bail in a case registered under Sections 302, 34, 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging a clean antecedent and false implication by the informant. The FIR alleged that on 17 September 2018 the petitioner, along with …

The Branch Manager National Insurance Company LimitedversusRekha Devi,

WITHDRAWN

The Branch Manager of National Insurance Company appealed against a claim execution case involving the family of the deceased Rajpati Prasad Singh and the owner and driver of a vehicle. The appellant asserted that the dispute had already been settled by compromise, leading to the disposal of Claim …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Vikash Kumar, was charged under Section 109 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly firing a pistol and causing injuries to his brother Shubham Kumar during a birthday celebration. The petitioner argued that he was falsely implicated, …

Satyendra Kumar @ Satendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Satyendra Kumar, was arrested in connection with offences under Section 354B of the IPC and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act, alleged to have attempted rape and indecent assault on a minor. He contended that he has a clean record, has been in custody since 7 October 2025, and that …

Prince Kumar @ SahilversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Prince Kumar @ Sahil, filed a criminal miscellaneous application before the Patna High Court. During the hearing on 18-04-2026, the petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the application. The Court granted the request and dismissed the …

Rakesh GautamversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Rakesh Gautam was arrested on 12 October 2025 in connection with a case alleging possession of 318.58 grams of smack, contravening Section 111 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and several sections of the NDPS Act, 1985. He filed a bail petition claiming the FIR was fabricated and that the …

Bittu Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioners, Raushan Jha and Bittu Kumar Jha, were arrested on 1 November 2025 in connection with Cyber Police Station Case No. 72 of 2025, FIR No. 31/10/2025, alleging offences under Sections 66(c) and 66(d) of the Information Technology Act and multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic …

Raushan Jha @ Raushan Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioners, Raushan Jha and Bittu Kumar Jha, were arrested on 1 November 2025 in connection with Cyber Police Station Case No. 72 of 2025, FIR No. 31/10/2025, alleging offences under Sections 66(c) and 66(d) of the Information Technology Act and multiple sections of the BNS Act, 2023. The …

Shail KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shail Kumari, a divorced daughter of a deceased government employee, filed a writ petition seeking family pension under a 2018 Finance Department resolution that provides pension to unmarried, divorced or widowed daughters of government employees up to age 25. She alleged that the …

Sindhuja Engineer and ContractorversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sindhuja Engineer and Contractor, a Class I contractor registered under the Bihar Contractors Registration Rules, 2007, was awarded a contract for a fluoride removal project in Banka district and completed the work. The Executive Engineer (respondent No.4) later issued show‑cause …

Sindhuja Engineer and ContractorversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Sindhuja Engineer and Contractor, a Class I contractor registered under the Bihar Contractors Registration Rules, 2007, was awarded a contract for a fluoride removal project in Banka district and completed the work. The Executive Engineer (respondent No.4) later issued several show‑cause notices for …

Sindhuja Engineer and ContractorversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Sindhuja Engineer and Contractor, a Class I contractor registered under the Bihar Contractors Registration Rules, 2007, was awarded a contract for a fluoride removal project in Banka and completed the work. The Executive Engineer (respondent No.4) issued several show‑cause notices for unpaid …

Anand KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anand Kumar was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged kidnapping, sexual offences under the POCSO Act, and child marriage violations. The prosecution alleged that the victim, a minor, was taken away by the petitioner after returning from Mumbai. The petitioner contended that the …

Manu Yadav @ Abhimanu Yadav @ Abhimanu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manu Yadav was convicted in a FIR for murder, assault and intimidation of an informant under several provisions of the Bihar Naxalites (Security) Act, 2023 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. He appealed the Special Judge’s refusal to grant regular bail, …

Rahul Kumar Mandal @ Rahul Kr. MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rahul Kumar Mandal was arrested in connection with a case registered on 2 September 2025 for offences under Sections 64(1), 318(4), 351(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., alleged to involve rape of a married woman after promising marriage and subsequent threats to her and her family. The petitioner sought …

Jaleshwar MahatoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Jaleshwar Mahato, was charged under multiple IPC offences and sections of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in connection with a 2023 case. He appealed the trial court’s refusal to grant anticipatory bail, arguing that he was not an accused in a related earlier case and that …

Ashok Rai @ Ashok Kumar @ Ashok PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four residents of Hajipur Town, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging they were falsely implicated in an assault where the informant claimed they, along with others, attacked him with a sword …

Nageshwar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, six residents of Badhar village, feared arrest in a case (PS‑Kalpa, Jehanabad) involving offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. They alleged that the FIR stemmed from a land‑dispute in which an informant and his son were assaulted and …

AMARENDRA KUMAR @ CHHOTKUNversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Amarendra Kumar and Saroja Devi were arrested in a murder case under Sections 137(2), 103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., based largely on confessional statements of co‑accused and a post‑mortem report showing skull fractures. The petitioners contended that they were falsely implicated, arguing that the …

Aditya Anand @ Ady @ Aditya @ HarishankarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Aditya Anand, was charged under IPC sections 279 and 336, the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 (sections 30(a) and 41), and the Indian Electricity Act (section 139). He had seven prior cases, two under the Excise Act, and had been in custody since 2 June 2025. After a previous …

Md. SalmanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Md. Salman, originally an informant in a cyber‑fraud case, was later implicated as an accused under IPC sections 319, 318(4) and 111 and IT Act section 66(D) based largely on the confessional statements of co‑accused Abhimanyu Kumar and Rahul Kumar. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserted no …

Ranjan Kumar ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ranjan Kumar Manjhi, was charged under sections 109 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly being involved in a shooting incident where two masked assailants on a motorcycle fired at an informant. The prosecution’s case relied mainly …

Shiv Shankar BhartiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shiv Shankar Bharti was charged under sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the NDPS Act for allegedly possessing 15.73 grams of smack. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence, lack of conscious possession, and that the recovery was made by police officers without compliance with Section 105 of the …

Dr. Shiv Shankar PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a retired associate professor of Gram Bharti College, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the university and the State of Bihar to pay his pending gratuity, earned leave, and related dues, along with penal interest. He contended that his service was regularized, he was …

Sujit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant Sujit Kumar was charged under IPC sections 302, 394 and 34, several provisions of the Arms Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for a robbery‑murder incident. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that the prosecution had not conducted a TIP and that only three of …

Surendra Kumar PalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Surendra Kumar Pal filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑cum‑Collector of Aurangabad refer his land‑acquisition matter to the LARRA, Gaya under Section 64(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, …

Sanjay Mishra @ Sanjay Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sanjay Mishra, was accused of inappropriately touching the nine‑year‑old daughter of the informant, alleged to be an offence under Section 12 of the POCSO Act and Section 37 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The victim recorded a statement under Section 183 of the Bihar …

Pawan DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Pawan Devi filed a writ petition seeking the quashing of several orders relating to land ceiling matters, including a Bihar Land Tribunal order (22‑12‑2023), a Divisional Commissioner order (23‑09‑2021), a Collector order (12‑12‑2017), and a direction to execute a sale‑deed (04‑06‑2022). …

Pawan Kumar @ Pawan Sah @ Arbind KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Pawan Kumar was charged with purchasing stolen property in a theft case where three children in conflict with the law, identified from CCTV footage, claimed to have sold the stolen articles to him. The petitioner argued that he was falsely implicated, noting that only the allegation of purchase …

Dr. Aquil AhmadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dr. Aquil Ahmad, a medical officer, filed a petition challenging the forfeiture of his 100% pension by a disciplinary authority under Rule 43(b) of the Bihar Pension Rules. The petitioner contended that the order, issued via Memo No. 1239(2) dated 21.07.2025, was illegal and sought relief in a …

Ram Sikeel KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ram Sikeel Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Substantive (BNS) law. He claimed to have a clean record and alleged that the informant falsely implicated him, citing a three‑day delay between the alleged …

Parwez Alam @ Parvez AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Parwez Alam sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B of the IPC, alleging that the FIR was filed without a show‑cause notice despite his alleged use of a forged teaching certificate. He also disclosed two prior cases under …

Biranj Chaudhary @ Viran ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Biranj Chaudhary, was arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 100 litres of liquor and 2,000 litres of Jawa Mahua from a riverbank, offences punishable under Sections 30(a), (b) and (c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act. He argued that the seized material …

Kumkum DeviversusThe Union of India

DISMISSED

Kumkum Devi, claiming ownership of a 7.50‑decimal land parcel in Bhojpur purchased in 2006, alleged that Indian Railways had taken possession of her land without compensation and sought a writ directing payment of compensation under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land …

Satendra Rai @ Satendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Satendra Rai was arrested in connection with the seizure of 501.120 litres of illicit foreign liquor, a pistol and live cartridges from a Bolero vehicle, alleged violations of sections 30(a) and 41(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and sections 25(1‑b) a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The …

Sharda DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sharda Devi and Arjun Singh filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑Collector of Aurangabad refer their land‑acquisition matter to the LARRA, Gaya under Section 64(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Suraj Kumar and Saurav Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in an FIR alleging assault with an axe and a dabia, resulting in injuries to the informant who later died during treatment. The petitioners argued they have clean antecedents and that the informant’s complaint lacked …

VIMLESH KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

Vimlesh Kumar was arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 916.20 litres of liquor from a motorcycle 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 contended that he was not caught in possession, …

Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a group of villagers from Simra, were charged under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Sale (BNS) Act, 2023 for alleged assaults that arose from a neighbour dispute over the use of a drain. They contended that the FIR was false, that there was no motive, and that several of …

UmangversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Umang, a postal assistant, was accused of misappropriating Rs.48,77,066 under Sections 316(2), 316(4) and 318(4) of the BNS, 2023. He claimed a clean antecedent, that the alleged withdrawal was inadvertent and the money was deposited before the FIR, and that a departmental inquiry was pending which …

Punam DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Punam Devi sought anticipatory bail after learning that she might be arrested in a case under Sections 303(2) and 62 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, relating to alleged chain snatching. The petitioner argued that she is a woman with a prior case, that the alleged incident …

Laddu Kumar @ Laddu RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Laddu Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging kidnapping, rape, and related offences under Sections 366, 376, 506 and 34 of the IPC and Section 67 of the IT Act. The petitioner asserted that he has a clean record, that the allegations are false, and that he and …

Pratima DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, owners of residential land slated for acquisition for the widening of NH‑333A, challenged the compensation fixed by the District Land Acquisition Officer (DLAO) at Rs.22,000 per decimal, arguing that the land is residential with a market value of Rs.3,00,000 per decimal. They sought …

Nirdosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nirdosh Kumar, was charged under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 84 litres of liquor from a scooty. He argued that he was not arrested at the scene, had no conscious possession of the liquor, and was not the owner of the vehicle, claiming he was implicated by …

Sonu Kumar @ Sonu Kumar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No.384 of 2025) under Sections 30(a) and 47 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged involvement in illegal liquor trade. The prosecution alleged that police recovered 120 litres of illicit country-made …

Kirti KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kirti Kumari, sought to quash an order (letter No. 1581 dated 21-10-2025) that rejected her claim for monetary benefits arising from a promotion in the Subordinate Education Service dated 20-07-1985, and also requested modification of the date of grant of an A.C.P. and related …

Irshad Kuraishi @ Irshad QuraishiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appeal was filed by Irshad Kuraishi challenging the Additional District & Sessions Judge’s refusal to grant regular bail in a rape case registered under Sections 70(1) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023 and Section 3(2)(va) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The …

SANJEVAN MAHTO @ SANJEEV KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjevan Mahto, a government school teacher, was named among fifteen accused in an FIR alleging assault and murder that occurred on 08-11-2025 in an agricultural field. The informant claimed the accused entered the field armed, assaulted her husband, leading to his death, and …

Shyam Singh @ Shyam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shyam Singh, accused under Sections 30(a), 34 and 36 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022, sought bail. He alleged that the spirits seized (1360 litres from a four‑wheeler and 840 litres concealed in a husk, along with three motorcycles) were not in his possession and that he was …

Vivek Das @ Vevek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vivek Das, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a kidnapping case involving a minor girl, with charges under Sections 64, 87, 126(1), 127(1) of the B.N.S.S. and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The informant alleged that the petitioner abducted her daughter, but the …

Md. AahidversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Aahid, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 4523.04 litres of liquor from a seized vehicle he owned. This was his second anticipatory bail application; a prior petition was mistakenly withdrawn on the ground …

Bhadru @ Badaru Paswan @ Akash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bhadru Paswan, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 37 of the Excise Act and Sections 8(c), 21(b), 8 and 20(B)(II)A of the NDPS Act for alleged recovery of 15.20 grams of smack, 2.81 grams of ganja and 6 litres of liquor from another person, Chandra …

Deepak Yadav @ Deepak Kumar @ Bada BabuversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Deepak Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case under sections 30(a), 41 and 56 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after a confessional statement led to the seizure of 1,263.5 litres of illicit foreign liquor. The petitioner contended that he had no possession of the liquor …

Om Prakash SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Om Prakash Singh, sought a fresh electricity connection for his property and requested that the Minor Irrigation Department process his electricity bills promptly. The respondents, officials of the Minor Irrigation Department, contended that the petitioner had not made a formal …

Santosh Kumar Yadav @ Mithailal @ MithlalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Kumar Yadav was charged under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly being involved in the recovery of 2,142 litres of liquor from five vehicles. He contended that he was not arrested at the scene, no …

Raju Kumar Singh @ Raju SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four brothers from Jhauwa village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. They contended they have clean antecedents and were falsely implicated by an informant who …

Sonu Kumar Yadav @ Sonu Yadav @ SonuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar Yadav, was charged under Sections 30(a), 41(1), 31(1) and 31(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly facilitating the recovery of 5,290.08 litres of liquor from a truck and 95.04 litres from a Maruti car. He contended that he was not …

Raj Kumar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Raj Kumar Chaudhary filed a writ petition seeking a court order directing the State to provide machinery for measuring and demarcating his land and to safeguard construction of a boundary. The petitioner claimed that despite a favorable title suit judgment in 2004, disturbances continued. …

Pukar RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pukar Ray, was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 for allegedly recovering 198 litres of liquor from six plastic sacks on the bank of the Bagmati River. He was not arrested at the scene and the alleged liquor was not found in his …

Sunil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunil Yadav, was implicated in a case (PS Case No. 290/2025) for alleged possession of 210.6 litres of liquor seized from two vehicles, one of which he owned. He was not arrested at the spot and no liquor was recovered from his personal possession. The petitioner argued that he was …

Biranj Chaudhary @ Viran ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Biranj Chaudhary, was charged under Sections 30(a), (b) and (c) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 205 litres of liquor and 100 litres of jaggery solution from two locations. He contended that he was not arrested at the scene, no contraband was found in his possession, and …

Laliteshwar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Laliteshwar Singh and Rajesh Kumar Singh sought a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its officials to recalculate and pay compensation for land acquired for a road project, alleging that the authorities had taken the entire plots without proper notice and had underpaid …

Sima KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sima Kumari, filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash a letter dated 30.01.2026 issued by the Deputy Collector (Land Reform) proposing the cancellation of her Jamabandi for a purchased plot in Mauja‑Shahpur. She alleged that the proposal was made without any material …

Nanhak MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of landowners from Dobhi village, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its revenue officials to correct errors in the revenue records (Jamabandi) and to issue rent receipts for several parcels of land, based on earlier orders dated …

M/s Urmila International Services Private LimitedversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s Urmila International Services Pvt Ltd filed a writ petition challenging the issuance of Tender No. BSEDC/05/23/2025-26 for staffing and payroll management of 20,000 workers, alleging violations of mandatory labour law provisions such as gratuity under the Code on Social Security, 2020 and bonus …

Raushan Sahni @ Raushan Kumar @ Raushan ChaudhariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raushan Sahni, was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 250.56 litres of liquor from a vehicle. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, had no possession of the liquor, was not the owner of the vehicle, and was …

Raj Kumar @ Raj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raj Kumar Singh, applied for regular bail in a criminal case under Sections 30(a), 32 and 41(i) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that he was not in possession of the seized liquor and that the case is based solely on a confessional statement made by …

Binod Kumar @ Vinod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Binod Kumar, was arrested on 30 September 2025 in connection with a case involving alleged possession of a country-made pistol and live cartridges, alleged offences under Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26 and 27 of the Arms Act. He applied for bail, claiming innocence and alleging procedural …

Shankar MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shankar Mukhiya, sought regular bail in a case under Sections 30(a), 30(b), 30(c), 32 and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of liquor from a distillery. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found in his possession, and the …

Shekh Ahmad @ AhmadversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Shekh Ahmad, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (Birpur P.S. Case No.189 of 2025) under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging assault, theft, and indecent behavior during a land dispute. The prosecution alleged that the …

Ranjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Kumar, was arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 131.250 litres of liquor from a vehicle, charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He claimed to have a clean antecedent and argued that he was falsely …

Karu Singh @ Santosh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Karu Singh, was charged under Sections 338, 336(3) and 318(4) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly recovering 166.125 litres of liquor from a Bolero. He was not arrested at the scene, no liquor …

Rana Ghanshyam SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a teacher, alleged that his salary had been withheld since February 2023 and filed a representation on 18 February 2026 before the District Education Officer (DEO) of Munger, which remained pending. He sought mandamus directing the respondents, various officials of the Bihar …

Vikash Kumar @ Badri @ Golu @ Bikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners were charged under sections 334(2), 303(2), 310(2) and 317(3) of the B.N.S for alleged theft of gold and silver jewellery from a shop. The FIR named unknown miscreants, but during investigation a co‑accused, Govind Kumar Rai, gave a confessional statement implicating the petitioners, …

Md. ZeyauddinversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Zeyauddin, sought a writ directing the State of Bihar and its education officials to implement an order dated 19‑11‑2025 of the Teachers Appellate Tribunal that granted him appointment as an Urdu Teacher. He alleged that despite a subsequent letter (No. 97 dated 08‑01‑2026) from …

Loha MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Loha Mahto applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2016 and Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The allegations involve the recovery of 35 litres of liquor from a kiosk and a country‑made gun from the petitioner’s …

Mukesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mukesh Kumar, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 4,518 litres of liquor and three motorcycles under the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that he was not caught in possession of the liquor, that the motorcycles were owned by him but were misused by another person, and that he …

Pappu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pappu Kumar, was charged under Section 30 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of 832 litres of spirit from the house of Ravan Manjhi. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, that no liquor was found in his possession, and that he …

Sonu NutversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sonu Nut, was charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (147, 148, 149, 341, 323, 325, 332, 333, 307, 353) and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly recovering 75 litres of liquor near a canal. He has six prior cases …

Akash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Akash Kumar, a 19‑year‑old with no prior criminal record, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 305(a), 331(4) and 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita concerning a burglary at his residence. He was not named in the FIR; his alleged involvement emerged from the confessional …

Mukurdhan Rajbhar @ Makudhan RajbharversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, three brothers from Bakulari village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Guthani P.S. Case No.395 of 2025) filed under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners assaulted an informant with an iron …

Saulesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Saulesh Kumar Singh, the owner of a vehicle from which 178.125 litres of liquor was recovered, was charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The petitioner argued that he was not present at the spot of seizure, had no conscious possession of the liquor, …

Nutan Devi @ Nutan KumariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Nutan Devi, wife of Raj Gupta, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Sahebpur Kamal Case No.15 of 2026) filed under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 118(1), 109(1), 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that she and her husband …

Munna Kumar @ Munna YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Munna Kumar, was charged under Section 317(5) of the BNS, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly recovering 135 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He had twelve prior cases, ten under the Excise Act, and argued that he was not …

Sipahi Ray @ Sipahi Kumar@ Shipahi RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sipahi Ray, a resident of Baramahpur, was arrested on 24 November 2025 in connection with offences under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. An earlier bail application was dismissed as withdrawn, with the court allowing a fresh application after the charges were framed on 25 February 2026. The …

Danayia @ Pintu Kumar @ Pintu @ Danayia Kumar @ DhanayiaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Danayia @ Pintu Kumar, was arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 1,189.455 litres of liquor from a location behind a brick kiln, under Section 30 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He contended that he has a clean record, was not arrested at the …

Rana Ranjeet YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rana Ranjeet Yadav, owner of private raiiti land in Saharsa, challenged an order dated 24-11-2025 issued by the District Magistrate directing the removal of alleged encroachments and handing over the land to a private individual, Umakant Malakar. The petitioner claimed the order was …

Akhilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Akhilesh Kumar, was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly recovering 62.25 litres of liquor from Muzaffarpur Railway Station. He was not arrested at the scene and no liquor was found in his immediate possession; the case …

Nawab KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nawab Khan, a driver, was arrested for allegedly transporting 8,769.6 litres of liquor in a truck seized by the Excise police. He claimed he was not the owner of the vehicle, had no knowledge of the contraband, and possessed a clean criminal record. The petitioner sought regular bail, arguing he …

Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly recovering 1,560 litres of spirit and 36 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He has nine prior criminal cases, although he initially disclosed only one when seeking …

Uday KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Uday Kumar was charged under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of 340.200 litres of liquor and 1,600 kg of Mahua flower from a pick‑up vehicle. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the spot, had no conscious …

FAJAL ALI KHAN @ MD. AFJAL ALI KHAN @ AFJAL ALI KHAversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Fajal Ali Khan and Md. Shahnawaz Ahmad Khan, sought bail after an FIR was lodged alleging assault on an informant during a property dispute, with charges under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleged that petitioner No.1 struck the informant with an …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Rahul Kumar and Moti Tamoli applied for bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 33 litres of liquor from a ruin near their house. They argued that they were not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found in their conscious possession, and …

Umesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four accused persons, were arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 514 litres of liquor from a truck, alleged offences under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. Petitioners No.1, 2 and 3 claimed they had clean antecedents and were merely passengers unaware of the cargo, …

Priya ranjanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Priya Ranjan, was implicated in a case (Chhatauni P.S. Case No.357 of 2022) alleging conspiracy to withhold smart meters and demand a ransom of Rs.10 lakh, invoking Sections 406 and 420 of the IPC. He contended that the allegations stemmed from a monetary dispute with his employer, …

Dr. Ajay Kumar @ Ajay Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a teacher, challenged an office order (Memo No.1172 dated 13‑06‑2019) that imposed suspension, reduced his pay and affected his pension, and also sought restoration of a promotion order dated 01‑01‑1996. He filed a writ petition seeking certiorari to quash the suspension order, …

Rinki DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellants, members of a family involved in a land dispute, were charged with multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting a land broker and seizing his property. Their anticipatory bail …

Gula Kumar @ Ritik Kumar @ Ritik Roushan @ Golu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Gula Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 54.845 litres of illicit liquor were seized and a co‑accused identified him as having fled the scene. The petitioner contended that he was innocent, alleging that the accusation …

Abuzer KamalversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, a lower divisional clerk in the Agriculture Department, filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 20‑01‑2026 issued by the Director of Agriculture, Patna Division. The State counsel objected, contending that the order was appealable and that the petitioner should have used the …

Aman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Aman Kumar and Ritesh Kumar filed an application before the Patna High Court in a criminal miscellaneous matter. Their counsel, Mr. Md Fazle Karim, sought the court's permission to withdraw the application. The State, represented by Ms. Gulnar Begum, opposed the withdrawal. The court, exercising its …

Kajal KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a BPSC General Teacher, filed a writ petition seeking an order of transfer within Supaul Nagar Parishad, citing a transfer policy issued by the Bihar Education Department that allows transfers on special circumstances. She applied through the e‑Shikshakosh portal on 11‑12‑2024, …

Bachhu RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, six residents of Deokuli village, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged alleging assault under IPC sections 147, 149, 504, 323, 307 and 325. The FIR was filed ten days after the alleged incident, which arose from a neighbour dispute, and the injuries were described as …

Anupma RaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a PGT Science teacher appointed by the BPSC, sought a transfer to a school nearer her residence after being posted to a high school 40 km away, invoking a special‑circumstances clause in the Education Department's transfer policy for female teachers. She argued that the posting …

Bhuar TurhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bhuar Turha, was arrested in connection with an alleged recovery of 1,000 litres of liquor and seizure of a motorcycle under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor or the vehicle and that the complaint was based on the testimony …

Pappu Sahani @ AppuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Pappu Sahani and Dhanik Lal Sahani, were arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 306 litres of liquor and a seized motorcycle under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. They contended that they have no prior criminal record, were not arrested at the spot, did not have the …

SAROJ KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Saroj Kumar was arrested in connection with the seizure of 235.815 litres of liquor from a Tata Indica car, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. The petitioner, who has twelve prior excise cases, claimed he was not the owner of the car, was not arrested at the spot, and was implicated by a …

Hareram ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Hareram Manjhi petitioned the Patna High Court for a writ directing the State officials to demarcate his 4‑dhur land (Thana No. 228, Khata No. 95, Khesra No. 1192) which he alleged was being encroached by private respondents. The petition sought an order that the land not be encroached and that …

Raja Singh @ Raj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Raja Singh was arrested in connection with alleged recovery of large quantities of liquor from various locations, under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. He contended that he was not caught in possession, the seized liquor was not on his premises, and he was implicated solely on secret information. …

Anjali DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anjali Devi, mother of alleged co‑accused Solu Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Muffasil P.S. No. 487 of 2024) alleging conspiracy to kidnap an informant’s niece and threats of violence under Sections 139 and 87 of the B.N.S. The prosecution opposed the bail, while the …

Nilam KumariversusThe State of Bihar, through the Additional Chief Secretary,

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nilam Kumari, a science teacher appointed in Bhojpur, filed a writ petition seeking a transfer to a school in Patna district, citing the Education Department's transfer policy (Memo No. 1729/2024) and the serious health condition of her mother‑in‑law. She had applied through the …

Angad Kumar @ Angad MahtoversusThe state of bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Angad Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged possession of 71.250 liters of illicit liquor recovered from a field belonging to him. He contended that the liquor was found in an open, public area and that he had no conscious possession …

Amresh Yadav @ Amresh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Amresh Yadav, sought regular bail in a case registered under sections 126(1), 115(2), 118(1), 117(2), 109, 103(1) and 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code, alleging that he was falsely implicated in the assault and death of an informant's father. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner …

Bali Nut @ Balli NutversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bali Nut, was arrested in connection with offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (147, 148, 149, 341, 323, 325, 332, 333, 307, 353) and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He had been in custody since 11‑11‑2025 and earlier sought regular bail, which was denied …

Rahul SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rahul Sahani was arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 240 litres of liquor from a public place near a river, under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. The petitioner, who has six prior excise cases, argued that he was not apprehended at the spot, had no conscious possession of the …

Lal Bahadur SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, two teachers, filed a writ petition seeking quashing of an Office Order dated 24 May 2025 and demanding promotion to the Graduate Trained Pay Scale and the post of Head Master as per the Bihar Primary Teachers (Promotion) Rules, 1993 and earlier High Court judgments. They also …

Yashwant Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Yashwant Kumar Singh filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to stay the further tender process for a construction contract, alleging that the Executive Engineer and a clerk prevented him from applying and failed to inform him of the tender’s date and time. He …

Md. Halim @ Halim MianversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md. Halim and Shabana Khatoon, father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law of a deceased woman, applied for anticipatory bail in a dowry‑death case (Chakand P.S. Case No. 337 of 2025) where they were alleged to have participated in the torture and strangulation of the victim. The prosecution …

Bhola Chaudhary @ Bhola ChaudhariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bhola Chaudhary, applied for bail in a criminal case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging that liquor was recovered from a joint family house and that he was not apprehended in possession. He argued that the 2018 amendment to the Excise Act abolished the concept of …

Ram Sagar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Sagar Sharma, a superannuated Class‑IV employee of the Water Resources Department, filed a writ petition seeking the differential gratuity and leave‑encashment he claimed were due under a 2020 judgment (C.W.J.C. No.3416). The petitioner argued that his service, though recorded as 3 years 5 …

Ranjan Sahani @ Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Piprakothi PS Case No. 370 of 2025) involving alleged illegal production of country-made liquor. Police, acting on secret information, raided the premises of co‑accused Nagendra Singh, but the petitioners allegedly blocked the police …

Anupam RaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a General Teacher of English appointed to a school in Paliganj, filed a writ petition seeking a transfer within Patna Municipal Corporation under the Education Department's transfer policy (Memo No. 1729, 07‑10‑2024). She claimed hardship because her husband, a non‑transferable …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Kumar was arrested in January 2026 for alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 80 litres of country‑made liquor were seized from his motorcycle. The petitioner contended that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, that the seizure …

Bagha @ Akhilesh MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bagha @ Akhilesh Mukhiya was charged under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 168 litres of liquor, based primarily on a confessional statement of another person in police custody. The petitioner, who has six prior Excise cases, was not arrested at the scene and no liquor was …

Madhu Gopal PrasadversusBihar State Power Transmission Company Limited

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a former employee of Bihar State Power Transmission Company Ltd., filed a writ petition challenging Office Order No. 11/Muz dated 05‑12‑2025 and Memo No. 3396 dated 31‑12‑2025, seeking a recalculation of amounts under the Group Saving Scheme, full payment of Provident Fund, pension, …

Phulgen Paswan @ Phulgain PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three residents of Mahinathpur, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving numerous offences under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Arms Act. The FIR does not name them; their alleged involvement emerged later from CCTV footage, but no specific …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, filed a writ petition challenging a debarment order that barred him from participating in future tenders because of an alleged unpaid electricity bill, and also sought payment of admitted dues for work completed under a 2019 agreement. He claimed the debarment and …

Nandlal Manjhi @ Nandlal MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nandlal Manjhi, applied for bail in a criminal case under Sections 30(a), 32 and 41(i) of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging that 50 litres of liquor were recovered from the house of Suresh Manjhi and another 50 litres from his own residence. He contended that he had no conscious …

Satyam Prakash SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Satyam Prakash Singh, filed a bail application in the Patna High Court, although he was not in custody. He sought permission to withdraw the bail application while retaining the liberty to approach the appropriate forum later. The learned counsel argued that withdrawal was …

Surendra Mahto @ Surendar MahatoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Surendra Mahto was arrested in connection with a case involving the seizure of 800 litres of spirit from a Scorpio vehicle, charged under sections 338, 336(3), 304(2) of the B.N.S., 2023 and sections 30(a), 41(1), 33 and 34 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner claimed he was …

Angrahit Bind @ Angrahit BinversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Angrahit Bind and Bhuar Bind, applied for regular bail in a case registered under several sections of the B.N.S. for alleged assault with intent to kill. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, armed with weapons, attacked an informant and his associates, causing injuries. The …

Rajesh Singh @ Rajesh Kumar Kushwaha @ Rajesh KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The Patna High Court heard an anticipatory bail application filed by Rajesh Singh, who feared arrest in a case involving offences under several IPC sections and the Bihar Excise Act. The petitioner contended that his name does not appear in the FIR and that the police were unlawfully seeking to …

Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, was arrested as the driver of a toto from which 120 litres of illicit country-made liquor were seized, leading to charges under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act. He contended that he had no knowledge of the liquor, that nothing was recovered from his …

Kanchan Kumar Nishad @ Kanchan NishadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kanchan Kumar Nishad, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 3,372.84 litres of liquor from a truck he owned, alleged to be a violation of Sections 30(a), 32, 36 and 41 of the Excise Act. He contended that he was not present at the spot of seizure, had no conscious possession …

Baban RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Baban Ray and his son Sonu Kumar, feared arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of liquor and Mahua. They contended that no contraband was found in their possession and that the accusation stemmed from a hostile …

Shobha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shobha Devi, a peon employed in a school in Bhojpur, filed a writ petition seeking enforcement of a transfer order dated 30 June 2022 that directed her posting to the Regional Deputy Director of Education (RDDE) in Purnea. She alleged that despite the order, the authorities had not …

Umesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Umesh Yadav, was named as an accused in a case involving assault and outraging the modesty of a woman, solely on the basis that he is the father of two other accused persons. The FIR alleged that the accused entered the informant's house armed and assaulted him, while the specific …