Judgments of 2026

Awanish Raj @ Anish Raj @ Anish ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

Mohan LalversusThe State of Bihar

Mohan Lal applied for bail in a case registered as Dumariyaghat P.S. Case No.33 of 2026 under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 341.28 litres of illicit foreign liquor was seized from a Grand Vitara car. The petitioner contended that the liquor was not recovered …

Md. Afroz @ Md. AfrojversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Md. Afroz, was arrested in connection with a bike‑theft case (Madhepura P.S. Case No.434 of 2025) alleged under Sections 317(4), 317(5) and 3(5) of the BNS. The prosecution’s case is that a co‑accused, Mithilesh Kumar, identified the petitioner as the person who escaped after the …

Pappu PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

Pappu Prasad was arrested in connection with a shooting incident in which Upendra Kumar was injured in the leg. He faced charges under several sections of the BNS and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner sought regular bail, arguing innocence, lack of repeated firing, and that the injury was …

Anshu RajakversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner applied for regular bail under section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 after being implicated in a liquor‑smuggling case. The prosecution alleged that the accused, including the petitioner, were seen with motorcycles carrying liquor, but the petitioner was not …

Rana Uday Pratap SinghversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, who were successful bidders for sand‑ghat concessions in Bihar, complied with auction, environmental clearances and executed mining lease deeds, but later surrendered their settlements and sought refund of the earnest‑money/security deposits that the State authorities had forfeited. …

Sumit Kumar @ Sumit YadavversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Sumit Kumar (also known as Sumit Yadav), was arrested on 9 September 2025 in connection with a case registered on 26 April 2025 for offences under Sections 309(4) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The FIR does not name the petitioner; his alleged involvement is …

M/s Rana EnterprisesversusThe State of Bihar,

The petitioners, who were successful bidders for sand‑ghat concessions in Bihar, executed mining lease deeds, paid earnest money deposits and began mining operations. They later gave six‑month notice to surrender their settlements, but the District Collectors rejected the surrender and forfeited the …

Sanjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, who were successful bidders for sand‑ghat concessions in Bihar, surrendered their settlements after giving six‑months’ notice and sought refund of the earnest‑money/security deposits that the State authorities had forfeited. The State, relying on clauses in the tender documents, the …

Guddu Kumar @ Guddu PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

Guddu Kumar was arrested for allegedly assaulting his brother with a dagger, charged under sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109 and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He applied for regular bail, claiming false implication and that the injury was simple. The State opposed the bail. The court …

Bipin kumar Yadav @ Bipin YadavversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, three Yadav brothers, sought bail fearing arrest in a case (Khajauli P.S. Case No.162 of 2025) alleging offences under several sections of the B.N.S., 2023, including assault and grievous hurt. The prosecution’s informant claimed the petitioners entered his courtyard, tied a towel …

Dinesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, Dinesh Yadav and Ashok Yadav, were arrested in connection with a murder case (Belaganj P.S. Case No. 20 of 2026) where the prosecution alleges they participated in a mob assault that resulted in the death of the victim, with a specific charge of stabbing against another accused, …

Kanhiya YadavversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Kanhiya Yadav, was arrested on 11 March 2026 in connection with the recovery of 10 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for regular bail, offering to donate Rs. 15,000 to a charitable organization without admitting guilt. …

M/s Gokul Sai Udyog LLPversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, who were successful bidders for sand‑ghat concessions in Bihar, complied with auction, environmental clearances and executed mining lease deeds, but later surrendered their settlements and sought refund of the earnest‑money/security deposits that the State authorities had forfeited. …

Satendra Rai @ Satendray RayversusThe State of Bihar

Satendra Rai and Saral Rai were arrested in March 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged possession of 430 litres of country‑made liquor, alleged offences under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioners contended that the liquor was seized from a bush, not …

Raj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

Petitioner Raj Kumar Singh was arrested on 24 February 2026 in connection with an excise case alleging recovery of 7.6 litres of illegal liquor, charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. He contended that he had a clean record and that the liquor was planted by …

Dipak Pradhan @ Deepak PradhanversusThe State of Bihar

Dipak Pradhan was arrested in connection with a case of looting and charged under Section 309(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He had been in custody since 2 October 2025 and had one prior antecedent, but no TIP (time‑in‑process) investigation had been conducted. The prosecution opposed his bail, …

Gannu Uraw @ Nehru UrawversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Gannu Uraw, was arrested in connection with an assault case (Amdanda P.S. Case No. 78 of 2025) and charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He claimed innocence, a clean antecedent, and highlighted that a co‑accused had been granted regular bail in a …

Dilip UrawversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Dilip Uraw, was arrested in connection with a police case (No. 78 of 2025) for alleged assault and charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He applied for regular bail, asserting innocence, a clean antecedent, and pointing to a co‑accused who had been …

Lav Kush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Lav Kush Kumar was arrested in connection with the recovery of 107 litres of illicit liquor, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He filed an application for regular bail, claiming a clean antecedent and offering to donate Rs.20,000 to a charitable …

Budhatma KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

Budhatma Kumar was arrested in connection with an excise case (Case No. 182 of 2026) for possession of 535.680 litres of illicit liquor, alleged to violate Sections 41, 47 and 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He had been in custody since 18 February 2026 and claimed a clean antecedent. …

Mithlesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Mithlesh Kumar was arrested on 28 February 2026 as the driver of a vehicle from which 120 litres of illicit beer were seized in Nawada under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that the liquor was not in his conscious possession and that he was falsely …

Lalit Kumar Kamat @ Lalit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Lalit Kumar Kamat was charged under multiple IPC sections and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly firing at an informant. The FIR was lodged on 18 May 2024 for an incident that occurred on 14 April 2024, indicating an unexplained delay. The petitioner sought bail, arguing that the bullet did …

Rajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Petitioner Rajesh Kumar applied for bail in a case registered under Section 317(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. The prosecution’s case is based solely on a confessional statement of co‑accused Dheeraj …

Amarjit SahversusThe State of Bihar

Amarjit Sah was arrested in connection with a theft case (Patahi PS Case No. 122 of 2025) under Sections 317(2), 317(5) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 after a stolen motorcycle was recovered from a co‑accused and he was found with a bike bearing a false registration number. The …

Deepak Madhesiya @ Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Deepak Madhesiya, sought bail fearing arrest in a case alleging offences under Sections 137(2) and 140(3) of the B.N.S., 2023, relating to the disappearance of an informant's son who had been employed in his sweet shop. The son went missing on 28‑08‑2025, but the FIR was only lodged …

Satyam Kumar @ Satyam ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Satyam Kumar, was named in an FIR for allegedly taking part in a mob that assaulted a police informant and Sub‑Inspector Khusboo Kumari during an accident on 18 January 2026. He faces charges under numerous sections of the B.N.S., 2023, including offences relating to rioting, …

Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, was arrested on 1 March 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged recovery of 300 litres of country‑made liquor, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that the seizure was made from a diara area and …

Tarachand KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Tarachand Kumar, the driver of a truck, was arrested after 329 kg of ganja was seized from his vehicle. He was charged under Sections 8, 20(b)(ii)(c), 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act and applied for regular bail. The Patna High Court considered the substantial quantity of narcotics involved and the …

Pritam ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Pritam Choudhary, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 191(2), 126(2), 115(2) and 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging that he was involved in an assault arising from a trivial dispute. The prosecution contended that the allegations were …

Nitesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Nitesh Kumar, was arrested in connection with a police case alleging kidnapping, sexual assault and related offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR claimed that he forced the informant's daughter onto his vehicle, gagged her and committed sexual acts, constituting …

Rampravesh Kumar @ Rampravesh SahniversusThe State of Bihar

Rampravesh Kumar filed an anticipatory bail application which was pending when he was arrested. He subsequently approached the court seeking permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court, after hearing counsel for both sides, granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the …

Alok Kumar @ ShivamversusThe State of Bihar

Alok Kumar was arrested on 4 July 2025 in connection with a case under the NDPS Act and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 746 grams of smack were recovered – 116 grams from a bag on a motorcycle he was allegedly riding and about 630 grams from a house that is owned by his maternal …

Ganesh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

Ganesh Paswan was arrested in connection with the recovery of 90 litres of illicit liquor, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner claimed innocence, a clean antecedent and offered to donate Rs 25,000 to a charitable institution without …

Munna GiriversusThe State of Bihar

Munna Giri was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(1), 352 and 351(2) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act, alleged to have assaulted a victim. He has been in custody since 23 February 2026 and claims he was falsely implicated. The State opposed his …

Lalan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, who were successful bidders for sand‑ghat concessions in Bihar, complied with auction, environmental clearances and executed mining lease deeds, but later surrendered their settlements and sought refund of the earnest‑money/security deposits that the State authorities had forfeited. …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Ravi Kumar, was arrested after police recovered 62.2 litres of foreign liquor, of which 16.02 litres was found on his motorcycle. He applied for bail, claiming he had no conscious possession of the liquor and that the seizure violated Sections 103 and 105 of the B.N.S.S. The State …

Punita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

Punita Devi, the wife of co-accused Ram Prasad Sahani, was arrested in connection with a violent assault case (PS Case No. 522 of 2025) under Sections 103(1) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The FIR details an attack on Rajesh Kumar Sahani by several male relatives, but does not …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Sunil Kumar was arrested on 2 March 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged illegal possession of 738 litres of Nepalese liquor, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that the liquor was recovered from a Scorpio and …

Randhir RayversusThe State of Bihar

Randhir Ray was arrested on 25 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the seizure of 50 litres of illicit liquor behind a temple, alleged to violate Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act, 2016. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, that the seizure was made …

Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Ajay Kumar and Rakesh Kumar were arrested on 19 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the seizure of 163.800 litres of Nepali liquor from a tempo vehicle, alleged to violate Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise (Amend) Act, 2022. The petitioners contended that the liquor was …

Arjun SinghversusThe State of Bihar

Arjun Singh was arrested on 9 March 2025 in connection with NDPS Case No. 131 of 2025 for alleged possession of 69.650 kg of ganja, invoking Sections 8, 20(b)(ii)(C), 23(c) and 25 of the NDPS Act. He applied for bail, claiming a clean record and that the allegations were fabricated. The State …

Mannu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner Mannu Kumar was arrested on 18 Feb 2026 in connection with a case involving 320 litres of illicit country‑made liquor seized from a vehicle he owned. He filed a bail application, contending that he had no actual possession of the liquor and was implicated solely because he was the …

Mantu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Mantu Kumar, was arrested on 16 March 2026 in connection with a case involving the seizure of 378 litres of Nepali liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He claimed to have a clean antecedent and argued that the liquor was recovered from three motorcycles …

Ranjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Ranjeet Kumar, was arrested on 11 January 2026 in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 99 litres of country-made liquor. He applied for bail, claiming innocence and arguing that the seizure was made from a …

Nagendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, successful bidders for sand ghats in Rohtas and Bhojpur, deposited security deposits but later claimed that sand replenishment after the 2023 monsoon was insufficient, reducing the mineral potential of the ghats. The State authorities forfeited the deposits and revoked work orders …

M/S Awanish Construction,versusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, who were successful bidders for sand‑ghat concessions in Bihar, executed mining lease deeds, paid earnest money deposits and began mining operations. They later gave six‑month notice to surrender their settlements, but the District Collectors rejected the surrender and forfeited the …

M/S Awanish Construction,versusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, who were successful bidders for sand‑ghat concessions in Bihar, surrendered their settlements after giving six‑months’ notice and sought refund of the earnest‑money/security deposits that had been forfeited by the State. The State authorities rejected the surrenders, relying on …

M/s Todays Fashion,versusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, who were successful bidders for sand‑ghat concessions in Bihar, complied with auction, environmental clearances and executed mining lease deeds, but later surrendered their settlements and sought refund of the earnest‑money/security deposits that the State authorities had forfeited. …

Shankar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Shankar Kumar was arrested in connection with a cheating case (Section 316(2), 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) and has been in custody since 10 January 2025. He contended that he is innocent and offered to return Rs. 5,00,000 to the informant, who, along with the State, raised …

Shashi Kant Lal ChaudhariversusThe State of Bihar

Shashi Kant Lal Chaudhari, appointed as a Tola Swayamsevak in 2010, sought continuity of service, payment of due salary and allowances, and quashing of an order rejecting his original appeal. The State Appellate Authority dismissed his appeal without legal consideration, leading him to file a writ …

Pandav Yadav @ Pandav Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

The appellant, Pandav Yadav, was charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting and abusing the informant and her husband during a dispute over a gumti. He sought anticipatory bail, …

Dharmendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Dharmendra Kumar, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging certain actions of the State of Bihar and its Minor Irrigation Department. After filing, the petitioner sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the writ application. The Court examined its …

M/s. Laxmi EnterprisesversusThe State of Bihar

M/s Laxmi Enterprises filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several officials and entities. The petitioner sought permission to withdraw the writ application. The court considered whether such withdrawal could be permitted. It held that the petitioner was …

Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Petitioners Jitendra Kumar and Maha Nand Paswan filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several statutory bodies. The petitioners later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The learned counsel for the petitioners requested withdrawal, …

Sanjay ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

The appellant, Sanjay Thakur, was charged under several provisions of the B.N.S. 2023 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting an informant and his wife and using caste-based slurs during a minor dispute over cow dung. He applied for …

Usha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants Usha Devi, Jyoti Ram and Guddu Ram were accused in a 2018 FIR of assaulting and caste‑based abuse against informant Panchalo Devi over a disputed Gairmajarua land. The FIR alleged offences under several IPC sections and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The appellants argued …

Kapil Yadav @ Kapildeo YadavversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants, Kapil Yadav, Naresh Yadav and Sanjay Yadav, were charged under sections of the Bihar Nagarik Suraksha Act, 2023 and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly entering an informant's house, harassing his family and using caste-based abusive language. The appellants …

Bimal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, successful bidders for sand ghats in Rohtas and Bhojpur, deposited security deposits but later claimed that sand replenishment after the 2023 monsoon was insufficient, reducing mineral potential and making mining unfeasible. The District Collectors forfeited the deposits and revoked …

Suresh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants, Suresh Yadav and Bir Kumar, were charged under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting an informant, Bhim Paswan, and abusing him with caste-based slurs during a dispute over a school‑yard quarrel. The trial …

Kamlesh Kumar @ Kamalesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants, Kamlesh Kumar and his mother Shubhkla Devi, appealed against the rejection of their anticipatory bail applications in a case filed under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and several IPC offences. The complaint alleged that Kamlesh married …

Shambhu Nath GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Shambhu Nath Gupta, filed a civil writ application before the Patna High Court seeking relief against the State of Bihar and several officials. During the pendency of the application, the petitioner’s grievance was reportedly resolved. Consequently, the petitioner’s counsel applied …

MANOJ KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

Manoj Kumar appealed against the State of Bihar and co‑accused in a criminal matter arising from a 2016 case. The appellant's counsel sought to withdraw the appeal, and the Assistant Public Prosecutor for the State raised no objection. The Court considered the request for withdrawal. Since there was …

Ankit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The incident arose on 24 May 2025 in Siwan when two appellants were accused of rashly driving a motorcycle and assaulting an informant and his family, including caste-based abuse and tearing the informant's wife's blouse. The FIR listed charges under multiple sections of the Bihar Non‑tribal …

Md. Shamshul Alias Md. Shamul @ Md. Samul @ Md. Shamshul Haqu @ Md. Shamshul HaqueversusThe State of Bihar

The appeal (Criminal Appeal (SJ) No.3366 of 2025) arose from a 2019 police case involving several accused persons from Begusarai district, with the State of Bihar and Kailash Paswan as respondents. The appellants sought permission to withdraw the appeal and were granted liberty to surrender and …

Lalu Yadav @ Lallu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants, Lalu Yadav and Raju Yadav, were charged under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 for allegedly assaulting members of a Scheduled Caste community during a wedding ceremony. They filed …

Ganga Mahto @ Ganga Sagar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants – Ganga Mahto, Manoj Mahto and Nitish Kumar – appealed against an order dated 20‑06‑2024 that denied them anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged caste‑based assault and abuse under multiple IPC sections, the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the POCSO Act. The …

Munni DeviversusThe State of Bihar

Munni Devi and Kismati Devi, both women with clean antecedents, were charged under several IPC sections and the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in a case arising from Ramgarhwa. They applied for anticipatory bail, which was denied by the Special Judge. On appeal, …

Sagir Mian @ Md. Sagir @ SagirversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants, Sagir, Salik and Sadaruddin, were charged under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and several IPC offences for allegedly assaulting an informant and his family over a land dispute, with accusations of caste-based abuse. They sought anticipatory bail, which was denied by the …

Md. Sabir @ Md. SarikversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants, Sagir, Salik and Sadaruddin, were charged under several IPC offences and sections of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act arising from a land‑dispute incident in which the informant alleged caste‑based abuse and assault at his house on 24 July …

Mahesh Singh @ Mahesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Mahesh Singh appealed against the order rejecting his anticipatory bail in a case under the SC/ST Act where he was alleged to have abused the informant’s son with caste slurs and assaulted him. The FIR was lodged seven days after the alleged incident, which involved a football game and a simple …

Masud Parvez @ Masud ParwezversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants were charged under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and IPC for allegedly assaulting a complainant over a land dispute, with the complaint alleging caste-based abuse. They contended that the allegations were false, stemming from a family land partition dispute, and that a …

M/s Jai Mata Di EnterprisesversusThe State of Bihar

M/s Jai Mata Di Enterprises, the petitioner, supplied sand as directed by the Bihar Department of Mines and Geology and incurred freight charges of Rs.97,04,653. The State and its mining corporations paid only 75% of the amount in 2022, citing pending audits, and later reduced the total claim to …

Gulshan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Gulshan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 304B, 201 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for the alleged killing of his wife. He contended that the death was due to natural illness and that he was falsely implicated. Counsel highlighted that the trial …

Amit VijayversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Amit Vijay, was arrested on 19 October 2024 in connection with the alleged murder of his wife under multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and the Dangerous Drugs Act. He claimed innocence, asserting that the death resulted from a fall and subsequent medical …

Ramdhani Verma @ Ramdhani PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants, members of the Verma family, were charged under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and several provisions of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act for allegedly slating and assaulting Mukesh Thakur on caste grounds. They contended that the dispute arose from a land conflict, resulting …

Damas Civil Construction India Private LimitedversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, who were successful bidders for sand‑ghat concessions in Bihar, executed mining lease deeds, commenced operations and later sought to surrender their settlements, providing six‑month notice as required by Rule 50 of the Bihar Minerals (Concession, Prevention of Illegal Mining, …

Meghnath PanditversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants appealed against the trial court's denial of pre‑arrest bail under Section 14(A)(2) of the SC/ST Act. The FIR alleged that they had slated an informant on the basis of his caste, assaulted him and outraged his wife's modesty, and that the informant had kidnapped the appellant's …

Mithilesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants, three residents of Hansrajpur, appealed against the denial of pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The FIR alleged that a dispute over rash driving escalated into caste‑based abuse, …

Baleshwar Mahto @ Vinod MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants, six members of the Mahto family, were charged under several provisions of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting an informant and using caste-based slurs during a land dispute. They contended …

Sabir Ansari @ Sabir HussainversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants, five individuals from Buxar district, were charged under several provisions of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita‑2023 and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting and abusing an informant and his son by invoking their caste name. The appellants filed an appeal under …

Golu Kumar @ Golu Kumar Ray @ Nageshwar RayversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants appealed under Section 14(A)(2) of the SC/ST (POA) Act against the Special Judge's denial of pre‑arrest bail in a case arising from a marriage ceremony where they were alleged to have assaulted the complainant and invoked caste slurs. The court examined the FIR allegations, the nature …

OM PRAKASH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

Om Prakash Kumar, the petitioner, feared arrest in a criminal case involving offences under Sections 323, 498A, 406, 504, 506/34 of the IPC and Section 4 of the D.P. Act. He alleged that his wife, Sunidhi Kumari, had falsely implicated him and was simultaneously pursuing a divorce (Divorce Case No. …

Om Prakash Kumar @ Chhotu Kumar @ chhotu mauarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Om Prakash Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He asserted a clean record and claimed he was falsely implicated due to a property dispute with the informant, arguing that the injury …

Abhinav Kumar Sharma @ Abhinav SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, directors of a real‑estate firm, applied for anticipatory bail in a complaint alleging cheating, criminal breach of trust, intimidation and criminal intimidation under IPC sections 341, 406, 504 and 506. The complainant claimed he had paid Rs 41 lakh (loan from SBI) for a flat that …

Manoj Kumar @ Manoj Kumar Verma @ Manendra Kumar VermaversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners were accused of an acid attack on an informant, leading to FIR and multiple criminal cases. They obtained anticipatory bail for three of them earlier, but later the trial court took cognizance of additional offences, including the non‑bailable Section 326A IPC, and ordered regular …

Dr. Shyama Kumari @ Shyama KumariversusThe State of Bihar

Dr. Shyama Kumari, a medical practitioner, was charged with negligence and alleged misbehaviour during a uterine operation, leading to a complaint under several IPC provisions and the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. She appealed the trial court's refusal to grant …

Akhilesh Kumar @ Aklesh Yadav @ Akhilesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants challenged the order of the Special Judge that rejected their anticipatory bail applications in a case involving alleged assault and grievous injuries under several sections of the B.N.S. and the SC/ST (POA) Act. The informant alleged that Akhilesh Yadav and his brothers extorted …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants, a group of relatives from Khanpatti village, appealed against an order dated 19.08.2025 that rejected their anticipatory bail applications in a case registered under sections 126(2), 115(2), 303(2), 352, 351(2), 3(5) of the B.N.S. and sections 3(1)(r)(s)(w)(i) and 3(2)(va) of the …

Umesh SahniversusThe State of Bihar

On 28 July 2024, the informant alleged that the appellants, Umesh Sahni and Hitler Kumar, along with others, approached her demanding a ransom of Rs.2,00,000, used caste slurs, assaulted her and her son, and stole jewellery and cash. The Special Judge under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes …

Chandeshwar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

The appeal challenged the Special Judge's order rejecting anticipatory bail for six accused in a case involving alleged assault, robbery, and outraging modesty under various sections of the Bihar Non‑tribal Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The …

The General Manager, East Central Railway, HazipurversusAshwaini Kumar

The appellants, senior officials of the East Central Railway, appealed against a District Judge’s order dismissing their application under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 on limitation grounds. The application challenging the arbitral award was filed 159 days after the …

Ravi Kishan Mahto @ Ravi KishanversusThe State of Bihar

The appellant, Ravi Kishan Mahto, was charged under several sections of the Bihar Non-Applicable Act and the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (Prevention) Act for alleged assault, robbery and firing at a marriage ceremony. The prosecution alleged that the appellant snatched a money bag and, together …

Lav Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, who were successful bidders for sand‑ghat concessions in Bihar, complied with auction, environmental clearances and executed mining lease deeds, but later surrendered their settlements and sought refund of the earnest‑money/security deposits that the State authorities had forfeited. …

Suman Yadav @ Shubham KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The appellant, Suman Yadav (alias Shubham Kumar), was charged under several provisions of the B.N.S. 2023 and sections 3(1)(r)(s) of the SC/ST Act in a case arising from Khagaria. An anticipatory bail application filed on his behalf was rejected by the District and Additional Sessions Judge. On …

Neeraj Poddar @ Neeraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Neeraj Poddar, was arrested in connection with a murder case (PS Simri Bakhtiyarpur Case No. 56 of 2024) alleged under Sections 304(B) and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleges he killed the deceased, while independent witnesses claim the deceased had an illicit …

Udit Kumar ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, accused of gang rape under Sections 70(1), 115(2), 126(2) and 74 of the BNS, applied for regular bail before the Patna High Court. The prosecution alleged that the accused had committed the offence in connection with PS Case No. 123 of 2025. The petitioners had been in custody since …

Shankar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants, six Yadavs from Uchaila village, appealed against an order dated 26‑09‑2025 of the Special Court (SC/ST) in Sasaram which dealt with offences under the BNS and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The prosecution alleged that the informant was …

Ramesh SahversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants, Ramesh Sah and Asha Devi, appealed against their detention in a case involving alleged kidnapping of a woman and caste‑based abuse, charged under Sections 137(2) and 87 of the Bihar Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Sections 3(1)(s) and 3(1)(r) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. …

Arvind KumarversusThe Madhya Bihar Gramin Bank Now Known As Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank (DBGB),

The petitioners, six brothers residing in Buxar district, filed a writ petition against Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank and its officials alleging non‑compliance with an earlier order dated 21‑12‑2021 in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 4629 of 2021. The petitioners contended that the bank had disobeyed …

Santosh Rai @ Santosh Kumar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

Santosh Rai appealed to the Patna High Court seeking anticipatory bail after being charged under several sections of the Bihar Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 for allegedly assaulting a villager with an iron rod and abusing his caste in a …

Rupesh Kumar @ Rupesh PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants appealed to the Patna High Court seeking bail and setting aside a trial court order dated 13-10-2025 in a case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the accused assaulted an informant …

Malti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants, four residents of Amraut Dih, filed a criminal appeal seeking anticipatory bail and setting aside the order dated 29‑08‑2025 of the Exclusive Special Judge, Gaya, in a case arising from Bahera P.S. Case No. 89 of 2025. They were charged under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Rohit Kumar, was implicated in a murder and robbery case (Punpun P.S. Case No. 197/2024) involving the killing of a taxi driver and the theft of Rs. 4,75,000 from the deceased's bank account. Evidence presented included CCTV footage, recovered mobile phones, knives, and a …

Rikki KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants, Rikki Kumar and Bablu Kumar Yadav, were charged under several provisions of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting an informant with a lathi and pushing him, causing injuries. They applied for anticipatory bail, claiming …

Ganesh Kumar @ FekuversusThe State of Bihar

Ganesh Kumar and Subham Kumar were convicted by an exclusive special judge under several provisions of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on an FIR alleging molestation, assault and threats against a woman. The appellants contended they were falsely …

Md. Shahil @ Md. Sahid GaddiversusThe State of Bihar

The appellant, Md Shahil Gaddi, was named in an FIR alleging assault and the theft of Rs 30,000 from the informant’s brother. The prosecution charged him under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and sections 3(i), (r), (s) of the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of …

Rajdeo RamversusThe State of Bihar

The appellants, a group of relatives from the same village, were charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for assaulting an informant, using abusive language and threatening to kill family members. They …

Jitendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Jitendra Singh, challenged the cancellation of his Public Distribution System (PDS) licence by the Sub‑Divisional Officer, arguing that the show‑cause notice violated Rule 27(ii) of the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016 because it neither attached the …

Gautam Pandit Prajapat @ Gautam Kumar@ Gautam Pandit @ Gautam RajversusThe State of Bihar

The appellant, Gautam Pandit, was charged under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 for allegedly abusing and assaulting an informant using caste‑indicative language. The FIR alleged that the …

Satyendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Satyendra Kumar, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 408, 379 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging that he failed to pay rent for a truck given to him by the informant. He has been in custody since 10 July 2024 and is alleged to be involved in 79 other criminal …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Ranjan Kumar was arrested in connection with a Special POCSO case (No. 53 of 2022) for alleged abduction of a minor girl, charged under Sections 366(a), 504, 506, 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. He had been in custody since 19 August 2025. The petitioner’s counsel argued …

Kailash Rajak @ Pramod RajakversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Kailash Rajak, applied for regular bail in a murder case (PS Rangra Case No.188 of 2025) alleging he was falsely implicated. He is accused under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. for allegedly killing Chhotu Razak with a sharp weapon. The petitioner has been in custody since 9 …

Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Jitendra Kumar, was charged in a POCSO case for raping a child, alleged under IPC sections 376, 511, 379 and POCSO Act sections 4 and 6. He sought regular bail, arguing that the trial was delayed, with only six of eighteen witnesses examined since his custody began on 8‑12‑2024. The …

Karu Yadav @ Loha Singh @ Baleshwar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

Petitioner Karu Yadav sought regular bail for a 2015 case involving multiple serious offences under the Indian Penal Code, the Indian Explosive Substances Act and the CLA Act. The prosecution alleged that a police raid, based on a secret informant, recovered four mobile phones, four can bombs, five …

Shambu ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

Shambu Chauhan was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 8(c) and 21(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for alleged possession of 312 grams of heroin, a commercial quantity. The petitioner filed a bail application after being in custody since 22 …

Manish Rajak @ Mani RajakversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Manish Rajak, applied for regular bail in a murder case (Rangra P.S. Case No. 188 of 2025) where he is accused, along with co‑accused, of killing Chhotu Razak under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. He has been in custody since 9 August 2025 and claims innocence, alleging false …

Sanjeet Kumar @ Sanjeet RaiversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Sanjeet Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 97 and 137(2) of the BNS and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, alleged to have abducted a minor girl. He had been in custody since 18 October 2025. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the girl had voluntarily …

Priyanshu Kumar @ Prinsu kumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Priyanshu Kumar, was arrested in connection with a dowry‑death case (Mahkar P.S. Case No. 188/2024) where he was alleged to have electrocuted his wife for dowry demands, charged under Sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing that the key …

Nirmala DeviversusThe State of Bihar

Nirmala Devi, the sister-in-law of the deceased, was arrested in connection with a murder case (Sections 80, 283, 3(5) of the BNS) and has been in custody since September 23, 2025. The prosecution alleges she participated in killing the deceased along with other accused. Her counsel argued that she …

Behula @ Behula BibiversusThe State of Bihar

Behula Bibi was arrested on 29 November 2025 in connection with a case registered under Sections 8(c), 20(b)(ii) and 22(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act for alleged possession of 206 grams of smack. She applied for bail, asserting that she has no prior criminal record and …

Rupesh Yadav @ Bauwa Yadav @ Rupesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Rupesh Yadav, was arrested on kidnapping charges under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the BNS and has been in custody since 28 June 2025. He applied for bail, claiming innocence, alleging that the alleged victim eloped with him and that a medical report shows the victim is a minor aged …

Prashant Kumar @ Prashant Kumar Gupta @ Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, Prashant Kumar and co‑applicants, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition before the Patna High Court. They sought to withdraw the petition invoking the bar under Section 403 of the BNSS, while requesting liberty to pursue any appropriate remedy later. The State of Bihar and a …

Rajaram KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Petitioner Rajaram Kumar filed a writ petition seeking correction of the Land Parcel Map (LMP) and land records of his ancestral property, alleging that the survey officer had prepared the LMP in a misleading manner. He requested the court to direct the respondents, who are various revenue officials …

Girish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Girish Kumar, accused under Section 498A of the IPC for alleged dowry harassment, applied for pre‑arrest bail. Both he and the complainant, Sulekha Devi, expressed willingness to settle the matrimonial dispute through mediation. The High Court, citing Supreme Court judgments that matrimonial …

MANBODH PASWANversusThe State of Bihar

Manbodh Paswan filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. While the application was pending, he was arrested by the police. The petitioner, through counsel, moved the court seeking to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court considered the request and noted that …

Rohit Paswan @ Rohit Kumar @ Rohit Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Rohit Paswan, was implicated in a complaint (No. 397 C of 2019) alleging violation of Section 498-A of the IPC for demanding dowry and subjecting his wife to physical and mental torture. He applied for anticipatory bail, asserting that he had been falsely implicated and expressing …

Gajendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Gajendra Singh, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case (Siwan Muffasil P.S. Case No. 777/2025) alleging offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 74, 351(2) of the BNS and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, wherein he was accused of entering a house and attempting to commit a sexual offence …

Ashok SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

Ashok Sahani sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 272 and 273 of the IPC and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He contended that the alleged seizure of 270 litres of liquor was from a location not under his control and that the …

Bharat Chaudhary @ Bharath ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, Bharat Chaudhary and Bhola Chaudhary, were implicated in FIR No. 420/2025 for assaulting an informant and his brother with intent to kill, invoking sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 117(2), 352 and 3(5) of the BNS. They applied for pre‑arrest bail, claiming innocence and clean …

Kumod Yadav @ Kumod Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Kumod Yadav, sought anticipatory bail in a complaint (No. 2189 of 2024) alleging offences under Sections 85 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to dowry harassment and assault. The prosecution alleged that after marriage the petitioner’s in‑laws demanded additional dowry …

Mahesh MahtoversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

The petitioners – Mahesh Mahto, Deepak Mahto and Pankaj Kumar – applied for anticipatory bail in connection with Police Station Keshariya Case No. 464 of 2025, wherein they were alleged to have assaulted an informant and others using an iron rod, sword and lathi during a dispute over rain‑water …

Sujit SahniversusThe State of Bihar

Petitioners Sujit and Rajesh Sahni were charged under several sections of the BNS for allegedly assaulting an informant and her family with an axe and iron rod, purportedly with intent to kill, in a land‑dispute related altercation. They claimed innocence, asserting that the case arose from enmity …

Satyendra Kumar @ Satyendra Pandit @ Satyendra Kumar PanditversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Satyendra Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in a case where he was alleged to have assaulted his brother, the informant, with an iron rod, causing simple head injuries, while a co-accused assaulted the informant's hand. The FIR listed offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), …

Bhaskar Kumar @ Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Bhaskar Kumar applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, alleging that he had captured obscene material of the complainant, extorted money, trespassed, assaulted and intimidated her. The petitioner contended that the allegations stemmed …

M/s. Tirupati Sugars Limited (Bagaha Chini Mill)versusThe State of Bihar

M/s Tirupati Sugars Ltd filed a writ petition challenging an appellate order that dismissed its appeal against a reservation order allocating ten villages to H.P.C.L. Biofuel Ltd under Section 31 of the Bihar Sugarcane (Regulation of Supply and Purchase) Act, 1981. The petitioner argued that the …

Satendra Yadav @ Sato Yadav @ SatoversusThe State of Bihar

Satendra Yadav applied for anticipatory bail but was arrested while the application was pending. His counsel sought the court's permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court examined the request and granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the anticipatory bail application …

Dinesh PanditversusThe State of Bihar

Dinesh Pandit filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking mandamus against several state officials and private respondents to remove an alleged encroachment on his personal land and to restore his possession. He relied on an order dated 04‑07‑2025 that restored the jamabandi in his favour, …

Nischal Vikash Kumar @ Murari MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Nischal Vikash Kumar, filed a bail application in the High Court of Patna. During the hearing, the petitioner sought to withdraw the bail application. The court considered the request and, finding no objection, dismissed the application as withdrawn. No substantive merits of the bail …

Vishal Yadav @ Vishal Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Vishal Yadav, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 69, 318(4), 126(2), 115(2), 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging sexual exploitation and harassment of the informant, who claimed the petitioner broke off multiple marriage arrangements. …

Sudhir ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Sudhir Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, where liquor was allegedly recovered from his house and from relatives' houses. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, the …

Munni KumariversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Munni Kumari, challenged the order dated 03‑12‑2021 of the Collector‑cum‑District Magistrate, Rohtas, which restored the appointment of respondent Chandani Kumari as Anganwadi Sevika after the petitioner had been initially selected. The dispute arose because the petitioner alleged …

Pramod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Pramod Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 for the alleged recovery of 58.97 litres of liquor from his auto, although the liquor was not found in his immediate possession. He argued that he had a clean antecedent and was …

Abdul Wahab AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Abdul Wahab Ansari, a civil servant, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its officials to promote him from Additional District Magistrate to Joint Secretary with corresponding pay and grade. He alleged that a Departmental Promotion Committee …

Avinash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Avinash Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where liquor and two motorcycles were allegedly recovered from a joint family house. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, had no conscious …

Ali ImamversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Ali Imam, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a dowry‑harassment complaint (Cr. Misc. No.6141 of 2026) alleging that the complainant was tortured and driven out of her matrimonial home. The court noted that matrimonial disputes are essentially private conflicts and not offences against …

Munna PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

Munna Paswan was arrested in connection with a violent land dispute and charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He applied for pre‑arrest bail, claiming innocence and alleging that the FIR was a retaliatory measure in an ongoing civil land dispute. The State opposed the bail …

Sabir @ Md. Sabir Siddiqui @ Sahid SiddiqueversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Sabir Siddiqui, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for alleged recovery of 81 litres of liquor from an auto and a motorcycle. He was not arrested at the spot and no liquor was found in his possession; the …

Munna Kumar @ Munna Kumar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Munna Kumar, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition before the Patna High Court challenging certain actions of the State of Bihar. The petitioner, through counsel, sought to withdraw the petition invoking the bar provided under Section 403 of the BNSS, while requesting liberty to …

Rakesh Sah @ Rakesh Gond @ Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Rakesh Sah, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the B.N.S. and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 75 litres of liquor. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot and the case against him was based solely on a …

Sikandar Yadav @ Sikandar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, three residents of Bhagwanpur Devarsaukhi, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 300 litres of liquor from a mustard field near the Punpun …

Umesh Sahni @ Umesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Umesh Sahni, filed an anticipatory bail application under the Criminal Procedure Code. While the application was pending, he was arrested by the police. The petitioner then approached the court seeking permission to withdraw his anticipatory bail application. The learned counsel for …

Tushar Construction CompanyversusThe Union of India

Tushar Construction Company filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging a show‑cause notice and demand of Rs 60,39,844 for alleged short payment of taxes for FY 2019‑20, as well as a rectification order and an appellate authority order issued under the Bihar Goods and Taxes Act, 2017. …

Umesh Mandal @ Umesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Umesh Mandal, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under IPC sections 272, 273, 279, 427, 379, 34 and Excise Act section 30(a) for allegedly recovering 6.5 litres of liquor from a vehicle. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, did not have …

Uday Pratap SinghversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Uday Pratap Singh, filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking direction that the State authorities pay adequate compensation for land and building acquired for the Sherpur Dighwara Ring Road, alleging that the rates fixed (Rs 1200/ft and Rs 1150/ft) were lower than those …

Manish Bharti @ Manish Kumar Bharti @ Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Manish Bharti sought anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 70,500 litres of liquor from a scooty. He argued that he was not in possession of the vehicle, was not the owner, and that the case …

BADHO KEWATversusThe State of Bihar

Petitioners Badho Kewat and Pankaj Kewat filed an anticipatory bail application. Badho was arrested while the application was pending, and the petitioners sought to withdraw his anticipatory bail; the court permitted the withdrawal and dismissed the application with respect to him. Pankaj feared …

Gora Kumar @ Bittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Gora Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where 90 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a public area near Sone Diyara. He argued that the liquor was not found in his …

GURIYA KHATOONversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, Guriya Khatoon and Moharram Ansari, were arrested in September 2025 in connection with Forbesganj P.S. Case No. 302 of 2025, which alleged that they had killed the deceased under Sections 103(1), 238 and 3(5) of the BNS. The prosecution's case relied mainly on the allegation of …

Jaikali Devi @ Jaykal DeviversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Jaikali Devi, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of large quantities of liquor from premises not belonging to her. She contended that she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, and was falsely implicated by a …

RAHUL KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 70.5 litres of liquor from a scooty. He argued that he was not caught in possession, was not the owner of the vehicle, and …

Matlub @ MatlabversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Matlub, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 101,400 litres of liquor from two motorcycles. He asserted a clean criminal record and claimed he neither owned nor had possession of the …

Sonu Paswan @ Sanu Paswan @ Sanu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Sonu Paswan filed an anticipatory bail application in the Patna High Court. While the application was pending, he was arrested by the police. The petitioner then moved the court seeking permission to withdraw his anticipatory bail application. The court, after hearing counsel for both sides, granted …

Poonam DeviversusThe State of Bihar

Poonam Devi applied for regular bail in a criminal case (PS Case No. 226 of 2025) alleging fraud involving the withdrawal of Rs. 14,79,134 from an insurance amount using the informant's UPI and ATM details. The prosecution alleged that she, along with co‑accused, committed the fraud and presented a …

Janjali Rai @ Janakdhari KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Petitioner Janjali Rai sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging that liquor was recovered from a pickup vehicle not owned by him and that he was implicated solely on secret …

Sitaram yadavversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, Sitaram Yadav and Mahendra Mukhiya, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 810 litres of liquor from a boat. They argued they were not arrested at the spot, had no possession of the liquor, and …

Santosh Ray @ Santosh Kumar RayversusThe State of Bihar

Santosh Ray sought anticipatory bail after learning that he was implicated in a case involving offences under Sections 272, 273, 420, 467, 468 and 120B of the IPC and Sections 30(a), 36, 32 and 41 of the Bihar Excise Act. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, no liquor was recovered …

Bankelal MaliversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Bankelal Mali, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 414.72 litres of liquor from five bicycles. He claimed he was not caught in possession, was not the owner of the bicycles, and was implicated solely on secret information. The …

Vishwaraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Vishwaraj Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly transporting 7 litres of liquor in a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean criminal record, was not arrested at the spot, …

Dukhan KewatversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Dukhan Kewat, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act, 2023 and the Bihar Excise Act, relating to the alleged recovery of liquor and the freeing of a seized individual, Shanti Devi, during a ruckus …

Trustees (Central Board) Employees Provident Fund Organization,versusM/s The Longia Bidi Company,

The Central Board of Trustees Employees Provident Fund Organisation appealed a single‑judge order that directed the EPF authority to pay simple interest at 6 % per annum on Rs 10,12,692 deposited by M/s Longia Bidi Co. in compliance with a 2009 court order. The petitioner argued that the amount, …

Suresh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Suresh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Sections 30(a), 32(2) and 45 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018 alleging that 81 litres of liquor were recovered from an auto and two motorcycles, and 99 litres from a straw house belonging to …

Sunita deviversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, four members of the Paswan family, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 45 of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 30 litres of liquor from a shop owned by a relative. They …

Bipul Singh @ Vipul RaiversusThe State of Bihar

Bipul Singh, the petitioner, 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 414.72 litres of liquor. He claimed he was not in possession of the seized liquor, was not …

Guddu Yadav @ Guddu RaiversusThe State of Bihar

Guddu Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of 306 litres of liquor from the Bagmati River. He argued that he was not caught in possession, the alleged liquor was recovered from a public river, …

Shyamdev YadavversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Shyamdev Yadav, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for allegedly recovering large quantities of liquor and Mahua from a riverbank. He contended that he has a clean antecedent, that the alleged contraband was not in his …

Tunna Yadav @ Arjun Prasad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Tunna Yadav, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for allegedly recovering large quantities of liquor and Mahua from a riverbank. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and that the …

Vijay Kumar @ Bijendra Kumar @ Bijendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Vijay Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (272, 273, 328, 307, 302 read with 34, 120B) and the Excise Act (30(a), 30(c), 37(b)). The allegations relate to the recovery of illicit liquor, the death …

Rambhavan MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

Rambhavan Mahto petitioned the Patna High Court for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 302, 120(B)/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act, relating to the death of an informant's brother. The prosecution alleged that seven accused, including the petitioner, fired at …

Ashutosh Kumar RaiversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

The petitioner, Ashutosh Kumar Rai, sought a writ directing the Circle Officer, Buxar to dispose of his application for measurement and demarcation of land purchased in 2001. He claimed peaceful possession but faced a boundary dispute and had filed the application on 1 August 2018, which remained …

Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Ajay Kumar and Mithilesh Chaudhary applied for anticipatory bail after learning that they might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging possession of large quantities of liquor recovered from a house and a hut. The petitioners argued that …

Arvind Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

Arvind Kumar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with offences under Sections 30(a), 41(1) and 41(2) of the Excise Act, alleging that liquor was recovered from a house and from a truck he owned. The petitioner argued that he had a clean …

Ratnesh Chaudhary @ Ratnesh Kumar Chaudhary @ Appu ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Ratnesh Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where liquor was allegedly recovered from premises not belonging to him. He argued that no liquor was found in his possession and …

Baiju Kumar @ Baiju ChaurasiyaversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Baiju Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2012 for allegedly possessing 345.6 litres of liquor in a Bolero pick‑up. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in actual possession at the time of seizure, and …

Birju KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Petitioner Birju Kumar feared arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging that the alleged seizure of 600 litres of liquor and 6000 litres of fermented Jawa Mahua from the Ganga river was not in his possession and that the informant (a chowkidar) …

Sajan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Sajan Kumar, sought bail in a case registered under Sections 140(4), 61(2), 64 & 3(5) of the BNS and Sections 3, 4 & 5 of the ITP Act, alleging that the main accusation pertained to his father’s involvement in human trafficking and prostitution. The prosecution alleged that the …

Md. Akhtar Raza @ Akhtar Raza @ Md. Akhtar RezaversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Md. Akhtar Raza, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under IPC sections 272 and 273 and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (sections 30(a), 33, 41, 47). He argued that he was not in possession of the seized spirits, was not arrested at the spot, and that the …

Mithlesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Mithlesh Kumar, was implicated in a case (PS Case No. 271 of 2022) for alleged conspiracy under Section 120B of the IPC and for offences under Sections 30(a) and 32(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, involving the seizure of 1,604.475 litres of liquor from …

Pramod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Pramod Kumar, an employee of Dalitum Care Industries, was implicated in a fraud case (PS Case No. 343 of 2025) under Sections 316(4) and 318(4) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act, 2023. The prosecution alleged that an informant paid Rs. 7,50,000 to the company for a godown lease but the amount …

ResmaversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, Resma, Asmira and Fida Hussain, feared arrest in a case involving offences under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and the Bihar Excise Act. They had earlier filed an anticipatory bail application (Criminal Miscellaneous No. 3442 of 2026) which they later …

Ritesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Ritesh Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 133,500 litres of liquor from the house of the deceased Harihar Paswan. The petitioner argued that he was not …

Govind RayversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Govind Ray, sought anticipatory bail after liquor amounting to 18.360 liters was seized from a motorcycle he owned, though he was not present at the spot and had no conscious possession of the liquor. He argued that he had a clean antecedent and that his friend, who fled, misused the …

Shiv Shankar Kumar @ Shiv Shankar SahversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Shiv Shankar Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving numerous offences under the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and the Bihar Excise Act, relating to the alleged recovery of 930 ml of liquor from a road near Jaiprakash’s house. He asserted a clean …

Ranvijay Singh @ Ranvijay Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Ranvijay Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 2,615 litres of liquor from two vehicles. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, had no …

Aman KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

The petitioner, Aman Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging that the alleged seizure of 612 litres of liquor was from a location not belonging to him and that the investigation relied on secret information. He has four prior …

Sanjay RamversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Sanjay Ram, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, where liquor and Mahua were seized. He argued that the seized items were not in his possession, the recovery occurred on property not belonging to him, and that a hostile …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of large quantities of liquor from motorcycles, though he claimed he was not in possession and was unaware of the misuse of his vehicle. He sought anticipatory bail, arguing that …

Raj Kishor RayversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner, Raj Kishor Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 306 litres of liquor from a public area near the Bagmati river. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession, the location did not belong to …

SIKINDAR SAHANIversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioner applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of liquor from locations not owned by him. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found in his …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

The petitioners, five individuals from Sohagi village, feared arrest in a case (PS Gaurichak, Case No. 546 of 2022) involving numerous offences under the Indian Penal Code. They had earlier obtained anticipatory bail (Cr. Misc. No. 34636 of 2023) which the court allowed them to withdraw on the …