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Judgments of 2026

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Rajmangal PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajmangal Prasad filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State of Bihar and its officials to grant him a handgun license under the Arms Act. He had already submitted an application in the prescribed format to the District Magistrate, Gaya on 19 May 2023, but no decision had been …

Md. ParvezversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md Parvez, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a forest case alleging that he had lawfully purchased forest land and constructed on it, relying on a registered sale deed. The prosecution contended that he had contravened Sections 30 and 33 of the Indian Forest (Bihar Amendment) Act, 1989 …

Bimal Kumar @ Bimal Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioner, Bimal Kumar, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking cancellation of the anticipatory bail granted by the Principal Sessions Judge, Purnea, to opposite parties Manish Kumar Singh (No.2), Basant Rai (No.4) and Rupesh Kumar (No.5). The ground alleged was that parties 4 and 5 …

Supriya KumariversusThe State of Bihar

CONVERTED

Petitioners Supriya Kumari and others filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking relief. The court, after hearing counsel, directed that the application be converted into a criminal revision under Section 19(4) of the Family Court Act. The court granted the petitioners one week to …

Ramjee Sao @ Ramjee KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ramjee Sao, accused of multiple offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly assaulting Sujal Kumar with a knife, sought bail. The incident arose from a family dispute over ancestral property, with the petitioner claiming the informant's side were aggressors and noting the absence of an …

Marni DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Marni Devi claimed ownership of two land plots in Jainagar, Sitamarhi, based on a decree dated 15 March 2012 and alleged that she was forcefully dispossessed by private respondent Bhuvneshar Rai. She sought mandamus directing various government officials to demarcate the land, restore her possession …

Birendra Kumar Mahto @ Birendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Birendra Kumar Mahto sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Goraul PS Case No. 519 of 2025) filed under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that co‑accused entered the informant’s house, assaulted his mother who …

Akhilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Akhilesh Kumar, filed a contempt petition against several officials of the State of Bihar seeking initiation of contempt proceedings and punishment for alleged willful disobedience of a court order dated 25‑02‑2020 in C.W.J.C. No.2638/2020. The respondents filed a show‑cause notice …

Md. Mustafa Nadaf @ Mostufa NadafversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, relatives of a widow, were implicated in a murder case after a dead body was found hanging from a tree, based on an FIR filed by an informant who claimed the deceased was threatened during a panchayati. The petitioners argued they have clean antecedents, the informant is not an …

Chansi Yadav @ Chansi Pd. Yadav @ Chatsi Pd. YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are agnates involved in a land dispute, were charged under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and Section 12 of the POCSO Act for allegedly assaulting an informant and his family with weapons. They contended that the allegations were general and omnibus, that the incident arose …

Usha KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Usha Kumari filed a contempt petition seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the State of Bihar and several education officials for alleged willful disobedience of an order dated 13‑02‑2020 passed in CWJC No. 8128 of 2015. The opposite parties filed a show‑cause notice, and …

Ajay RamversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, Ajay Ram and Akshay Ram, applied for pre‑arrest (anticipatory) bail in a case arising from a land‑dispute‑related FIR alleging multiple offences under the Bihar Penal Code. Akshay Ram withdrew his bail application and was directed to surrender before the District Court for regular …

KRISHNA PASWAN @ KRISHNA KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a 19‑year‑old male, was charged under IPC Sections 366, 366A and POCSO Act Section 8 for allegedly kidnapping the minor daughter of an informant. He sought pre‑arrest bail, asserting that the relationship with the girl was consensual and that her statement recorded under Section 164 …

Bablu SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bablu Sharma, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 69, 351(2), 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, alleging a physical relationship with the informant, Rehna Khatoon, who was living separately from her husband. The petitioner sought pre‑arrest …

Vivek Kumar TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vivek Kumar Tiwari, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State of Bihar and its officials to grant him an arms licence. He had submitted an application in the prescribed format to the Siwan District Magistrate eight years earlier, but no decision had been taken. The …

Abhishek Kumar TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar Tiwari, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State of Bihar and its officials to grant an arms licence that he had applied for eight years earlier. He alleged that despite filing the application in the prescribed format before the Siwan District Magistrate, …

Gaurav Kumar Sahani @ SonuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gaurav Kumar Sahani, was charged under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for murder and under Section 27 of the Arms Act. He contended that he did not fire the weapon and that the actual shooter was his brother. The petitioner had earlier sought anticipatory bail, which …

Surendra PalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Surendra Pal was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged assault and murder under several sections of the Bhartiya Nayaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, arguing that the informant was not a reliable eyewitness and that the FIR lacked specific details. …

Sushil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sushil Kumar, was arrested in connection with offences under Sections 137(2) and 140(1) of the BNS, 2023, alleged to involve dowry demand, torture and the death of his wife. He claimed a clean antecedent and argued that he was falsely implicated, asserting that the informant’s …

Ram Prasad Badhhai @ Ram Prasad BadaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ram Prasad Badhhai was arrested in connection with alleged illegal arms manufacturing and charged under Sections 25(1‑A), 25(1‑AA), 25(1‑B), 25(1‑Ba), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. He applied for regular bail, claiming a clean antecedent, custody since 22‑Oct‑2025, and that he is not named in the FIR; …

Kameshwar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Kameshwar Rai, was charged under IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 302 and 120(B) and Section 27 of the Arms Act for a violent incident on 29 January 2021 in which two persons were killed. The FIR alleges that the petitioner, along with others, apprehended the informant's son who was …

Nandlal MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nandlal Mahto, was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, alleging assault and other offences. He sought regular bail, claiming a clean antecedent and that he had been falsely implicated by the informant, …

Sharad Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, a block teacher, filed a writ seeking release of his salary withheld since June 2024, alleging illegal withholding. During the pendency, a State Appellate Authority order (Appeal T-184/2024) declared his appointment illegal and directed his removal within a fortnight. The petitioner …

Sonu SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Sonu Sahani and Harendra Sahani were arrested in connection with a land‑dispute incident in which firearms were used, resulting in injuries to three persons. The FIR charges them under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act, although the petitioners contend …

Ashish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ashish Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 103(1) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly shooting the husband of the informant, resulting in his death. The informant, a wife, claimed that the …

Abhimanyu Kumar @ BantiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Abhimanyu Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 304B, 201 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. He applied for regular bail, claiming false implication by the informant and having been in custody since March 2025. The court noted that the trial had …

Sarswati Devi @ Saraswati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sarswati Devi, was arrested in connection with a dowry‑related murder alleged to have occurred on 18‑06‑2025, where the deceased’s sister‑in‑law was allegedly strangulated. She contended that she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, and was falsely implicated by the informant, who is …

Ranjeet Kumar, Proprietor, M/S Laxmi Rice MillversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a proprietor of a non-PACS rice mill, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State authorities to implement guidelines issued on 16‑12‑2025 for allowing non‑PACS mills to procure paddy and produce Custom Milled Rice (CMR). The respondents argued that the 2025‑26 paddy …

Manoj Kumar Keshari @ Manoj KeshriversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manoj Kumar Keshari sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act alleging that he failed to deliver wheat and rice despite handing over a POS machine. The petitioner argued that his PDS licence had been cancelled before the alleged offence and …

Bauan ChaupalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

A group of petitioners filed a contempt petition in the Patna High Court seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the State of Bihar and its education officials for allegedly willfully disobeying an order dated 02‑02‑2018 in CWJC No.839 of 2018. The opposite parties filed a show‑cause …

Vishal Kumar MauryaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Vishal Kumar Maurya, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging an action of the State of Bihar and its officials. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the petition. The Court considered whether a …

Shakti Kumar @ Shakti SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Shakti Kumar (Shakti Singh) sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and the POCSO Act, 2012, alleging assault on a minor and other offences. The informant alleged that the petitioner, along with …

Binod Kumar @ Vinod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, Binod Kumar and Bijay Kumar, filed criminal miscellaneous applications before the Patna High Court seeking relief. Their counsel argued that they had been extended the privilege under Section 187(2) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act, and therefore requested the withdrawal of …

HANS LAL RAIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The appellant Hans Lal Rai was convicted under Section 395 IPC for a dacoity that allegedly occurred in 1994, based primarily on the testimony of the informant (PW‑3) who identified him in court but not during investigation. The appellant challenged the conviction, arguing that the two other …

Sethi Singh @ Kunal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sethi Singh (Kunal Kumar), sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case registered under Sections 103(1), 351(3), 61(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that co‑accused fired upon the son of an …

Baban SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Baban Singh, was implicated in a murder case (PS Case No. 22 of 2021) under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, where the deceased was allegedly taken by the accused on 20 December 2020 and found dead the next day. The petitioner applied for anticipatory bail, claiming …

Pinki DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Pinki Devi, a resident of Lagma village, was implicated in a case registered under Section 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly striking the father of an informant on the chest with bricks, resulting in his death. She applied for anticipatory bail, asserting her innocence and …

Hari Paswan @ Hare Ram Paswan @ Hreram PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Hari Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR alleged that co‑accused Vicky Kumar inflicted a sword blow on the informant while the petitioner was only said to have flashed a torch, with no …

Hasmuddin Ansari @ Hasmaddin AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Hasmuddin Ansari and Mukhtar Ansari filed an anticipatory bail application. The counsel for petitioner no.2 sought to withdraw the application because he had already been arrested, and the court permitted the withdrawal. The court then considered the anticipatory bail for petitioner …

Lalpari DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, relatives of the late Virchandra Das, filed a second anticipatory bail application after their earlier applications were rejected. The court noted that the present petition did not demonstrate any change in circumstances or present any new grounds for relief. Relying on the Supreme …

B.P. YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner B.P. Yadav filed an anticipatory bail application in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged assault, robbery and homicide. The application for petitioner No.2 was withdrawn with the court’s permission. For petitioner No.1, the prosecution …

Raj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raj Kumar Singh, filed a writ petition seeking an order to stop mining and excavation on his raiyati land and, alternatively, to ensure compensation and adherence to natural justice if such activities were permitted. The respondents, including the State of Bihar and various mining …

Parmar Enterprises,versusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Parmar Enterprises filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and various officials. The petitioner later approached the Court seeking permission to withdraw the writ application, stating it had become infructuous. The Court, after hearing …

Parmar EnterprisesversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Parmar Enterprises filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court seeking relief against the State of Bihar and several officials. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the writ application, stating it had become infructuous. The Court examined …

Bindeshwar RoyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bindeshwar Roy, filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking to quash an order dated 26-10-2023 issued by the Commissioner‑cum‑Arbitrator of Tirhut Division, which rejected his claim for compensation on the basis that his acquired land was commercial. He also requested that …

Rakesh Paswan @ MalingaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Rakesh Paswan applied for anticipatory bail in a case (PS No. 225 of 2020) involving alleged offences under IPC sections 399, 402, 414 and Arms Act sections 25(1‑b)(a), 26, 35. The prosecution’s case is based on secret information leading to the seizure of three co‑accused with live …

Anrudh Singh @ Anirudh Singh @ Arun SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anrudh Singh, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 23 May 2018 passed by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate‑VI, Saran, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 413, 414, 467, …

Awnish Kumar @ Avanish Kumar @ Lalan PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Awnish Kumar and Vishal Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 109, 103, 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR alleged that Vishal Kumar tied the legs of Vaidyanath Paswan, while other co‑accused were accused of …

Ramashish YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ramashish Yadav, the owner of a motorcycle from which 32.250 litres of liquor was seized, feared arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that he was not present at the spot, had no conscious possession of the liquor, and was unaware that a friend misused …

Abhikesh Kumar @ Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Abhikesh Kumar filed an anticipatory bail application under the Criminal Procedure Code. While the application was pending, he was arrested, prompting him to seek permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail request. The petitioner’s counsel argued for withdrawal, and the State’s counsel …

Subash Yadav @ Subhash YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Subash Yadav, a 67‑year‑old landowner, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar, the District Land Acquisition Officer and the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to pay compensation for land acquired for a highway widening project. He submitted all …

Om Prakash SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Om Prakash Singh filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State of Bihar to decide his representation dated 18‑12‑2023 concerning compensation for land acquired for the K.V. Power grid. He claimed full compensation for 0.13 decimal of Plot No.304 and 20% compensation for 0.138 decimal of …

Shyam PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shyam Pandey was charged under Section 363 IPC for kidnapping his nephew, with the case originating in 2014. He applied for bail, claiming he had been in custody since 18 October 2014. The High Court examined the bail petition and noted the need to verify the custody claim. It directed the trial …

Bibi Murshida KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four women employed in the Bihar Primary Education Department, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State to grant them the same service benefits—seniority, increments, ACP and other perks—as earlier appointed employees, alleging discrimination under Articles 14 …

Shambhu Sharan PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Shambhu Sharan Prasad and Dinesh Ram, both assistant teachers, filed a writ petition seeking direction to grant them the matric trained pay scale after completing three years of regular service, alleging that the respondents failed to send them for in‑service training as mandated by a …

Mrityunjay MayankversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a school teacher appointed at Uchcha Madhyamik Vidyalaya Madhopur, filed a writ petition seeking transfer to a school nearer his residence, citing a transfer policy (Memo No. 1729 dated 07‑10‑2024) that permits transfers on special circumstances. He argued that his widowed mother …

Punam DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Punam Devi filed a writ petition seeking a court order directing the respondents to demarcate a parcel of land she purchased by registered deed. The land, located in Revenue Village Umdha, Saran district, was allegedly obstructed by private respondents without valid grounds. The …

HARBANS YADAVversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Harbans Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.842 of 2008 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police report and a death certificate issued by the village Mukhiya. The court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the …

Ravindra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Ravindra Singh and his son Amulya Singh, applied to the Patna High Court seeking a further extension of time to surrender before the learned District Court and to furnish a bail bond, pursuant to an earlier order dated 23 February 2026 in Criminal Appeal (SJ) No. 4460 of 2025. The …

JAI KISHORE OJHAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Jai Kishore Ojha, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.625 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate issued by the Mukhiya of the Gram Panchayat. The court examined the Superintendent of Police's letter …

Gopal Jee PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gopal Jee Prasad, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State of Bihar and its revenue officials to correct entries in the online rent receipt records for several of his land plots for the years 2020-21 to 2024-25, and to take action against the person who allegedly made …

Dr. Premchand PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Dr. Premchand Prasad filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and the Civil Surgeon of Buxar. The petitioner, through counsel, later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Court considered the request and examined whether the …

Pintu Chaudhary @ Pintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pintu Chaudhary, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging that 18 litres of liquor were recovered from a spot in front of his house, not from his possession, and that the FIR omitted the informant's name. He has one prior …

Kuldeep SinghversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The petitioner, an employee of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, repossessed a tractor and attached cutter machine from a borrower who had defaulted on a loan, pursuant to the terms of the loan agreement. The borrower's brother filed a criminal complaint alleging theft under Section 379 read …

Arvind Kumar Ram @ Arvindra Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arvind Kumar Ram and Vikash Kumar Ram, brothers of an informant, were implicated in a criminal case (Raghopur P.S. Case No. 460 of 2025) for assault, robbery and other offences. They claimed they were falsely implicated due to a family/property dispute and asserted a clean antecedent. The State …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Suraj Kumar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 113(3) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 420 litres of liquor from a vehicle he did not own. He contended that …

Rajendra ChaudharyversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajendra Chaudhary, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 29 June 2015 passed by the Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Purnea, which had taken cognizance of an offence under Section 138 of the …

Dinesh Yadav @ Dinesh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dinesh Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging recovery of 72 litres of liquor. He argued that he was not caught in possession, the …

Ajay Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar Jha, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 1,800 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He was not arrested at the spot and no liquor was found in his personal possession; the prosecution’s case …

Manjesh Kumar Thakur @ Manjesh ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manjesh Kumar Thakur was implicated in a case under Section 414 of the IPC and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 28 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle. He contended that he has a clean antecedent, was not the owner of the seized vehicle, and was implicated by a …

Keshav Jha @ Keshav Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Keshav Jha and Mukesh Jha were arrested on 21 January 2026 in connection with FIR No. 413 of 2025 alleging assault on an informant and theft of a gold chain worth Rs. 2,50,000, punishable under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The petitioners contended that the FIR …

Chanchala Devi @ Guddi DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, two women, were arrested on 18 September 2025 in connection with a murder case (FIR dated 25 April 2024) alleging that the informant's wife was killed by assault with lathi and danda. They were charged under IPC sections 341, 323, 302 and 120(B). The petitioners argued that they …

Sonam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sonam Kumar, was implicated in a criminal case arising from a land dispute in which he and co‑accused allegedly assaulted the informant and his sons and allegedly stole Rs. 1 lakh. The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing that the injuries were minor, there was no intent to cause …

Md. Efham AhmadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Efham Ahmad, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 10.41 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, that the liquor was not found in his immediate …

Chhotu Sah @ Thepi @ Chhotu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chhotu Sah, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of 6.9 litres of liquor. He was not arrested at the scene and no liquor was found in his possession; the alleged recovery occurred at a public place …

ABHISHEK KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Abhishek Kumar and Dharmendra Yadav, applied for bail in a case arising from a land‑dispute‑related alleged assault (Turkauliya P.S. Case No. 26 of 2026). The prosecution alleged that the petitioners assaulted an informant and his brother with a blunt instrument, causing head …

Rakesh Kumar @ Rakesh Das @ Rakesh RavidasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 47 of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 36 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not in actual possession, was not the owner of the vehicle, and that the case was based solely on a …

Bala Chaudhry @ Harendra ChaudhryversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bala Chaudhry, was arrested on 15 October 2025 in connection with a FIR alleging assault that led to the death of the informant's cousin. He was charged under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 109, 351(2), 352, 3(5) of the B.N.S. and later a chargesheet was filed under Section 103(1). The …

Vinod Mukhiya @ Binod MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Vinod Mukhiya was arrested while his anticipatory bail application was pending before the Patna High Court. He subsequently sought permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Ravi Prakash, requested the court’s leave to withdraw, and the State’s counsel, …

Md. Safrez @ Mohammad Sarfez AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Safrez, feared arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 72 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, had no conscious possession, was not …

Neeraj Kumar @ Niraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Neeraj Kumar, was implicated in a FIR (PS Case No. 67 of 2025) for offences under Sections 96, 126(2), 115(2), 74, 303 and 351 read with Section 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution alleged that he had enticed away the minor daughter of an informant and …

Rajesh Kumar Patel @ Rajesh Kumar @ Rajesh PatelversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajesh Kumar Patel sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of large quantities of liquor seized from his motorcycle and a Mahindra XUV. He argued that the liquor was not in his …

Manish Kumar Jaiswal @ Manish Kumar AgarwalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manish Kumar Jaiswal sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 2,025 litres of liquor from a truck. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, was not arrested on the spot, and was …

Mahendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mahendra Singh, the owner of a pickup vehicle, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly transporting 128.16 litres of liquor. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that his vehicle was misused by …

Sunil Kumar @ Sunil SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar, was arrested on 19 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged illegal possession of 74 litres of country-made liquor, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Amendment Act, 2022. He contended that he was falsely implicated, …

Dhirendra Kumar GargversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three teachers, completed an in‑service training course for the 2000‑2001 session but their final examination was delayed until 2004 due to the State's laches. They sought notional benefits of the trained pay scale from the date of relief (31‑05‑2001) based on a 2023 letter from the …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 81 litres of liquor from his joint family house. He contended that no liquor was found in his immediate possession, the property was …

Sunny KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sunny Kumar, the owner of a motorcycle from which 9.37 litres of liquor were seized, sought anticipatory bail for alleged offences under Sections 317(4), 317(5), 111 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the …

Ajay Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar Yadav, failed to appear in court despite repeated notices. No counsel was appointed for the petitioner, while the State was represented by Advocate Anil Kumar Singh. The presiding judge noted the absence of the petitioner and the presence of the State's counsel. …

Brijesh Bhagat @ Brijeshwar BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Brijesh Bhagat, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 53 litres of liquor from a third party's house. He asserted a clean criminal record and no connection to the alleged …

Sanjeev Kumar @ Pappu @ Pappu RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court heard a bail application filed by Sanjeev Kumar, who had been in custody since 9 February 2026 in connection with FIR dated 2 December 2025 alleging offences under several sections of the Bihar National Security Act, 2023, including attempted murder and assault. The prosecution …

Bikesh Ram @ Vikash Ram @ Bikash RamversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Bikesh Ram applied for anticipatory bail in a criminal case. He later sought permission to withdraw that application and surrender to obtain regular bail. The petitioner’s counsel requested the court’s permission for withdrawal. The court, after hearing both sides, granted the request, allowing the …

Krishna KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Krishna Kumar, the owner of a scooty, feared arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 8.640 litres of liquor recovered from the vehicle. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the …

Pankaj Kumar @ Haricharan RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pankaj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 7.4 litres of liquor from a premises adjacent to his house. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession and that the informant, a local resident, …

Ram Bharosh Yadav @ Rambharos YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ram Bharosh Yadav was arrested on 26-12-2025 in connection with a fraud case (Case No. 396 of 2025) alleging he collected Rs. 6,40,691 from 28 customers with dishonest intent, punishable under Sections 316(5) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent, …

Purn Mashi Yadav @ Purnwasi YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Purn Mashi Yadav, sought anticipatory bail in a case under Sections 30(a) and 34 of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging that liquor was recovered from a motorcycle he owned but he was not present at the spot. He argued that he had no knowledge of his friend's alleged misuse of the vehicle …

Amarjeet Pasi @ Bhoda PasiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, five individuals from Mahulani Bihtas, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 37 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 40 litres of liquor from co‑accused. They argued they had no conscious possession and …

JamaludinversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jamaludin, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 42 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, the liquor was not found in his immediate possession, and he was unaware that …

Sushil Manjhi @ Sushil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sushil Manjhi, was arrested on 9 March 2026 in connection with a case involving the seizure of 929.88 litres of illicit liquor, alleged to violate Sections 30(a), 36, 38 and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He sought bail, arguing that the only evidence against him was the …

Subodh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Subodh Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2016 for the alleged recovery of 1,500 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, that the liquor was not found in his …

Mithilesh Yadav @ Mithlesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Mithilesh Yadav and Suraj Yadav, were arrested on 8 April 2026 in connection with an excise case involving the seizure of 493.680 liters of liquor from a truck, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. They applied for bail, claiming innocence and …

Ajay SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant Ajay Singh filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.743 of 2012 against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate issued by the Gram Panchayat Mukhiya and a police report. The court examined a letter from the Senior …

Kishan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kishan Kumar was arrested on 26 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged possession of 250.56 litres of foreign liquor, alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act. The petitioner contended that the liquor was recovered from a vehicle he …

Sudha Devi @ Sugiya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sudha Devi was arrested on 18 March 2026 in connection with a case alleging possession of 10 litres of illicit country‑made liquor, part of a total seizure of 60 litres under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. The petitioner claimed she has a clean antecedent and that the …

Mahesh ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mahesh Chaudhary and Priyanka Kumari sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, where police alleged recovery of 20 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to their house. The petitioners argued that the liquor was not in their conscious …

Noor Alam @ Md. Noor AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Noor Alam was arrested in connection with a dowry death case (Sections 80(2), 108, 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023) alleging he and his family tortured his daughter-in-law, leading to her suicide. The petitioner claimed he was in Delhi at the time of the incident and asserted his …

Arjun MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arjun Mukhiya was arrested on 12 February 2026 in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act, 2026 for possession of 219 litres of Nepali liquor. The petitioner claimed innocence and argued that the seizure was effected by police personnel without complying with …

Arvind Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arvind Kumar Yadav and Santosh Kumar were arrested on 23 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018, for the seizure of 150 litres of country‑made liquor from a motorcycle. The petitioners contended that …

Chinta DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chinta Devi, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 16 litres of liquor from her residence, which is a joint family property. She contended that she has a clean antecedent, was not in actual possession of the liquor, and was …

Santosh Kumar TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Santosh Kumar Tiwari, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where 136.22 litres of liquor were recovered from two motorcycles. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, was not …

Jitendra Kumar @ Jitu @ JitoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jitendra Kumar, was arrested on 1 March 2026 for allegedly transporting 15 litres of illegal country liquor and for being in a drunken state, with a breathalyzer reading of BAC 139 mg/100 ml. The prosecution alleged that the seizure was made by police officers who, according to the …

Pappu Paswan @ ChhotuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pappu Paswan, was arrested on 14 March 2026 in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Prohibition Act for the alleged possession of 324 litres of illegal Nepalese liquor seized from the house of a co‑accused. He filed a bail petition, contending that the …

Shatrudhan ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shatrudhan Chaudhary was arrested on 15 March 2026 in connection with a case alleging that 825.6 litres of country-made liquor were seized from his and a co-accused's premises, violating Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022. The petitioner applied for bail, arguing …

Piyush KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Piyush Kumar was arrested in connection with a FIR alleging that he, along with others, tied, beat, and burnt the husband of an informant, leading to the husband's death. The informant’s brother‑in‑law allegedly supplied the information, and the dying declaration of the deceased did not …

Rishi TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

CONVERTED

Petitioner Rishi Tiwari filed an application seeking to convert his pending application into a criminal revision under Section 19(4) of the Family Court Act. The respondent State of Bihar opposed the conversion. The Court examined whether the conversion was permissible under the statutory provision. …

Uday Prasad @ Uday KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Uday Prasad, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 50 litres of liquor from two sacks. He argued that the liquor was recovered from a location not belonging to him, he had no conscious possession, and the case …

Sakshi Devi @ Sakshi KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sakshi Devi was arrested on 10 March 2026 in connection with a murder alleged to be motivated by dowry demands, under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution claimed she and her family killed the victim’s daughter for dowry, while the petitioner argued she had a …

Jinish Rai @ Jinish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jinish Rai, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 86.4 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his house. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession, the recovery was from property not owned by …

Amit Banik @ Amit Kumar BanikversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amit Banik, was arrested on 17 February 2026 in connection with a case alleging that he and his family tortured his daughter, leading to her suicide. He was charged under Sections 306 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for abetment of suicide and common intention. The petitioner …

Aman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Aman Kumar and Indradev Sah were arrested on 1 March 2026 in a pre‑trial NDPS case for allegedly possessing 3 kg 899 g of ganja recovered from their residence. They filed a bail petition, claiming clean antecedents and that the seized quantity was below the commercial threshold, thus invoking the …

Manish PalversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Manish Pal filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court in a criminal case arising from an excise matter. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner requested permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application and to surrender to the authorities, seeking regular bail …

Jairam ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Jairam Manjhi was arrested on 4 April 2026 under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act for allegedly possessing 25 litres of country‑made liquor seized in a joint possession. He filed a bail petition claiming a clean antecedent, false implication, and that the seizure list, prepared by …

Keshav JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Keshav Jha, was arrested in connection with a shooting incident that resulted in injuries to the informant's brother. The prosecution alleged that Jha, along with an associate, shot the victim after a dispute involving family relations and alleged drunkenness. Jha sought bail, …

Ved Prakash RaiversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ved Prakash Rai, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 01.01.2018 passed by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (VII) of Gopalganj, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 341, …

Kumar AbhishekversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kumar Abhishek, a consultant (PMU) in the Bihar Department of Information Technology, was dismissed by memo No. 4/2025 dated 24‑02‑2025 and declared ineligible for any future government appointment without being given a hearing. He filed a writ petition seeking quashing of the dismissal order, …

Dr. Kavita Kusum and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

Dr. Kavita Kusum and Dr. Mridul Kumar Jha filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the order dated 08.01.2018 that had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 304A, 323, 341, 465 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioners …

Navin PaswanversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner Navin Paswan filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 22 June 2015 passed by the Sub‑Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Benipatti, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 420, 468, 467 and …

Rameshwar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rameshwar Paswan, a Sub‑Inspector, filed a writ petition seeking quashing of a memo that incorrectly listed him as an Inspector and transferred him from Patna to Khagaria, and also seeking to set aside his subsequent adjustment as Sub‑Inspector in Khagaria. He pleaded that the transfer …

Rananjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rananjay Kumar filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several officials, seeking relief for a grievance. During the pendency of the petition, the petitioner received the payment he was seeking, indicating that his grievance had been redressed. The …

Nakul Kumar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

A group of police personnel filed a civil writ petition (CWJC No.9040 of 2025) before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its police officials. During the pendency of the petition, the petitioners claimed that their grievance had been satisfactorily redressed. They …

Sunita JaiswalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sunita Jaiswal filed a writ petition seeking monetary benefits for the period from 31‑08‑2012 (date of removal) to 27‑01‑2024 (reinstatement). She requested a writ of mandamus directing the State to pay the amount. The State objected, contending that a mandamus cannot be issued without the …

Lakshmi DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Lakshmi Devi, who had been selected as Anganwadi Sahayika at Sahayika Centre No.100 in Dalsing Sarai, challenged the cancellation of her appointment dated 10-02-2025 by filing a writ petition seeking to set aside the order and to compel her appointment. The State raised a preliminary objection that …

Asim Raja @ Md. Asim Raza @ RajaversusMd. Wasim Akhtar Parwez

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

Asim Raja filed a civil revision application against Md. Wasim Akhtar Parwez and Rukhana Khatoon. No counsel appeared for either side on 5 May 2026. The High Court noted that the petitioner’s counsel had not complied with the court’s order dated 16 January 2026 despite several opportunities. …

MD. ATAUR RAHMANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Md. Ataur Rahman, died during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No.766 of 2010 before the Patna High Court. The court examined a police letter confirming the death and noted that no near relative had applied for leave to continue the appeal. Relying on Section 394 of the Code of …

Ashok MandalversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Ashok Mandal, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.826 of 2014. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the SHO. The court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

Yatindra Kishore Kushwaha,versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Yatindra Kishore Kushwaha, filed a contempt petition against the State of Bihar and its officials seeking initiation of contempt proceedings for alleged willful disobedience of an earlier order dated 29 January 2020 in CWJC No. 23216 of 2019. The petitioner claimed that although the …

Vinod Kumar Manjhi,versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vinod Kumar Manjhi filed a contempt petition before the Patna High Court seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the State of Bihar and several education officials for allegedly willfully disobeying the court's order dated 04‑09‑2019 in CWJC No. 18161 of 2019. The petitioner alleged that …

DR. Sudhir Kumar SinghversusVivek Kumar Singh

DISPOSED

Dr. Sudhir Kumar Singh filed a petition in the Patna High Court seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the Principal Secretary, Revenue and Land Reforms Department, the Collector of Vaishali, and the Circle Officer, alleging willful disobedience of an order dated 5 December 2019 in CWJC …

Akhtar khanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellants, Akhtar Khan and Jakir Khan, appealed under Section 14‑A(2) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the refusal of anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged assault on the informant's husband over unpaid wages. The informant claimed the …

Mostt. Shushma ShekharversusThe State of Bihar,

DISPOSED

Shushma Shekhar filed a contempt petition seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the State of Bihar and three officials for allegedly willfully disobeying an order dated 09-07-2021 in CWJC No.2549 of 2020. The opposite parties filed a supplementary show‑cause memorandum asserting that …

Satya Bhama Devi @ Satyabhama DeviversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Satya Bhama Devi and Mani Shankar, petitioners in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding, applied to withdraw their application on the ground that the matter had become infructuous. The learned counsel for the petitioners sought the court's permission for withdrawal. The court examined whether a …

Vijay Kumar SinhaversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

Vijay Kumar Sinha filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 18 March 2016 passed by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Patna. The order had taken cognizance of offences under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code and …

Dilip Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Dilip Kumar Yadav and Ramji Kumar Yadav filed a contempt petition before the Patna High Court seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the State of Bihar and officials of the Bihar Staff Selection Commission for alleged willful disobedience of an earlier order dated 7 January …

Gajadhar Sah @ Gaja SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, five residents of Rasulpur Kori village, appealed to the Patna High Court under Section 14A(2) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against an order of the Exclusive Special Judge dated 19‑08‑2025 that had denied them anticipatory bail in a case …

Meena DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, including Meena Devi and four male relatives, were charged under several sections of the Bihar Non-Applicable Sections (BNSS) and Section 3(2)(va) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting an informant who claimed he was …

Gautam Kumar @ Bittu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

CONVERTED

The petitioner, Gautam Kumar @ Bittu Singh, filed an application seeking to convert the proceeding into a criminal appeal under Section 14A(2) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The Court, after hearing counsel, granted a period of four weeks for the …

Nandkeshwar Yadav @ Bijli Yadav @ Nandkishore YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, four residents of Suraundha village, were charged under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act, 2023 for allegedly assaulting and abusing an informant on a motorcycle. The informant …

Shubham Kumar @ Shubham Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Shubham Kumar, was charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3(1)(s) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 for allegedly assaulting and abusing the informant and his wife over a monetary dispute. The Additional …

Dhiraj Kumar Singh @ Dhiraj SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Dhiraj Kumar Singh and Shivam Kumar, were charged under several IPC provisions and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 following an FIR in which the informant alleged that the accused had visited his house, used caste slurs, demanded money …

Nand Kumar Sah @ Nand Kumar NirajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nand Kumar Sah, was arrested in August 2025 for alleged defalcation of Rs.30,17,661 meant for a school construction project, charged under IPC sections 406, 409 and 420. He had earlier been granted provisional bail on 17 January 2026, after which he sought regular bail, claiming he …

Prabhakar Goswami @ Keshri Kumar GoswamiversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

In Criminal Miscellaneous No.85546 of 2024, arising out of PS Case No.36 of 2024 from Bhagalpur, petitioner Prabhakar Goswami filed an application before the Patna High Court. The petitioner, through counsel Ms. Priyanka Singh, later sought the Court's permission to withdraw that application. The …

Ajay Kumar MallikversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar Mallik, applied to the Patna High Court seeking a compassionate appointment with the Purnea Municipal Corporation following the death of his mother, who was a sanitary worker for the corporation, on 25 July 2017. The respondents, the State of Bihar and the Purnea Municipal …

Bharat Kumar BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners filed an application seeking to withdraw it so that they could raise all points, including those raised in the application, at a later stage of the proceedings. The learned counsel for the petitioners requested permission for this withdrawal. The Court, after hearing the counsel, …

Pankaj Kumar ChaodharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pankaj Kumar Chaodhary, filed an application in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding against the State of Bihar and Shankar Kumar Jha. The petitioner, through counsel Arun Kumar Mandal, sought to withdraw the application so that all points, including those raised in the present …

Md. Arbaj @ Md. Arbaz @ Md. Arwaj @ BabluversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Arbaj, was charged under Sections 366A and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for kidnapping a 13‑year‑old girl, intoxicating her, and taking her to Pune. The trial has commenced and charges have been formally framed. The petitioner filed a second bail application after an earlier …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Sonu Kumar and Manish Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 309(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita concerning the alleged looting of an e‑rickshaw. They have been in custody since November 2024 and earlier bail applications were rejected. The petitioners …

Gautam Yadav @ Gautam Kumar @ Kumar GautamversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Gautam Yadav, was charged with murder, abetment of suicide, criminal conspiracy and possession of arms under Sections 302, 201, 120B/34 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He has been in custody since July 2024 and this was his fourth bail application, all of which had been …

Deepak Kumar @ Dipak SawversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 309(6) and 310(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging he snatched a mobile phone. The prosecution alleged the offence and opposed bail, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges. The petitioner …

Tej Narayan Rai @ Tejo RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Tej Narayan Rai, was charged under Sections 137(2), 140(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for kidnapping, raping a victim and executing a sale deed in her favour. He applied for bail for the first time, which was rejected on 15.05.2025. On 05.05.2026 he made a second bail …

Sarwan Yadav @ Sharwan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Sarwan Yadav and Manish Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 109 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The incident involved indiscriminate firing at a tea shop, but no injuries were reported and the …

Vikash Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vikash Kumar Mishra, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State of Bihar and its officials to grant him an arms licence. He had already submitted an application in the prescribed format to the District Magistrate, Siwan, on 21‑02‑2024, but no decision had been taken. The …

RAUSHAN KUMAR @ RAUSHAN KUMAR SAHversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The appellant, Raushan Kumar, filed a criminal appeal (SJ) No.5191 of 2025 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was arrested. The appellant's counsel sought permission from the court to withdraw the appeal in view of the arrest. The court considered whether …

Laljhari DeviversusGangajali Devi

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The appellants, Laljhari Devi and Parasnath Singh, filed a first appeal (No. 365 of 1981) in the Patna High Court against a large group of respondents. The court scheduled hearings on 6 April 2026 and 20 April 2026, but no counsel appeared on behalf of the appellants on either date, nor on the …

Shri Sheo Dyal PrasadversusState Bank of India

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The appellants, three individuals from East Champaran, filed a first appeal (No. 499 of 1981) against the State Bank of India and three other respondents. No counsel appeared on behalf of the appellants on the scheduled hearing dates of 16‑03‑2026 and 20‑04‑2026, nor on the date of the oral order. …

Srimati Panmati DeviversusRaghunath Lal

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The appellant, Srimati Panmati Devi, filed a first appeal (No. 484 of 1981) in the Patna High Court. No counsel appeared for either party on multiple scheduled dates, including 26.03.2026 and 20.04.2026. The court observed that the appellant had effectively lost interest in pursuing the appeal. …

Most. lalliaversusHarihar Singh

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The petitioners filed a First Appeal (No. 73 of 1981) in the Patna High Court but failed to appear before the court on multiple dates, including 26.03.2026 and 20.04.2026, despite repeated notices. The court observed that the appellants had effectively abandoned the appeal, showing no interest in …

Gauri Shankar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Gauri Shankar Singh alleged that a road was constructed on his land in Mauza‑Sahatha without any acquisition order, constituting an encroachment. He sought a writ directing the removal of the encroachment and other reliefs. The High Court had earlier ordered the respondents to file an …

Lalji SahversusRam Parikha Sah

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The appellants filed a first appeal (No. 434 of 1982) in the Patna High Court but failed to appear before the court on two scheduled dates, 31 March 2026 and 20 April 2026, and also did not appear on the day of the oral order. The court noted that despite repeated calls, no counsel or party …

Radhe Krishna RamanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Radhe Krishna Raman, sought anticipatory bail in a case (Ghosi P.S. Case No.424 of 2024) where he was alleged to have assaulted a family with a pistol, stolen jewellery and cash, and violated several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act. The …

Ritesh Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ritesh Kumar Jha and Gagnesh Kumar Jha were arrested in connection with a dispute arising from a Panchayat election, alleged to have assaulted an informant with a bamboo stick and a pistol, and charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The petitioners, represented by Mr. …

Nishi KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nishi Kumari, filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash a mutation order dated 3 March 2021 issued by the Circle Officer and a mandamus directing the authorities to mutate her name on the land records and issue a rent receipt based on a sale deed dated 3 September 2020. The …

Bir Bahadur KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bir Bahadur Kumar, son of a pension‑holder informant, was arrested on 27‑11‑2025 in connection with a case (PS‑570/2025) alleging assault on his mother by his sister‑in‑law. The FIR implicates him under Sections 117(2), 118(2), 110, 351(2), 351(3) and 3(5) of the BNS, but the petitioner’s counsel …

Surendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Surendra Yadav, applied for regular bail in a criminal case involving offences under the IPC, Arms Act, Explosive Substance Act and UPA Act. Earlier, a group of co‑accused had obtained regular bail, which was later rejected, and they were directed to renew their bail plea after …

Sandeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sandeep Kumar, a 21‑year‑old student, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 394 of the Indian Penal Code for alleged robbery of a motor‑bike and cash. He has been in custody since 30 October 2025 and argues that he is not named in the FIR and that his alleged …

Gomatee InfrastructureversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Gomatee Infrastructure, through its proprietor Renu Devi, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court. The petitioner sought permission to withdraw the writ application and to approach the appropriate authority or court thereafter. The learned counsel for the petitioner requested this …

Sonal Kumar Sharma @ Sonal Sharma @ Sonal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sonal Kumar Sharma, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 308(4), 324(5), 352, 351 and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable S. He had been in custody since 8 December 2025 and had six prior criminal cases. The FIR alleged that he, along with an associate, …

Manish Kumar Beshra @ Manish BesraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar Beshra was arrested in connection with alleged misappropriation of funds under the Chief Minister Nal Jal Yojana and charged under Sections 406, 409 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent, asserted that the informant falsely implicated him and that …

Afroj Ali NadafversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Afroj Ali Nadaf, was charged under Sections 64, 115(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 for an alleged rape. He had earlier obtained anticipatory bail, which was conditioned to lapse upon filing of the charge sheet; the charge sheet was filed on 29‑10‑2024 and the …

Abhishek Kumar Singh @ Vivek Singh@Vivek Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar Singh, was arrested in connection with a violent incident in which several persons were assaulted, a minor was abused, and a victim named Buchun later died. He was charged under multiple sections of the B.N.S., including offences of assault, homicide, and robbery, and …

Ashok Kumar Singh @ Ashok SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ashok Kumar Singh, was arrested in connection with a violent incident on 13 April 2025 in which multiple persons were assaulted, a minor girl was abused, and a victim named Buchun later died. He is charged under several sections of the B.N.S. (including 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109, …

Santosh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Santosh Yadav and Gopal Yadav were charged under IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 302 and 120(B), Arms Act section 27 and UAPA sections 16, 18 and 20 for alleged involvement in a Maoist attack that resulted in death. They had earlier applied for anticipatory bail, which was rejected on 12‑02‑2024, and …

Vishal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Vishal Kumar, the petitioner, filed a second regular bail application in a criminal miscellaneous case arising from PS case No. 358 of 2022. After hearing, the petitioner's counsel requested permission to withdraw this bail application. The Hon'ble Justice Satyavrat Verma considered the request and …

Bittu Prakash @ Bittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Bittu Prakash, was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged looting of a businessman and was charged under IPC sections 399, 402, 413, 414 and Arms Act sections 25(1‑b)a, 26, 35. He has five prior cases and has been in custody since 12‑11‑2025. The prosecution’s case …

Dinesh Tanti @ Dinesh SharmaversusSuresh Prasad Singh @ Suro Singh

ALLOWED

Petitioners Dinesh Tanti and Umesh Tanti filed an application seeking condonation of a 1,497‑day delay in filing their petition. The court examined whether such a lengthy delay could be justified under procedural law. Relying on the reasons provided, the bench condoned the delay and allowed the …

Binda Rai @ Binda Gope @ Binda Gop @ Vinda RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Binda Rai, was charged under several serious provisions of the Indian Penal Code, including sections 341, 342, 323, 324, 307, 504, 506 and 302/34. He previously applied for regular bail in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 29206 of 2025, which the Patna High Court rejected on 6 August 2025. …

Firoj Alam @ Sheikh Firoz AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Firoj Alam, was implicated in a theft case (Sathi PS Case No.251/2025) alleging that electronic items were stolen from a school computer lab. The FIR claimed the petitioner possessed the stolen articles, but the items were actually recovered from the informant’s house and no …

Brahmeshwar UpadhyaversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioners Brahmeshwar Upadhya and Sanjana Tiwari were arrested for allegedly kidnapping the daughter of an informant and taking her to Ara Junction, where the victim was left with the second petitioner for a purported marriage. The victim later gave a statement under Section 183 of the BNSS, but …

Shivanand YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, four Yadav youths, were charged under several IPC sections and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for alleged assault and caste-based abuse of an informant on 26 March 2024. They sought anticipatory bail, arguing they have clean antecedents, that …

Md. Numan Khan @ TipuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md Numan Khan, applied for anticipatory bail in a narcotics case (PS Case No. 323 of 2021) where he was alleged to be involved in the possession of brown sugar under Sections 414 and 34 of the IPC and Sections 20(b)(ii)B and 25 of the NDPS Act. The only link to the petitioner was a …

Amarjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amarjeet Kumar was arrested on allegations of hacking a departmental portal and illegally preparing ration cards, based largely on a co-accused's confessional statement. He has been in custody since 24 October 2025 and contends he has a clean antecedent and that the seizure of his laptop and mobile …

Ramswaroop Manjhi @ Ramswaroop BhuiyanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramswaroop Manjhi, filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash an order directing him to remove alleged encroachment on land in Sheikhpura, and a mandamus to prevent disturbance of his peaceful possession of land purchased in 1992. He also requested any other appropriate …

Kapil Deo SinghversusState of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, five brothers, filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its officials concerning land reforms. The respondents included the State of Bihar, the District Magistrate cum Collector, the Sub Divisional Officer, and the Circle …