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Judgments of 2026

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Shimla DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shimla Devi and Sunil Kumar were arrested on 10 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the seizure of 86,400 litres of foreign liquor from a vehicle, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Amendment Act, 2022. The petitioners argued that the liquor was not in their …

Vikram Kumar VermaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikram Kumar Verma was arrested on 5 February 2026 in connection with a case of assault with a khanti that caused injury to an informant, alleged under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 352 and 351(2) of the B.N.S. The petitioner claimed the incident arose from a petty dispute, was a spur‑of‑the‑moment …

Pradhuman Lal and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The petitioners, who are the father‑in‑law, mother‑in‑law, brother‑in‑law and other relatives of the husband, filed a discharge application under Section 245 CrPC in a case arising from a complaint alleging offences under Sections 498A and 379 IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. …

Sweety KumariversusAbhishek Raj

DISMISSED

Sweety Kumari, a medical officer, filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 145‑day delay in filing an appeal against a divorce decree. She claimed the delay was due to the COVID‑19 lockdown and her lack of legal knowledge. The court noted that the lockdown …

Rama Shankar DubeyversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rama Shankar Dubey, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State of Bihar to appoint him as a clerk based on Sankalp No. 27 dated 12‑01‑2010 and to grant him the same benefits as others appointed under that scheme. At the time of filing, the petitioner was 58 years old and …

Sanjay Kumar JaiswalversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal, filed a quashing application before the Patna High Court seeking dismissal of the criminal proceedings arising from PS case No. 3273 of 2014. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner, while the State of Bihar was represented by Advocate Ahmad Ali. The …

Ram Sewak Singh @ Ram Sewak Yadav @ Ram Sewak RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ram Sewak Singh and Manoj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged against them for alleged assault, damage to property, and possession of firearms in a land dispute with an informant who had purchased a small parcel of land adjacent to the petitioners' larger …

Suman Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Suman Kumar Singh, filed a writ petition seeking that his daughter be appointed to a vacant Class‑III clerk post in the Saharsa judgeship on compassionate grounds, alleging that a prior court order was ignored and she was placed in a Class‑IV post instead. The petitioner argued that …

Kaushal Kumar DubeyversusThe State of Bihar through

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kaushal Kumar Dubey, filed a writ petition seeking certiorari to quash a February 4 2025 order of the Bihar Panchayati Raj Department that rejected his representation on the ground that he had not worked between March 1 2023 and December 5 2023, and to prevent interference with his …

Usha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Usha Devi, mother‑in‑law of the complainant, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash a 2015 order of cognizance taken by the Magistrate for offences under Sections 494, 498A and 34 of the IPC. The FIR alleged cruelty and a second …

Nirmal KumarversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

Nirmal Kumar, appointed as an Assistant Teacher in 1988, was dismissed in 2014 on the ground that his qualification from the Hindi Sahitya Sammelan was deemed invalid by a 2008 circular. The petitioner argued that no show‑cause notice was served and that the circular could not be applied …

PUSHPA DEVI @ PUSHPA MISHRAversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, in‑laws of the deceased Sangeeta Kumari, sought to quash a 2001 order of a Sub‑Divisional Judicial Magistrate that had taken cognizance of offences under Section 498A IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The victim had allegedly suffered dowry‑related cruelty, but …

Surendra Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Surendra Prasad Singh, filed a writ petition seeking the grant of ACP/MACP against the State of Bihar and its officials. The State raised a preliminary objection, contending that the petitioner’s grievance is covered by the Bihar Government Servant Grievance Redressal Rules, 2019. …

Sangita Kumari @ Sangeeta KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Sangita Kumari, a contractual Female Supervisor under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, was terminated from service by an order of the District Magistrate, Nalanda, which was later confirmed by the Divisional Commissioner, Patna. She filed a writ petition seeking quashing of …

Rekha DeviversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Rekha Devi filed a criminal miscellaneous application arising from a 2015 case (PS Case No.1554) before the Patna High Court. The petitioner failed to appear before the court on two consecutive dates, 12 February 2026 and 7 April 2026, despite the presence of counsel for the State. The court noted …

Kanhaiya Yadav @ Kumar Kanhaiya Pratap SinghversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 12-13 December 2016 passed by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Barh, which had taken cognizance under IPC Sections 366, 323 and 34 against the …

Kanchan KuamriversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Kanchan Kuamri filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several officials. The petition was filed under the writ jurisdiction but the petitioner later sought to withdraw the petition. The learned counsel for the petitioner …

Afsana KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Afsana Khatoon, challenged three orders relating to the selection of Aanganbari Sevika under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) guidelines, alleging procedural irregularities. The first order dated 05.06.2021 was followed by three appeals, culminating in a remand order …

Sanjay Kumar SrivastavaversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, sought a compassionate appointment after his father, a government employee, died in harness in 1988. He filed applications in 1990 and 1992, which were rejected on grounds of minority and limitation, respectively, and he only learned of these rejections in …

Md. Aftab AnsariversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Aftab Ansari, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 25 July 2017 that had taken cognizance against him under Sections 363 and 366A of the Indian Penal Code. The order was passed by the …

Parash Nath and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of individuals from Tehta Bazar, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 20-12-2017 passed by the Sub‑divisional Judicial Magistrate, Jehanabad, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 147, 149, 341, 323 …

Kumod RajakversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kumod Rajak, sought anticipatory bail in a complaint alleging dowry harassment, assault, theft, and criminal intimidation under various IPC sections and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, dissatisfied with a Rs. 50,000 dowry demand, drove the …

Pintu Mahto @ Pintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pintu Mahto sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a dowry harassment case (IPC sections 341, 323, 379, 498A, 34 and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act) arising from a complaint that he left his wife at a railway station after a dowry demand for a motorcycle. The …

Guddu Giri @ Guddu Kumar GiriversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Guddu Giri sought anticipatory bail after a complaint (No. 1791/2020) alleged he committed offences under IPC sections 323, 341, 504, 379, 354, 498A/34 and the Dowry Prohibition Act (sections 3 and 4). The prosecution claimed he subjected his wife to cruelty and ousted her for refusing a dowry …

Vikash Kumar@Vikash MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Vikash Kumar, owner‑driver of a tanker, was implicated in an excise case for the alleged possession of 1,470.240 litres of illicit liquor recovered from the roof of his vehicle. He applied for anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and that the liquor was placed on the tanker by an unknown person …

NITESH PANDEYversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Nitesh Pandey filed an application in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding against the State of Bihar and Awadhesh Ojha. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Shashi Kant, sought permission to withdraw the application. The Court, after hearing, granted the request and dismissed the …

Anju KumariversusThe State Of Bihar

CONVERTED

Anju Kumari filed an application seeking a four‑week extension to convert the present application before the Patna High Court. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Vaibhava Veer Shanker, requested the time, and the court considered the request. No substantive factual or legal dispute was elaborated. The …

Pooja KumariversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Pooja Kumari, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of various state officials. During the hearing on 7 April 2026, the petitioner's counsel, Mr. Saurabh Kumar, informed the court that the petitioner wished to withdraw the writ application. The …

Uma Ram @ Uma Shankar RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners applied for anticipatory bail in a case (Kochas Police Station Case No. 123 of 2023) alleging offences under Sections 143 and 379 of the IPC for allegedly harvesting a Rabi crop from land leased by the informant. The petitioners contended that the matter was essentially a civil …

Madhukar Yadav @ Triveni YadavversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

ALLOWED

Madhukar Yadav filed a petition under Section 48(E) of the Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 seeking declaration as a Raiyat (Bataidar) over land he had cultivated for over 55 years and to prevent alleged unlawful ejectment by the land holders. The Deputy Commissioner of Land Reforms (D.C.L.R.) rejected his …

Roop NarayanversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

WITHDRAWN

Rup Narayan filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and the Bihar School Examination Board. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner despite repeated calls on two consecutive dates. Counsel for the Bihar School Examination Board and …

Girdhari YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner Girdhari Yadav filed a writ petition seeking a court order directing the District Magistrate of Samastipur to issue a parwana and renew the license for his auto stand for the year 2023‑24, for which he had deposited Rs 33,750, and also to direct the authorities to collect the second …

Satya Narayan AgrawalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Satya Narayan Agrawal, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State and NHAI to re‑determine compensation for 0.0578713 hectare of land at a commercial rate instead of the residential rate, and to pay the difference with interest. The petition also referenced an arbitration …

ABHINAV KUMAR CHAUDHARYversusThe State of Bihar

CONVERTED

Abhinav Kumar Chaudhary, a constable in the CRPF, filed an application seeking a four‑week extension to convert a pending application before the Patna High Court. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Surya Narayan Sah, while the State of Bihar and related parties were represented by Mr. Navin Kumar …

Jitendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar through its Chief Secretary,

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of landowners, challenged the acquisition of their land for the extension of an SSB camp, alleging that no compensation had been paid and that possession had been taken. The respondents, including the State of Bihar and SSB officials, contended that the compensation amount …

Sarita Kumari alias Jyoti KumariversusGovind Kumar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Sarita Kumari, filed an appeal against a decree of divorce passed ex‑parte on 14‑02‑2019, but learned of the decree only on 29‑05‑2019 and filed the appeal on 18‑07‑2019, exceeding the limitation period by over five months. She sought condonation of delay, arguing that she never …

Arbind Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three brothers, claimed that a bridge being constructed by the State encroached upon their Raiyati land (Khata No. 17, Plot No. 2) in Vaishali district. The State authorities, relying on a revenue report, asserted that the bridge was built on a different plot (Khata No. 241, Khesra …

Himansu Kumar Chaturvedi @ Bablu BabaversusThe State Of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Himansu Kumar Chaturvedi, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. He later approached the court seeking permission to withdraw that application. The learned counsel for the State opposed the withdrawal. The court, exercising its discretion, granted the …

Rahul SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, owners of land acquired through sale deeds dated 31‑07‑1964 and 01‑02‑1989, challenged orders issued by the District Public Grievance Redressal Officer and the Anchal Adhikari under the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Act concerning several complaint cases. They sought a writ to …

Shashi Kishore @ ShishuversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Shashi Kishore, challenged the order dated 13‑03‑2024 of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Gaya, which took cognizance against him under IPC Sections 341, 504, 506, 353 and 420. He claimed to be a political activist and former Ward Councillor who was falsely implicated while opposing …

Raj Kumar Sah @ Raju KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Raj Kumar Sah, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging criminal breach of trust (IPC s.406) and cheating (IPC s.420) related to unpaid dues from a grain transaction. The prosecution alleged that the informant, Satya Prakash, supplied GST documents and witness …

Gore Jamadar @ Mithlesh JamadarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Gore Jamadar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a murder case arising from a wedding procession accident that led to the death of Pawan Kumar. The FIR, filed under several sections of the B.N.S. and the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) …

Ranju DeviversusSajnai Devi

CONVERTED

Ranju Devi appealed against the District Judge's order dismissing her probate suit as time‑barred at the admission stage. The High Court examined the appeal and noted that the lower court had not entertained the case on merits. Referring to a prior order in FA No. 39 of 2022, the Court directed that …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rohit Kumar petitioned the Patna High Court for anticipatory bail after a complaint (No.166/2024) alleged that he, along with family members, assaulted his wife, abducted her, and committed offences under IPC sections 323, 504, 506, 379, 498A and Section 3 of the Domestic Violence Act. The …

Syed Mohammad SadruddinversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Syed Mohammad Sadruddin and Syed Mohamamd Saghiruddin, claimed ancestral ownership of extensive land parcels in Jehanabad and sought correction of the computerized revenue records, issuance of rent receipts, and removal of a restriction on transfer imposed by the revenue …

Nawal Kishor PathakversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Nawal Kishor Pathak, a former Panchayat Secretary, filed a writ petition seeking the grant of ACP benefits from 04‑02‑2010 and MACP benefits from 04‑02‑2016, along with directions to fix the appropriate post. The State of Bihar contended that the grievance must be pursued under the Bihar …

Ramvilash YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Ramvilash Yadav and Ranjay Kumar, own a 4.386 decimal residential plot that was acquired for the construction of National Highway 119D. They allege that the compensation paid by the Land Acquisition Officer (Rs 1,45,370) is far below the purchase price (Rs 3,96,000) and seek …

Ram Prasad Rai alias Prasad RaiversusMahesh Rai

CONVERTED

The appellant Ram Prasad Rai filed a first appeal against a probate judgment dated 28‑04‑2023, which had been decided ex‑parte. The lower court had allowed the probate, and the appeal was not contested. The High Court, noting an earlier order dated 19‑02‑2024 in FA No. 39 of 2022, directed that the …

Satto YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Satto Yadav filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar, the District Magistrate and the Circle Officer to stop construction of brick work for waste management on his Raiyati land in Samastipur. The petitioner argued that the construction infringed upon his land rights and …

Sunita SinghversusAjay Kumar Singh

CONVERTED

The appellant Sunita Singh filed a first appeal under Section 96 of the Civil Procedure Code against an order dated 07‑06‑2024 of the Additional District Judge, Bhagalpur, which dismissed her probate application. The lower court had treated the matter as non‑contentious, with no objections from the …

Varun Rain @ Barun RayversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Varun Rain, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking bail. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the application so that the petitioner could surrender before the District Court and apply for regular bail. The court considered …

Mahendra Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mahendra Prasad Singh, filed a writ petition seeking to set aside two orders dated 07.07.2022 and 09.02.2023 that rejected his Raiyati claim in a title verification case and to compel payment of compensation for land acquired by the State. The petitioner relied on a prior judgment in …

Jai Prakash Bhagat @ Jai Prakash DasversusThe state of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jai Prakash Bhagat, filed a writ petition seeking mandamus to restrain the respondents from constructing on his settled land and to compel them to follow due procedure of land acquisition and award compensation. The petition also requested any other appropriate reliefs. The court …

Umesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

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

Yugal Kishore KewatversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Yugal Kishore Kewat and Anil Kumar, were arrested for alleged illegal sand mining and transportation under Sections 303(2), 317(2) and 111 BNS. They claimed the tractor seized by police was parked at Kewat's house, supported by a GPS trip‑history report, and argued that the case …

Salesh Kumar @ Sailesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Salesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after a complaint (Case No. 740 of 2017) was lodged alleging offences under Sections 498A, 494 and 34 of the IPC, relating to alleged cruelty, bigamy and common intention. He contended that the allegations were false, that he had been married to …

Keshaw Dhar DubeyversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court. During the proceedings, the petitioner, through counsel, sought permission to withdraw the petition. The court considered its inherent jurisdiction to allow such withdrawal. The learned counsel for the respondents was present. The …

Kripa Shankar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Kripa Shankar Mishra, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its irrigation department officials to correct his grade‑pay fixation and to provide monetary benefits under a modified assured career progression scheme that had been approved but not …

Fakira YadavversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISSED

The petitioner, a peon in the Bihar Health Services, sought a direction for the respondents to grant him a deputation allowance of 2.5% of basic pay or Rs 1,000 per month and promotion to a Class‑III driver post. He had been assigned driver duties in 1996 by the Additional Chief Medical Officer, but …

JamaluddinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jamaluddin, applied for anticipatory bail in a case under the NDPS Act where 12 grams of brown sugar were seized from a co-accused, Tabarak Ansari, who alleged that Jamaluddin had handed over the contraband. The prosecution’s case relied on the confessional statement of the arrested …

Rajiv Ranjan Kumar @ Rajiv RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rajiv Ranjan Kumar sought anticipatory bail in a criminal case (PS Phulwarisharif Case No. 187 of 2015) alleging offences under Sections 498A and 494 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged marital discord, the death of a newborn, and extortion. The petitioner claimed innocence …

Smt. Abha KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Smt. Abha Kumari filed a civil writ petition against the State of Bihar, Rukmani Buildtech Limited, LIC Housing Finance Limited, the Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Bihar, and several individuals. The petition sought relief concerning a grievance (details not specified in the order). …

Anish Raj @ Anish Thakur @ ANISH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Anish Raj, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code for an alleged road robbery on 1 March 2024, during which he was accused of snatching cash and documents from an informant at gunpoint. The petitioner contended that he was falsely …

Bibek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bibek Kumar, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition seeking pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Mahila P.S. No.9/2025. The petitioner and the informant resolved their dispute through mediation, executing a settlement on 16‑03‑2026, which was reported to the court on …

Binod MurmuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Binod Murmu, sought anticipatory bail in a complaint under Section 498A IPC alleging cruelty by his wife, Soniya Soren. The prosecution alleged that the wife was driven out of the matrimonial home and demanded Rs. 2 lakh, with threats of a second marriage. The petitioner denied any …

Jagdish Prasad @ Jagdish Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, a retired health service employee, filed a writ petition seeking to quash a 24‑Nov‑2022 order that denied him the grant of Additional Compensatory Pension (ACP) on the ground that he had neither passed the departmental accounts examination nor applied for exemption before retirement. …

Padmavati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, claiming possession of a parcel of land for a century, filed a writ petition seeking protection from dispossession by private respondents and to restrain them from attempting to take over the land. An interlocutory application was filed to delete the name of the deceased petitioner …

Mira DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mira Devi filed a writ petition seeking an order directing the State to prepare a compensation award for her 0.0465‑acre land acquired for the Garkha By‑Pass Road under Section 26 of the Right to Fair Compensation & Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. She …

Bifani DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bifani Devi, widow of the late Mahadeo Yadav, filed a writ petition seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑cum‑Collector of Aurangabad refer her case to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority (LARRA), Gaya under Section 64(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation and …

Dharu Yadav @ Dharo Yadav @ Rishikesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Dharu Yadav filed a writ petition seeking the release of a Mahindra Scorpio vehicle seized by the Excise Department in connection with a case for illicit beer. The Court granted the petitioner liberty to file an application under Rule 12A of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) …

Shubhash Chandra JhaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, Shubhash Chandra Jha and Anupma Jha, filed an application before the Patna High Court in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding arising from a 2019 Begusarai case. During the pendency of the application, the trial court framed charges against the petitioners. The petitioners sought …

Anup KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anup Kumar filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking relief against the State of Bihar and several district officials. The petition was listed as urgent, but the petitioner failed to appear before the court. The respondent's counsel, Mr. P. K. Verma and Dr. Mankeshwar Tiwari, were …

Arun Bind @ Arun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arun Bind, a 22‑year‑old, filed a criminal case after his father was assaulted by a neighbour. The informant’s side subsequently lodged a false FIR against Arun, leading both parties to file FIRs against each other. The parties later settled the dispute through mediation and filed a joint compromise …

Sanjeev Kumar @ Sanjeev Mukhiya @ Lutan MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sanjeev Kumar, was arrested in connection with a large-scale leak of question papers for the Teachers Recruitment Examination-3 and charged under multiple provisions of the IPC, the Bihar Conduct Examination Act and the IT Act. The prosecution alleged that he was the king‑pin of the …

Manish Chandra Raj @ Manish ChandraversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petition Manish Chandra Raj filed under Criminal Miscellaneous No.83446 of 2024 sought to withdraw his application while preserving the right to raise all points at the charge‑framing stage. The respondents were the State of Bihar and three individuals named Kapileshwar Mandal, Chandan Kumar, …

Bablu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners Bablu Yadav and Indradeo Yadav were implicated in a case (Laxmipur PS Case No. 344 of 2024) involving assault with grievous injuries. During the pendency of Bablu's bail application, Indradeo was arrested and the petition for his bail was withdrawn. Bablu sought pre‑arrest bail for …

Phuldeo Kumar @ Phuldeo RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Phuldeo Kumar was arrested in connection with a case alleging that he forcibly applied vermilion on a 16‑year‑old girl and, when she resisted, his family beat her. He was charged under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 74 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. …

Ranjit Kumar @ Ranjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ranjit Kumar, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a complaint (No. 2266 of 2023) alleging offences under IPC sections 498A, 406, 504/34 and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4. He is married to the complainant, Chinki Kumari, but allegedly contracted a second marriage without obtaining …

Ujjwal Kumar Singh @ Ujjwal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ujjwal Kumar Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Case No. 98 of 2025) involving multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (B.N.S.). The prosecution alleged that Singh participated in an assault on an informant during a land dispute, …

Shakil AkhtarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shakil Akhtar petitioned for pre‑arrest bail in a complaint (No. 2114/2024) alleging offences under IPC sections 498A, 406, 420, 120B and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4, claiming he was falsely implicated. The complainant, his wife, alleged mental and physical cruelty and dowry demands, …

Rocky KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rocky Kumar was arrested in connection with the disappearance and alleged murder of Chandni Kumari, alleged under IPC Sections 304(B), 201 and 120(B). The complaint was filed by Chandni's step‑mother after Chandni vanished, leaving two children behind. The petitioner, in custody since 27‑09‑2025, …

WASIM ALAM @ WASIM AKHTARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Wasim Alam, filed a bail application in a criminal miscellaneous case arising from PS. Case No. 90 of 2024 in East Champaran. Subsequently, the petitioner sought the court's permission to withdraw the bail application. The sole issue before the court was whether the petitioner could …

Rajeev KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Rajeev Kumar filed a writ petition seeking to quash the confiscation order dated 07.02.2025 that seized his motorcycle, which had been reported stolen on 05.12.2023. The police later recovered the vehicle during an excise raid where 150 litres of illicit liquor were found in sacks, and the driver, …

M/s R D EntrepreneurversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a proprietorship firm, challenged a district magistrate's order that blacklisted it for three years and recommended debarment from state tenders, alleging violation of natural justice because no show‑cause notice was given and the order was vague. The petitioner also sought a …

Savina KhatunversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Savina Khatun filed a writ petition seeking compensation for 0.09 acre of her land that was acquired by the Bihar Land Reforms and Revenue Department for the Bharat‑Nepal Border Road under a 2016 Gazette Notification. The State respondents had not paid any compensation and the petitioner alleged …

Bangali YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Bangali Yadav was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged extortion, assault, and murder, charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleges that Yadav, along with accomplices, demanded Rs. 5 lakh as rangdari and that Yadav …

Ajay MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ajay Mandal filed a civil writ petition (CWJC No. 74 of 2026) seeking permission to revive an earlier writ petition (CWJC No. 4411 of 2023) that had been dismissed for non‑compliance with office objections. The petitioner argued that the earlier petition dealt with the same relief and therefore …

Arvind Paswan @ Arbind PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arvind Paswan was charged under Sections 126(2), 115(2) and 130(1) of the B.N.S. for allegedly throwing a grindstone at his pregnant wife, leading to her death. The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing the incident was a spontaneous act without premeditation and that he had no prior criminal …

Sunil Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar Singh, sought a writ of certiorari to quash a 29‑Oct‑2025 order rejecting his representation for release of 0.75 acre of land acquired in 1972‑73 for a girls' school that was later built elsewhere. He contended that the acquisition proceeding under the Land Acquisition …

Bajanti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three women, were implicated in a FIR alleging they murdered a woman by strangulation, based on an informant's claim. The FIR charged them under Sections 108, 3(5) and 238 of the B.N.S., 2023. The post‑mortem report and the investigating officer’s statement indicated that the victim …

Rajnish KumarversusThe State of Bihar,

ALLOWED

Petitioner Rajnish Kumar filed a writ petition seeking the release of his Hero Splendor+ motorcycle, which was stolen on 13‑06‑2025 and later seized by police in connection with the recovery of 63 litres of illicit Nepali liquor. The seizure was made under Sections 30(a), 32 and 41(1) of the Bihar …

Ashok Kumar @ Ashok Kumar SoniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ashok Kumar Soni, a jeweller, was implicated in a theft case (PS‑409/2025) for alleged receipt of stolen jewellery, with co‑accused Munna Kumar confessing that the stolen items were found at Ashok Jewellers. The petitioner argued that the recovered jewellery could not be positively linked to the …

Chhotu Kumar @ Anshu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chhotu Kumar, was charged under Sections 329(3), 308(4), 352, 3(5) of the B.N.S.S 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly demanding a large sum of money, ordering the killing of an informant's son, and firing a pistol at the informant's house. He claimed he was falsely …

Anand Kumar KediaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The Kedia family, claiming ownership of Kedia Dharmshala adjacent to Areraj Temple, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus to stop the State of Bihar’s Bridge Construction Corporation from constructing a foot‑over‑bridge over the Tilwa river that would connect the temple to the dharmshala. The …

Viresh Singh @ Biresh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Viresh Singh, a government teacher, was charged under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for the murder of the informant's husband, allegedly as a conspirator with Balindra Prasad. The FIR primarily implicates Balindra Prasad, with the appellant’s …

Ranjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Ranjeet Kumar applied for pre‑arrest bail in a Mahila Police Station case alleging offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including cruelty to his wife and maintaining an open relationship with another woman, ‘X’. The FIR alleged that the petitioner subjected his …

Ram Deo SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ram Deo Sharma and Chandan Sharma applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 352, 351(2), 109, 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic and Security Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. They were alleged to have threatened an informant and, through a co‑accused, fired at the informant’s …

Md. Danish Alam @ Md. DanishversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Danish Alam, was implicated in a murder case (Mithanpura Police Station Case No. 77 of 2025) after his wife was found dead, allegedly hanged. The FIR was lodged under Section 80(2) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner sought anticipatory bail, contending that the …

Bablu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Bablu Kumar applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under several sections of the BNS, alleging serious offences. The court noted that the injuries inflicted were grievous and that there was a repeated assault on the informant's son. It also considered that a co‑accused, Niraj Kumar, had …

Ashok Sahni @ Ashok Sahani @ Ashok KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ashok Sahni, sought anticipatory bail in a case (Maniyari PS Case No.266 of 2025) registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, alleging he was falsely implicated in the alleged dowry‑related murder of the informant’s sister. The prosecution alleged that the …

Naulesh Kumar @ Maina @ Naulesh prasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Naulesh Kumar applied for regular bail in a 2016 case (PS Kadirganj Case No. 103) where he is charged under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly causing a firearm injury that led to the death of the informant's father. The petitioner claimed he was falsely …

Zakari Yadav @ Jhakari Yadav @ Zakari SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Zakari Yadav, was charged with murder under Sections 103, 238(a) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The Special Judge had rejected his bail application, relying primarily on a confessional statement in which …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Vikash Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 341, 342, 366(A), 376 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 6 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he raped a minor after confining her. The petitioner applied for regular bail, claiming false implication, no prior …

Abhilash Kumar Bhat @ Abhilash Bhat @ Fantush BhatversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Abhilash Kumar Bhat and Abhishek Bhat, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (PS Vidyapatinagar Case No. 90 of 2025) filed under Sections 329(4), 324(4), 326(f), 109(1), 118(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. The prosecution alleges that …

Md. NadimversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Nadim, applied for regular bail in a case involving alleged robbery, assault with a pistol, and illegal possession of arms under Sections 309(6) and 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act, 1959. The prosecution’s case is based on the …

Rajesh Kumar @ Rajesh Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rajesh Kumar Mishra was implicated in a FIR under IPC sections 420, 467, 468 and 471 for allegedly possessing a fake arms licence issued in 1999. A CBI preliminary enquiry listed his licence as "record not found" among 80 purportedly fake licences, leading the Bihar police to file the …

Anisa Kumari @ Manish KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a group of co‑sharers involved in a land dispute, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with Mehsi Police Station Case No. 237 of 2025, which alleged offences under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with 66 …

Sanjay Kumar @ Sanjay Kumar Gupta @ Puttu saoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a complaint case (No. 5143 of 2024) alleging offences under Sections 467, 468, 471 and 452 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, with co‑accused, forged documents to claim ownership of a piece of land and …

Kalawati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kalawati Devi and Hari Ray, residents of Narayanpur village, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging assault on an informant and his family with iron rods, a dab and a sword. The prosecution alleged offences under several sections of the B.N.S., while the petitioners …

Nirmala DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Nirmala Devi and Bitto Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a kidnapping case involving a minor, filed under Section 96 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the minor daughter of an …

Madan Prasad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Madan Prasad Yadav, filed an application for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under sections 338, 336(3), 318(4) of the B.N.S. and section 25(10b)(a) of the Arms Act. The FIR was lodged on the direction of senior police officials based on a CBI report that …

Harsh Kumar @ Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Harsh Kumar (also known as Rohit Kumar), sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a dowry harassment case filed under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (B.N.S.) and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that Kumar demanded dowry, subjected his …

Gautam YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Gautam Yadav was arrested in a complaint alleging offences under IPC sections 323, 498A, 406, 504/34 and Section ¾ of the Dowry Prohibition Act, stemming from alleged dowry demands and cruelty after his 2016 marriage. He applied for bail, claiming innocence, no prior criminal record, and that the …

Gulzar HussainversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four individuals, were charged in a complaint case alleging offences under several IPC sections for allegedly forging sale deeds, extorting money and assaulting a complainant in a land dispute. They contended that the matter was essentially a civil dispute and sought pre‑arrest …

Sehwag Kumar @ Sahwag KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sehwag Kumar, sought pre‑arrest bail in a case where he was alleged to have had a sexual relationship with the informant starting when she was about 15 years old, continuing for six years, and later marrying another woman after attaining the age of majority. The FIR charged him under …

Ashok RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Ashok Ray and Brijnath Ray, were charged in Desari P.S. Case No. 234/2025 for kidnapping and the murder of the informant's son, offenses alleged under Sections 103, 61(2) and 3(5) of the BNS. They applied for pre‑arrest bail, contending that they were entitled to liberty pending …

VIDYA NAND SAHversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Vidya Nand Sah, Pramod Roy and Lalit Kumar Sah applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(2), 303(2), 351(2), 352 and 3(5) of the Bihar Non‑Serious (BNS) Act, alleging that they assaulted an informant during a land‑dispute scuffle but acted in …

Rupesh Kumar Yadav @ Rupesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rupesh Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a kidnapping case under Section 96 of the B.N.S. based on an informant’s allegation that he had taken away a 16‑year‑old girl. The girl later gave a statement under Section 183 of the B.N.S., denying any …

Vipul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Vipul Kumar appealed to the Patna High Court under Letters Patent against an order dated 10‑12‑2024 in which a Single Judge had dismissed his writ petition after granting him liberty to withdraw the petition and seek relief in a competent civil court. The central question was whether a Letters …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikash Kumar was arrested for allegedly stabbing an informant with a knife during an altercation on a boat on 20 June 2025. The petitioner argued that the act was a sudden, unpremeditated assault resulting in only a simple injury, with no bone damage, and that he had no prior criminal record. The …

Ramakant SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Ramakant Sahani filed an anticipatory bail application in the Patna High Court in connection with a criminal case arising from PS Madhuban. After hearing, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The Court considered whether a petitioner may withdraw …

Rajan Sah @ Ranjan SahuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rajan Sah sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 137, 96 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., alleging that he had kidnapped the minor granddaughter of an informant on 23.05.2025. The victim later gave a statement under Section 183 of the B.N.S.S., denying any kidnapping and …

Vibha Kumari @ Vibha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vibha Kumari, the wife in a matrimonial dispute, was arrested under Sections 123 and 109 of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes for allegedly attempting to murder her husband by poisoning. She contended that the case was a retaliatory "counterblast" to earlier proceedings she had initiated, including a …

Tripurari Jha @ Babloo @ Tripurari Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Tripurari Jha, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Sections 118(2), 324(2), 109 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to a theft and shooting incident at a grocery shop on 6 March 2025, which resulted in injuries to two persons. The petitioner …

Rishabh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Rishabh Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR alleging that he, along with a co‑accused, assaulted an informant with an iron rod, causing a fractured hand, and stole her gold chain. The prosecution alleged offences under several sections of the Indian Penal …

Gajendra Kumar @ Janendra Kumar @ Janendra @ Badu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, who are agnates of the informant, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging they, along with unknown persons, assaulted the informant's son, leading to his death. The FIR, dated 15-06-2024, charges them under Sections 147, 341, 323, 302 and 506 of the Indian …

Bittu kumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bittu Kumar, was implicated in an FIR alleging that on 16‑03‑2025 he, along with others, kidnapped the minor daughter of an informant for the purpose of marriage, invoking offences under Section 96 of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act (B.N.S.) and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO …

Manjit Yadav @ Manjit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manjit Yadav was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 96 of the B.N.S., later amended to include Section 64(1) of the B.N.S. and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he enticed and kidnapped a 16‑year‑old girl. The petitioner sought regular bail, contending that …

Ajit Kumar Ram @ Ajit RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ajit Kumar Ram, sought anticipatory bail in a kidnapping case (PS Case No. 168 of 2025) where the informant alleged his minor daughter was abducted on 25.05.2025 by the petitioner and co‑accused. The informant claimed the kidnapping was linked to a land dispute and that the victim, …

Urmila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Urmila Devi and Lalendra Yadav, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 80(2), 238(b) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., alleging that the death of the informant's daughter was due to a snake bite and not a dowry‑related homicide. The prosecution claimed the petitioners …

Amar Kumar Kushwaha @ Abhinav Kushwaha @ Abhinav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amar Kumar Kushwaha, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 103(1), 238 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. alleging that he, along with co‑accused, conspired to murder his wife. The informant claimed the petitioner regularly assaulted his wife, who later died, and that the …

Roshni Khatoon @ RoshniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four residents of Maheshkhut village, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a land dispute case where they were alleged to have forged a deed and forcibly occupied the informant's land, assaulting him and his family with weapons, causing injuries to six persons. …

Durlav Kumar Sada @ Durbal Kumar Sada @ Durbal SadaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Durlav Kumar Sada, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (PS Case No‑140/2024) alleging his involvement in the dowry‑related murder of his wife’s sister. The prosecution alleges that the deceased was tortured for dowry demands and subsequently killed by hanging, …

Rama Shankar Singh,versusThe State Of Bihar,

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rama Shankar Singh filed a contempt application alleging that the State of Bihar had failed to comply with the order dated 5 September 2017 issued by a coordinate bench of the Patna High Court in Letters Patent Appeal No. 10 of 2008. The respondent filed a show‑cause notice, to which it …

Sadhu @ Pradeep Paswan @ Manjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sadhu @ Pradeep Paswan @ Manjeet Kumar and Murad Alam, were arrested in connection with a murder case (Balthar P.S. Case No. 82 of 2025) under Sections 103(1) and 61(2) of the B.N.S. They sought regular bail, arguing that there was no eyewitness to the alleged killing and that their …

Manoj kumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Kumar petitioned the Patna High Court for pre‑arrest bail in a 2013 case involving offences under Sections 467, 468, 471, 420, 406 and 120(b) of the IPC. During the hearing, he requested to withdraw the pre‑arrest bail petition and instead surrender to the District Court to seek regular bail. …

Mahesh RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Mahesh Rai was charged under Section 103(1) read with Section 3(5) of the B.N.S. Act for allegedly killing a person by throwing him on the ground. The petitioner, who had been in custody since 18‑08‑2025 and claimed a clean antecedent, applied for regular bail. Counsel for the petitioner argued …

Rakesh Kumar @ Rakesh PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, husband of the complainant, sought anticipatory bail in a criminal case registered under Sections 115(2) and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged dowry harassment and assault. He contended that the complaint stemmed from a petty family dispute and that he was …

Akhilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Akhilesh Kumar and Nitish Kumar filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court in connection with a criminal case (PS Case No. 501 of 2023). Their counsel, Mr. Bhaskar Shankar, subsequently sought the Court's permission to withdraw the application. The Court considered whether a …

Akbar AbbasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Akbar Abbas and Khalid Abbas, were accused of cheating the informant of Rs 5 lakhs in connection with an alleged arms‑license scam, invoking Sections 318(4), 316(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners received Rs 3 lakhs, collected …

AMIT KUMAR @ WAKEEL YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, six members of the Yadav family from Bisun Bigha, were charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code for assaulting an informant and his family with intent to kill. They applied for pre‑arrest bail, asserting that the dispute had been settled through a joint compromise …

Ashutosh Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Ashutosh Kumar Ram sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged alleging that he had repeatedly molested the minor daughter of an informant, recorded the act on video, and threatened the informant. The charges were under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (including …

Uday KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Uday Kumar and Sunil Kumar were named in an FIR for alleged assault, robbery and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. They applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest. The State and the informant opposed the bail, citing the seriousness of the charges. The court examined the nature of …

Subhash Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, a clerk in Muzaffarpur, was charged in a departmental proceeding for allegedly retaining a flood‑relief bank draft meant for another circle, leading to a punishment of stopping two annual increments. He appealed the punishment order dated 30‑03‑2015 and the subsequent service appeal …

Basant Kumar Ram @ Basant Ram @ Basant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Basant Kumar, a 23‑year‑old male, was charged under Sections 64, 96 and 137(2) of the Bihar Negotiable and Smuggling Act (BNSS) and Sections 4, 6 and 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly abducting a 17‑year‑old girl with intent to marry her. The petitioner …

Dharmendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Kumar, was accused of kidnapping the minor daughter of an informant under Sections 137(2) and 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 4 and 5 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The prosecution alleged that the child went missing on 15 …

Sanni KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sanni Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a house‑breaking and theft case (PS Case No. 209 of 2025) involving stolen gold and silver ornaments. The FIR named other accused, but the prosecution alleged that the petitioner had purchased a stolen mangalsutra …

Purushottam Kumar @ Purushottam Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Purushottam Kumar, sought pre‑arrest bail in a complaint alleging cheating in a land sale transaction where the complainant paid Rs 40 lakhs but the sale deed was not executed. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner issued a cheque that was dishonoured and that the sale deed was …

Shankar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shankar Kumar petitioned the Patna High Court for anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in connection with Mahakar P.S. Case No. 118 of 2025, which involves the alleged disappearance of a 14‑year‑old girl and is registered under Sections 137(2) and 140(3) of the BNS. The …

Moti Rajwar @ Moti Lal RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Moti Rajwar applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Sections 103 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act. The court examined the nature of the allegations and the seriousness of the offences. It held that the gravity of the accusations did not warrant the grant of bail before …

Aakash Aamtha Bhai MajeeranaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Aakash Aamtha Bhai Majirana, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly transporting 9,738.360 liters of illicit liquor. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was recovered from the truck driven by …

Manjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Manjay Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109, 352, 351(2), 3 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging that he repeatedly struck the victim with a knife causing grievous injury. The petitioner applied for regular bail, claiming innocence and …

Parash Nath SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a large group of landowners, filed a writ petition against the State of Bihar and several officials seeking the removal of alleged encroachments on plots recorded as Anaband Sarv Sadharan land in Khata No. 147. They invoked the Bihar Public Land Encroachment Act, 1956, requesting a …

Ramdev MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramdev Mandal, sought a writ of mandamus directing the State of Bihar and Bhagalpur Central Co-operative Bank to pay suspension allowance for the period 20-10-2001 to 29-04-2005, on the ground that he had been acquitted, and to fix his pay scale and grant retirement benefits …

Sikandar MaliversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, six members of the Mali family, sought protection from arrest in a case (Chiraiya PS Case No. 345 of 2025) filed under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act alleging assault with an iron rod, attempted murder leading to miscarriage, and grievous injuries. They …

Nitesh RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nitesh Rai, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 50 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the …

Raju Kumar @ Vijendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raju Kumar, was arrested on 30 July 2025 in connection with a rape allegation under Section 64 of the B.N.S., based on FIR dated 28 July 2025. He contended that he has a clean antecedent and that the accusation is fabricated, pointing out that the victim's medical report, prepared …

Sumer PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Sumer Prasad, was implicated in a criminal case (PS Case No. 613 of 2025) and filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. After hearing, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The Court, exercising its …

Awadhesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, a Class IV male ward attendant appointed on compassionate grounds, challenged a transfer order that moved him from Sub‑Divisional Hospital, Rajgir to Community Health Centre, Sarmera. He alleged the transfer was made without his consent, violated a 1984 government circular …

Rajesh Raushan @ Rajesh RoushanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajesh Raushan, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 4,192 litres of illicit liquor and charged under Section 317(5) of the BNS and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He had been in custody since 27‑12‑2025 and applied for bail, asserting his …

Yogendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Yogendra Yadav filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Circle Officer, Paroo, to remove encroachments on a public road in Village Lakhanauri. The court observed that the petitioner must first file a fresh representation detailing the encroachers before any action can be …

Vinod Rajak @ Binod RajakversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Vinod Rajak applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 504 and 506/34 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging that he cheated a victim of Rs. 9,00,000 by promising a job. The petitioner claimed innocence and argued that he had been in custody since 8 October 2025 …

Sheela DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Sheela Devi filed an application before the Patna High Court in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding. The petitioner, through counsel, later claimed that the application had become infructuous and sought permission to withdraw it. The court examined the petitioner's request and found no …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after a case was registered under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 2,355.48 litres of liquor from a truck he owned. The petitioner argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and the liquor was …

Golu Pandey @ Vikesh Kumar Pandey @ Galu PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Golu Pandey, was accused of multiple offences under the B.N.S., 2023 arising from an altercation over irrigation of agricultural land on 23 July 2025, during which he allegedly fired a pistol (which misfired) and assaulted the informant with the butt of the pistol, causing a head …

Hiran KumariversusBihar Police Sub Ordinate Service Selection Commission

DISPOSED

Petitioners Hiran Kumari and Sima Kumari filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the Bihar Police Sub‑Ordinate Service Selection Commission and the State of Bihar. The specific relief sought is not detailed in the judgment. On 6 April 2026, counsel for the petitioners …

Prince Kumar @ RamdevversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Prince Kumar, also known as Ramdev, was arrested on 28 July 2025 in connection with a murder allegedly committed by firing a weapon at the brother of an informant. The petitioner sought bail, arguing that the informant was not an eye‑witness and that the investigation had produced no material …

Mahesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mahesh Singh filed a writ petition seeking an injunction against the construction of a Panchayat Bhavan on land he claims is raiyati (Khata No. 451) and has been in his family’s uninterrupted possession for over 50 years, with rent receipts issued in his uncle’s name. The Single Judge dismissed the …

Dilip KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four residents of Siswa Kodar village, sought relief from imminent arrest in a criminal case (Paharpur PS Case No. 377 of 2025) alleging offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners assaulted an informant and his …

Hare Ram Kumar @ Hari OmversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Hare Ram Kumar was arrested on 15 March 2025 in connection with a FIR dated 13 March 2025 alleging that he, along with co‑accused, fired weapons in front of Sadanand Rai’s house, injuring three persons and leading to the recovery of a loaded pistol and ammunition. He faces charges under Sections …

Dinesh Kumar @ Dinesh yadavversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three brothers from Kako, Jehanabad, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (PS No 94 of 2024) involving offences under Sections 147, 149, 341, 323, 427, 504 and 506 of the IPC for assaulting an informant and his family. The prosecution later filed a charge‑sheet …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Suraj Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 69 of the B.N.S. and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, alleged to have established a physical relationship with the victim under a false pretext of marriage. The petitioner pleaded innocence, citing a clean …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar was arrested in connection with a kidnapping allegation under Section 96 of the B.N.S. Act, 2023, accused of abducting the minor daughter of an informant. The petitioner claimed innocence, cited a clean record, and argued that the victim’s statement indicated she had voluntarily eloped …

Subhash Mahto @ Subhash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Subhash Mahto and Sadhu Mahto, filed a petition seeking modification of an earlier order dated 23‑12‑2025 which had granted them a limited period to surrender and furnish a bail bond before the District Court. They pleaded that they required a further extension of time for …

Keshav YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Keshav Yadav was arrested on 20 September 2025 in connection with a case involving alleged ransom demands and the fatal shooting of a victim's daughter. The prosecution alleged that the accused, including the petitioner, stopped the informant, demanded ransom, and fired at the informant’s shop, …

Daijee Devi @ Dayg DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Daijee Devi and Rubi Devi were arrested in connection with an FIR alleging they, in collusion with family members, assaulted Jhameli Sada with a lathi and danda, resulting in her death, under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act. The petitioners, who have been in custody …

Sudhanshu Kumar @ Bikki @ RakeshversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sudhanshu Kumar, sought regular bail in a case registered under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code for alleged bike snatching. The prosecution alleged that unknown miscreants stole the informant's bike, while the petitioner claimed innocence, asserting he was framed due to his …

Rubi DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Daijee Devi and Rubi Devi were arrested in connection with an FIR alleging they, in collusion with family members, assaulted Jhameli Sada with a lathi and danda, resulting in her death, under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act. The petitioners, who have been in custody …

Babul MondalversusThe State of Bihar through the Chief Secretary,

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Babul Mondal, filed a writ seeking appointment as Assistant Professor in Bangla subject, alleging he met all qualifications and that his representation filed on 13-08-2024 with the Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) remained pending. He requested a mandamus directing …

BHOLA RAJBHARversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Bhola Rajbhar, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging that he was falsely implicated in the death of his wife's younger daughter over a dowry demand. He claimed a clean antecedent and that the FIR was fabricated. The State …

Anil Kumar SinhaversusSuresh Singh

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The petitioners, Anil Kumar Sinha and Pappu Sinha, filed a civil revision in 2020 but failed to appear before the court on multiple scheduled dates despite repeated adjournments. The court noted their continued absence on 27‑11‑2025, 08‑01‑2026, 30‑01‑2026, 18‑02‑2026 and 13‑03‑2026. No counsel …

Mira DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mira Devi, the owner of a motorcycle from which 60 litres of liquor was seized, applied for anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. She argued that she had no conscious possession of the liquor, was not …

Chandan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Chandan Yadav, the owner of a transport vehicle, was implicated in the seizure of 500 litres of codeine cough syrup allegedly being transported in his auto, leading to charges under Sections 30(a) and 47 of the Excise Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that he had a clean antecedent, was …

Ajay Kumar SrivastavaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar Srivastava, filed a writ petition challenging the rejection of his application for an arms licence by the District Magistrate, Patna, and the subsequent dismissal of his appeal by the Divisional Commissioner. He argued that the authorities wrongly relied on his alleged …

Shankar Kumar @ Shankar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shankar Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after a case was registered against him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 204.71 litres of liquor from his motorcycle and a cowshed. He argued that the liquor was not in his …

Mahesh Kumar SinghversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The petitioner filed Civil Revision No.195 of 2018 against the State of Bihar and several officials of the Road Construction Department. The petitioner failed to appear before the Patna High Court on two scheduled dates, 24 February 2026 and 30 March 2026, despite repeated notices. The court …

Shyam Sundar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Shyam Sundar Singh filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several officials of Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University. The petition sought relief against the respondents but later the petitioner expressed a desire to withdraw the application. …

Md. Imran @ Imran SheikhversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md. Imran and Md. Jamir, sought bail fearing arrest in a case (Ander P.S. Case No. 308 of 2024) alleging offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners assaulted an informant and his brother and stole Rs. 2,000. The …

Gopal Ji MishraversusBijendra Prasad

DISPOSED

The appellants, a group of individuals from Sonbarsa, filed a Letters Patent Appeal against a July 14, 2025 order of a Single Judge in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 10814 of 2025. The Single Judge had directed the Circle Officer, Buxar to act on a notice (Annexure‑P5) within six weeks without …

Sanju DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sanju Devi and three sons of the late Brahamdeo Yadav, sought relief from imminent arrest in a case (Lakhisarai PS Case No. 553 of 2025) alleging assault and robbery under several sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the accused assaulted an informant with a brick, …

Narendra Prasad SinghversusThe Election Commission of India

DISPOSED

Petitioner Narendra Prasad Singh filed a representation on 10‑12‑2025 seeking correction of his name in the electoral roll and requested the Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar to fix a time‑frame for consideration. The Electoral Registration Officer (Respondent No. 4) suggested that the petitioner …

Meri DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Meri Devi, the owner of an e‑rickshaw, was implicated in an excise case for alleged possession of 20 litres of liquor from a motorcycle, 20 litres from a scooty and 120 litres from her e‑rickshaw. She contended that she was not arrested at the scene, had no conscious possession of the liquor, and …

Santosh SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Santosh Sahni, was implicated in a case (PS Case No.162/2025) for allegedly possessing 15 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor, was not in possession at the time of seizure, and had a clean criminal record. The State …

Md. IrfanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md Irfan, was arrested on 10-12-2025 in connection with a case of illicit liquor seizure (94.32 litres) under Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He contended that the liquor was not recovered from his conscious possession and that he was …

Dipu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Dipu Kumar and Dinesh Kumar were arrested on 21 January 2026 in connection with a case involving the seizure of 450 litres of country-made liquor from three motorcycles, alleged offences under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Amendment Act, 2016. They applied for bail, …

Shiv Shankar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Shiv Shankar Kumar, sought regular bail in a case registered under sections 137(2), 140(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act (BNS) concerning the alleged kidnapping of a minor. The prosecution alleged that nine accused, including the petitioner, abducted the informant's …

Sangam KumariversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Sangam Kumari, filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash a letter dated 16 January 2026 that deferred a requisition for a special meeting to discuss a no‑confidence motion against the Pramukh of Panchayat Samiti, Puranhiya, and also sought a mandamus directing the …