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Judgments of 2026

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Rohit RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Rohit Ranjan, was awarded a work order for the MMGSY road construction package and was issued a Letter of Acceptance on 23‑12‑2025, which he received on 04‑01‑2026. He failed to furnish the required performance bank guarantee within the stipulated 15‑day period due to a typhoid …

Dipak SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dipak Sah was arrested on 23-12-2025 in connection with a mob assault on police officers during an incident at Mahinathpur, alleged under multiple sections of the Bihar Police Act, 2023 and the Arms Act. The prosecution’s FIR, based on CCTV footage, claims the petitioner instigated the mob that …

Akhilesh Yadav @ Aklesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Akhilesh Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that the alleged recovery of 50 litres of liquor occurred at a …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Raushan Kumar was arrested on 14 February 2026 after police, acting on information from an excise officer, seized 204 litres and 120 millilitres of foreign liquor from the courtyard of his old house. The petitioner contended that no liquor was found in his personal possession and that the charge …

Harendra RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Harendra Ram and Ajeet Kumar were arrested in connection with the seizure of 167 litres of illicit liquor and charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act. The petitioners applied for regular bail, claiming innocence and offering to donate Rs.25,000 each to a …

Amit ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amit Thakur, was arrested on 10 January 2026 in connection with an excise case involving the seizure of 876 litres of whisky. He sought bail, claiming he had no conscious possession of the liquor, which was recovered from the home and vehicle of co‑accused persons, and that he has a …

Rajesh ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajesh Chaudhary, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where 10 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a location adjacent to his house but not from his possession. He argued that the police relied on secret …

Rishidev Kumar @ Rishidev Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Rishidev Kumar Paswan and Balbir Kumar Paswan, were arrested in connection with the seizure of 6,188.40 litres of foreign liquor and charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act. They had been in custody since 15 February 2026 and claimed they were …

Pradeep Yadav @ Pradeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

Petitioner Pradeep Yadav filed a criminal miscellaneous petition before the Patna High Court seeking relief against the State of Bihar. The petitioner failed to appear before the court despite repeated calls. The State was represented by Advocate Pradeep Narain Kumar, A.P.P. The court noted the …

Pappu Sahni @ Papu SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pappu Sahni, applied for bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the BNS, alleging that he was falsely implicated in a violent incident that also caused injuries to both parties. He had been in custody since 20 December 2025. The prosecution argued that the offences were …

Akhter Alam @ AktharversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Akhter Alam was arrested in connection with the recovery of 258 litres of illicit liquor, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He filed a bail application asserting his innocence, a clean antecedent and willingness to donate Rs 25,000 to a charitable …

Vishun Sahni @ Vushun SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vishun Sahni sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 31.8 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and was unaware that his son had misused …

Rajkumar Sah @ RajkumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajkumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of liquor from his shop and a motorcycle. He contended that he was not in possession of the seized liquor, was not the …

Kailash PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kailash Paswan, filed a writ petition seeking appointment as Sanitary Motivator in the District Water and Sanitation Committee, claiming six years of prior experience. He relied on guidelines issued on 26‑10‑2023 by the Chief Executive Officer‑cum‑Mission Director of the Lohiya …

Lal Mohan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lal Mohan Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 50 litres of liquor from a box behind his house. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession, the location did not belong to …

Bhartendu PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bhartendu Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 30(A), 32, 36 and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 2,851.125 litres of liquor from a truck. He contended that he had no conscious …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikash Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 40 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, …

Gauri SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Gauri Sah, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 363 and 365 of the Indian Penal Code, which the police later escalated to Sections 364, 302 and 120B, alleging kidnapping and murder of a minor’s son. The minor was reported missing after attending a feast, …

Bittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bittu Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly recovering 10.350 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his house. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, the FIR did not …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, a driver, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 1,225.8 liters of illicit liquor were recovered from his pick‑up vehicle. He claimed he was unaware of the liquor and that nothing was found in his …

Sikandar SinghversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sikandar Singh, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash two orders dated 10-02-2009 and 01-02-2017 passed by the Magistrate in a complaint case. During the hearing on 31-03-2026, the petitioner informed the court …

Upendra Sah @ Satyendra Sah @ Satyondra SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Upendra Sah, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act read with Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, alleging that 5 litres of liquor were recovered from a spot behind his cattle shed and not from his …

Kalawati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kalawati Devi, the owner of a motorcycle from which 6.375 litres of liquor was seized, sought anticipatory bail after fearing arrest under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Excise Act. She argued that she had no knowledge of the liquor being in her vehicle and that her son, who was apprehended …

Kamlesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kamlesh Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 1.5 litres of liquor from a bush behind a petrol pump. The petitioner argued that he has a clean …

Vivek Kumar Paswan @ Vivek PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Vivek Kumar Paswan was charged under Sections 8 and 20(b)(ii)(c) of the NDPS Act for allegedly transporting 85 kg of ganja that was recovered from co‑accused Md. Sirajuddin, who claimed the contraband belonged to Babul Yadav and was meant for Raja Paswan and the petitioner. The petitioner’s name …

Pappu Sah @ Pappu Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pappu Sah, was implicated under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged possession of 40.86 litres of liquor recovered from his joint family house. He contended that he had no conscious possession, possessed a clean antecedent, and that the 2018 amendment to the Excise Act …

Sonali KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Sonali Kumari, who had served as a Sahayika Sevika (Anganwadi worker) for about eight years, challenged an order of the District Program Officer (DPO) that rejected her appeal and directed her replacement, alleging the order violated the Anganwadi Sevika/Sahayika Appointment Guidelines …

Shyambabu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shyambabu Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Excise Act read with Sections 112(2) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023, relating to alleged recovery of large quantities of liquor from premises not owned by him. He argued that the …

Md. GufranversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Gufran, was arrested in connection with a dispute that escalated into an assault involving a group of boys playing cricket. The prosecution alleged that several individuals assaulted the victim with a wicket, but no specific allegation was made against the petitioner. The …

Suresh Ray @ Suresh RaiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Suresh Ray was arrested in connection with the seizure of 2,376 litres of illicit foreign liquor from a truck, and charged under several sections of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was neither the owner nor the driver of …

Ritesh NathversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ritesh Nath, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 20.4 litres of liquor in his Hyundai Santro. He argued that the liquor was recovered from the vehicle, not from his personal …

Dhiraj Kumar @ BillaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dhiraj Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with alleged offences under Section 317(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. He has five prior criminal cases, one involving the alleged …

Jai Prakash Paswan @ J. PversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jai Prakash Paswan, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 10 litres of liquor from a bush behind his house. He was not arrested at the scene and the liquor was not found in his possession; the alleged location does not belong to …

Rajan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rajan Kumar was arrested on 16 February 2026 for possession of 171 litres of illicit liquor, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He filed an application for regular bail, claiming a clean antecedent and offering to donate Rs.25,000 to a charitable …

Dinesh ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Dinesh Chaudhary and his wife Lalita Devi were implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 15 litres of liquor recovered from their jointly owned house. They applied for anticipatory bail, contending that …

Md. Amanullah @ AmanullahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Amanullah, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 255 litres of liquor from his pickup vehicle. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor being transported, had a clean criminal record, and was …

Md. Nisar @ Md. NesarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Nisar, sought bail in a case where 207 litres of illicit foreign liquor were seized from his four‑wheel vehicle, alleged to violate Sections 274 and 275 of the B.N.S and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act. The prosecution argued that the liquor was …

Birendra Yadav @ Gulli YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Birendra Yadav, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 400 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He had been in custody since 18 February 2026. His counsel offered to donate Rs. 25,000 to a charitable organization without …

Kailash Yadav @ Kaila KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kailash Yadav, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 500 litres of liquor from three motorcycles. He asserted that he had no prior criminal record, was not in possession of the liquor, and was falsely implicated by a watchman …

Ravi KantversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravi Kant, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case alleging violation of Section 317(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act for the alleged recovery of 10,800 litres of liquor …

Jay Krishna KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Jay Krishna Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, where 63.6 litres of liquor were recovered from seven motorcycles, one of which he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, …

Raju Kumar @ Raju Kumar Yadav @ Raju YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raju Kumar, was arrested on 2 March 2026 in connection with an excise case involving the alleged seizure of 150 litres of illicit country-made liquor and a motorcycle. He applied for bail, asserting a clean criminal record and arguing that the seizure was not from his conscious …

Kishore PalversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Kishore Pal was arrested in connection with the seizure of 675 litres of illicit Nepali-made liquor from a Scorpio vehicle, alleged to be a violation of Sections 274, 275, 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner …

Subhash PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 95 litres of liquor from three motorcycles. The petitioner argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, was unaware …

Teni Rai @ Teni Ray @ Teni KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Teni 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 alleged recovery of 40 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not in …

Amritansh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Amritansh Kumar Singh, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 501.12 litres of liquor from a Scorpio vehicle. He contended that he was not …

Nitya Kumar @ Nitish Kumar @ Nitiya KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nitya Kumar, was arrested in connection with a 2017 POCSO case alleging offences under the IPC, the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the POCSO Act, including attempts to gag a minor, assault, and harassment of relatives. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and another …

Rajeshwar Manjhi @ Rajeshwar HazraversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajeshwar Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for allegedly recovering three litres of liquor from a public bridge. He asserted a clean criminal record, denied possession of the liquor, and …

Madhurendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Madhurendra Kumar was arrested in connection with a robbery (Sections 392, 34 and 395 IPC) involving the theft of gold, silver, cash and other items. The FIR named unknown miscreants, but co‑accused Rahul Kumar and Dilip Kumar Thakur, in their confessional statements, implicated the petitioner, …

Danish Raja @ Danish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Danish Raja, was charged under Sections 140(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. for allegedly kidnapping the son of an informant and demanding a ransom of Rs. 1,20,000. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, that no ransom was actually paid, and that he had no prior criminal …

Subash Prasad @ Subhash Prasad @ Subhash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Subash Prasad, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of 80 litres of liquor from a public ghat. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession, the location did not belong to him, …

Vicky KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vicky Kumar was arrested on 4 February 2026 in connection with an excise case for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, after 96 litres of country‑made liquor were recovered from a motorcycle. The petitioner argued that the liquor was not in his conscious …

Ravikant Kumar @ Mantu Kumar @ MantuversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravikant Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 220 litres of liquor from a sack thrown from a scooty. He asserted a clean criminal record, lack of possession of the liquor, and that the …

Raju KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Raju Kumar, was arrested in connection with Bypass P.S. Case No. 581 of 2025 for an alleged offence under Section 304 of the B.N.S., 2023, involving the alleged snatching of a mobile phone and a bike. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that no incriminating material was …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, was arrested on 11 February 2026 in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018 for the alleged possession of 72 litres of Nepali liquor seized from a motorcycle that he does not own. He pleaded that he has a clean …

Sujeet Kumar @ AfsarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sujeet Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 45 litres of liquor from a vehicle he did not own. He argued that no liquor was found in his possession, the vehicle belonged to another, and the case relied on a confessional …

Chandrabir Kumar Yadav @ Chandrabir YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Chandrabir Kumar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 756 litres of liquor from four motorcycles. The petitioner argued that he was not …

Sanjay SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Sah, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged recovery of 6.44 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his kiosk. He contended that the liquor was not in his possession, the place did …

Ritesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Ritesh Kumar, was arrested on 24‑12‑2025 for alleged offences under Sections 8(c) and 21(c) of the NDPS Act after police recovered about 300 g of a substance described as “Brown Sugar” and cash from his residence and motorcycle. He pleaded that he has a clean record, the FIR is …

Subham KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Subham Kumar was arrested on 10 January 2026 in connection with an FIR dated 9 January 2026 under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 876 litres of foreign liquor. The majority of the liquor was recovered from the house and car of co‑accused Amit Thakur, …

Umesh Manjhi @ Umesh MajhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Umesh Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of liquor from a bamboo orchard not belonging to him. He argued he has a clean antecedent, no possession at the …

Ravi HembramversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravi Hembram, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged alleging that 180 litres of liquor and 12 kg of Naushadar tablets were recovered from his house, invoking Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He contended that he has a clean …

Ram Narayan Singh @ R.N. SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Narayan Singh, a retired Gram Panchayat Supervisor, filed a writ petition seeking sanction of medical/commuted/half‑pay leave and payment of salary for the period 1 March 2020 to 6 September 2020. He claimed that he had made several representations to the Principal Secretary, Department of …

Brajesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Brajesh Yadav was arrested on 7 December 2025 in connection with a case alleging that he, along with co‑accused, assaulted the husband of an informant with the intent to kill, resulting in the victim's death. The FIR, filed on 1 October 2025, charges him under several sections of the BNS, but the …

Ajay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajay Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 1.455 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, …

Chandramauli PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a retired Block Agriculture Officer, filed a writ petition seeking sanction of the 1st and 2nd Assured Career Progression (A.C.P.) pay scales and related arrears under the Bihar State Employees Service Conditions (Assured Career Progression Scheme) Rules, 2003, claiming eligibility …

Biltu MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Biltu Mandal was arrested on 28 January 2026 after 96 litres of Nepali-made liquor were seized, leading to charges under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that the FIR was fabricated, …

Prakash Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of 56 lower‑division clerks appointed after 20‑December‑2000, filed a writ petition seeking the pay scale of Rs.3050‑Rs.4590 as mandated by the Full Bench decision in Ravi Shankar Kumar v. State of Bihar (2025). They relied on that judgment and on a similar writ (CWJC …

Supriya TiwaryversusThe Canara Bank

WITHDRAWN

Supriya Tiwary filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking the quashing of Annexure‑P/7 issued by Canara Bank. The bank informed the court that the petitioner’s grievance had already been settled. The petitioner, after consulting her client, confirmed that the matter was resolved and …

Dindayal @ Dindayal UpadhyayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dindayal Upadhyay, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Bihar Health Department to correct his designation in the 2025 seniority list of the clerical cadre to 'Pradhanlpik Sah lekha pal' (Head Clerk Cum Accountant). He claimed that his representation submitted to …

ANUJ KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISMISSED

Anuj Kumar filed a petition seeking the quashing of an FIR registered on 20 March 2015 under Patori Police Station for an alleged electricity theft, with the petition filed in 2024. The petitioner argued for dismissal of the FIR on the basis of delay. The court examined the substantial lapse of time …

Syed Rizwanul HaqueversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

Syed Rizwanul Haque filed a petition under criminal miscellaneous jurisdiction seeking to quash an order dated 05.12.2017 passed by the District and Sessions Judge, Patna, and an order dated 13.04.2017 passed by the Judicial Magistrate‑I, Patna, in a complaint case. The petitioner argued that the …

Shailendra Kumar @ Shailendr KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The appellant, Shailendra Kumar, filed a Letters Patent Appeal before the Patna High Court challenging orders of the State of Bihar and its officials. The appellant sought permission to withdraw the appeal, stating that his grievance had already been redressed. The court considered whether a party …

Yamuna SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The appellant Yamuna Singh filed an intra‑court appeal (LPA No.626 of 2023) against the order dated 29‑03‑2023 in CWJC No.9536 of 2022. The appellant sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the appeal and instead pursue a pending title suit (No. 729 of 2022) before the Sub‑Judge, Sasaram. The …

IndiaversusSri Pranay Raj,

DISPOSED

The petitioners, senior officials of the North East Frontier Railway, filed a writ petition against the respondent, a former Loco Inspector now serving as a Loco Pilot, seeking to challenge his suitability for the post of Loco Inspector. In a supplementary affidavit, the petitioners admitted that …

BiharversusIndrajit Saxena

DISMISSED

The respondent, a former Assistant Engineer, was punished with withholding of two increments after a show‑cause notice and a disciplinary inquiry. He filed a writ petition alleging that the disciplinary authority did not consider his written explanation, violating natural justice. The Single Judge …

Himanshu Shekhar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, an Assistant Sub-Inspector, challenged a censure and salary forfeiture order passed by the Superintendent of Police, Katihar, alleging procedural violations under the Bihar Government Servants (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 2005. The disciplinary authority appointed an …

DayanandversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, an Executive Engineer, was suspended under the Bihar CCA Rules, 2005 and faced departmental proceedings with multiple charges. Although the first enquiry found the charges proved, a second enquiry exonerated him, and a fresh enquiry again cleared him of all allegations. Despite this, …

Prasanna Kumar Jha PardeshiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a school employee, filed a writ application seeking mandamus directing the Bihar Sanskrit Shiksha Board, the District Education Officer and the District Programme Officer to release his G.P.F. amount with interest and arrears of salary, including pay revisions. He alleged that …

Savitri DeviversusRenu Devi

CONVERTED

In First Appeal No. 57 of 2024, Savitri Devi appealed against Renu Devi. The High Court examined the certified copy of the impugned order dated 18‑08‑2024 from the probate case, noting that the probate matter had been finally disposed on merit with no contentious proceedings. The Court observed that …

Uttam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a government teacher with a 50% locomotor disability due to post‑polio paralysis, filed a writ petition seeking his transfer to a suitable posting as per the guidelines dated 22‑11‑2024. He had earlier submitted an online and physical representation on 02‑12‑2025 to the District …

Niraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners filed a civil writ application before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its education officials. During the pendency of the writ, certain developments occurred that rendered the original cause of action moot. The petitioners therefore moved the court …

Md. Tabbu @ Md. AaftabversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of eight individuals, filed an application in the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and another respondent. Their counsel sought to withdraw the application while retaining the liberty to raise all points and grounds at a later stage. The court entertained the …

BHOLA RAI and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants Bhola Rai and Kashi Nath Rai filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.735 of 2005 before the Patna High Court challenging a conviction dated 23.11.2005. No counsel appeared on behalf of the appellants, while the State's Additional Public Prosecutor was present. The court received a report from …

RENU DEVIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR and ORS

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Renu Devi filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and others. The petitioner failed to appear before the court on multiple occasions, including the scheduled hearing on 08-05-2017. No counsel was present to press the petition or seek an …

PAWANDEO YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

CONSIGNED

The appellant, Pawandeo Yadav, filed a criminal appeal in 2010 which remained pending for several years with no appearance on his part. The Court appointed Ms. Anisha Sinha as Amicus Curiae to obtain information on whether the appellant had completed his sentence. It was reported that the appellant …

Rajan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rajan Kumar sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged by Priyanka Kumari alleging that they were married in a temple and that she was later ousted from his home. The petitioner denies any marriage, contending that the complainant has taken contradictory positions in other …

Pinki Devi and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioners, Pinki Devi, Rakesh Kumar and Neha Kumari, filed a criminal miscellaneous application against the State of Bihar and Chandani Devi. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners on the scheduled hearing date of 31-03-2026, nor on previous dates, leading to repeated adjournments. …

Smt. Sujata Verma @ Sujata VarmaversusDinesh Kumar

CONVERTED

The appellant, Smt. Sujata Verma, filed a memo of appeal against an order dated 12 March 2025 in a partition suit, wherein the trial court allowed an application under Order VII Rule 10 of the CPC and directed the plaint to be presented before a court with proper territorial jurisdiction. The High …

KASHI SAW @ Kashi Prasad and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioners, Kashi Saw and Asha Devi, filed a criminal miscellaneous application in 2018 but failed to appear before the Patna High Court on multiple dates. The State, represented by an A.P.P., was present, while no counsel appeared for the petitioners. The court noted that the petitioners …

Rakesh Singh @ Rakesh Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Rakesh Singh, was charged under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and several sections of the Bihar National Security Act for alleged assault and theft. He applied for anticipatory bail, which was denied by the Special Judge. On appeal, the …

RAVINDRA MALAH @ RAVINDRA KUMAR @ RABINDRA MALAHversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, three brothers from Durgapur, were charged under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and several IPC offences for an alleged caste‑based assault that occurred on 24‑12‑2019. The FIR was lodged on 25‑02‑2020 after a complaint was filed on …

Ashok Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ashok Kumar Sharma and Prabhat Kumar filed a civil writ petition (C.W.J.C. No.22215 of 2019) against the State of Bihar and several officials, seeking relief. The petition was ordered on 15 November 2019 to be rectified within two weeks for a defect identified by the Stamp Reporter. The petitioners …

Hari KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

Hari Kumar appealed his conviction under IPC Sections 395 (dacoity) and 412 (robbery) imposed by the Sitamarhi Sessions Court. The prosecution’s case relied mainly on the confessional statements of co‑accused made before police, the informant’s testimony, and seized articles that were not linked to …

Budhhan MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellants, four brothers from Khurdkol village, were charged under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting and abusing a woman, Malti Devi, during a land dispute. They applied for anticipatory bail under Section 14‑A(2) of the SC/ST Act, …

Basudeo YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

Basudeo Yadav was convicted by a Sessions Court under Section 436 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly setting fire to a hut during a violent incident linked to a land dispute. The prosecution's case relied solely on four witnesses, all of whom were close relatives of the informant and thus …

Pradip Kumar,versusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Four secondary school teachers filed a writ petition challenging Rule 5 and Rule 6(v)(b) & (d) of the Bihar State Senior Secondary School Head Master Rules, 2021, alleging that these provisions allowing direct appointment of headmasters were ultra‑vires, arbitrary and violative of Article 14 because …

BIPIN BIHARI SINGH @ BIPIN SINGH @ VIPIN SINGHversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appeal challenges the order of a Special Court that took cognizance of offences under the SC/ST Act against the appellants for allegedly assaulting the informant and using caste slurs during a land dispute. The court examined whether the alleged abuse was motivated by the victim's Scheduled …

Dr. Alok Kumar SinghversusThe Union of India

DISPOSED

Dr. Alok Kumar Singh and Dr. Madhvi Singh challenged the acquisition of their land by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for a highway widening, alleging that the notification under Section 3A of the National Highway Act, 1956 was issued without proper notice, that compensation was not …

Arti Devi @ Arti KumariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Arti Devi and her brothers Uday and Vijai Sharma, were charged under several IPC sections and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting the informant and misappropriating furniture. They applied for anticipatory bail, which was …

Umesh Prasad Gupta @ Umesh SahversusThe State of Bihar

CONVERTED

The petitioner, Umesh Prasad Gupta, filed a petition arising from a 2018 police case in Patna seeking relief under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The petitioner’s counsel requested that the petition be converted into a criminal appeal under Section 14A(1) …

IndiaversusAmol Kumar Singh

DISPOSED

The petition challenged the Central Administrative Tribunal's order that quashed damage rent levied on the respondent for unauthorized occupation of a railway quarter at Jamalpur. The respondent had been allowed to retain the quarter on educational grounds until 15 April 2019, after which he was …

Sikander Ali JafriversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a teacher, filed a writ seeking direction to the State Education Department to post him as Head Teacher in Block Kurhani and to issue the appointment letter. He had lodged an online grievance on the Bihar Education Project Council portal on 17 January 2026, which remained pending …

Sona DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Sona Devi, Raghwendra Kumar and Umesh Prasad, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against several state authorities. Their counsel submitted that the grievance underlying the petition had already been redressed. The court, after considering this submission, found …

Hasbuddin ShahversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The appellant, Hasbuddin Shah, filed Criminal Appeal (DB) No.1038 of 2024 before the Patna High Court challenging a conviction arising from a 2009 complaint case. The respondents included the State of Bihar and several co‑accused. During the hearing on 31‑03‑2026, counsel for the appellant sought …

Shambhunath ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three landowners, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Circle Officer to halt construction on their ancestral land in Darbhanga, alleging lack of consent, illegal excavation, and seeking compensation. The respondents, including the State of Bihar and various …

Arsahid Alam @ Pappu MiyaversusThe State of Bihar

CONVERTED

The petitioner, Arsahid Alam, filed an application in the Patna High Court arising from a criminal miscellaneous case concerning an alleged offence under the SC/ST Act. The petitioner sought relief, and counsel for him requested permission to convert the pending application into a criminal appeal …

Ranjit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ranjit Kumar, an electrician employed by Veer Kunwar Singh University since 2004, sought regularisation of his service, payment of arrears and reliefs based on earlier syndicate decisions and a 2024 judgment. He had filed a representation before the Vice‑Chancellor on 19‑12‑2024 …

Amod Kumar Singh @ Amod SinghversusThe State of Bihar

CONSIGNED

Amod Kumar Singh filed a petition in the Patna High Court seeking a writ of certiorari to quash an order dated 26‑06‑2025 passed by the Bihar Land Tribunal and several earlier mutation orders issued by revenue officials, alleging that the orders were passed without cogent reasoning and were …

Sunil Patel @ Bhaltu PatelversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunil Patel, feared arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 70 litres of liquor. He contended that no liquor was found in his possession, the recovery occurred at a location not belonging to him, and he was implicated based on …

Sanjay PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Sanjay Prasad and Radha Raman Puri filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department, to finalize an enquiry report concerning alleged financial irregularities by the Executive Officer and Chief Councilor of Nagar Parishad, Daudnagar, …

Nawal Kishore @ Nawal KishorversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Nawal Kishore and Hasan Raja challenged a series of orders relating to a land dispute in Arwal, Bihar, seeking quashing of a Commissioner’s order, mandamus directing the Circle Officer to measure a plot, and relief against alleged violations of Articles 14 and 21. They argued that the …

Income Tax Circle - 4,versusKashyap Construction and developers,

DISPOSED

The Income Tax Department filed a miscellaneous appeal under Section 260-A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, challenging an ITAT order dated 02.04.2025. The respondent argued that a recent circular dated 17.09.2024 limits High Court appeals to cases where the monetary value exceeds Rs.20,000,000, and the …

Bhola Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bhola Kumar Singh, a teacher appointed as Block Teacher, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Director of Primary Education, Bihar, to consider his pending representation dated 02‑04‑2025 for regularisation on the pay‑scale of Assistant Teacher, along with arrears and differential …

Shankar SawversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Shankar and Mithilesh applied for anticipatory bail in a case involving the murder of an informant's son, with offences under Sections 341, 323, 307, 302 and 324/34 IPC. The petitioners were not named in the FIR, but the informant later identified them in a re‑statement, alleging their involvement. …

Baidya Nath Mishra @ Bukku MishraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ashutosh Kumar and Sarita Sangam, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that they had abducted and assaulted a 10‑year‑old boy from the informant’s family and committed various offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act. The petitioners contended that the …

Pramila KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Pramila Kumari, an Anganwadi Sevika appointed in 2003, was removed from service after an inspection in 2011 revealed that she had distributed biscuits instead of the prescribed supplementary nutrition, leading to several children falling ill. The District Programme Officer cancelled her selection, a …

Shanti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shanti Devi, the widow of Late Dev Narayan Singh, 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 …

Uday PalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

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

Sita Ram ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three brothers named Chaudhary, filed a writ petition against the State of Bihar and several officials seeking a direction that the District Magistrate‑cum‑Collector of Aurangabad refer their land‑acquisition matter to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority …

Upendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

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

Pankaj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Pankaj Kumar Singh, claimed ownership of two parcels of land that were acquired for the widening of National Highway 104 and were classified as agricultural land. His mother had earlier approached the Arbitrator‑cum‑Divisional Commissioner, alleging that the land should be treated as …

Mohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mohit Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking a prohibition against the construction of a Panchayat Bhawan on land he claims as his ancestral Khatiani, which is recorded in the revenue records in his great‑grandfather’s name. He also sought a mandamus directing the respondents to shift …

Ruby DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, owners of several plots in Village Hansa, objected to the acquisition of their land for a bridge over the Budhi Gandak River under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Their objections were filed under …

Pappu RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Pappu Ram, was granted anticipatory bail by the Sessions Judge on 27 July 2022, with a condition to surrender within four weeks and furnish a bail bond. In 2025, three years later, he filed an application seeking an extension of the time allowed for surrender. The Sessions Judge …

M/s Savitri Horticulture Pvt Limited,versusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

M/s Savitri Horticulture Pvt Ltd filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging certain actions of the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA). The petitioner sought to withdraw the writ petition and requested permission to avail the Amnesty Policy issued by BIADA on …

Vivek Kumar @ Vivek SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Vivek Kumar and Pawan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 305 and 331(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged theft at the informant’s house. The FIR named unknown miscreants, and the petitioners’ names emerged only from a co‑accused’s …

Ashutosh Kumar @ Ashutosh ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ashutosh Kumar, Sarita Sangam and Baidya Nath Mishra, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging kidnapping, assault and sexual offences against a ten‑year‑old boy under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act. They contended that the informant delayed …

Ali MohammadversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Ali Mohammad filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging various election officials and others. The petitioner later sought the court's permission to withdraw the writ petition. The court, after hearing counsel, granted the permission to withdraw. Consequently, the writ petition …

Suraj Ram @ Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioners Suraj Ram and Prabhat Kumar sought anticipatory bail in a case where they were alleged to have, along with others, assaulted the son of an informant, causing fourteen injuries and stealing Rs. 50,000, a gold locket and a mobile phone. The FIR charged them under several provisions of the …

Dhan Sunder RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellants, members of the Rai family, were charged under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and several IPC provisions for alleged caste‑based assault and abuse that allegedly occurred on 20‑06‑2012. A charge‑sheet was filed in 2013, cognizance was taken, and a non‑bailable warrant was …

Savitri Devi @ Meena DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Savitri Devi, an elderly woman, was named in a complaint (Case No. 679 of 2024) alleging forcible takeover of an ancestral house, demand for a Rs.5 lakh ransom, threats to sell the property, and looting of household items worth Rs.30,000. The complaint lists offences under multiple …

Vinod YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vinod Yadav, father‑in‑law of a deceased woman, was implicated in a dowry‑death case under Sections 80, 85 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He applied for anticipatory bail, asserting his innocence, clean antecedents and that the primary accused – the husband – was already in …

Nikhat PraveenversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nikhat Praveen, a PDS shop owner, was implicated in a case alleging shortage of 312.42 quintals of rice and 18.42 quintals of wheat, purportedly amounting to black‑marketing of subsidised food grains under Section 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 7 of the Essential …

Baliram SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Baliram Singh filed a writ petition seeking immediate payment of compensation for land acquired for the Danapur‑Bihta fly‑over and for demolition of his house, invoking Section 80 of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013. The petition arose from an earlier case (CWJC No.11138 of 2023) where the Collector, Patna, …

Pawan Kumar Singh @ Pawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pawan Kumar Singh, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case involving offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that on 19‑08‑2025 a co‑accused fired at the informant's son, causing injury, and the …

Pappu Kumar @ Pappu Saw @ Pappu SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Pappu Kumar and his wife Rajani Devi, parents of alleged kidnapper Shubham Kumar, feared arrest in a case involving the kidnapping of a minor. They were implicated under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the POCSO Act, …

Savitri DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Savitri Devi, the mother‑in‑law of a deceased woman, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a dowry‑death case under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleged that she, along with other accused, killed the daughter‑in‑law for non‑payment of dowry, …

Ram Suresh Prasad @ Suresh Paswan @ Ram Suresh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ram Suresh Prasad, sought anticipatory bail in a criminal case (PS Case No.176 of 2025) for an alleged offence under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The informant argued that the petitioner had been declared an absconder and that proceedings under Section 84 of the BNSS …

Anil Kumar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a land holder, sought a writ of prohibition to stop the issuance of rent receipts on land that was part of a surplus land acquisition and distribution case (01 of 1989‑90) and to declare that the parchas issued to beneficiaries had been cancelled, thereby negating any claim over the …

Ravi Kumar Singh @ Ravi Singh @ Amit SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ravi Kumar Singh, applied for anticipatory bail in a case where co-accused were found in possession of heroin and had named him as an associate. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was involved in offences punishable under Sections 21(b), 22(b), 27(a) and 8(c) of the Narcotic …

Md. Aftab KhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Aftab Khan, filed a writ petition seeking the release of a 37‑decimal portion of land (Mauja Sikandra Thana No. 122) that had been placed on a non‑salable list in connection with a proposed border construction. The respondents, including the State of Bihar and various revenue …

Ranjit KumarversusThe Union of India

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ranjit Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking appointment on compassionate ground in place of his father, a Central Water Commission employee who died in service on 15 January 2013. He had applied for such appointment on 12 February 2013, but the department replied on 14 December 2017 …

Sanjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar Through the Principal Secretary, (Homes)

DISPOSED

Petitioners Sanjay Kumar and Ramchandra Paswan filed a restoration petition before the Patna High Court seeking to revive Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.16347 of 2012. The original case had been dismissed on 13 December 2024 for non‑prosecution. The petitioners contended that the dismissal was …

Dilip Paswan @ Deelip PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dilip Paswan, husband of the deceased, was charged under IPC sections 302, 201 and 34 for murder and related offences. He has been in judicial custody since 15 October 2021 and filed a bail application claiming a clean antecedent and a right to a speedy trial. The prosecution opposed bail, but the …

Monu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, nine candidates who qualified the Bihar Public Service Commission’s teacher recruitment examination, were marked with a “star” and their results were withheld because they were named in an Economic Offence case concerning a question‑paper leak. They argued that the pendency of the …

Shiv Narayan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, comprising Shiv Narayan Singh, Smita Singh and Pramod Kumar Singh, filed an application in the Patna High Court in a criminal miscellaneous matter arising from a police case in Bhagalpur. The State of Bihar and Priti Kumari were opposite parties. During the hearing on 31-03-2026, …

Subodh Kumar @ ChhotuversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Subodh Kumar petitioned for regular bail in a case registered under Section 70(2) of the B.N.S. and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, alleging rape of a minor. The prosecution opposed the bail, asserting the seriousness of the charges. The petitioner claimed false implication, no prior criminal …

Rajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajesh Kumar, challenged a memo of tender (Memo No. 4601 dated 20/11/2025) for the Sairat Bandobasti of the annual Bounsi Mela, contending that Clause 8 of the notice gave an illegal preference to the Local Registration Co‑operation Committee/Gram Panchayat even when a higher bid was …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

CONVERTED

The petitioners, Rohit Kumar and Rahul Kumar, filed an application before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and Parmila Devi. The application sought relief concerning alleged offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The learned counsel …

Raj Kumar Chaudhary @ ThakuaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Raj Kumar Chaudhary, filed an application in Criminal Miscellaneous No.6263 of 2025 against the State of Bihar and Asha Devi. The petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the application. The Court, after hearing, granted permission to withdraw and dismissed the application …

Md. AbdulversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Md Abdul was arrested in connection with the alleged sale and smuggling of 137 grams of brown sugar, charged under sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the NDPS Act. He has been in custody since 25 October 2025 and claims a clean antecedent. The petitioner applied for bail, arguing that the quantity seized is …

ChanKishore Kumar @ Chandrashekhar Kumar @ KailaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, ChanKishore Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 12 of the POCSO Act, alleged to involve kidnapping of a minor. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated and that the alleged victim had voluntarily …

Guddu Rai @ Kamlesh @ GudduversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Guddu Rai applied for anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for the murder of an informant's son, alleged under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution claims that Rai, along with other accused, abducted the victim, killed him and hung the body to simulate suicide. The …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, applied for regular bail in a criminal case (PS Case No. 200/2025) where he is accused, along with Anil Das and two others, of kidnapping a victim, transporting her to Jharkhand and Kolkata, and attempting rape. The offences are alleged under Sections 137 and 96(3)(5) of …

Sakal Dhari ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sakal Dhari Chaudhary, was charged under Sections 80(2) and 238/3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly killing a woman in a dowry dispute. He pleaded innocence, asserting that as the deceased's father‑in‑law he had no role in the incident, and highlighted his …

Aman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Aman Kumar, sought regular bail in a case under sections 8(c), 21(c) and 22 of the NDPS Act where 100 grams of a smokable narcotic was seized from a rented house of a co‑accused. The prosecution alleged that the substance was recovered from the premises where the petitioner was …

Rukiya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Rukiya Devi applied for bail in a case registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for the alleged conspiracy to murder her husband. The husband was killed by unknown assailants and the petitioner was the informant. During investigation, co‑accused Krishan Kumar confessed that he …

Md. KhurshidversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Khurshid, a 65‑year‑old resident of Sitamarhi, was arrested in connection with PS‑Nanpur Case No. 370/2025 for alleged offences under Sections 64 and 62 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 8 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, …

Janki DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Janki Das, Biranjan Kumar and Golden Kumar, were arrested in connection with a gang rape alleged to have occurred in Gurua, Gaya, and charged under multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Arms Act. …

Vivek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vivek Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 75(2), 76 and 78(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged molestation of a victim. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, claiming the complaint arose from a trivial dispute over …

Pappu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pappu Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case under sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the NDPS Act for allegedly possessing 137 grams of brown sugar, which the court held to be less than a commercial quantity. He had been in custody since 25 October 2025 and claimed a clean …

Ajay SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ajay Singh was arrested in connection with an assault case (Bas​antpur PS Case No. 708 of 2024) and charged under sections 191(1), 126(2), 115(2), 308(3), 109(1), 303(2), 324(2) and 351(2) of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that he assaulted Sandesh Sah, causing several injuries, …

Ajay DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ajay Das, was arrested in connection with a murder case (Case No. 1055/2023) alleging that he killed his wife, offences under Sections 302 and 306 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution claimed he was the husband and perpetrator, while the defence argued that the deceased had …

Sandeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sandeep Kumar, was arrested in connection with a gang rape case (PS Case No. 386/2025) involving multiple offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, the POCSO Act and the Arms Act. He applied for regular bail, claiming false implication despite having three prior criminal …

Dolly DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Dolly Devi was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 70(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 6 and 8 of the POCSO Act, alleging assault, acid attack and forced prostitution. The petitioner applied for regular bail, claiming false implication, lack of criminal …

Mritunjay Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Mritunjay Kumar Singh applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a dowry‑related case involving alleged torture, harassment and attempted burning of his wife, the informant. The prosecution alleged offences under several sections of the B.N.S. and the Dowry Prohibition Act, claiming the …

Shivanand Tiwari @ Shivanshu Kumar @ Anshu TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Shivanand Tiwari, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR alleging that he had a sexual relationship with a minor, the informant’s sister, and that his alleged mental and physical torture led her to commit suicide. The prosecution charged him under sections 103(1), …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case involving the disappearance of a minor and alleged sexual offences under Sections 137(2), 96, 69 and 108 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the minor’s father (the …

Md. AzamversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Md. Azam, Raja Kumar Bhagat and Pawan Kumar Yadav, were charged in Jamui P.S. Case No. 549 of 2025 for kidnapping and demanding a ransom of Rs. 4 lakhs, offences punishable under Sections 140(2), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The victim’s mother attempted to pay the …

Mohd. AslamversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Mohd Aslam filed a Letters Patent Appeal before the Patna High Court challenging orders of the State of Bihar, the Collector of Araria, and the District Land Acquisition Officer. The appellant, through counsel, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the appeal. The issue before the Court was …

Shatrudhan Tanti @ Shatrughan TantiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Shatrudhan Tanti, was arrested on 4 November 2024 in connection with a gang‑rape case (PS Medni Chauki, Case No 240 of 2024). He is charged under Sections 70(2), 127(2), 351(1) of the BNS and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner applied for bail, arguing that he had been …

Jakir Alam @ Jakir MiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Jakir Alam was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case under Sections 96 and 64(2)/3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, alleged to have abducted a girl with the intention of marrying her. The petitioner had been in custody since 17 September 2025 and …

Golu Goswami @ Saurav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellants, Golu Goswami and Mithun Mandal, were charged under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 for offences including sections 105 and 3(5) as well as sections 3(1)(s) and 3(2)(V), following the death of the informant’s son. The informant alleged …

Bhuar RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Bhuar Ray, sought regular bail for a 2009 case involving alleged participation in murder under IPC Sections 304(b) and 201/34. He is the brother‑in‑law of the deceased and was previously denied anticipatory bail in 2014. He surrendered on 4 July 2025 after being labeled an absconder. …

Shambhu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Shambhu Singh applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and Sections 8, 20 and 21(c) of the NDPS Act. The prosecution alleged that a large quantity of contraband – 66 bottles of Corex cough syrup, 4 bottles of Nepali Saufi, 750 grams of …

SULEKHA KUMARIversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sulekha Kumari, filed a writ petition alleging that her husband died from electrocution due to the criminal negligence of Binod Mahto, and that the police attempted to record the death as natural. She contended that the police officer’s conduct was a miscarriage of justice. During …

Santosh Kumar @ Santosh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Santosh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 318(4), 316(2), 314, 351(2), 351(3), 352 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with co‑accused, created nuisance and panic when an informant attempted to …

Narayan PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, a contractor, entered into a contract with the State of Bihar for earth‑work on the Zamania Pump Canal. After delays and alleged non‑performance, the Executive Engineer rescinded the contract and issued a final bill, which the contractor disputed. The dispute was referred to …

Suman MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Suman Mahto and Jetan Mahto applied for anticipatory bail in two separate criminal miscellaneous proceedings concerning alleged offences under the Excise Act, the Bihar Narcotic Substances (BNSS) Act and the Arms Act. They argued that they were not arrested at the scene, no liquor was …

Ambuj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ambuj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 24.39 litres of liquor recovered from a scooty he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was …

Baiju Kumar @ Baiju Kumar Das @ Baiju KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Baiju Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 137(2) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the son of an informant went missing and that co‑accused Harikesh Kumar, Krishna and Naveen, in their confessional statements, implicated the …

Sanjeev Yadav @ Sanjit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjeev Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging offences under several sections of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act, where the prosecution alleged that the accused, including the petitioner, assaulted an informant and opened fire, injuring three …

Priyanka KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Priyanka Kumari and her husband Pawan Kumar, the daughter and son‑in‑law of the deceased Tiwari Singh, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a murder case under Sections 103 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that on 16‑04‑2025 the accused assaulted and poisoned …

Santosh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Santosh Kumar Singh, an ex‑Secretary of the Maharani Durga Jee temple, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus to stop the construction of a public toilet on land he claims belongs to a private charitable trust and is used for religious rites. The petition alleges that the Gram Panchayat committee …

Jitendra Manjhi @ Jitendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jitendra Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case alleging kidnapping of a minor for marriage under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the B.N.S. The prosecution claimed the petitioner abducted the informant's daughter, while the petitioner contended that the …

Prince Kumar PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Prince Kumar Pandey, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a fraud case involving alleged collusion to sanction a Rs. 10,00,000 loan through forged documents. The prosecution’s informant, an office manager at Bajaj Finance, alleged that the petitioner and other accused …

Jivlal YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Jivlal Yadav and his wife Sukanti Devi, sought anticipatory bail in a kidnapping case where they were alleged to have abducted a minor for marriage. The prosecution alleged that the accused, including the petitioners, were involved, but the victim’s statement under Section 183 of …

Prayagadhwaj Yadav @ PrayagversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Prayagadhwaj Yadav, owned a Hyundai Venue that he had rented out via a Zoom Car application. The vehicle was seized by police on 21 June 2024 after 350.250 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from it, and a Sub‑Divisional Magistrate ordered its confiscation and auction on 1 July …

Prem Kumar @ Prem Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Prem Kumar was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged exploitation of minor girls at a dance venue, charged under several provisions of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Child Labour (Prevention and Regulation) Act and the Juvenile Justice Act. The petitioner contended that he was …

Sikandar Kumar @ Sikendar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sikandar Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 126, 115(2), 76, 324(4), 324(5), 3(5), 109 and 117(2) of the B.N.S., 2023 for allegedly assaulting a victim and causing injury. The petitioner pleaded innocence, asserted that he has no prior criminal record and has been …

Parma MallahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of landowners in Gopalganj district, filed multiple writ petitions challenging the transfer of their raiyati lands to the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) on the ground that the lands were never lawfully acquired under Sections 4A and 9 of the BIADA Act, …

Shivbachan BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of landowners in Gopalganj district, filed multiple writ petitions challenging the transfer of their raiyati lands to the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) on the ground that the lands were never lawfully acquired under Sections 4A and 9 of the BIADA Act, …

Santosh RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Rai was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including offences of rioting, assault, and attempt to murder. The prosecution alleged that he assaulted the victim, causing a head injury, and he had been in custody since …

SANTOSH SAHNIversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Sahni applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 11.9 litres of liquor from his joint family house. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was not in his conscious possession, …

Anil Kumar SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anil Kumar Sinha filed a writ petition seeking his absorption as a staff member of Magadh University and Patliputra University along with payment of consequential benefits. The State of Bihar, the two universities, and other officials were impleaded as respondents. Both sides relied on the precedent …