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The appellant, Md. Minhaj Alam, was charged under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, Section 27 of the Arms Act and Sections 3(1)(r)(s) and 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for alleged involvement in a killing. He sought regular bail, arguing that a …
The petitioner, Rohit Kumar, was arrested on 13 November 2025 in connection with a FIR dated 12 March 2025 alleging offences under Sections 109(1), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused fired …
The petitioner, Tanjil Islam, is in custody for alleged dowry‑related homicide under IPC sections 341, 324, 304(B) and 34. The prosecution alleges that the petitioner repeatedly stabbed his wife, leading to her death. The petitioner argues that he has already spent three years in custody and that …
Nitish Kumar applied for bail in a case (Mohanpur PS Case No.31 of 2024) involving alleged murder under Sections 109, 3(5) and 103(1) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that Manoj Yadav and Sanjay Yadav murdered the informant’s husband …
The petitioner, Shivnandan Mandal, filed a petition seeking modification of an earlier order dated 03-10-2024, which had rejected his petition but permitted him to surrender within four weeks. Over a year and a half later, he applied for an extension of time to surrender. The State, through its …
Petitioner Kaushal Kumar filed an application seeking restoration of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 75489 of 2025, which had been dismissed for default on 12 January 2026. The High Court examined the dismissal order and held that it was not a dismissal for non‑prosecution but merely a refusal to grant …
Ram Karan Rai and Sree Ram Rai filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and Punpun Sada. The appellants, through counsel Mr. Ajay Kumar, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the appeal. The Court, after hearing the parties, granted the request for …
The petitioner, Ravi Kumar, was arrested on 15 November 2022 in connection with a murder case (Sections 302, 34 IPC) and an offence under Section 27 of the Arms Act. He filed multiple bail petitions, all of which were rejected, the latest being in this proceeding. The petitioner argued that he had …
Petitioner Bittu Kumar filed a criminal miscellaneous application before the Patna High Court. During the proceedings, counsel for the petitioner argued that the application had become infructuous and sought the Court's permission to withdraw it. The Court examined the request and, noting that the …
Birendra Ram, who had obtained pre‑arrest bail in Criminal Miscellaneous No.37514 of 2025, was arrested in a different criminal case before he could surrender as ordered by the District Court. He filed a modification petition seeking relief from the bail order. The High Court, after noting the …
Amarjeet Paswan, father of a girl who was allegedly married to Toofani Paswan, filed an application seeking cancellation of the bail granted to Toofani Paswan on 19-12-2025. The petitioner claimed the victim had not been recovered and alleged threats, attaching a supplementary affidavit and a …
The petitioner, Madhuranjan Sah, filed a civil writ application before the Patna High Court. After hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the application. The court, after hearing arguments from both sides, granted the request. Consequently, the application was dismissed …
Shiva Kumar, the driver of a vehicle from which 540 litres of illicit liquor was seized, applied for bail in a case registered under Section 317(5) of the BNS and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act. He claimed he was unaware of the liquor, that nothing was recovered from …
The petitioner, Satyam Kumar, filed a public interest litigation seeking various writs to quash a tender notice dated 18.07.2025 for constructing a football stadium on the premises of U.R. College, Rosera, and to protect the existing college playground. The respondents, including the State of Bihar …
The Bihar Adiwasi Adhikar Forum filed a public interest litigation seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Land Reforms and Revenue to (i) dispose of a representation dated 15‑10‑2025 concerning a high‑level enquiry into land declared as Government …
The Bihar Adiwasi Adhikar Forum filed a public interest litigation seeking writs of mandamus directing the Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Land Reform and Revenue, to (i) dispose of a representation filed on 5 November 2025 concerning a high‑level enquiry into land declared as government …
The petitioner, Suganti Devi, was arrested in connection with a case alleging that she and co‑accused strangled the informant’s daughter. She contended that she was falsely implicated because she opposed her son’s relationship with the deceased, who allegedly committed suicide. The petitioner …
The petitioners, Ramashray Das and Laxman Das, were arrested in June 2023 in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleged members of an extremist gang. They filed three successive applications for regular bail, the first …
The petitioner, Lalu Kumar, sought bail in a case registered as Sultanganj P.S. Case No.254 of 2024, which alleged his involvement in a murder and related offences under Sections 326, 307/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 27 of the Arms Act. The trial court had earlier …
The petitioners Ramesh Kumar, Annu Kumari and Draupadi Devi filed an application seeking restoration of Criminal Appeal (SJ) No.2725 of 2025, which had been dismissed on 7 October 2025 for failure to comply with a peremptory order dated 18 September 2025 requiring the filing of requisites to issue …
The petitioner, an RTI activist, filed a public interest litigation in the Patna High Court seeking the removal of the Vice‑Chancellor of Veer Kunwar Singh University and an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities, as well as setting aside an extension of the Vice‑Chancellor’s tenure. The …
The petitioner, Lalan Kumar Baudh, filed a public interest litigation seeking the removal of the Vice‑Chancellor and Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor of Magadh University for alleged financial irregularities and continuation beyond their statutory tenure. The petition also demanded a forensic audit of university …
The petitioner, Jaikant Ravidas, was arrested on 19 August 2025 in connection with a dowry‑related death of his wife, who was found dead on 17 August 2025. The FIR, registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the BNS, alleged that the petitioner, along with other family members, participated in the …
Ravi Kumar was arrested on 19 November 2025 in connection with a case involving alleged armed robbery and offences under Sections 309(4) & 3(5) of the BNS and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleges that unknown persons, at gunpoint, threatened an informant, fired at him and stole his …
The petitioner, Sanchu Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case involving offences under several sections of the Bihar Non‑Statutory (BNSS) Act and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with eight others, was armed and fired at …
The petitioner, Amitabh Ray, filed a modification application in Criminal Miscellaneous No.19260 of 2026 arising from a 2021 police case. After hearing arguments and reviewing a report from the Exclusive Special Excise Judge, the petitioner sought the court's permission to withdraw the modification …
Petitioner Pawan Rajbhar was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging that he fired upon the brother of an informant, resulting in death. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence, a clean antecedent, …
Rohit Kumar applied for regular bail in a kidnapping case (PS Shankarpur Case No. 203 of 2024) under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR alleges he abducted the informant’s daughter‑in‑law. The petitioner claimed innocence, a clean antecedent, and highlighted his prolonged …
The petitioner, Durgesh Kumar, sought bail in a case registered under Sections 309(4) and 392 of the B.N.S. for an alleged robbery at a bank. The FIR named unknown persons, and the petitioner’s identification was derived only from a confessional statement made by co‑accused Babi Kumar to the police. …
The petitioners, Ram Pukar Ray and his wife, filed a civil writ petition against the State of Bihar and several education officials. The writ court had earlier passed an order which the parties claim has been fully complied with. The petitioners subsequently filed an application seeking further …
Prince Kumar was arrested in connection with a 2024 FIR alleging offences under Sections 109, 352, 351(2), 61(2) & 3(5) of the BNS and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution’s case rests mainly on the confessional statement of co‑accused Jitendra Kumar Yadav, with no direct evidence linking the …
The petitioner Sunil Yadav was arrested after police recovered 19.200 liters of illicit Nepali-made liquor from his residence. He was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and has been in custody since 27 December 2025. The petitioner contended that he was falsely …
The petitioners, Shubham Kumar and Gauri Shanker, were implicated in a criminal case (PS Case No.70 of 2025) and filed a regular bail application before the Patna High Court. Their counsel subsequently sought the Court's permission to withdraw the bail application. The Court examined whether such a …
The petitioner, Surendra Ram, filed a petition seeking contempt proceedings against several respondents, alleging that they willfully violated a prior order of this Court dated 25‑04‑2024 concerning land measurement. The respondents, including the Circle Officer, submitted affidavits stating that …
The petitioner, Jitendra Rai, was charged under Sections 30(a), 32(2) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged involvement in the seizure of 944.28 litres of illicit foreign liquor from a co‑accused's house. The co‑accused identified the petitioner as an associate, but no liquor …
The petitioner, Pintu Nut, sought bail for an alleged offence under Section 310(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita arising from a robbery in which a gold bracelet and chain were stolen. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was part of a group that surrounded the informant on a motorcycle and …
Munna Kumar Chaudhary applied for regular bail in a murder case (Section 302/34 IPC) and illegal possession of arms (Section 27 Arms Act) arising from a 2020 FIR in Majhauliya, West Champaran. The FIR did not originally name him; his name emerged from a co‑accused’s confessional statement, and he …
Petitioner Bipin Yadav applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act, arising from an incident where co‑accused fired at an informant's father, resulting in his death. The petitioner contended that he had no …
The petitioner, Sikindra Raut, applied for bail for the second time after his earlier bail plea was denied on 3 September 2025. He argued that he had been in custody since 15 March 2025, the trial was progressing slowly with only four of ten charge‑sheet witnesses examined, and that the allegations …
The petitioners Ajay Ram, Laxmi Devi and Vikash Kumar were arrested in connection with a dowry‑related homicide (Piyar PS Case No. 140 of 2024) and have been in judicial custody since 5 January 2026. The FIR alleges offences under Sections 126(2), 115, 85, 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable …
Anil Kumar, a 23‑year‑old male, was charged under Section 65(1) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly raping the minor daughter of the informant. He applied for bail before the Patna High Court. The court …
The petitioner, Satish Kumar, was charged in a 2022 case for murder under Section 302 IPC, criminal conspiracy under Section 120B IPC, and illegal possession of arms under Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleged to have fired on an informant’s father resulting in death. He applied for bail before the …
The petitioner, Rishu Kumar, applied for regular bail in a murder case (Sarmera PS Case No. 184 of 2025) under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, murdered the informant's brother, but no eyewitness testimony was presented …
The petitioner, Raju Chauhan, applied for regular bail in a murder case (Barhariya PS Case No. 472 of 2025) where he was accused of stabbing the informant’s son, resulting in death. The FIR charges him under Sections 109, 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The petitioner’s counsel …
The petitioner, Ravindra Kumar, was arrested on 4 January 2025 in connection with a Mahila Police Station case involving alleged rape, cheating and criminal conspiracy under IPC sections 376, 420 and 120(B). The FIR, lodged on 25 November 2024, records an alleged incident on 21 December 2023 and was …
The petitioner, Sunil Sahni, was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 611.7 litres of illicit foreign liquor seized from a truck. He contended that he was neither the owner nor the driver of the vehicle and that no incriminating article was …
Petitioner Ranjan Kumar applied for regular bail in a dowry death case registered under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleges that the petitioner, as husband, participated in the killing of his wife over dowry demands. The petitioner contended he did not …
Anwar Sah was arrested in connection with the recovery of firearms from his residence and charged under Section 317(3) of the B.N.S. and Sections 25(1‑B)a and 26 of the Arms Act, with charges framed on 07‑03‑2023. He also faces a separate charge under Section 109 of the B.N.S., for which he is …
The petitioner, Ashraf Ali, was arrested in connection with a case registered under PS‑24 of 2023 for alleged offences including theft, kidnapping for ransom, dowry death, hurt and criminal intimidation, as well as violations of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that he, together …
The Bihar Adiwasi Adhikar Forum, through its patron Pramod Kumar Singh, filed a public interest litigation seeking writs of mandamus directing the Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Land Reform and Revenue, to dispose of a representation dated 21-10-2025 concerning protection of certain …
Kabil Mukhiya was charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly firing on the son of an informant, resulting in death. He applied for regular bail, asserting innocence, a clean antecedent, and noting that he had been in custody since …
Petitioner Kumar Bijendra Prasad filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner, neither on the current date nor on the previous hearing. The respondents, represented by Mr. Md. Irshad Ali (A.C. to the Secretary) and Dr. Anand Kumar (advocate …
Balram Kewat was arrested in connection with a dowry‑death case (PS‑224/2025) where the prosecution alleged that he married the informant’s daughter in 2020 and later participated in her murder by burning, following a dowry demand. The prosecution presented confessional statements from the …
The petitioner, Ashok Kumar, filed an application seeking restoration of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 36344 of 2021, which had been filed to quash FIR No. 33 of 2021 and was dismissed for default on 16 February 2026. The court examined the petition and noted that the earlier dismissal was due to …
The petitioner, Ranjit Kumar, was arrested in connection with a double murder case arising from a rivalry over sand ghats, alleged under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. Although his name does not appear in the FIR, it was mentioned in a self‑inculpatory …
The petitioners, two residents of Gaya district, filed a public‑interest writ petition seeking the cancellation of an environmental clearance granted to a sand‑mining project on the Morhar River and various directions for independent impact assessment and site restoration. They approached the Patna …
The petitioner, Pramod Prasad, filed a bail application before the Patna High Court against the Union of India represented by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). The trial court had concluded the prosecution evidence, after which the petitioner submitted written arguments on 08.05.2025, but the …
Dharmendra Ram, the petitioner, was arrested on 10 March 2025 in connection with a dowry death case (Sections 304B, 34 IPC and Sections 3, 4 Dowry Prohibition Act). He applied for bail, claiming a clean antecedent and that the FIR was fabricated, noting that co‑accused had previously been granted …
The petitioner, Sachin Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, alleging assault on the informant’s nephew. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner inflicted head injuries, while the petitioner claimed innocence, a clean …
The petitioner, Ramesh Kumar, filed an application in the Patna High Court seeking permission to raise all points, including a specific ground, at the time of framing of charge in a criminal case. After hearing arguments, the petitioner’s counsel requested to withdraw the application so that the …
The petitioner, Darogi Yadav, was charged under Sections 4, 5, 6 of the Explosive Substances Act and Sections 16 to 22 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with a 2016 case. He has been in custody since December 13, 2022 and faces twenty additional serious cases. The prosecution …
Golu Kumar, a 20‑year‑old resident of Shankarpur, was implicated in a case (Muffasil P.S. No. 18 of 2025) for allegedly assaulting an informant with an iron rod, causing injury to the informant’s hand. The petitioner contended that the allegations were false, stemming from a personal grudge between …
The petitioner, Lalpari Devi, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (S. Kamal P.S. Case No. 232 of 2025) involving offences under various sections of the BNS and the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, participated in an armed assault …
Chandan Kumar Yadav was arrested on 26 April 2025 in connection with a police case involving alleged offences under Sections 379, 411, 413, 414, 420, 467, 468 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, stemming from a vehicle checking operation where two motorcyclists attempted to flee. The petitioner …
Petitioner Raushan Kumar Yadav filed a second anticipatory bail application, seeking permission to withdraw it so that he could surrender before the lower court and apply for regular bail. The petitioner’s counsel requested that the anticipatory bail be withdrawn to avoid prejudice to the regular …
Petitioner Sushil Kumar filed a modification application seeking relief from a condition requiring a Rs.7,000 deposit within ten days and to have his bail bonds accepted. The delay was attributed to the opposite party, Juhi Kumari, failing to provide necessary bank account details, preventing timely …
Salu Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple provisions of the BNSS, the Information Technology Act and the POCSO Act, alleging that he had taken photographs of a minor class‑mate, defamed her and shared the images on social media. The prosecution argued that the …
The appellant, Laliteshwar Chaudhary, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The court examined a police letter, a police report, and a death certificate confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 …
The petitioner, Devan Yadav, was charged under IPC sections 364(A) (kidnapping for ransom) and 34 (common intention), Arms Act section 27, and UAPA sections 16 and 18 for allegedly kidnapping two persons with a group of 30‑40 Naxalites for extortion. The trial was delayed because co‑accused and the …
Petitioner Putun Chaudhari was charged under Sections 302, 201, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC for the alleged murder of his wife, Sunaina Devi, in a dowry‑related dispute. He had been in judicial custody since December 2021 and his earlier bail application was rejected, with permission to re‑apply …
The appellant, Ganesh Singh, was the sole party to a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined the relevant provisions, namely Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now …
The appellant, Lagandeo Kanu, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.449 of 2004 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter, a police report, and a death certificate. The Court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of …
The petitioner, Shashikant Kumar, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking regular bail. During the hearing, the petitioner requested to withdraw the present application in order to surrender and subsequently apply for regular bail. The Court, after hearing counsel, granted …
Amit Kumar was arrested for possession of 225 litres of illicit liquor, alleged to violate Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. He has been in custody since 23 January 2026 and has five prior criminal convictions. The petitioner …
Santosh Kumar Mishra, a retired Air Force sergeant, received his pension through a Bank of India account. The bank froze Rs. 4,97,817 in his account in 2010 and later recovered Rs. 3,79,403, alleging excess pension payments due to miscalculations. The petitioner sought a waiver of recovery, release …
The appellant Baijnath Sao filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …
The petitioner, Nikhil Yadav, was charged under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(2), 118(1), 109 of the Bihar Negotiable Act and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly killing the deceased with a firearm. He has been in custody since 17‑08‑2024 and has two prior criminal antecedents. The petitioner …
The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, was named in a complaint alleging mental and physical cruelty and other offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 379 and 498A, as well as Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, for allegedly demanding a dowry of Rs 10 lakh. The petitioner filed a bail petition, contending …
Petitioner Jaikrishna Jha filed a contempt application against Lalit Narayan Mithila University and its officials, alleging willful disobedience of a writ court order. The court examined whether the writ order contained any mandamus or specific direction that could be disobeyed. Counsel for the …
Petitioners, a group of poor individuals, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition seeking modification of an earlier order dated 21‑08‑2024 which required them to surrender and furnish bail bonds within eight weeks. They claimed they could not surrender due to lack of proper legal advice and …
The petitioner, Pashupatinath Gupta, was arrested in connection with a case registered under sections 126(2) and 127(2) of the Bihar Penal Code for allegedly sodomising a four‑year‑old child. He has been in custody since 2 March 2026 and claims he is innocent, asserting a clean antecedent. The …
Sunita Devi was charged under Sections 363, 364, 302, 201 and 120B/34 of the Indian Penal Code for the murder of Sunil Singh. She sought regular bail, arguing that the only basis for her accusation was a confessional statement to police, which she claimed has no evidentiary value. The prosecution …
The petitioners—Rajesh Mukhiya, Geeta Devi and Kanhaiya Mukhiya—were named in an FIR for alleged assault and other offences arising from a land‑dispute in Yogapatti, West Champaran. The FIR alleged that they assaulted an informant and his son, causing bodily injuries, with an alleged intention to …
The Patna High Court heard an application for anticipatory bail filed by six petitioners accused of assaulting an informant and other offences under the Indian Penal Code. Petitioners No.2 and No.5 withdrew their applications, which the court permitted, dismissing those applications as withdrawn. …
The petitioner, Vikram, sought bail in a case where 7.5 litres of codeine phosphate and triprolidine HCl cough syrup were seized from a scooty and the offence was alleged under Section 21(C) of the NDPS Act. He contended that he neither owned nor drove the scooty, that the seizure was conducted by …
The petitioners, Rajeev Kumar Rai and Sanjeev Kumar Singh, were arrested in connection with a case where the informant's son allegedly died after being assaulted with sticks, an iron rod, a pistol and axes. They were charged under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act, 2023 and …
Harinarayan Gupta applied for anticipatory bail after a looting incident in which co‑accused Bablu Yadav was caught and, through a captured accomplice Pappu Yadav, identified the petitioner as having facilitated the escape. The FIR records only the co‑accused’s statement linking the petitioner, with …
Vishal Kumar filed a modification application seeking to alter a prior order that barred him from receiving his M.B.B.S. degree for two years and imposed a Rs.5,00,000 fine. He argued that the original order, interpreted as a two‑academic‑year debarment, would effectively deny him the degree for …
The petitioners, Ravi Yadav and Vikash Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that 21.75 litres of foreign liquor were recovered from a public place under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. They argued that the recovery was made without an …
The petitioners sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Korha P.S. Case No.25 of 2024) involving IPC sections 341, 323, 504 and 506/34. Initially the case comprised bailable offences for which bail was granted, but non‑bailable sections were later added in the charge‑sheet. The court …
The petitioner, Bhushan Shama, was implicated in a Naxalite attack on a construction site, charged with multiple IPC offences, a provision of the Arms Act and the CLA Act. He claimed innocence, arguing that the FIR was vague and that a co‑accused had already been granted bail. The State opposed …
The petitioner, Pankaj Singh, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 2,593.08 liters of illicit liquor and alleged violations of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and the Arms Act. He had been in custody since 21 January 2026 and claimed innocence, offering to donate Rs. 25,000 to a …
The petitioner, Sujeet Kumar Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Banka P.S. Case No. 305 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 322 and 3(5) of the B.N.S.S. The prosecution alleged that co‑accused used forged documents to halt construction on …
The petitioner, Santosh Patel, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving alleged offences under Sections 317(2), 318(4), 336(3) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution’s case relied on two stolen Bolero vehicles recovered from co‑accused and the petitioner’s name being mentioned in …
The petitioner, Amit Kumar Yadav, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (PS Case No. 267 of 2024) where a pistol was also recovered. He is charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act, and has been in custody since March 12, 2025 with four prior …
Suraj Singh, a student with no prior criminal record, filed an application for regular bail in a criminal miscellaneous case. He later sought to withdraw this application in order to surrender to the authorities within four weeks. The petitioner argued that his surrender should be considered on its …
The petitioner, Gaurav Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., where the prosecution alleged his involvement in the killing of an informant's daughter over a dowry demand. The petitioner contended he was merely the brother‑in‑law …
The appellants Rama Shankar Harijan, Bijaymal Harijan and Jaleshwar Gorh were found to be deceased during the pendency of their criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The Court examined a letter and report confirming their deaths and noted that no near relative had filed an application for …
The petitioners, Bindeshwari and Nunu Tanti, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a murder case (Sections 103(1) and 61(2) of the B.N.S.) concerning the death of an informant's sister. They argued they were brother‑in‑law and husband of the deceased, with the husband already in custody, and …
Manoj Das, a 20‑year‑old resident of Jharkhand, was charged under Sections 318(4), 319(2) of the Bihar Negotiable Securities Act, Sections 66, 66(C), 66(D) of the Information Technology Act and Sections 336(3), 337 and 338 of the same Act. He applied for bail after an earlier bail application was …
Petitioner Raj Nath Sah sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving the seizure of 2,593.08 litres of illicit liquor under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and several provisions of the Arms Act. He is also implicated in three other serious offences. The Patna High Court, after …
The petitioner sought regular bail in a robbery case under Section 309(4) of the B.N.S., where three unknown assailants looted Rs. 27,000 and mobile phones. The prosecution’s case rests mainly on a confessional statement by co‑accused Rahul Kumar, who named the petitioner, with no other material …
Rajnikant Kumar was arrested in a cyber‑fraud case involving alleged cheating of Rs 8,11,927 through a PhonePe scam, charged under IPC sections 419 and 420 and IT Act sections 66(c) and 66(d). The prosecution alleged that the complainant’s money was siphoned via an app suggested by PhonePe customer …
The Patna High Court considered the bail application of Hema Kumari, who was named in an FIR for offences under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 120‑B and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly forging a marksheet to obtain a contract teaching post. The petitioner argued that she resigned from the …
Petitioner Abhishek Kumar filed a restoration application seeking to have Criminal Miscellaneous No.10191 of 2026 restored to its original file. The petitioner argued that the earlier removal of the case was erroneous. The State opposed the application. The High Court examined the grounds raised in …
The petitioner, Vinay Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving the seizure of 2,525.4 liters of illicit liquor under several provisions of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution alleged violations of Sections 30(a), 32(ii)(iii), 36 and 41(i)(ii) of that Act. …
The petitioner, Arun Kumar Mahto, was named in a FIR for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018, alleging that 60 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from his motorcycle. He contended that he is the registered owner, that the seizure was not made …
The petitioner, Prince Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022 alleged that 300 litres of illicit country-made liquor were recovered from an open area. He argued that the seizure lacked independent witnesses and was made …
The petitioner, Nanhak Sahni, was granted bail on 14‑05‑2025 with conditions including cooperation in trial and verification of his criminal antecedents. He later filed a modification application alleging that the bail order incorrectly stated he had three criminal antecedents when, in fact, he had …
The petitioners sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in an FIR alleging assault on an informant and his brother, with charges under several IPC sections. Petitioner 1 was specifically accused of assault with an iron rod causing a grievous injury to Md Moim, while petitioners 2 and 3 faced …
The petitioner, Bindeshwar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 150 litres of illicit liquor. He contended that the liquor was not found in his personal possession and that the accusation rested …
The petitioner, Kaif Ansari, was arrested in connection with a robbery case (Section 392 IPC) based on a FIR filed in 2022. The FIR did not name him; his alleged involvement emerged solely from the confessional statement of a co-accused, Pradeep Giri, and no material evidence was recovered from his …
The petitioner, Chandan Paswan, was arrested in connection with an NDNDPS case involving the alleged recovery of 50 kg of ganja and has been in custody since 28 October 2024. He applied for regular bail, arguing his innocence and noting that a co‑accused had already been granted bail and that one of …
The petitioner, Sudhir Naiya, sought anticipatory bail after a First Information Report alleged that 20 litres of fermented Mahua and 5 litres of country-made liquor were recovered from his residence, constituting an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, …
Petitioners Mishrilal Sahani and Ranjit Sahani filed an anticipatory bail application in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 200 litres of illicit liquor. The first petitioner withdrew the application after being apprehended by …
The petitioner, Naushad Ali, filed a petition seeking restoration of Miscellaneous Appeal No. 1052 of 2025, which had been dismissed on 24 February 2026 for non‑prosecution. The High Court considered whether the appeal could be reinstated despite the earlier dismissal. The Court held that …
The petitioner, a labourer working out of state, filed a petition to modify the bail order dated 28-01-2026, claiming he was unaware of the bail grant and missed the surrender deadline. The court considered whether the surrender period could be extended given the petitioner's lack of knowledge and …
The petitioners, eight members of a family from Piprahi village, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 141, 341, 323, 427, 354(b), 504, 506 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. They alleged that the alleged assault on an informant and her sister involved only …
The petitioner, Sanjeet Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where 40 litres of illicit liquor was seized, including 10 litres from a bag on a motorcycle. He contended he had no ownership or possession …
Soumabir Bose filed Criminal Miscellaneous No.20508 of 2026 arising from a police case in Kishanganj. The petitioner moved a restoration application seeking to have the case reinstated in its original file. The learned counsel for the State opposed the application. Justice Satyavrat Verma examined …
The petitioner, Subhansh Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the NDPS Act for alleged possession of 4.9 grams of contraband. He contended that the seizure was illegal because the police did not comply with Section 105 of the Bihar Narcotic …
The petitioner, Sankit Yadav, filed an application before the Patna High Court in a criminal miscellaneous case. During the pendency of the application, the petitioner was apprehended, prompting his counsel to seek permission to withdraw the application. The court granted permission to withdraw. …
The petitioner, Suresh Ray, sought anticipatory bail in a case (PS Case No. 308 of 2025) alleging extortion, threats of death, and assault on an informant and his relatives. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with co‑accused Rakesh Yadav, demanded Rs.1,00,000 and assaulted the …
Madan Singh appealed a criminal conviction, but the Superintendent of Police reported that he had died. The court examined the report and noted that under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), an appeal …
Krishna Yadav, a 73‑year‑old accused of multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code including murder (Section 302), sought regular bail for the second time. The prosecution alleged that he assaulted Govind Sharan, causing his death, and that several witnesses had already been examined. The …
Raja Paswan was arrested in connection with a drug case (Sections 8 and 20(b)(ii)(c) of the NDPS Act) after a co‑accused, Md. Sirajuddin, claimed that 85 kg of ganja recovered from him was being transported to Paswan and another accused. Paswan contended that he was innocent, that no contraband was …
The petitioner, Md. Amir Khan, was arrested in connection with a shooting incident alleged under Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, with a loaded country‑made pistol recovered from his possession. The victim, Ritesh Kumar, stated that the co‑accused, Md. Sahil Alam, fired at him, and the …
The petitioner, Nisar Haidar, was arrested in connection with a fraud case (Madhubani P.S. Case No. 332 of 2025) alleging that he induced an informant to pay Rs. 3.70 lakh for a Hyundai car that was never delivered, issued dishonoured cheques and failed to refund the amount. The petitioner applied …
The appellant, Kamla Rai, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.353 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. The Court examined the report and considered the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …
The petitioner, Soni Kumari, sought regular bail for alleged possession of 97.4 liters of Wiscodin cough syrup containing 0.2% codeine, recovered from a car. The prosecution argued that the quantity constituted a commercial amount of contraband under the NDPS Act. The petitioner contended she had no …
The petitioner, Kamdev Paswan, filed a second anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a murder case (IPC §§302, 201, 34) arising from the death of Khushi Kumari. The FIR alleged that the petitioner’s son, Dewvrat Paswan, and another co‑accused murdered the victim and that the petitioner’s …
Petitioners Chandeshwari Yadav and Suchita Devi filed a writ petition seeking contempt proceedings against Circle Officer Niranjan Kumar Mishra for allegedly failing to comply with a court direction to hand over possession of land, as required by an undertaking given on 28.03.2024 and a subsequent …
The appellant, Chhabila Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.48 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as indicated in a police letter and report. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …
Shivlal Marandi filed a petition in the Patna High Court seeking relief in a criminal miscellaneous matter arising from a case registered at Tikapatti Police Station, Purnia. The petitioner later moved the court for permission to withdraw his application for modification of the proceedings. The …
Rukmini Kumari, an anganwadi sevika, alleged that an anganwadi assistant performed black magic on her daughter and she attempted to smear black soot on the assistant. The State of Bihar registered a case under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and the Prevention of Witch …
The petitioner, a practicing doctor and proprietor of Sri Hospital, was implicated in a criminal case (PS Case No. 435 of 2025) alleging that he, along with co‑accused, caused the death of an informant’s father by administering an injection. The petitioner contended that no injection was given, the …
Vikash Kumar Yadav was named in a complaint (No. 1859 of 2024) for issuing a Rs.1,70,000 cheque that was dishonoured, attracting charges under Section 316(2) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The petitioner argued that the dishonour was due to …
The petitioners, Radha Tiwari and Ram Ekbal Sahani, were implicated in an FIR alleging extortion of Rs.5,00,000 and several other offences arising from a land dispute concerning three kathas of land sold to them. They contended that the extortion allegation was false and that the case was filed to …
The petitioner, Lalan Kumar, a land broker, was named in an FIR alleging his participation in forging a panchnama document in a family land dispute involving co‑accused Navin Kumar and Babita Devi, who are the son and daughter‑in‑law of the informant. The petitioner contended that he was only a …
Madan Ray was arrested in connection with a land‑dispute case (Shahpur Patori PS Case No. 496 of 2025) alleging offences under several sections of the B.N.S., 2023, including assault and causing grievous hurt. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with co‑accused, assaulted an informant …
The petitioner, Md. Safik, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition seeking modification of an order arising from PS case No.‑59 of 2025. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the modification application. The court considered the request and, after hearing …
The petitioners, Raju Kumar Singh and Nitish Kumar, filed Criminal Appeal (SJ) No. 4194 of 2025 against the State of Bihar and Deepak Kumar arising from a 2024 police case. The appeal had been dismissed, prompting the petitioners to file a restoration application. The petitioners were represented by …
The petitioners, Anita Devi and Prithvi Prasad Gupta, are the mother‑in‑law and father‑in‑law of the informant, Sapna Kumar, in a dowry‑related case (Haraiya PS Case No.107 of 2025). The prosecution alleges offences under Sections 126(2), 115, 74, 75, 85, 89 of the B.N.S and Section 3 of the Dowry …
The appellant, Ram Awatar Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (Cr. App. DB No.1247 of 2011) before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Supreme Court learned from a police letter and report that the sole appellant had died. No near relative filed an application for leave to …
The petitioner, Rakesh Giri, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR alleged that 225 litres of illicit country-made liquor were recovered from a vehicle, implicating him based solely on a co-accused's confessional statement with no independent witnesses to the seizure. The petitioner argued that there …
The petitioners sought relief from imminent arrest in connection with Jale P.S. Case No. 219 of 2025, which alleged multiple offences under the B.N.S.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with co‑accused, assaulted the informant's husband and brother‑in‑laws with weapons, causing …
The petitioners, Shakuntala Devi and Minta Devi, were accused in Mahnar P.S. Case No. 419 of 2025 for offences under several sections of the Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita, including assault and related crimes. They sought bail fearing arrest, arguing that the allegations were general and omnibus. The court …
The appellant, Sheo Shankar Prasad, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which mirrors Section 435 …
Petitioner Rajendra Mukhiya filed an application seeking modification of an earlier order dated 25 March 2026 in Criminal Miscellaneous No.17279 of 2026, which had named the Special Judge‑I (Excise Act), Darbhanga as the court where the case was pending. The petitioner requested that the order be …
Monu Kumar Suman filed a modification petition seeking to change the date of his surrender before the trial court, arguing that he was outside Bihar due to professional commitments. The court examined the petitioner's submission and the reason stated in the petition. Finding the explanation …
The petitioner, Yogendra Prasad Sah, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that 38.7 litres of Nepali liquor were recovered from the rooftop of his joint‑family house under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022. He contended that the identification was made …
The petitioner, Ritesh Kumar, had been granted provisional anticipatory bail on 5 January 2026 with a direction to surrender to the trial court within six weeks, i.e., by 16 February 2026. He failed to surrender, claiming he was suffering from Hepatocellular Jaundice and filed a modification …
The petitioner, Dilkhush Kumar, was arrested on 8 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the seizure of 200 litres of country-made liquor, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022. He contended that he has a clean criminal record, …
Petitioner Pramod Mahto filed a modification application seeking correction of typographical errors in the order dated 06-04-2026 passed in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 22323 of 2026. The petition alleged that the Excise P.S. case number was incorrectly recorded as 123c2/2025 instead of 123c2/2026 and …
Durgesh Kumar filed an application seeking restoration of Criminal Miscellaneous No.1273 of 2026, which had been dismissed for non‑prosecution on 6 April 2026. The petitioner argued that the reasons for dismissal were not conclusive and that the case warranted further investigation. The court …
The petitioner, Sudhir Yadav, was named in an FIR for assaulting an informant with a lathi, causing a grievous head injury, allegedly during a land dispute. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that the assault was not repeated, that there was no intention to cause death, and that he has a …
Suraj Kumar was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case involving the 15‑year‑old daughter of an informant. The petitioner claimed the girl left home voluntarily out of love and travelled with him, arguing that this negated any kidnapping allegation. The State, through the Additional Public …
The petitioners, Ranjit Rai, Uday Rai and Awdesh Ray, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that 420 litres of illicit country-made liquor were recovered from sacks on a riverbank, implicating them under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The petitioners …
The petitioners – Manju Devi, Damodar Sahni, Saint Lal Sahni and Ram Prasad Sahni – had been granted anticipatory bail by the Patna High Court on 12 March 2026. A typographical error in paragraph 7 of that order mistakenly referred to "both the petitioners" instead of "all the above named four …
Sudha Kumari was ordered by the Patna High Court to surrender on 21 May 2025 in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 26564. She filed a modification application which was allowed on 26 September 2025, altering the surrender terms. The petitioner failed to surrender within the new deadline and subsequently …
Mohan Paswan was arrested on 8 December 2025 in connection with FIR No. 163 of 2024 alleging offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 504, 506, 379, 307 and 34, including assault with a desi katta causing head injury. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent, asserted that the FIR was false and …
The petitioner, Md. Israfil, was arrested for possession of 19.2 litres of triprolidine hydrochloride and codeine phosphate syrup, alleged to be more than a 'small quantity' under the NDPS Act, and charged under IPC sections 279, 337, 338 and NDPS sections 20 and 22. An earlier bail application was …
The appellant, Sintu Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.920 of 2014 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya …
The petitioners, Somendra and Nagendra Kamat, applied for pre‑arrest (anticipatory) bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code for alleged assault, unlawful assembly, and robbery during a Durga Puja event. Their earlier anticipatory bail application had been rejected …
The petitioners, seven members of the Yadav family, were arrested in connection with FIR No. 483 of 2025 for alleged assault causing head injuries during a land dispute. They were charged under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita 2023 and the Arms Act, 1959. The petitioners contended …
The petitioners, three brothers named Jichho, Shravan and Dheeraj Yadav, were implicated in FIR No. 466 of 2025 for offences including assault, extortion of Rs.50,000 and theft of Rs.3,000, alleged to have occurred during a confrontation over the informant's illegal liquor shop. The petitioners …
Vikash Kumar Yadav was charged under IPC sections 304B, 201 and 34 for the alleged dowry‑related murder of his wife. He had been in custody since 2 August 2023 and his repeated bail applications were rejected. The trial court had framed charges on 4 February 2026 and examined one witness, while …
Arman Khan was arrested on 11‑December‑2025 in connection with a theft case (G.R. No.10413 of 2025) where the FIR did not name him. His alleged involvement emerged only from the confessional statement of a co‑accused, Raju Bansfor, and no turn‑in‑of‑property (TIP) has been conducted. The State …
The petitioner, Indal Yadav, filed an application seeking modification of an earlier order that required him to surrender within a specified period. He argued that he was already in custody for a different case and could not furnish a bail bond for the present case. The court considered the …
The petitioner, Akhilesh Sharma, an accused in a 2009 complaint case under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking modification of a surrender order dated 16 June 2025. Earlier, a modification had extended the surrender period by three weeks, but the …
The petitioner, a former Circle Inspector, was implicated in a 2018 case (Raniganj P.S. Case No. 321) for alleged land mutation offences under several IPC sections, including fraud and cheating. The prosecution alleged that he, along with co‑accused, mutated land in the name of a person without any …
The petitioner, Amrit Raj, was arrested on 16 February 2026 in connection with a 2022 FIR alleging offences under IPC sections 341, 307, 34 and Arms Act section 27. The FIR specifically attributes the act of firing that injured an informant to co‑accused Amit Kumar Choudhary, while the petitioner is …
Kundan Singh, also known as Kundan Kumar, was arrested in connection with an alleged illegal sand‑mining offence (PS case No.246 of 2025) and has been in custody since 10 March 2026. He applied for bail, contending that the lower court’s order incorrectly recorded four antecedent cases when only two …
The petitioner, Sachin Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with PS Lakhaura Case No. 345/2025, which alleged offences under several sections of the BNS. He contended that he was falsely implicated due to a prior neighbourly enmity, had no criminal record, and that the FIR …
The petitioner, Dipak Paswan, filed a petition seeking modification of an earlier order that had extended his time to surrender and furnish a bail bond in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The original order, dated 17‑02‑2026, granted a further four‑week extension. The court …
The petitioners, Chathi Devi and Sangeeta Devi, feared arrest in a criminal case (Rivilganj P.S. Case No. 261 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 103(1), 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. They filed an anticipatory bail application, which was the second such application after …
The petitioner, Bolu Kunwar, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking restoration of Criminal Appeal (SJ) No.4492 of 2025, which had been dismissed for non‑prosecution on 23‑02‑2026. The dismissal arose because the appellant's counsel asserted he had no instructions and would no longer …
Vishwanth Kumar filed a restoration application seeking to have Criminal Miscellaneous No. 18061 of 2026 reinstated to its original file. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, while the State of Bihar was represented by Mr. Surendra Prasad Singh. The High Court examined the …
The petitioner, Bhawesh Kumar Bhaskar, sought modification of a High Court order that expelled him from Aryabhatta Knowledge University for three years from the date of the Vice Chancellor's order dated 12-11-2024. He argued that the three-year period should be read as three academic years, which …
The petitioner, Md. Tauhid, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a criminal case (C.A. No.2650/2019) for alleged offences under IPC sections 498A and 34. He contended that the allegations of dowry demand and cruelty were false, arising from matrimonial discord, and asserted his innocence, lack …
Manu Singh and co‑accused were charged under IPC sections 323, 341, 307, 504 and 506/34 for allegedly assaulting an informant with lathi‑danda and iron rods. The petitioner had been in custody since 10 October 2025 and his earlier bail plea was rejected, with liberty to re‑apply after …
Golu Kumar, a 19‑year‑old, had been granted anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (A) Act, 2022, with a condition to surrender within six weeks. He failed to surrender on time because of a communication gap between his counsel and the substitute counsel, …
The petitioner, Mahendra Rai, sought regular bail in a case registered under Sections 8(c), 21(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act, alleging that the brown sugar seized (296 grams) was recovered from a co‑accused and not from his possession. He contended that the FIR was lodged by a Labour Enforcement Officer …
Satish Kumar was ordered by the Patna High Court to surrender on 04-02-2026 in Criminal Miscellaneous No.59338 of 2024. He was unable to do so because he was suffering from a viral fever, which he claimed was neither intentional nor deliberate. He filed a modification petition (Cr. Misc. No.30602 of …
The petitioners, Punam Devi, Mantu Sharma and Shyam Sharma, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Pasraha PS No. 253/2025) alleging offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(1), 74, 352 and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable (BNS) Act. They claimed innocence, alleging false implication …
The appellant, Bir Bahadur Rai, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.642 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as reported by the Senior Superintendent of Police. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, …
The appellants, Sohrai Yadav and Mohrai Yadav, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police investigation revealed that both appellants had died. The court examined the Superintendent of Police's letter and the Sub‑Inspector's report confirming …
The appellant, Vilas Thakur, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.152 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya …
The appellant, Satyanarain Dube, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.828 of 2015 arising from a 1994 case. During the pendency of the appeal, the court learned from a police letter and report that the sole appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …
Petitioner Nazir Ahmad Khan filed a writ application seeking a direction to remove his land from the banned list and to compel the District Collector cum Registrar of Rohtas to dispose of a representation he had filed on 20 January 2022, which remained pending. The petitioner argued that a timely …
The petitioner, Deepak Kumar Singh, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus to keep a municipal letter dated 22‑04‑2026 in abeyance, to restrain any coercive action against him and his building, and to direct the appointment of a Chairman for the Municipal Building Tribunal (MBT) which has been …
Magadh Homes, through a partner, filed a writ petition seeking mandamus to restrain the Patna Municipal Corporation from acting on Letter No.7066 dated 22‑04‑2026, to prevent any coercive action against its building, and to direct the appointment of a chairman for the Municipal Building Tribunal …
Sunita Kumari filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus to keep Letter No‑7057 dated 22‑04‑2026 in abeyance, to restrain the Patna Municipal Corporation from taking coercive action against her and her building, and to direct the appointment of a Chairman for the Municipal Building Tribunal (MBT) …
The petitioner, Ashok Kumar Singh, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus to keep a municipal letter dated 22‑04‑2026 in abeyance, restrain coercive action against him and his building, and direct the appointment of a Chairman for the Municipal Building Tribunal, which has been non‑functional …
Petitioner Dharm Shila Devi filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus to keep a municipal order (Letter No. 7055 dated 22‑04‑2026) in abeyance, to restrain any coercive action against her and the building, and to direct the appointment of a Chairman for the Municipal Building Tribunal (MBT) which has …
The appellant Jagdish Rajbhar filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the investigating S.H.O. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …
The appellant, Raj Nandan Singh, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. The court received a police letter confirming his death and noted that no near relative had filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …
The petitioner, Mithun Yadav, filed a regular bail application which was taken up on 09‑07‑2025. The coordinating bench gave him three weeks to rectify defects, but the defects remained uncorrected, leading the State to argue that the petitioner had lost interest. The petitioner’s counsel then …
The appellant, Rajeshwar Singh, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The court received a letter from the Superintendent of Police confirming the death, along with a police report. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …
The petitioners, Harendra Pandit and his wife Lalita Devi, filed a petition seeking the quashing of FIR No. 92 of 2013 lodged by Siwan Mahila Police Station. The petition was filed in 2025, more than a decade after the FIR was registered. The petitioners argued that the FIR should be set aside, but …
