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Judgments of 2026

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Uma Nath VindversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Uma Nath Vind, a retired Block Education Officer, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its education officials to consider his claim for 1st, 2nd and 3rd A.C.P. and the associated monetary benefits, alleging that he retired on a lower pay scale after 32 years of …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 255.120 litres of liquor recovered from his WagonR vehicle. He argued that he was not in actual possession of the …

Md. MustakimversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Mustakim, was implicated in a case under IPC sections 272 and 273 and the Bihar Excise Act sections 30(a) and 47 for alleged recovery of liquor from a motorcycle he owned, while another motorcycle was seized. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, was not …

Hari Kumar @ Hari Kumar Mahto @ HariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Hari Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 24 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that the liquor was seized from his friend who was apprehended at the spot …

Ajit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ajit Kumar was arrested on 13 January 2026 for alleged possession of 6 kg of ganja, with a co-accused found with an additional 4 kg, totaling 10 kg. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent and argued that the seizure was less than the commercial quantity, that Section 50 of the NDPS Act and …

Md AsgarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md Asgar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 168.75 litres of liquor were recovered from a Swift car he owned. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor, that the driver who was in control of the vehicle fled the scene, …

Ankit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ankit Kumar, was implicated in a case under the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 277.125 litres of liquor from a Tata Safari vehicle. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, had no possession of the liquor, and was not the owner of the vehicle, asserting that the …

Rafiq Miyan @ Rafik AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rafiq Miyan, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 9 litres of liquor recovered from a scooty. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not the owner of the scooty, and that the only evidence against him was a …

Gautam Kumar SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gautam Kumar Sahani, was implicated in a case involving alleged possession of 353.58 litres of liquor seized from two motorcycles and a car, and charged under IPC sections 272, 273, 290 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He argued that he had no …

Minku KumarversusThe Bihar Public Service Commission

DISMISSED

Minku Kumar filed a writ petition before the Patna High Court seeking a mandamus directing the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) to re‑evaluate his answer sheets of the Integrated 70th (Main) Combined Competitive Examination and to restrain the declaration of its final result. He also requested …

Jelar NutversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jelar Nut, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 48 litres of liquor from a bush adjacent to his house. He contended that he has a clean antecedent, was not caught in possession, and that the allegation stemmed from a hostile …

Md. MubarakversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Mubarak, 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 378 litres of liquor from his Bolero vehicle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, …

Shamsad Alam @ ShamsadversusThe state of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shamsad Alam, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 18 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued he had a clean antecedent, was not the owner of the vehicle, and the case was based solely on a …

Rampukar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rampukar Rai, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 80 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He claimed he was not arrested on the spot, had no …

Rajan Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajan Kumar Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Sections 30(a) and 47 of the Excise Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 567 litres of liquor from a vehicle not in his conscious possession. He argued that …

Taher AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Taher Alam, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Excise Act, alleging that only 500 ml of liquor was recovered from his motorcycle and that he had no prior criminal record. He …

Navneet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Akhilesh Kumar Chaudhary and Navneet Kumar, filed bail applications in connection with P.S. Case No. 1028 of 2025, which alleged offences under Sections 138(4), 303(2), 338, 336(3) and 340(2) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that Chaudhary was apprehended while conducting …

Subhash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Subhash Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 69 and 85 of the B.N.S and Sections 3 and 4 of the D.P. Act. He had been in custody since 22 December 2025 and claimed to have no prior criminal record. The petitioner argued that the complainant admitted a …

Raju Kumar Singh @ Raju KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raju Kumar Singh, was arrested on 31 January 2026 in connection with the seizure of 177.255 litres of foreign liquor, alleged to be offences under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022. He contended that he was neither the owner nor the …

Pappu ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pappu Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a), 30(c), 32(iii) and 36 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of liquor from several houses including his own. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, that the liquor was …

Muntun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Muntun Kumar was arrested on 9 January 2025 in connection with Patepur police case No.186 of 2024, an FIR dated 26 June 2024 for an offence under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code (robbery). The petitioner was not named in the FIR; his name surfaced only through the confessional statement of …

Pratima KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Pratima Kumari, owner of a motorcycle from which 200 litres of liquor was seized, sought anticipatory bail, claiming she had no knowledge of the liquor being transported and possesses a clean criminal record. The State opposed the bail, arguing the seizure implicated her under Section …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 5.25 litres of liquor from a public banana orchard. He asserted a clean criminal record and …

Amir Shahni @ Amir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Amir Shahni and Shyambabu Shahni, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 317.100 litres of liquor from a vehicle. They argued that they were not arrested on the spot, had no conscious possession of the …

Ravi Shankar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravi Shankar Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of one litre of liquor from the jacket of an accused, with his motorcycle also seized. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of …

Rajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajesh 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, involving the recovery of 141 litres of liquor from his …

Rahul YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Yadav, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. He contended that he was not arrested at the scene, that the FIR was lodged a day after the alleged incident, and that the seizure list was prepared prior to the FIR, …

Punam DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Punam Devi filed a writ petition seeking a selection/appointment letter and monetary benefits for the post of Swakshta Supervisor, claiming that the Mathurapur Panchayat had already resolved to appoint her. The State argued that the matter falls under the Lohiya Swaksh Bihar Abhiyan …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for the alleged recovery of 2,891.52 litres of liquor from a truck, although he claimed he was not in possession of the liquor and was merely the owner of the vehicle. He asserted a …

Rishikesh GiriversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Rishikesh Giri, was arrested on 26 August 2025 in connection with a case involving alleged sexual relations with a minor under false pretence of marriage. He faces charges under IPC sections 376, 313, 341, 323, 504, 506, 34 and POCSO Act sections 4 and 6. The petitioner claimed a …

Dhakelu Bhuiya @ Awadh BhuiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dhakelu Bhuiya, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 34.3 litres of liquor from a poultry farm not owned by him. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession, he had no relationship with the farm …

Sumiti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sumiti Devi, sought anticipatory bail after a vehicle registered in her name was seized with 29 litres of liquor, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. She contended that she had no knowledge of the driver’s misuse of the vehicle and possessed a clean …

Saroj PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Saroj Paswan, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly having 5 litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean criminal record, was not in possession of the …

Ajeet Kumar @ Ajit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajeet Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for alleged possession of 3 litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, the liquor …

Ramashray YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ramashray Yadav was arrested on 12 January 2026 in connection with a police case alleging molestation, attempted outrage of modesty, and assault on an informant and her family, offences listed under Sections 126, 115(2), 110, 74, 75, 303(2), 351, 351(2) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023. The petitioner …

Pramod Yadav @ Prmod YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Pramod Yadav 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 6.8 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he was not in possession at the time, was unaware of his …

Shali Akhtar @ Sali AkhtarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shali Akhtar, husband of a deceased woman, was arrested in connection with a murder and dowry-related offences (IPC §§302, 304‑B, 498‑A, 34 and Dowry Prohibition Act §§3, 4) and has been in custody since 7 July 2024. He sought regular bail, arguing that out of ten charge‑sheet …

Gyani ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five residents of Belwa Bhui Toli, were arrested in connection with a case of alleged assault on 02‑10‑2025 and have been in custody since 05‑10‑2025. They sought bail, contending that they have clean antecedents and that the FIR contains only a generic allegation without specific …

Bharat PaswanversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bharat Paswan, 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 possession of six litres of liquor. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was found in a …

Depash Yadav @ Depesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Depash Yadav, Nandan Yadav and Mangal Yadav, were arrested on 9 December 2025 in connection with a FIR alleging offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, stemming from a dispute over land. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners had assaulted an …

Sarvan Yadav @ Sharvan Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sarvan Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case involving alleged recovery of 792 litres of liquor from six motorcycles, charged under Sections 274, 275, 317(5) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the …

Shriram Kumar @ Prahalad kumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shriram Kumar sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where liquor was allegedly recovered from a third‑party named Santosh and from a motorcycle. The petitioner argued that no liquor was found in his …

Ramashankar SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Ramashankar Sahani, Rambha Devi, and Sajan Sahani, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 35 litres of liquor concealed near their house. They argued that the liquor was not in their conscious possession, the alleged recovery …

Amarnath Manjhi @ Ravinayak @ Ravi Nayak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Amarnath Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 75 litres of liquor from a Toto vehicle and a motorcycle. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of …

Mithun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mithun Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, alleging recovery of 162 litres of liquor from a vehicle he did not own. He argued that the police had implicated him …

Rabindra RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rabindra Rai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging recovery of 80 litres of liquor from his joint family house. He contended that no liquor …

Shiv Kumar SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shiv Kumar Sahni sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that the alleged liquor seizure occurred at a public place, no liquor was found in his possession, and the …

Athanni Chaudhary @ Birendra ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Athanni Chaudhary sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 75 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not caught in possession, was not the owner of the vehicle, and was implicated solely on …

Dhannu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Dhannu Singh was arrested on 26 March 2024 in connection with a murder case (PS Case No. 121 of 2024) under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. He applied for bail, claiming a clean antecedent and that the FIR was fabricated. The prosecution opposed the bail, relying on the FIR, the …

Kajal KumariversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Kajal Kumari filed a writ petition but later realized a drafting mistake omitted a crucial matter. Her counsel requested permission to withdraw the petition and to be allowed to pursue the case later after obtaining information under the Right to Information Act. The State and other …

Kanhaiya KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kanhaiya Kumar was arrested on 17 January 2026 in connection with a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for alleged possession of 1.160 kg of ganja-like substance, a mobile phone and a small amount of cash. He applied for bail, claiming a clean antecedent and that he …

Rahamtullah AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rahamtullah Ansari was arrested in connection with the alleged recovery of 99 litres of foreign liquor from his vehicle and charged under Sections 30(a), 32(1) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He petitioned for regular bail, contending that the case was false, that there were no …

Birendra Kumar Mandal @ Birendra MandalversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

Birendra Kumar Mandal was taken into cognizance by the Sub‑Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Banka, under Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. He filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the magistrate’s order and to be …

Dinesh Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Dinesh Kumar Gupta and Mohd Sharif Ansari filed a writ petition alleging that their peaceful possession of land in Madhubani district is being disturbed by a fabricated Basgit parcha issued in favour of private respondent Sadara Khatoon. They contend that the Basgit parcha is illegal, …

Surendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Surendra Yadav, a driver, was arrested on 20 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the seizure of 610 litres of country-made tanaka liquor from a vehicle. He was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act (Amended) 2022. The petitioner argued that he had a clean …

Chhotu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chhotu Kumar was arrested on 17 November 2025 in connection with a case registered under Section 303(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The petitioner contended that he was not named in the FIR and was implicated solely on the basis of a confessional statement made by co‑accused Raja …

Jaiprakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jaiprakash Kumar, was arrested on 17 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the seizure of 150 litres of country-made liquor under Sections 30(a), 32 and 41(i) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. He applied for bail, claiming innocence, arguing that the liquor …

Rajesh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rajesh Paswan was arrested on 10 September 2025 in connection with an FIR dated 9 September 2025 for an alleged offence under Section 317(5) of the BNS, relating to the recovery of nine mobile phones from a railway platform. He contended that he was falsely implicated, arguing that the …

Pawan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pawan Yadav was arrested on 17-02-2026 in connection with an excise case involving the seizure of 99 litres of foreign liquor from a tempo. He contended that he was neither the owner nor the driver of the tempo and that the seizure was not from his conscious possession. The petitioner …

Ambika YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ambika Yadav was arrested on 19 December 2025 in connection with a case alleging an attempt to murder an informant's brother by slashing his throat, under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 109 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent, that he was not named in the FIR and was …

Mukesh sahniversusThe state of bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mukesh Sahni applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 103(5) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He was not named in the FIR; his name emerged only in the confessional statement of co‑accused Md. Arzoo Khan, who is already on bail. The …

Ramesh Kumar @ Ramesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramesh Kumar, was arrested on 26 February 2026 for possession of 1.260 litres of illegal foreign liquor seized from his house, alleged to violate Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. He applied for bail, claiming innocence and arguing that the FIR failed to …

Pappu MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Pappu Mahto was arrested on 1 February 2026 in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 2,000 litres of country‑made liquor from a boat. The petitioner claimed he had no possession of the liquor, that the allegation was fabricated, …

Pintu Mahto @ Pintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Pintu Mahto was arrested on 1 February 2026 in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 2,000 litres of country‑made liquor from a boat. The petitioner claimed he had no conscious possession of the liquor, was not the boat’s owner, …

Budhu Yadav @ Budhu GopeversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Budhu Yadav, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Circle Officer, Bodh Gaya, to mutate his name on several parcels of land in Mauza Atiya, Gaya, based on a prior judgment and decree in Suit No. 5506/98/310/98. The petitioner alleged that the Circle Officer had …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Sunil Kumar filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar, its Education Department officials and the Accountant General. The petitioner later sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the writ petition. The Court considered the petitioner's …

Saroj Kumar, Advocate (in person)versusThe Bar Council of India

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a practicing advocate, challenged the election notice of the Advocates' Association that imposed exorbitant nomination fees for the upcoming elections, alleging violation of the Bihar Council Rules, 1962 and constitutional guarantees of equality and liberty. He argued that the fees, …

Mritunjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mritunjay Kumar was arrested in connection with a cheating case involving the informant over a promised share purchase, charged under Sections 406, 420, 341, 323 and 505 of the Indian Penal Code. He had been in custody for more than a year and was already on provisional bail granted on 16 July 2025. …

Surendra PrasadversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Surendra Prasad, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 06‑10‑2017 passed by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Patna City, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 447, 506 and …

Shree Narayan Prasad Gupta @ Narayan Prasad GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, a police constable promoted to Assistant Sub-Inspector, was suspended in 2023 and subsequently had three months' pay increments withheld by the Superintendent of Police, Saran, despite an enquiry officer exonerating him of the charges. The petitioner appealed the disciplinary order, …

THE STATE OF BIHARversusLAMBOO SHARMA @ MUNNA SHARMA @ SACHIDANAND SHARMA

DISPOSED

The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a 2015 bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court that killed a police constable and a woman, and allowed several prisoners to escape. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements to police, mobile‑phone …

Sunil Singh @ Dhogal SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant Sunil Singh, who was the sole party to a criminal appeal, died during the pendency of the appeal. The court examined a letter and police report confirming his death, along with a death certificate issued by the local Gram Panchayat. The issue before the court was whether the appeal …

Bhanu Pratap SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant Bhanu Pratap Singh filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate and police reports. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

Prabhat Ranjan and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 15 May 2018 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Gaya. They requested liberty to raise all points raised in their petition before the trial court at an …

Vivekanand MishraversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vivekanand Mishra, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 06-07-2017 passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Gaya, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 406 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code against him. The …

Santosh KumarversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the order dated 04-04-2018 of the Sub‑Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Madhubani, which had taken cognizance under Section 498(A) of the Indian Penal Code against him and others. …

Yadu Chandra SamaddarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Yadu Chandra Samaddar filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several education officials. The petitioner later approached the court seeking permission to withdraw the writ, stating that the matter had become infructuous. The court considered …

Tanuja SinhaversusPankaj Yadav

DISMISSED

The wife (appellant) married the husband in 1995 and had a son in 1999. She filed a divorce suit in 2002, which the Family Court decreed on the ground of cruelty under Section 13(1)(i‑a) of the Hindu Marriage Act. The parties have lived apart for the last 25 years, with the husband failing to pay …

Ashish KumarversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ashish Kumar, filed a petition under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code seeking to quash an order dated 16 June 2017 passed by the Judicial Magistrate‑I, Gaya, which had taken cognizance against him. He stated that he no longer wished to pursue the criminal proceeding. The State …

Dil MahamadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dil Mahamad, filed a writ petition seeking a directive that the authorities consider his objection made on 11 September 2020 under Section 15 of the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 concerning specific plots of land in Saran district. He alleged that the …

Sovit RaiversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Sovit Rai, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.894 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a death certificate and police reports. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal after his death. …

Kumari PriyankaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Kumari Priyanka challenged a departmental punishment order (Memo No. 264 dated 01‑10‑2022) issued after her earlier suspension order was withdrawn. She filed I.A. No. 01 of 2023 seeking relief, while the State argued that the punishment was the result of a proper departmental proceeding …

Ramakant Tiwary and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of members of the Tiwary family, filed a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 29-08-2017 passed by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Areraj, which had taken cognizance of offences under …

Mostt. Gayatri DeviversusBhola Singh

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gayatri Devi, filed a miscellaneous jurisdiction application seeking restoration of Second Appeal No. 474 of 2008, which had been dismissed for default on 4‑April‑2012 for non‑compliance with an earlier order. The petition relied on paragraphs 3 to 8 of the application to justify …

Deep ShikhaversusAmardeep Kumar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Deep Shikha, filed an application under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act seeking transfer of Family Title Suit No.160/2017 from the Family Court in Chapra, Saran to the Family Court in Patna, citing her residence in Patna, lack of financial means to travel repeatedly, and the need …

Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners filed a writ application seeking relief from the delay in disposing the Demand Cancellation Appeal No. 05 of 2021, which remained pending after an order dated 14‑12‑2020. They requested the court to direct the District Magistrate of Gaya to dispose of the appeal within a reasonable …

Vijay Kumar JhaversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

Vijay Kumar Jha filed a petition under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash a criminal complaint filed by his former wife, Amita Devi, alleging cruelty, dowry demand, assault and fraud. The parties had obtained a decree of divorce by mutual consent on 10 October 2012, which became final on 1 …

Sabita Devi and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Sabita Devi and Parshuram Rai, sought discharge under Section 239 of the CrPC from a criminal case filed by their daughter‑in‑law Bandana Kumari alleging cruelty, dowry demand and offences under the IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act. The trial court had rejected the discharge petition, …

Sharma Nand RamversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

ABATED

The appellant, Sharma Nand Ram, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.160 of 2015 arising from a 2013 case in Kaimur. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate and police reports. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now …

Priyanka ShyamalversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Priyanka Shyamal, a Range Officer of Forest, filed a writ petition challenging Office Order No.12.1 dated 30‑06‑2025 which transferred her from Sherghati Forest Range (Gaya Division) to Areraj Forest Range (Motihari Division) and also transferred her husband. She sought a certiorari to …

Dr. Tapan Kumar ShandilyaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, a group of doctors, filed a civil writ petition (CWJC No.18247 of 2021) in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its officials. During the hearing on 26-03-2026, the petitioners sought permission to withdraw the writ petition, stating it had become …

Sumalati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Sumalati Devi purchased land from her elder brother in 2012 and alleged that the private respondent, Sushila Devi, was illegally grabbing the land. She filed a representation on 29-11-2018 and subsequently filed a writ petition seeking restraining orders against several state officials to …

Brij Bihari Pandit @ Braj Bihar PanditversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Brij Bihari Pandit, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.174 of 2014 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate and police reports. The court examined the applicability of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

Chandan Kumar @ Chandan Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Chandan Kumar and Ranjan Kumar, were charged with murder and an offence under the SC/ST Act for allegedly stabbing the complainant’s son. They sought bail, arguing that the charge‑sheet lacked any eye‑witness, that the allegations were vague and did not specify any caste‑based abuse, …

SHYAM VINAY SHARMAversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a 2015 bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court that killed a police constable and a woman, and allowed several prisoners to escape. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements to police, mobile‑phone …

M/S Gauri ShankarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s Gauri Shankar filed a Letters Patent Appeal against an interim order dated 04-07-2025 that stayed a writ petition and was posted for hearing on 30-08-2025. The appellant argued that an interlocutory application seeking vacatur of the stay order had not been heard or disposed of. The High Court …

RINKU YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a 2015 bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court that killed a police constable and a woman, and allowed several prisoners to escape. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements to police, mobile‑phone …

Meera DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Meera Devi, a woman, was arrested in connection with a murder case (Kamtaul P.S. Case No. 2 of 2025) and charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including offences relating to homicide and weapon use. She claimed innocence, asserting that the knife alleged to be used by …

MD. CHAND MIYA @ CHAND MIYANversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court on 23 January 2015, which resulted in the death of a constable and a woman and the escape of two prisoners, Lamboo Sharma and Akhilesh Upadhyay. The prosecution relied heavily on confessional …

Prabhakar Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellants filed a Letters Patent Appeal against an interim order dated 30.07.2025 which directed that their writ petition (C.W.J.C. No.11559 of 2025) be listed after a four‑week period. The Single Judge had not yet disposed of the writ petition, and the respondents argued that the matter …

MD. NAIM MIYA @ NAIM MIYAversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a 2015 bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court that killed a police constable and a woman, and allowed several prisoners to escape. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements to police, mobile‑phone …

AKHILESH UPADHYAY @ MUSAversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a 2015 bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court that killed a police constable and a woman, and allowed several prisoners to escape. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements to police, mobile‑phone …

ANSHU KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court examined multiple criminal appeals arising from a bomb blast at Ara Civil Court on 23 January 2015, which resulted in the death of a constable and a woman. The prosecution relied heavily on confessional statements, electronic call‑detail records, and circumstantial evidence to …

Dilkhush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Dilkhush Kumar So, was arrested on 28 February 2025 in connection with a case alleging attempted rape and assault of a minor girl. He faced charges under Sections 126(2), 127(2), 118(1), 118(2), 109, 74 and 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO …

Nibha Devi @ Nibha KumariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Gayatri Devi and Nibha Devi, were charged under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Bihar Daan Act for allegedly murdering the husband of informant Samudri Devi and attempting to burn her. They contended that they were falsely implicated due …

Kari Sahani @ Fagu SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Kari Sahani was charged with offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the NDPS Act and the Railways Act for alleged involvement in a narcotics‑peddling gang that robbed train passengers by forcing them to consume poisonous biscuits. He has been in custody since 7 April 2025 and has six …

Arjun PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants Arjun Paswan and Nitish Kumar Yadav were convicted under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act for allegedly firing at and causing the death of the complainant's son. They contended that the FIR primarily implicated another accused, Md. …

Viphan RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Viphan Rai, applied for regular bail in a case registered as Maner P.S. Case No. 74 of 2024, originally involving offences under Sections 363 and 365 of the IPC, with later additions of Sections 302, 364 and 201. The prosecution alleged that the deceased left with the petitioner, who …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Amit Kumar, was charged with assaulting Chotu Kumar using an iron rod and allegedly abusing him with caste slurs, resulting in multiple injuries. The charges were under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of …

Nitish Kumar Yadav @ Nitish YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants Arjun Paswan and Nitish Kumar Yadav were convicted under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act for allegedly firing at and causing the death of the complainant's son. They contended that the FIR primarily implicated another accused, Md. …

Sanni KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sanni Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case (PS Case No. 389 of 2024) involving alleged offences of rape, murder and conspiracy under Sections 376, 302 and 201/34 of the IPC. During the hearing, the Investigating Officer claimed she had taken charge after …

Md. PappuversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, accused of dacoity and robbery amounting to Rs.7,00,000 and alleged violations of the Arms Act, applied for regular bail in connection with PS Case No.253 of 2025. The offences alleged include murder‑attempt under Section 310(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and illegal …

Shubham Kumar @ Shubham Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shubham Kumar, filed an application before the Patna High Court. His counsel sought permission to withdraw the application while retaining the liberty to raise all points at the charge‑framing stage. The Court, after hearing the parties, granted the request, allowing the withdrawal …

Prince Paswan @ Prince KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Prince Paswan, sought regular bail in a case registered as Birpur P.S. Case No. 131 of 2025, alleging he was falsely implicated in the death of his wife, Jyosan Kumari, who allegedly died of a sudden cardiopulmonary arrest. The prosecution contended that the deceased was throttled, …

Ganga Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ganga Kumar Yadav was arrested in connection with the recovery of 792 litres of illicit liquor and charged under Sections 274, 275, 317(5) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He had been in custody since 9 October 2025 and applied …

Bhushan Prasad @ Braj Bhushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Bhushan Prasad, was arrested in connection with a murder case (PS Ghoshi Case No. 429 of 2025) alleged under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that he, along with co‑accused, shot and killed the son of an …

Rinki DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court heard bail applications of six accused persons—Rinki Devi, Nilmani Yadav, Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, Nitish Kumar and others—arising from Punaura police case No.166 of 2025, which alleged murder of a minor under Sections 103(1), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. …

Nand Lal Sahni @ Nand Lal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nand Lal Sahni, was charged with kidnapping the minor daughter of an informant under sections 96, 137(2) and 3(5) of the BNS. The victim was later recovered and, under Section 183 of the BNSS, gave a statement that she went to Delhi with the petitioner of her own free will and did …

Md. Rahat Hussain @ Md. Rahat Ansari @ Feku MianversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Md. Rahat Hussain and others, were arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 103 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 for the alleged murder of a deceased individual. They contended that they were falsely implicated, that their names did not appear in the FIR, and that …

Alok KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Alok Kumar filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several educational institutions. The petitioner sought relief through the writ, but later his counsel informed the court that the grievance had been resolved. Consequently, the …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manish Kumar filed a writ petition seeking mandamus to quash the blocking of his sand storage licence ID and password, to set aside a letter directing punitive action against K‑license holders, and to restore his ability to conduct business. The petition alleged that the actions were arbitrary, …

Mirtunjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mirtunjay Kumar filed a writ petition seeking mandamus to quash the blocking of his ID and password for a sand storage license, to set aside a letter directing punitive action against K‑license holders, and to restore his ability to conduct business. The petitioner alleged that the actions were …

Satyendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Satyendra Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 408, 379 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly orchestrating a large‑scale vehicle theft scheme involving the rental and alteration of 150‑200 trucks. He has been in custody since 21 November …

Munna Kumar @ Munna SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Munna Kumar was arrested in connection with a case involving murder, attempted murder, criminal conspiracy and an offence under the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that he participated in the killing of Ranjan Kumar in retaliation for earlier killings of his grandfather. The petitioner contended …

Mukesh Tiwari @ Mukesh Kumar Tiwari @ Jacky TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Mukesh Tiwari applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 103(1), 3(5) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging his involvement in a murder. The prosecution alleged that the deceased was killed by unknown assailants and that the petitioner, acting as …

Avinash Kumar @ Avinash Bharti @ Abhinash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Avinash Kumar was charged under Section 310(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for a robbery in which an informant’s motorcycle, driving licence and Aadhaar card were stolen. The prosecution alleged that the stolen items were recovered from the petitioner, while the petitioner claimed innocence …

CHANDRA SHEKHAR MISHRA andANR.versusCHANDRADIP MAHTO and ANR

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

An appeal (First Appeal No.751 of 1980) was filed before the Patna High Court by Chandra Shekhar Mishra and another against Chandradip Mahto and another. No counsel appeared on behalf of either party at the hearing dated 25-03-2026. The court noted that even on the previous hearing dated 08-05-2023, …

Dharmendra Kumar @ Dharmendra RamversusThe State of Bihar

CONSIGNED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Kumar, was arrested in September 2025 on charges of abduction and multiple sexual offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The prosecution alleged that he abducted a minor girl, while the victim's statement …

Sandeep Kumar @ Sandeep Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sandeep Kumar, filed an application seeking restoration of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 2589 of 2021, which had been dismissed on 28 June 2022 for non‑prosecution. The High Court examined the reasons furnished by the petitioner for the lapse. Finding merit in the petitioner's …

Mrinal Bhardawaj @ HappiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Mr. Mrinal Bhardawaj, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a 2018 case alleging offences under Sections 341, 342, 323, 307, 302 and 34 of the IPC for a land‑grab dispute that resulted in the death of the informant’s husband. The petitioner claimed innocence, citing a clean record, a …

Suraj kumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Suraj Kumar, was arrested on 31‑08‑2025 in connection with a kidnapping case (PS Chiraiya Case No. 366/2025) under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. He sought bail, claiming a clean antecedent and that the FIR was false, delayed, and the victim’s statement under Section 183 of the …

Santu Kumar @ Golu @ Santu Kumar PatelversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Santu Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Penal Code for alleged forcible sexual relationship with the victim. He had been in custody since 25 October 2025 and applied for bail before the Patna High Court. The prosecution …

Ajeet SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Ajeet Sharma, filed an application for bail in a criminal miscellaneous case arising from a police station case in Bhagalpur. The petitioner sought to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to file a fresh bail application after the victim girl's deposition is recorded in …

Raj Kumar Kewat @ Sanichara @ Raj KewatversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raj Kumar Kewat, was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the BNS for allegedly assaulting a victim. He had been in custody since 12 October 2025. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the case stemmed from a personal dispute with the informant and …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping and ransom case (Bahadurpur P.S. Case No. 330 of 2025) under Sections 140(2), 140(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He had been in custody since 10 October 2025 and claimed innocence, contending that his …

Akhilesh Kumar @ Akhilesh Thakur @ Aklesh ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Akhilesh Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 137(2), 96, 3(5) of the BNS and Section 08/12 of the POCSO Act, alleged to have abducted a minor. He had been in custody since 21 January 2025. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the allegations were …

Deep PrabhatversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Deep Prabhat, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Mahila Police Station, Munger (Case No. 32 of 2025) for alleged sexual abuse of a minor and extortion. The charges include offences under Sections 64, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic/Criminal Statutes (BNS) …

Gulshan Kumar Ray @ Gulshan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gulshan Kumar Ray, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the BNS and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, alleged to have abducted a minor. He had been in custody since 1 September 2025 and claimed that the alleged victim had voluntarily eloped …

Bilendra Bhuiya @ Birendra Bhuiya @ ChengraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bilendra Bhuiya, was arrested in connection with a murder case (PS Case No. 383 of 2025) and has been in custody since 30 September 2025. The prosecution alleges that unknown persons committed the murder and has charged the petitioner under Sections 140(3), 103(1), 61(2), 238 and …

Reena Devi @ Reena KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Reena Devi and Chandan Kumar, were arrested in connection with a murder case (IPC sections 302 and 34) arising from PS Masaurhi Case No. 170 of 2023. The prosecution alleged that the deceased, a student, was killed by the petitioners, while the petitioners contended that the death …

Kashmir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kashmir Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 137(2), 308 and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act (B.N.S.) for allegedly demanding a ransom of Rs. 1,00,000. He claimed innocence, asserted that he had been falsely implicated, and highlighted …

Shilpi DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shilpi Devi, was arrested in connection with a case registered under sections 103(1), 333 and 61(2) of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging her involvement in the killing of a deceased person. She has been in custody since 31 May 2025. Counsel for the petitioner argued that the actual …

Abhishek Singh @ Abhishek Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Singh, was arrested in connection with a case involving the alleged exploitation and torture of two minor girls at a local orchestra, charged under several provisions of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Child Labour (Prevention and Regulation) Act, 1986 and the Juvenile …

Ram Roop BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ram Roop Bhagat, the petitioner, was in custody for a murder case (PS Haspura Case No. 306 of 2025) under sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that he, as the father‑in‑law of the deceased, participated in the killing. The petitioner pleaded …

Sanjeev Nayak @ Sanjeev KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Sanjeev Nayak filed an application seeking restoration of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 7886 of 2025, which had been dismissed on 02-09-2025 for non‑prosecution. The petitioner argued that the dismissal was premature and requested the case be reinstated. The High Court examined whether a …

Maya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Maya Devi, Prabhunath Rai and Tejnarayan Singh, applied for anticipatory bail in a case alleging they fraudulently acquired land by forging a deed of gift purportedly executed by the husband of the informant, Suga Devi, after his death. The informant, the second wife of the …

Md. DanishversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Danish, was arrested in September 2025 on charges of kidnapping under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence and stating that the alleged victim had eloped with him. The State opposed the bail, asserting the …

Ram Kishun SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ram Kishun Sah, filed a public interest litigation seeking multiple writs of certiorari and mandamus to quash inquiry reports and compel fresh investigations into alleged embezzlement under MGNREGA and other state schemes in Tisiauta Gram Panchayat. The State of Bihar argued that the …

Mithilesh RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Mithilesh Rai and Vicky Kumar, were implicated in a complaint alleging fraud under Section 420 IPC for allegedly selling 400 square feet of land they did not possess to a third party. The complaint arose from a civil title suit concerning land purchased in 1991 by the complainant's …

Krishna Singh @ Krishna Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Krishna Singh was charged under sections 115(2), 118(1), 109, 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 for allegedly killing three persons and assaulting another with a knife, causing grievous injuries. He applied for regular bail before the Patna High Court. The court examined the …

Navin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Navin Kumar and Rajiv Ranjan Raushan, were arrested on 22 September 2025 in connection with a case involving the alleged recovery of a country-made pistol and live cartridges, charged under Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. They contended that they were falsely …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Reena Devi and Chandan Kumar, were arrested in connection with a murder case (IPC §§302, 34) arising from PS Masaurhi Case No. 170 of 2023. The prosecution alleged that the deceased, a student, was killed by the petitioners, while the petitioners contended that the death was a …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, was arrested in connection with a theft of jewellery worth Rs.15,00,000 and cash of Rs.20,000 from the informant’s brother’s house, alleged under sections 331(4) and 305 of the Bihar Negotiable Securities Act, 2023. He had been in custody since 22 July 2025 and filed a …

Nilu KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Nilu Kumari sought a writ to quash the Collector‑cum‑District Registrar’s order refusing registration of a parcel of land in Gaya, alleging the land is private and that the authority exceeded its jurisdiction. The land, originally recorded as "Bakast Malik" and settled in 1938‑39, later …

Dewa GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dewa Gupta, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a 2016 shooting incident for which an FIR was lodged under IPC sections 307, 34, 120B and Arms Act section 27. The prosecution’s case relied solely on confessional statements of co‑accused, with no material recovered from the …

Soni Kumari @ Sanu KumariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Soni Kumari, filed an application seeking restoration of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 24539 of 2025, which had been dismissed on 21-11-2025 for non‑prosecution. The High Court examined the reasons furnished by the petitioner for the lapse. Finding the explanations satisfactory, the …

Praveen Kumar @ Praveen YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Praveen Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 103(1), 3(5) and 61(2) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging that he shot a man named Govind Kumar during a dispute. The prosecution’s version, based on the informant’s son’s mobile …

Satish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petition filed by Satish Kumar, an Executive Engineer, challenged the departmental punishment of permanent reduction of three pay stages, denial of future increments and loss of salary during suspension imposed by the Bihar Water Resources Department. He alleged that the departmental enquiry …

Kumari Moni KumariversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioners Kumari Moni Kumari and Kumari Suman Kumari filed a contempt petition against the State of Bihar and several education officials, alleging non‑compliance with a prior court order. The opposite parties subsequently complied with the order. The petitioners then moved the court for …

Basant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Basant Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with an excise case alleging possession of 53.6 litres of prohibited codeine syrup under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He claimed innocence, stating that the seized syrup was recovered …

Birendra Kumar and OrsversusLagnawati Devi and Ors

WITHDRAWN

The appellants, a group of heirs, appealed a district judge's order that upheld a decree from 1988 concerning a family dispute. They sought relief from the judgment dated 5 November 2018 and decree dated 29 November 2018, which confirmed earlier findings. During the hearing on 25 March 2026, counsel …

Bittu Yadav @ Biitu Kumar @ Badal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bittu Yadav, was named in FIR No.545 of 2025 for alleged offences under Sections 191(2), 190, 126(2), 115(2), 303(2), 118(1) and 109 of the B.N.S., 2023, involving alleged robbery and assault with a firearm. The petitioner applied for anticipatory bail, claiming innocence, a clean …

Ravi Sen @ Ravi RajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ravi Sen and Sursen, applied for anticipatory bail in a case arising from Sahebpur Kamal Police Station Case No. 277 of 2025, where they were alleged to have assaulted and caused the death of an informant’s father during a dispute over well keys. The FIR alleged that the accused, …

Rampukar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, six residents of Lila Bigha, filed an application for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the CrPC in connection with a case (POSCO G.R. No. 69 of 2023) alleging offences under various IPC sections, the POCSO Act and the Income‑Tax Act. The FIR alleges that on 13 March 2023 …

Satrughan JhaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, a group of individuals from Danda village, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking restoration of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 50429 of 2016, which had been dismissed on 1 December 2022 on the ground of non‑prosecution. The issue before the court was whether the …

Bittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Bittu Kumar, a 20‑year‑old student, was arrested in connection with FIR No. 333 of 2025 alleging that he abducted a minor girl for the purpose of marriage, invoking sections 137(2) and 96 of the B.N.S. and sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The informant, Vinay Pal, filed the …

Lucky Kumar Ojha @ Lucky Kumar @ Lucky OjhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Lucky Kumar Ojha was arrested in connection with a police case (No.337 of 2024) alleging offences under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances (B.N.S.) Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act, including a gunshot injury to an informant. The petitioner contended that he was falsely …

Shankar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shankar Jha, owner of a transport company, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case involving the alleged theft of a tanker carrying rice bran oil. The prosecution alleged offences under Sections 303(2), 318(4), 316(2), 316(5) and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable …

Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Guddu Kumar and Nitish Kumar, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the BNS, alleging that they, along with co‑accused Ritik Kumar, assaulted an informant and his family. The FIR specifically attributes the act …

Lalu Kumar @ Lallu Kumar @ Lalu PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Lalu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No.66/2024) involving offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 341, 323, 307, 427, 504 and 506 of the IPC arising from a clash during a Saraswati idol immersion. The FIR named him among the accused, though the …

Sudhir MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sudhir Mahto applied for anticipatory bail after the police, based on a co‑accused’s confession, linked him to the seizure of 765 litres of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The prosecution argued that the petitioner was involved, while his …

Amirika DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Amirika Devi, a woman with a clean antecedent, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case alleging she possessed 54 litres of liquor and a motorcycle under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amended) Act, 2018 & 2022. She argued that the liquor was located …

Anirudh Kumar @ Anirudh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anirudh Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking the closure of M/s Balaji Enterprises, alleging it produced duplicate cement under an emery powder licence and caused pollution. The petition demanded seizure of the factory’s accounts, implementation of prior closure orders, cancellation …

Prabhash Kumar @ Prabhash YadavversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail in a case arising from an alleged assault over a drainage dispute, wherein petitioner No.1 was accused of fracturing the informant's father's hand with an iron rod, petitioner No.2 of assaulting the informant's mother with a lathi, and petitioner No.3 faced …

Sukumari Devi @ Lalmuni DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sukumari Devi and Pinki Kumari, sought bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑death case (PS 739 of 2024) under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. 2023. They alleged innocence, claiming the case was filed on doubtful grounds and that the main accused, Govind Ram, had already been …

Kush Kumar @ Kush Pathak @ Kush Kumar PathakversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kush Kumar Pathak, was accused in Arwal Police Station Case No. 261 of 2024 of using a fake Instagram ID to send a forged FIR copy, threaten the informant and his wife, and demand money. The petitioner contended that the allegations were fabricated in retaliation for complaints he …

Rambali RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, who are the mother‑in‑law, father‑in‑law and brothers‑in‑law of a deceased woman, filed a second application for anticipatory bail in a case involving offences under Sections 80 read with 3(5) of the BNS, 2023. Their earlier anticipatory bail application had been dismissed by a …

Kunal Rai @ Kunal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Kunal Rai, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a case alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, for possession of 1,062.63 litres of illicit liquor. The prosecution’s FIR named four accused, including the petitioner, based …

Chikku KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chikku Kumar, was implicated in a case (PS No. 704 of 2025) for alleged possession of 5 litres of illicit country-made liquor seized from a scooty he owned. The FIR charges under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 were filed against the …

Gulshan KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Gulshan Khatoon and Phooto Khatoon, sought bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Case No. 239/2025) involving alleged assault, robbery and damage to property under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleges that the accused, including the petitioners, cut a …

RAMJANAM PRASADversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ramjanam Prasad and Tushal Kumar, father‑in‑law and nephew of a woman who allegedly died by drowning, were implicated in FIR No. 157 of 2025 under Sections 103(2) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023. They filed an anticipatory bail application claiming they were falsely implicated, noting …

Baljeet Sahani @ Baljeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Baljeet Sahani, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a rape case under Sections 74, 76 and 64(1) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR alleges that on 28 October 2025 he forcibly confined an 18‑year‑old girl in a cow‑shed and raped her, a charge supported by the …

Shankar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are co‑sharers involved in a long‑standing land dispute, were accused of assaulting the informant and his family during construction work on 4 October 2025. The FIR was lodged only on 20 November 2025, raising questions about delay and seriousness of injury. The petitioners …

Lovely AnandversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Lovely Anand, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with a 2000 criminal case, alleging that the counsel had filed the petition without first approaching the Sessions Court. The petitioner later requested permission to withdraw the …

Guddu Yadav @ Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Guddu Yadav was arrested in connection with a Bodhgaya police case alleging assault and attempted murder of an informant and his daughter under multiple IPC sections. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, asserting the dispute was a family quarrel with no injury report and that he has a …

Sandeep Sahani @ Sandeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sandeep Sahani and Teleshwar Sahani, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act for alleged possession of 110 litres of country‑made liquor recovered near a pond. They contended that they were falsely implicated, that the …

Pradip Kumar Yadav @ Pradip Kumar @ Pradip YadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Pradip Kumar Yadav, filed an anticipatory bail application in the High Court of Patna. He was subsequently arrested in connection with the case. The petitioner, through counsel, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application after his arrest. The Court …

Sikandar Ray @ Sakindar RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, members of the Ray family, were accused of assaulting members of a rival branch of the same family during a panchayat meeting over a land dispute. The FIR alleged offences under several sections of the Bihar Non‑Statutory (BNS) Act, 2023, and the petitioners sought anticipatory …

Ritesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail in a case (Kesariya P.S. Case No.364 of 2025) where they were accused of assault, molestation, and theft under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners participated in an attack on the …

Avinash Kumar SrivastavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Avinash Kumar Srivastav, was implicated in an excise case (PS No.1298 of 2025) for the alleged recovery of 54.54 litres of liquor from his Nissan car. He contended that he had a clean antecedent, was not in actual possession of the liquor, and was unaware that his vehicle was misused …

Lerih Saw @ Tinku KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Lerih Saw and Raju Kumar, were implicated in a 2022 case (Maner P.S. Case No.473) for allegedly possessing 517 litres of illicit liquor, an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise & Prohibition Act, 2016. They claimed innocence, arguing that the seized liquor was recovered …

Ragho Yadav @ Faudi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five Yadav brothers, sought bail fearing arrest in a case (Barh P.S. Case No. 629 of 2025) alleging assault with a country‑made pistol and a husk cutter, under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged they attacked an informant, while the …

Md. GyasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Gyas, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a FIR lodged for multiple offences under the IPC, alleging assault during a land‑measurement dispute. The prosecution alleged that Gyas, along with eight others, assaulted the informant with lathi, danda and fists, causing …

Parsidh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, three members of the Yadav family, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 191(1), 126(2), 115(2) and 109(1) of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly …

Rajendra MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajendra Mukhiya, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Case No‑241/2025) involving alleged possession of 35.5 litres of country‑made liquor and assault on police officers, filed under multiple sections of the B.N.S., 2023. The prosecution’s informant claimed the …