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Judgments of 2026

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Nagendra Yadav @ Narendra Yadav @ Nagendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nagendra Yadav, filed an application seeking modification of a prior order dated 13‑11‑2025 that had extended the time allowed for his surrender in a criminal case. The petitioner argued for additional time to surrender and to furnish a bail bond. The court examined the reasons …

Babulal HansdaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Babulal Hansda and Tallu Hansda sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Dagarua Case No. 416 of 2025) where an FIR alleged they participated in an assault on informant Md. Jamal, who was injured while protecting his crops. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners …

Sachin KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Sachin Kumar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving alleged kidnapping, rape of a minor, and criminal intimidation under IPC sections 366A, 376D, 506 and POCSO Act sections 4 and 6. The informant, Arti Devi, alleged that her minor daughter was abducted by the petitioner and …

Prabhash Kumar Yadav @ Prabhas yadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Prabhash Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with a 2017 case (PS No. 72) involving offences under Sections 341, 323, 325, 307 and 354(b) of the Indian Penal Code. He argued that he was taking steps before the competent Sessions Court and requested the …

Suraj NutversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Suraj Nut, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 25 litres of illicit country-made liquor recovered from a pond embankment near his house. The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing that nothing was found in his …

Purshottam Singh @ Purushottam SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Purshottam Singh, sought regular bail in a case (PS 206/2025) where he was charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, including offences of assault and attempt to murder. The prosecution alleged that he pushed the informant, causing her to slip down stairs and sustain …

Saurabh MishraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Saurabh Mishra, a 22‑year‑old student, was implicated in a theft case involving a truck carrying Emami goods, alleged under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, his father Uday Kumar Mishra, and the driver colluded to …

Prashant TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Prashant Tiwari sought anticipatory bail in a criminal case (PS No. 164 of 2025) alleging his involvement in assaulting the informant's parents. He claimed innocence, a clean antecedent, and that the alleged assault caused no grievous injury. The State opposed the bail, but the court …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rohit Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 540 litres of Mahua from a tempo he owned. He argued that he was not apprehended at the scene, that the seizure memo lacked signatures of two independent …

Randhir Kumar @ Randhir SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Randhir Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 304 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging that he was falsely implicated in a robbery of Rs.55,000. The prosecution alleged that two accused snatched the bag from an informant, but the FIR named the …

Tuntun NutversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Tuntun Nut, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 30 litres of liquor from a public orchard. He argued that the liquor was not found in his possession, the site did not belong to him, and the complainant (the …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ranjan Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case where police seized 140 litres of illicit mahua liquor during a raid. The seizure was made from an open field under a palm tree and not from the petitioner’s premises or constructive possession. The local chowkidar …

Punam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Punam Kumar was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 after 200 litres of liquor were recovered from a vehicle. He contended that he was falsely implicated, asserting that he was neither the owner nor the driver of the vehicle …

Chhote Yadav @ Miyan Ji @ Niranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Chhote Yadav and Kakku Yadav, filed an anticipatory bail application in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. During the pendency, Kakku Yadav was arrested, and his counsel sought to withdraw his part of the application, which the Court permitted, dismissing the petition …

Bose Kumar @ Mritunjay Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bose Kumar, also known as Mritunjay Kumar Singh, was arrested in connection with an assault case (PS Madanpur Case No. 355 of 2025) involving multiple accused. The FIR, lodged after an unexplained delay, alleges that the petitioner participated in a mob assault on the informant's family, though the …

Asha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Asha Devi and Namita Kumari, were implicated in a case (Bikramganj PS Case No. 835 of 2025) alleging assault on an informant and theft of money and jewellery. They claimed innocence, asserting that the allegations were vague and that they have clean antecedents. The State opposed …

Gudiya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gudiya Devi, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act alleging loss of food grains worth Rs 25.52 lakh from her PDS shop. The prosecution claimed the grains were missing and presumed sold on the black market. The petitioner …

Chandan Kumar @ Chandan Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chandan Kumar was arrested in connection with a case alleging transport of illicit liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The police seized 4 litres of country-made liquor from a motorcycle and 176 litres from a car, and a confessional statement of an arrested accomplice …

Govind KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Govind Kumar, was implicated in a case (PS Case No. 214 of 2025) for alleged assault and firing at an informant, alleged to be offences under Sections 109 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The informant claimed that four youths on scooters demanded his mobile …

Parwej Alam @ M. ParwedversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Parwej Alam, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Case No. 82 of 2025) involving multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS). The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, entered the informant’s house armed, threatened, and …

Hari Shankar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Sandeep Yadav and Hari Shankar Yadav were arrested in connection with a liquor‑seizure case (PS case No.166 of 2024) under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. They claimed they were falsely implicated, were not named in the FIR, and had no criminal …

Teju KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nand Lal Kumar, a driver of a CNG auto‑rickshaw, was arrested for allegedly transporting 170 litres of illicit country‑made liquor, an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He claimed he was unaware of the contraband and had no prior criminal record. …

Shambhu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shambhu Yadav was arrested in connection with a case under sections 25(1‑B)(a) and 26 of the Arms Act after live cartridges and a loaded pistol were allegedly recovered from his possession. He has been in custody since 10‑Oct‑2025 and a chargesheet was filed. The petitioner applied for regular bail, …

Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Kumar and Siddu Kumar, brothers from Rupganj village, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging they were involved in the recovery of 60 litres of liquor near a water tank. The petitioners argued they were not caught in the …

Manoj SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Manoj Sah, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 103(1), 61(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. concerning the murder of an informant’s second husband. The FIR named the petitioner, but the prosecution’s case rests solely on confessional statements of co‑accused Kundan …

Radhika DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a group of eight relatives from Jagdishpur, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No.155/2024) involving offences under sections 147, 323, 341, 324, 307, 379, 504, 506/34 of the IPC. The FIR alleged that Sajawal Sahni, Amarnath Sahni and Mukesh Sahni assaulted the …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikash Kumar was arrested on 20 January 2026 in connection with an excise case involving the recovery of 175 litres of spirit from a vehicle, and was charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The petitioner contended that the spirit was not found …

Ram Prawesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ram Prawesh Kumar was arrested in connection with the murder of an informant's nephew, alleged to have occurred after a deceptive phone call and resulting in the victim's death. The petitioner argued that he was not named in the FIR, his name was only disclosed by a co‑accused, and there were no …

Md. SahilversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Sahil, was arrested in a dowry case (Sheikhpura Mahila P.S. Case No. 8 of 2020) involving charges under IPC sections 498A, 324, 307, 504, 506, 34 and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4. The informant, his wife, alleged that he and others demanded Rs.5 lakh as dowry, attempted …

Nirmal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Nirmal Kumar, filed an application before the Patna High Court in a criminal miscellaneous matter. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Abhishek Kumar, subsequently sought the court’s permission to withdraw the application. The State of Bihar, represented by Mr. Navin Kumar Pandey, was …

Ranjan Kumar @ Ranjan ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ranjan Kumar, the owner of a motorcycle (Reg. No. BR 02 AM 1622), was implicated in a case where the bike was seized with 40 litres of illicit country‑made mahua liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022. He claimed the motorcycle was parked due to a …

Anamul HussainversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Anamul Hussain, the owner of a vehicle from which 52.485 litres of foreign liquor was recovered, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with offences under Sections 338, 336(3), 340(2), 341(1) of the Bihar Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and …

Lalan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Lalan Kumar was arrested in connection with a case under sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 after 90 litres of liquor was allegedly recovered from his e‑rickshaw. The petitioner contended that no incriminating article was found on him, that the liquor belonged to …

Farjana AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Farjana Ansari, the wife of Kamruddin Ansari, applied for regular bail in a case (Harsidhi PS Case No. 708 of 2025) filed under sections 103(1) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that her husband was killed during a political …

NasimversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nasim, applied for regular bail in a case registered under sections 317(2), 317(4), 317(5) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, alleging false implication in a stolen‑motorcycle offence. The prosecution alleged that he was found with a stolen motorcycle and could not produce …

sonu Mahakal @ sonu kumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sonu Mahakal, was implicated in an NDPS case (Case No.100 of 2025) after a police raid recovered 3.34 kg of smack and cash from a house linked to his alleged associates. The informant’s statement and subsequent seizures led to an FIR naming the petitioner among others. The petitioner …

Mannan Lal Mahto @ Manna Lal MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mannan Lal Mahto, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where 15 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he was not present at the spot, had no conscious possession of the liquor, and …

Umrawati Devi @ Umarawati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Umrawati Devi, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 50 litres of illicit country-made liquor recovered from a public area. She claimed innocence, argued that the liquor was not found in her …

Indrajeet Kumar @ Indrajeet Kumar SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Indrajeet Kumar Sinha, sought bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126, 115(2), 109, 74, 303(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, where the prosecution alleged that he and co‑accused assaulted the informant's son, daughter‑in‑law and brother. The petitioner …

Ranveer YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, seven members of the Yadav family, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with PS Sangrampur Case No.130/2025, which alleged offences under multiple sections of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act, based on an FIR filed by Sunil Kumar. The prosecution …

Rajiya Devi @ Radhiya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rajiya Devi, the owner of a motorcycle, was implicated in a case involving the seizure of 770 litres of illicit Mahua liquor and four motorcycles from a hut in Nawada district. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was packaged under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, but no liquor or …

Ranjeet Sah @ Ranjeet kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Sah, sought bail in a criminal case (PS Case No.233 of 2025) where he was accused of assaulting an informant and the informant's family members, alleged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He claimed innocence, stating the dispute was old, the …

Sunny KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunny Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a case (PS No. 527 of 2025) alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 for transporting and selling 6.375 litres of foreign liquor recovered from a bush. The prosecution alleged his …

Raja KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raja Kumar, was implicated in a case alleging possession of a pickup truck loaded with illicit foreign liquor concealed under paddy husk, under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act. The police seized 889.2 litres of liquor but did not recover anything from the …

Anil Kumar Mahato @ Pinku MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Anil Kumar Mahato and Raja Ram Mahto, sought bail in a criminal case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly assaulting the informant's wife with a stick, causing injury. They contended that they were falsely implicated due to a land dispute, …

Dilip YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dilip Yadav applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 1,130.4 litres of liquor from a hut adjacent to his house. He contended that he was not arrested, no liquor was found in his …

Pinku Sharma @ Pinku Singh @ Pinku KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Pinku Sharma, was apprehended for alleged theft of a scooter, with the case registered under Sections 303(2) and 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He contended that the only incriminating evidence was the confessional statement of co‑accused Sonal Kumar and that no material was …

Vikas Kumar Ray @ Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vikas Kumar Ray, was implicated in a case alleging illegal procurement of foreign liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after police seized 153 litres from the toilet of a closed Sanskrit school. The petitioner contended that he had no possession of the …

Md. Hadis Alam @ Hadis GaddiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Hadis Alam, was implicated in a case involving the alleged possession of 96.1 litres of illicit Nepali liquor recovered from an open railway line in Bardahi Village, West Champaran. The prosecution alleged offences under sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act …

Dhyani KaparversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dhyani Kapar, sought bail after being implicated in a case where an auto registered in his name was found abandoned with 105.3 litres of illicit Nepali liquor, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He claimed the vehicle had been lent to …

Bhura Dom @ Vikram KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four members of the Dom community, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a 2017 case (PS No.726) involving alleged offences under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including rioting, assault, robbery and murder. The prosecution alleged that on 14 October 2017 the …

Pravin Yadav @ Chhaila YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pravin Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail after the police recovered 108.9 litres of illegal liquor from his open cattle shed in connection with an FIR under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was stored at …

LALO YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Lalo Yadav was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (P.S. Banmankhi Case No. 307 of 2020) alleged under Sections 363 and 366(A) of the Indian Penal Code for abducting the minor daughter of an informant. The victim, a 13‑year‑old girl, gave a statement under Sections 180 and 183 of the Bihar …

Ram Balak Sah @ Motor Sah @ Motar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ram Balak Sah and his son Dilip Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Inarwa PS No.27 of 2026) under sections 30(a) and 45 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 25 litres of illicit liquor was recovered from a wheat field behind their house. The …

Anil kumar @ Anil @ Anil MahatoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anil Kumar Mahato was arrested after 58.68 litres of liquor was recovered from his motorcycle in a case registered under section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He applied for regular bail, contending that no incriminating article was found on his person, he had no prior …

Anuthiya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three women from Samastipur, were arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022 for possession of foreign liquor. Quantities recovered were 6 litres from petitioner 1, 4½ litres from petitioner 2 and 7½ …

Hiru TatmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Hiru Tatma, was arrested with 121.560 litres of liquor seized from a car and charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He applied for bail, asserting his innocence, a clean criminal record, and willingness to donate Rs.25,000 to …

Vikram KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vikram Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 8(c) and 20(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, alleging that he was a gratuitous passenger in a seized vehicle and that no contraband was found on his person. The police had …

Niraj Singh @ Niraj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Niraj Singh and Rohit, were arrested in connection with a motorcycle theft gang and charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police recovered a motorcycle, a master key and mobile phones from the petitioners. They have been in custody since 6 January 2026 and …

Prem Sagar Kumar @ Chhota BelaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Prem Sagar Kumar was arrested in connection with NDPS Case No.185 of 2025 for alleged possession of 21 grams of contraband, alleged to be punishable under Sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the NDPS Act. The petitioner contended that no contraband was actually recovered and that the police failed to comply …

Prakash Singh @ Prakash Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Prakash Singh sought bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 for allegedly selling country-made liquor. The police seized 16 litres of liquor and, based on statements of two arrested individuals, identified the petitioner as …

Radhika DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Radhika Devi and Nitesh Kumar, were arrested in connection with a family dispute where the informant alleged they assaulted him with a sword, causing injuries. They filed an application for regular bail under sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, …

Pradeep Saw @ Pradeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners – the father‑in‑law, mother‑in‑law and two brothers‑in‑law of the deceased – applied for bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑death case (Nasriganj P.S. Case No.159 of 2025) registered under Sections 103(1), 80 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR alleged that they colluded to …

WasiullahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Wasiullah, a 20‑year‑old resident of Bhagwatipur, was implicated in a case (Pandaul PS Case No.8 of 2026) alleging assault, use of a sharp weapon, and attempt to outrage the modesty of an informant over a garbage‑throwing dispute. The prosecution alleged that the accused, including the petitioner, …

Bhola Kumar @ Amresh @ Amresh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Bhola Kumar, Jitendra Kumar and Rajeev Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with a case where 855 litres of illicit Nepali liquor was seized from a white Scorpio (registration BR 1 AP 1516) near the Indo‑Nepal border. The police identified the …

Dev Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dev Kumar Yadav, was arrested in connection with an assault case (Bypass P.S. Case No.162 of 2025) involving injuries to a victim and alleged use of a weapon, charged under sections 191(2), 190, 115(2), 109 of the B.N.S., 2023 and section 27 of the Arms Act. He had been in custody …

Vimal Kumar @ Bhimal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vimal Kumar was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 for allegedly transporting Kasturi Nepali liquor from Nepal. The police recovered 160 bottles of liquor and two motorcycles from an open area, but none of the liquor was found on the …

Baiju Yadav @ Baidyanath Kumar @ Baijnath Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Baiju Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 11.640 litres of liquor from his joint family house. He argued he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was not in his conscious possession, and …

Guddu Chaudhary @ Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Chaudhary sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 20 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was not the owner of the vehicle, claiming the …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar, the owner of an e‑rickshaw, applied for anticipatory bail after police seized 750 ml of illicit country‑made liquor from his vehicle in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018. The petitioner argued that he had no knowledge of or control …

Rampravesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rampravesh Kumar, was apprehended for alleged sale of liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after police, acting on secret information, seized 28 litres of country-made liquor from an open area near his house. The petitioner contended that the liquor was …

Krishna YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Krishna Yadav was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 50 litres of liquor from two motorcycles, one of which he owned. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, had a clean antecedent, and was unaware that another person misused …

Harishankar Yadav @ Harisankar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Harishankar Yadav was arrested for alleged possession of 3.7 kg of ganja while driving a motorcycle, charged under Sections 8, 20(B)(ii)(c) and 30(a) of the NDPS Act, 1985. He claimed he was falsely implicated, argued that the seized quantity was only an intermediary amount, and contended that the …

Md. Naushad @ Md. NausadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Naushad, was arrested in connection with a case registered under sections 74, 75 and 76 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging that he attempted to force a woman onto his motorcycle and misbehaved when she resisted. He has been in custody since 8 October 2025 and claims …

Rakesh DubeyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Dubey, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 11.250 litres of liquor from his joint family house. He argued that the liquor was not found in his conscious possession, the house is jointly owned, and …

Sonu Yadav @ Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sonu Yadav was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 324, 326, 328 and 307 of the IPC, alleging that he intoxicated a woman, abducted her and caused injuries. The petitioner contended that the allegations were false, the injuries were simple, there was no intention to kill, …

Aakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, seven individuals, were arrested from two boats after 658.080 liters of illicit foreign liquor were seized, and were charged under Sections 30(a), 41 and 56(b) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. They filed an application for regular bail, claiming false implication, clean …

Rajesh UrawversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajesh Uraw, applied for anticipatory bail after a police raid at his joint house recovered 15 litres of illicit country‑made liquor, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2016. The prosecution’s case was based on secret …

Ehtesam @ Md. Ehtesam Saif @ AhetesamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ehtesam Saif, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Araria PS Case No.428 of 2025) involving alleged kidnapping of an infant after delivery, with accusations under Sections 137(2), 142, 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Section 81 of the Juvenile …

Md. SalmanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Salman, was arrested in connection with a case involving assault with a cricket wicket, alleged to have occurred during a dispute among boys. He was charged under Sections 191(2), 190, 126(2), 115(2), 109(1) and 103(1) of the B.N.S. The petitioner contended that he was falsely …

Ramkavita SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ramkavita Singh was arrested in connection with a case under section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 after a search recovered 12.99 litres of IMFL from a goat's hide. The petitioner argued that no incriminating article was found in his possession or premises and that he was …

Aditya Kumar @ MaheshversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Aditya Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 69.8 litres of liquor from two motorcycles, though he claimed no ownership of the vehicles and no possession of the liquor at the time of arrest. He sought anticipatory bail, …

Manish ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Thakur applied for anticipatory bail after the police seized 4.32 litres of foreign liquor from an open area near his house in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The petitioner contended that the seizure was made in a public …

Manish RaiversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Manish Rai and Dharikshan Rai filed an anticipatory bail application in the Patna High Court. They later sought permission to withdraw that application. The Court, after hearing counsel, granted the request and dismissed the anticipatory bail application as withdrawn. The petitioners were directed …

Raj Kumar @ Raj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Raj Kumar Singh was arrested in connection with the seizure of 24 litres of spirit from his house and 35.25 litres of country-made liquor from his orchard, alleged offences under sections 30(a), 33 and 36 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for regular bail, claiming …

Jibachh Chaupal @ Jibachh Kumar ChaupalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jibachh Chaupal, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 765 litres of liquor from an orchard not owned by him. He asserted a clean criminal record and claimed he was implicated …

Swaminath RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Swaminath Ram, applied for regular bail in a case arising from a dispute in which he allegedly struck the informant's son, leading to a chain of assaults that resulted in the son's death. The prosecution contended that the petitioner’s assault, followed by further attacks with lathi …

Maneger YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Maneger Yadav, 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 two litres of liquor from a sack concealed near his house. The petitioner asserted a clean …

Birju Mukhiya @ Virju MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The Patna High Court considered a petition for anticipatory bail filed by Birju Mukhiya, who feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 22 litres of liquor from the house of Madhusudan Ram. The petitioner asserted that he had no possession of the …

Nathu Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nathu Kumar Yadav, owner of a six-wheeler, was implicated in a case (PS Case No. 272 of 2025) for the alleged recovery of 1,745.28 litres of liquor seized from his vehicle under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He contended that he had no knowledge of the liquor being in the …

Pukar MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pukar Mukhiya, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Sections 30(a) and 37(2) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of six litres of liquor. He argued that he was not arrested at the scene, had no direct …

Abhishek Sinha @ Abhishek Kumar SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Sinha, a transport commission agent, was apprehended in connection with a case alleging misappropriation of goods worth Rs.5,00,000 loaded on a truck. The prosecution alleged that the truck driver and owner misappropriated the goods, and the petitioner was charged under …

Md. MohidversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md. Mohid and Md. Islam, were arrested on 27 January 2026 after 433.330 litres of illicit foreign liquor were seized from two vehicles in Araria. They were charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, and remained in custody pending trial. The …

Harendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Harendra Singh was arrested in connection with a case registered under sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 after 4 litres of country liquor and 80 litres of raw material were seized from a brick‑kiln belonging to Tuntun Chaurasiya. The petitioner contended that he …

Sudhir Kumar Jaiswal @ Sudhir JaiswalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Sudhir Kumar Jaiswal and Chandan Kumar Jaiswal, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging that the liquor was recovered from a bag not in their possession and that the complaint was motivated by an …

Ankit Kumar @ Arav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ankit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 272 and 273 and several provisions of the Bihar Excise Act. He contended that he was not arrested on the spot, no liquor was recovered from his possession, and the only basis for his …

Kunal Sungh @ Kunal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kunal Sungh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022, where 72 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a vehicle and his joint‑family house. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, …

Ranjan Paswan @ Rajan PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjan Paswan, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 15 litres of illicit mahua liquor recovered from a motorcycle. The police did not arrest him at the scene; his name appeared only in the …

Abhishek Gaurav @ ChandanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Abhishek Gaurav, a driver, was charged under sections 318(4), 316(2), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act for allegedly receiving Rs 90 lakh from an informant and handing it over to family members in Kolkata, with the allegation that he and his son removed cash …

Md. Anwar @ Md. Anawar @ Anwar MiyanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Anwar, was implicated in a case of illicit liquor trafficking (Andhramath P.S. Case No. 161 of 2024) under Sections 274, 275, 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. Police recovered 560 litres of Nepali liquor after the …

Shankar Kumar @ Shankar SaoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shankar Kumar was arrested in connection with an excise case (Case No. 121 of 2026) for allegedly transporting 160 litres of country-made liquor, alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 56(b) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was merely a passenger, had no …

Uttam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Uttam Kumar, the owner of a motorcycle, was implicated in a case (PS Case No. 489/2025) for allegedly transporting 32 litres of liquor, an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that he had a clean record, was …

Manoj PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Pandey, owner of a vehicle from which 1249.56 litres of liquor was seized, sought anticipatory bail under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that Dinkar had misused his vehicle. The State opposed the …

Surendra RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners – Surendra Ram, Amarjit Kumar and Sushila Devi – applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 160 litres of liquor from a bush adjacent to their house. They contended that no …

Anil Nut @ Anil kumar NatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anil Nut, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 90 litres of liquor. He argued that he was not apprehended at the spot, that the liquor was recovered from his mother, and that the case was mechanically filed …

Dasai PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dasai Paswan and Lawkush Paswan sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 44.2 litres of liquor from their joint family house. They argued that the liquor was not in their conscious …

Mukesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Mukesh Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109 and 3(5) of the BNS for allegedly assaulting an informant with an iron rod. The petitioner pleaded that the injury was minor, the dispute stemmed from a land conflict, and he had no prior criminal …

Manoj Paswan @ Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manoj Paswan applied for regular bail in a case (PS‑66/2026) under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 15 litres of illicit country‑made liquor was recovered from a bamboo orchard belonging to Kawal Ram. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, arguing that the …

Mushan Devi @ Muskan DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mushan Devi, a woman resident of Saidsarai, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 15 litres of liquor from a public bush. She claimed the allegation was false, made by a chowkidar who had a personal dispute with her husband, and that no liquor …

Rohit Kumar @ Rohit ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rohit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 5.625 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his house. He asserted a clean criminal record and that no liquor was found in his possession, …

Rajiv Kumar @ Golu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajiv Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case under section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 after 146.88 litres of IMFL were seized from a tempo and he attempted to flee. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that no contraband was found in his …

Niraj Kumar Choudhary @ Niraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Niraj Kumar Choudhary, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, alleging possession of 23.1 grams of smack. The prosecution intercepted an Alto car and recovered the narcotics from the …

Suman DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Suman Devi, applied for regular bail in a case (Rajapakar P.S. Case No. 479 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 109, 351, 352(2), 103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, participated in a violent …

Anita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anita Devi, a housewife from Jehanabad, was implicated in a case (PS‑398/2025) for allegedly manufacturing and selling country‑made liquor in violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. Police, acting on secret information, recovered about five litres of mahua liquor from her …

Rakesh ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 10 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his house. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, the alleged liquor was not found in his possession, …

Sharukh AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sharukh Alam, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, for the alleged recovery of 40.320 litres of liquor and the seizure of three motorcycles, one of which he owned. He contended that he had no prior criminal record, …

Nilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nilesh Kumar, was arrested in connection with an NDPS case (Sections 8 and 21(c)) after 200 grams of a narcotic substance was recovered from the pillion rider, Ravi Kumar, on his motorcycle. No contraband was found on the petitioner’s person, only his mobile phone, and he claimed he …

Prince Pratap Singh @ Prince Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Prince Pratap Singh sought anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case under Sections 30(a) and 47 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of 567 litres of liquor from a vehicle he did not own. He argued that he was not caught in possession, that the …

Budru Kamat @ Budruk KamatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Budru Kamat, sought anticipatory bail after a police case alleged that 108 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not present at the spot of seizure, and was unaware that his friend misused the vehicle. The …

Munni DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Munni Devi was arrested along with two other women after police seized 113 litres of country-made liquor from an auto rickshaw. She was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and has been in judicial custody since 29 January 2026. The petitioner, represented by Mr. Md …

Bablu Ray @ Bablu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bablu Ray sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Sections 274, 275 and 111 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. The petitioner has five prior criminal cases, four of which relate to excise offences, and the …

Lalbabu ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Lalbabu Chaudhary was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022 after 54 litres of Nepali liquor was recovered from a bag he discarded. He has been in custody since 24 January 2026 and claims that no liquor was found in his …

Birendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Birendra Kumar, applied for bail in a case registered as Shastri Nagar P.S. Case No. 540 of 2025, involving alleged offences under Sections 303(2), 316(2), 317(2), 318(4) and 319(2) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that Rs. 6,00,000 was withdrawn from the informant’s father’s …

Ramashish Mahto @ Bullee MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Ramashish Mahto and his son Chandan Mahto, applied for regular bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the BNS for allegedly assaulting Dinesh Mahto and an informant with a dabia. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners committed the assaults, while the petitioners …

Shankar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Shankar Kumar, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 126 litres of illicit liquor packed in three jute sacks, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He has been in custody since 24‑02‑2026 and already faces eleven similar cases. The petitioner applied …

Sanjeet Bhuiya @ Sanjeet BhuiyanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sanjeet Bhuiya and Ravindra Bhuiya, were arrested on 25 January 2026 in connection with a case registered under sections 8B, 20(b)(ii)C, 22, 29 and 18(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for alleged cultivation of opium plants. They filed a bail …

Vicky KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vicky Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 309(6) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging that he was implicated in a robbery and shooting incident despite not being named in the FIR or identified in a TIP. The …

Aftab Alam @ Mohammad Ali @ Md. AliversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Aftab Alam, was charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly assaulting Md. Khalil, who later died from his injuries. The petitioner sought bail, arguing that co-accused had already been granted bail and that he had been in custody since June 6, 2025. The …

Bittu Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Bittu Kumar Sharma and Shivdhyan Sharma, were arrested in connection with the seizure of 410 grams of ganja, a loaded pistol, and 900 ml of foreign liquor, and charged under the NDPS Act, Arms Act, and Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. They contended that the seized items were not …

Shushila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Shushila Devi and Chhotu Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of liquor from premises adjacent to their houses. They argued that no liquor was found in their possession, the recovery was from …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar, sought regular bail in a criminal case (PS Case No. 340 of 2025) involving alleged offences under sections 318(4), 338, 336(3) and 3(5) of the BNS. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner received Rs. 16,00,000 on the instructions of a co‑accused, Ravi Raushan, as …

Sanjha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Sanjha Devi, Vice‑Chairman of Zila Parishad, Sitamarhi, filed a Letters Patent Appeal against the order dated 10‑03‑2026 of the Single Judge in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.3101 of 2026. The order had posted the matter for hearing on 02‑04‑2026 and listed it among the top ten …

Kishan LalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kishan Lal, a driver, was arrested after 2,246.4 litres of illicit foreign liquor were seized from a truck he was operating. He applied for regular bail in an Excise case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, claiming he had no knowledge of the contraband and …

Mohammad Samas Parvez Alam @ Shams Parwej AlamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Mohammad Samas Parvez Alam, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 25(1-AA), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, alleging that no weapon was recovered from his possession and that the police failed to comply with Section 105 of the BNSS during seizure. The State opposed bail, …

Sushant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sushant Kumar, was arrested in connection with a robbery and assault alleged to have occurred on 11 December 2025, where he and a co‑accused allegedly snatched Rs 6,570 from an informant and assaulted him. The informant identified the petitioner, and the case was registered under …

Parshuram KharwarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a 70‑year‑old father‑in‑law and a 65‑year‑old mother‑in‑law, applied for regular bail in a murder case (Case No. 93 of 2025) alleging they had no criminal antecedent and were suffering from health ailments. The deceased’s husband is already in judicial custody, and the petitioners …

Dhirendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dhirendra Kumar, was arrested on 11 February 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged recovery of 445 grams of ganja from his residence, alleged offences under Sections 8 and 20(B)(ii)(A) of the NDPS Act, 1985. He filed a bail petition claiming a clean antecedent, false …

Sonu Thakur @ Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sonu Thakur, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly keeping illicit liquor for sale. The police alleged that he fled the scene after a search recovered 45 litres of illicit liquor, but the petitioner …

Dinesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Dinesh Yadav, applied for bail in an excise case (Case No. 82 of 2026) alleging possession of six litres of foreign liquor, an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act. The prosecution claimed the liquor was recovered from the petitioner, while …

Ramlagan Singh @ Ramlagan Yadav @ Jay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Ramlagan Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.436 of 2024 arising from a 2018 case in Aurangabad. During the hearing on 25-03-2026, the appellant's counsel sought unconditional withdrawal of the appeal. The State and the other respondents did not object to this request. The bench, …

Parma SahversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

Parma Sah was convicted under Sections 20(b)(ii)(B), 22(b) and 23(b) of the NDPS Act for possession of cannabis seized from his motorcycle. He appealed, arguing that the police failed to record prior information in writing, did not inform a superior officer, and did not seal or inventory the seized …

Rama Shankar, (UDI No. Ram13101983LAW00440767),versusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, an Extremely Backward Class (EBC) candidate, applied for the post of Assistant Professor (Law) and indicated Patna University as his first preference. He secured Rank 4 in the unreserved merit list and Rank 1 in the EBC list, but was allotted a post at Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur …

Akhilesh Yadav@Akhilesh KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Akhilesh Yadav and his wife, appealed under Section 14‑A(2) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the refusal of anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged assault, caste abuse, and theft under several IPC sections and provisions of the SC/ST Act. They argued that …

M/s. Kuber Metal and Power TradingversusThe Union of India

DISPOSED

M/s Kuber Metal and Power Trading filed a writ petition challenging an ex‑parte GST assessment order dated 12‑02‑2024 and subsequent appellate orders that imposed a liability of Rs 16,26,025 for the period Oct‑2019 to Jan‑2020. The petitioner alleged that the assessment and appellate authorities …

Shyam Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shyam Kumar Yadav, sought appointment as a PDS dealer on compassionate grounds after his father's death, filing an application on 13 November 2019 which the respondents claimed was not on record. He approached the Patna High Court via a writ petition, requesting the Sub‑Divisional …

Israel KhalifaversusThe State of Bihar

CONVERTED

The petitioner, Israel Khalifa, filed a bail application before the Patna High Court. The learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission to convert the bail application into a criminal appeal. Justice Sandeep Kumar allowed the conversion, directing that the application be transformed into an …

SANTOSH MARANDIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

Santosh Marandi was convicted by a Special Judge under the POCSO Act (Sec 4(2)) and IPC 376 for raping a minor who was also his first cousin, and sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment with a fine. The appellant appealed, arguing that the prosecution failed to establish the victim’s age, so the …

Ishwar Chandra SharmaversusThe Union of India

DISPOSED

Petitioner Ishwar Chandra Sharma filed a writ petition challenging the order dated 27.03.2025 of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Bihar & Jharkhand, which declined his request to compound an offence under Section 276B of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the FY 2012-13. He contended that …

Praveen Kumar SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Praveen Kumar Sinha, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a complaint alleging offences under Sections 406 and 420 IPC for allegedly opening a fake Axis Bank account in the complainant's name and diverting an income‑tax refund of Rs.45.5 lakh to his housing‑loan …

BHOLA SINGHversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The appellants, five brothers, filed a criminal appeal (SJ) against the State of Bihar and Rina Devi, challenging an order dated 06.05.2024. The Special Public Prosecutor highlighted that the prosecution narrative in the impugned order did not correspond with the allegations in the FIR. The …

Kanhay Singh @ Kanhaiya Singh @ Kanhaiya Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Kanhay Singh, was arrested on 30 January 2025 in connection with a murder case (Sono P.S. Case No. 28 of 2025) alleging he killed his wife for dowry demands. The charge sheet cites Sections 80(2), 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner applied for regular …

Durgesh Shivam @ Samar ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Durgesh Shivam @ Samar Thakur, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with an extortion case (PS Case No.831/2023) involving offences under Sections 341, 342, 386, 387, 452, 307, 34 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He contended that he is not named in the FIR, was …

Raj Kumar @ Raj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Raj Kumar, husband, was implicated in a complaint alleging offences under IPC sections 498A, 406, 323, 506 and 120B, as well as Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He contended that the allegations were false and stemmed from a deteriorated marital relationship, and sought …

Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Guddu Kumar appealed against an order dated 25.07.2024 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge under the POA Act in case No.315 of 2024. The parties informed the court that the matter had been referred to mediation on 13.11.2025 and that mediation was successful, with the second …

Dara Manjhi @ Mahendra MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dara Manjhi, was implicated in a case under Sections 8, 15, 18(c) and 25 of the NDPS Act for alleged cultivation of opium on 8.14 acres of forest land. He argued that he has a clean record, the informant’s identity was not disclosed in the FIR, and that forest officials, who …

Dharmraj SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners filed a public interest litigation seeking the closure of four rice mills in Rupsagar village, alleging operation without environmental clearances and causing hazardous air pollution. The respondents (the rice mills) submitted counter‑affidavits showing that they possessed valid …

Nandlal Prasad @ Nandlal YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Nandlal Prasad Yadav, the informant, filed an application seeking modification of the order dated 16‑05‑2019 that had quashed the cognizance of a case against several accused. He argued that the order was passed without hearing him or giving notice. The State and the accused opposed, …

PAWAN CHAOUDHARY @ PAWAN KUMAR CHOUDHARYversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Pawan Chaudhary appealed against the State of Bihar and co-accused challenging a peremptory order. The High Court examined the appeal and noted that the peremptory order had already taken effect. It held that an appeal cannot be filed solely against the State of Bihar in the present circumstances. …

Vishal BijpuriaversusThe Principle Chief Commissioner

ALLOWED

Vishal Bijpuria filed a writ petition challenging a notice issued under section 148A of the Income Tax Act for reassessment of AY 2018-19, contending that the income was already disclosed in the original return and accepted under section 143(1)(a). He also argued that the Income Tax Officer …

Vishal BijpuriaversusThe Principle Chief Commissioner

ALLOWED

Vishal Bijpuria filed a writ petition challenging a notice issued under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act and the subsequent reassessment proceedings for AY 2019-20, contending that he had already disclosed the alleged escaped income in his return which was accepted under Section 143(1)(a). He also …

AashiqueversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Aashique, was arrested in connection with a rape case (Araria P.S. Case No. 248 of 2025) under Section 70(2) of the BNS and Section 6 of the POCSO Act and has been in custody since 30 June 2025. He applied for regular bail, contending that the case was false and stemmed from a title …

Santosh MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Santosh Mahto was arrested in connection with a case alleging molestation of a nine‑year‑old child, with the child’s statement recorded under Section 183 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The petitioner sought regular bail for offences under IPC Sections 126(2), 74, 76, 75(2), 351(3), 352 and POCSO …

Raja @ Raja Kumar @ Vishal Kumar @ Sival KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raja Kumar and others, was arrested in connection with PS Ara Nagar Case No. 853 of 2024 for allegedly taking away a girl. The petitioner filed an application for regular bail under Section 96 of the Indian Penal Code, claiming innocence. The State and the informant opposed the bail, …

Pawan Kumar @ Pawan Kumar SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Pawan Kumar, was charged under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and certain provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with an alleged kidnapping of a minor girl. He contended that he has a clean record, the allegations were …

Kaushal KishoreversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Kaushal Kishore, was declared the lowest bidder (L-1) for a Rural Road Strengthening tender, but the Tender Committee cancelled the tender on the ground that a disqualified bidder, Praveen Kumar, had not been given adequate opportunity to submit required documents. Praveen Kumar …

Surendra Kumar SrivastavaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Surendra Kumar Srivastava filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking restoration of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 6114 of 2019, which had been dismissed on 31 July 2024 for non-prosecution. The petitioner argued that there were sufficient reasons to revive the proceedings. The Court …

Sudhir Pandey @ Sudhir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sudhir Pandey applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a complaint under Section 498A of the IPC and Section 4 of the Domestic Violence Act, alleging that he was falsely implicated by the informant over a matrimonial dispute involving a demand for an Alto car. The petitioner argued that the …

ASHWANI KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ashwani Kumar filed an application seeking restoration of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 4827 of 2022, which had been dismissed on 24-12-2022 for failure to comply with a peremptory order dated 22-11-2022. The peremptory order required the petitioner’s counsel to file requisites to issue notice to …

Mukul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mukul Kumar was arrested in May 2025 on charges of kidnapping the sister of an informant and alleged sexual assault, with the charge sheet invoking Sections 137(2), 96, 75, 78, 62 of the B.N.S. and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner pleaded that he has a clean antecedent and that the …

Manish SoniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Soni, the husband of a deceased woman, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging he killed his wife over dowry demands. The prosecution alleged he pressed the deceased’s neck, but the post‑mortem report and forensic …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, challenged a blacklisting order issued by the District Magistrate under Clause 9(c) and 9(j) of the Instruction of Bidders, seeking its quash and enforcement of a tender award. He argued that the order violated natural justice because no show‑cause notice was given. …

Avinash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Avinash Kumar was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (Banjariya P.S. Case No. 410 of 2025) alleged under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence and stating that the girl had gone with him …

Debu Rai @ Dev Chandra RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Debu Rai, a 70‑year‑old accused in a 1996 case involving offences under Sections 447, 364, 5111, 307, 120B, 302 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act, had been in custody since 21‑08‑2025. The petitioner sought regular bail, arguing that he was only a suspect, his advanced age and health …

Bhuteli Yadav @ Bijendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Bhuteli Yadav, a bus conductor, was arrested on 10 September 2025 in connection with a case registered under Sections 75 and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 8, 10 and 12 of the POCSO Act for alleged molestation of a minor. He applied for regular bail, arguing …

Amrish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amrish Kumar, accused of kidnapping a girl under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, sought regular bail after being in custody since September 2, 2025. The prosecution alleged his involvement in the kidnapping, while the petitioner claimed …

Harilal Yadav @ Hari YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Harilal Yadav, applied for bail in a case registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita concerning the death of an informant's son. The prosecution alleged that the accused had called the informant's son to return money, after which the body was found, but the FIR …

Sheikh Masoom HussainversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sheikh Masoom Hussain, was charged under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act for allegedly kidnapping a minor, converting her, marrying her, and having sexual relations with her. The minor victim corroborated the allegations and …

Sumer Singh @ Somar Singh @ Surendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sumer Singh, was arrested in connection with a land‑dispute‑related shooting on 2 December 2023, in which the victim Bhagwat Singh sustained multiple firearm injuries. He is charged under IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 341, 307, 326 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner sought …

Karim AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Karim Ansari was arrested on 21 June 2025 in connection with an FIR dated 19 June 2025 alleging kidnapping of a minor niece, alleged to have been taken to his house by co‑accused. The petitioner sought bail, claiming a clean antecedent and that the FIR was fabricated. The State opposed bail, noting …

Mamta KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mamta Kumari was arrested on 11 July 2025 in connection with a case under Section 103(1) of the BNS, based on a FIR alleging that her husband, the informant, fabricated a complaint about his daughter's death. The petitioner pleaded that she has a clean antecedent, was falsely implicated, and that no …

Aman Kumar @ MakluversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Aman Kumar was arrested for possession of 356 grams of brown sugar, alleged to be contraband under the NDPS Act. He filed a bail petition in the Patna High Court, arguing that the seizure list did not clearly indicate the amount of contraband recovered with the plastic packet. The prosecution …

Avinash Kumar @ DurkalbaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Avinash Kumar, filed a bail application in the Patna High Court in connection with a criminal case arising from PS case No.87 of 2025. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to approach the …

Karan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Karan Kumar, was arrested on 11 June 2025 in connection with a Special POCSO case alleging abduction of a minor girl under Sections 137(2) and 140(3) of the BNS and Sections 6 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The victim’s statement indicated that she and the petitioner were in a consensual …

Muni Lal Yadav @ Munna YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Muni Lal Yadav was arrested on 25‑02‑2025 in connection with a FIR alleging rape, caste‑based insults and offences under the BNS, POCSO and SC/ST Acts. The petitioner pleaded that the FIR was fabricated, he has a clean antecedent and the victim’s medical examination showed no signs of rape. The …

Jitan SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Jitan Sah and Laddu Sah, appealed against the Special Court's order dated 23‑11‑2023 that denied them anticipatory bail in a case involving offences under several IPC sections and the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. They contended that they have …

Gautam Yadav@ Gautam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gautam Yadav, was arrested on 30 August 2025 in connection with a kidnapping case (Nowkothi P.S. Case No. 80 of 2025) under Section 87 of the BNS. He contended that the FIR was fabricated, he has a clean criminal record, and the alleged victim, after being recovered, gave a statement …

Rupa KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rupa Kumari, was alleged to have contacted the victim together with a co‑accused, Ranjeet Sahani, who had earlier been granted bail by a coordinate bench of the Patna High Court. The petitioner had been granted provisional bail on 5 January 2026. She moved the court seeking …

Raju Sharma @ Laddu SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Raju Sharma was arrested on 24‑08‑2025 in connection with a case alleging that he filmed an obscene video of the informant’s minor daughter while she was bathing and threatened the family for money, also assaulting them when they tried to seize his phone. He was charged under Sections 126(2), …

Samresh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Samresh Kumar, was arrested on 28 May 2025 in connection with a case involving the death of a CICL who allegedly died after being assaulted by the petitioner and others. The petitioner contended that the FIR was fabricated, that the allegations were general and omnibus, and that …

Bittu Ojha @ Shailendra Kumar OjhaversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Bittu Ojha, was arrested on 7 July 2025 in connection with a case of alleged rape and other offences under the BNS and the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that on 5 July 2025 the petitioner entered the victim’s house through the roof, gagged her and raped her, with the assistance …

Ranjeet Kumar @ Ranjeet YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Kumar (also known as Ranjeet Yadav), was arrested on 24 March 2025 in connection with PS Case No. 19 of 2025 for alleged offences under Sections 140(3) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act. The prosecution’s case is based on the complaint of an informant whose …

Rahul Kumar Singh @ Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar Singh, was arrested on 23 September 2025 in connection with a murder case (PS Case No. 583 of 2024) alleging offences under Sections 103(1) and 61(2) of the BNS. The prosecution’s case is based on a written complaint by Sandhya Devi alleging that the petitioner and …

Sunny Kumar @ Sanni KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sunny Kumar was arrested in connection with a robbery and hostage‑taking at a Tanishq showroom, alleged to have been involved in arranging a stolen motorcycle and weapons. He applied for bail, contending that his name does not appear in the FIR and that the only link to him is a confessional …

Bipin Mistri @ Bipin Kumar MistriversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bipin Mistri, sought bail in a POCSO case (No.78/2025) alleging that the FIR dated 23‑04‑2025 was fabricated and that no sexual assault occurred. The FIR accused him under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the BNS Act and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, with the victim’s statement recorded under …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, was arrested in August 2025 in connection with a kidnapping case involving a minor girl under Section 137(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleged that he abducted the minor, while the petitioner claimed innocence and alleged false implication. The …