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BIJENDRA PURI @ BIJENDRA BHARTIversusSTATE OF BIHAR and ANR

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Bijendra Puri sought the court's permission to withdraw his criminal revision application filed in the High Court of Patna. The petitioner was represented by counsel Mr. Brij Kishor Mishra and Mr. Mahesh Narayan Parbat. The respondent State of Bihar was represented by Mr. App. The court …

MAHESH MAHTOversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Mahesh Mahto filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1217 of 2011 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

Saurabh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Saurabh Kumar filed an anticipatory bail application in a criminal miscellaneous case. He sought to withdraw the application, relying on a Supreme Court order in Nidhi Kumari v. State of Bihar, where the Court had granted protection to a minor forced into marriage under Article 32. The …

SUNIL MAHTO @ CHHOTU MAHTOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Sunil Mahto filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of …

PINTU SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Pintu Singh, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Senior Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. The court examined the report and considered Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

RAM CHANDRA YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Chandra Yadav, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police superintendent’s letter, a sub‑inspector’s report, and a death certificate. The court examined whether the appeal could continue in the …

KARU MAHTO and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR and ANR

ABATED

The appellants, Karu Mahto and Bhagat Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No. 469 of 2007 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police investigation revealed that both appellants had died. No near relative filed an application seeking leave to continue the appeal on …

Md. Islam @ Islam MianversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant Md. Islam @ Islam Mian filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.236 of 2015. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased. The court examined a letter and police report confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now Section 435 …

Saryug MahtonversusLukho Devi and Ors

WITHDRAWN

The appellant, Saryug Mahton, filed a miscellaneous application seeking permission to withdraw the application after the underlying claim case had already been disposed of. The appellant's counsel argued that there was no longer any issue to be adjudicated. The court considered whether the …

ISHWAR NATH PANDEYversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ishwar Nath Pandey, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.46 of 2012 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

Lal Babu SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Lal Babu Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.777 of 2013. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the Police Inspector. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

NANDAN RISHIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Nandan Rishi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.751 of 2012 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police superintendent's letter, an SHO's report, and a death certificate. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of …

Bikau RamversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Bikau Ram, was found to be deceased during the pendency of his criminal appeal (CR. APP (DB) No.853 of 2012). The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Rajkumar Singh @ Nehru SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Rajkumar Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.855 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a police letter and a death certificate. The Court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, …

Praveen Kumar Singh @ Pravindra Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Praveen Kumar Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving offences under IPC sections 323, 341, 498A and 379, together with Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He alleged marital discord with his wife (OP No.2), claimed false implication of his …

Mukul RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mukul Ranjan filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking relief in a criminal miscellaneous matter arising from a complaint case. The petitioner’s counsel later moved that the application be withdrawn so that a proper application could be filed before the magistrate as prescribed by …

Meena PraveenversusGulafsha Praveen @ Gulafsha Parveen

WITHDRAWN

Meena Praveen filed a Letters Patent Appeal (No. 758 of 2025) before the Patna High Court challenging certain actions of the respondents. On 1 May 2026, counsel for the appellant sought the Court's permission to withdraw the appeal and to be allowed to raise the same issues before respondent No.3 by …

Satyadeo Prasad SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners filed an application in the High Court of Patna seeking relief in a criminal miscellaneous matter. After hearing arguments, the petitioners' counsel requested permission to withdraw the application so that all points, including those raised in the present application, could be raised …

VINOD KUMAR @ VINOD PASWANversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, six members of the Paswan family, applied for anticipatory bail in a case alleging offences under several sections of the B.N.S. arising from a land dispute where the informant claimed they assaulted her and demanded extortion. The petitioners argued that the case was false, …

Md. Ashik @ Md. Ashik AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Ashik, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes, 2023. He asserted that he had a clean record, had eloped and married the alleged victim, who is a major according to her matriculation certificate showing …

SHALU KUMAR @ SHOLU KUMAR @ SALUversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shalu Kumar, was in custody for a murder case (Case No. 132 of 2021) involving offences under IPC sections 302, 34, 120(B) and Arms Act section 27, based on an FIR lodged by informant Prabha Kumar. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and four others shot the informant's son, …

Binod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The Patna High Court considered anticipatory bail applications filed by two petitioners, Binod Kumar and Sunny Kumar, who were alleged to be part of an organized gang involved in extortion of real‑estate builders. The allegations arose from a separate FIR (Case No.129 of 2025) and a later FIR that …

Satyendra BindversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, Satyendra Bind and Ravi Bind, were charged under several IPC provisions and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for alleged assault on 19‑04‑2025. They applied for anticipatory bail, which was denied by the Special Judge. The appellants contended …

Anjana Devi Jaiswal @ Anjana DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anjana Devi Jaiswal filed a writ petition challenging an award dated 06.02.2020 issued by the Arbitrator‑cum‑Divisional Commissioner, Patna, which rejected her claim for compensation at commercial rates for land acquired for the Dedicated Freight Corridor project. She also sought to quash a …

Sunny Kumar @ Rohit RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The Patna High Court considered anticipatory bail applications filed by two petitioners, Binod Kumar and Sunny Kumar, who were alleged to be part of an organized gang involved in extortion of real‑estate builders. The allegations arose from a separate FIR (Case No.129 of 2025) and a later FIR that …

Sunder YadavversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

ABATED

The appellant, Sunder Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.531 of 2015 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the sole appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

Anup SinghversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The petitioners, Anup Singh and Haripal Singh, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition arising from a police case registered at Rasulpur, Saran. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners, while the State of Bihar was represented by Mr. Braj Kishore Pd. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor …

Idrish MianversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Idrish Mian, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.112 of 2015 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and a death certificate. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now Section 435 …

Sanjay RaiversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Sanjay Rai, filed a criminal appeal (CR. APP (DB) No.743 of 2015) before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

Triveni Yadav @ Triveni KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, a group of six individuals, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking restoration of Criminal Appeal (SJ) No. 4474 of 2021, which had been dismissed for failure to comply with a peremptory order dated 28-11-2024. The peremptory order required the petitioners to …

Bindeshwar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Bindeshwar Rai, Kanhaiya Rai and Sona Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita concerning the death of the informant's daughter, who allegedly committed suicide after dowry-related torture. They …

Chanda DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chanda Devi and Shinodh Ray sought anticipatory bail in a case alleging they assaulted Vakeel Sharma, who later died. The FIR alleged that the petitioners used a sword and other weapons, but the post‑mortem report recorded death as asphyxia due to heart disease with no external injuries. The …

Md. Qayum @ Md. Kayyum AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Qayum Ansari, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under IPC sections 379 and 411 and several provisions of the Bihar Minerals (Concession Prevention of illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules for alleged illegal mining and storage of sand and stone chips. …

Shinodh RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chanda Devi and Shinodh Ray sought anticipatory bail in a case alleging they assaulted Vakeel Sharma, who later died. The FIR alleged that the petitioners used a sword and other weapons, but the post‑mortem report recorded death as asphyxia due to heart disease with no external injuries. The …

Md. Ashfaque @ Ashfaque Alam and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The petitioners, who are the parents‑in‑law and a sister‑in‑law of the complainant, were taken into cognizance by a Chief Judicial Magistrate under Section 498A IPC and Sections 3 & 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act based on a FIR alleging dowry demand and cruelty. The petitioners filed an application …

Jamil Ahmad and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The wife (OP No.2) filed a complaint alleging dowry demand for a Bolero vehicle, cruelty, assault and attempted poisoning by her husband and his family. The Sub‑Divisional Judicial Magistrate took cognizance under Section 498A IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act against the husband and …

Prashant Poddar @ Prashant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Prashant Poddar, was charged with murder, conspiracy, and offences under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the Arms Act. He was not named in the FIR; his alleged involvement emerged from a confessional statement of co-accused Bhaskar Jha, who had earlier been granted …

Ravishankar RamanversusThe State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary,

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ravishankar Raman, filed a civil review challenging a September 12, 2024 order that had quashed the termination of another employee, Pramod Kumar, from the Supaul Nagar Parishad. Raman argued that the original writ order, which did not name him as a private respondent, directly …

Santosh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Paswan, who is in custody for offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 323, 307 and 302 of the Indian Penal Code, applied for bail. The trial court had informed the High Court that it would deliver its judgment in May 2026. The High Court noted this undertaking and held that the bail …

Md. Bashir Alam @ Md. Vasir Alam @ Wasir AlamversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner filed an application seeking the court's permission to withdraw the pending criminal miscellaneous application. Counsel for the petitioner requested that the court allow the withdrawal. The Hon'ble Justice Praveen Kumar granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the application was …

Manoj PandaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Manoj Panda, was in judicial custody for alleged offences under Sections 304B, 341, 323 and 504/34 of the Indian Penal Code relating to a dowry‑death murder case. His earlier bail application had been rejected, but he argued that he had been detained since February 2024, had no prior …

Rohit Kumar Singh @ Rohit Kumar RockyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rohit Kumar Singh, was arrested in connection with a police case alleging violations of several sections of the Bihar Nursing Service Act for operating unregistered medical facilities. He contended that no hospital was actually running and offered to donate Rs. 1 lakh to an old‑age …

Md. Jahid @ AfrojversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Jahid @ Afroj, was charged in Bhagwanpur Police Station Case No. 07 of 2024 for offences under Sections 328, 302 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code, relating to attempt to murder, murder and criminal conspiracy. He applied for regular bail before the Patna High Court. The …

Shubham Chaudhary @ Shubham KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shubham Chaudhary was arrested in a case involving offences under several IPC sections and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, noting that his name was absent from the FIR and that the informant and another witness identified other accused as the shooters. The …

Rajesh Kumar Singh @ Rajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Rajesh Kumar Singh filed a bail petition in the Patna High Court after being apprehended by police. His counsel argued that the apprehension rendered the petition infructuous and sought permission to withdraw it. The court considered whether a bail petition could be withdrawn after the petitioner is …

Vidya Nand RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Vidya Nand Ram, was arrested in connection with a murder alleged to have occurred after he allegedly stabbed the deceased, as narrated in the confessional statement of co‑accused Bucchi Devi. The petitioner, claiming a clean antecedent and that the statement is unreliable due to …

Kamal Kumar Choudhary @ Kamal ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

D.F.D. (PRE-EMPTORY)

The petitioner, Kamal Kumar Choudhary, filed a petition in the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several health officials. No counsel appeared for either side at the hearing on 1 May 2026. The court noted that the petitioner had failed to comply with a previous peremptory order dated …

Akhatar Miya @ Akhatar AliversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Akhatar Miya, is in custody for offences under Sections 103 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. following an FIR lodged on 27‑04‑2025 based on an informant's allegation that he assaulted a man, causing a head injury that later proved fatal. The petitioner’s counsel argued that he has been …

Manaini Devi @ Anita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Manaini Devi, the mother‑in‑law of the deceased, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a dowry‑death case (Sections 304B and 34 IPC) concerning the death of her daughter‑in‑law, who was found near a well. The petitioner argued that she has a clean record, the informant is not an …

Toshiba Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd.versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Toshiba Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 27.08.2025 of the Bihar State Pollution Control Board that directed the company to deposit Rs 1.07 crore as environmental compensation under the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The petitioner …

Lalan Rai @ Lalan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners – Lalan Rai, Una Rai and Lalbabu Rai – applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S., including assault‑related offences. The FIR alleged that a police raid to arrest other individuals led to a mob assault on police, with the …

Radheshyam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Radheshyam Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking the release of his truck (Reg. No. BR01GM7335) that had been seized by the Mines and Minerals Department of Bihar. The department had issued a notice under memo No. 804 dated 01‑04‑2026 requiring the petitioner to show cause and pay a …

Sujit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sujit Kumar, was arrested in connection with a dowry harassment complaint (Dehri Complaint Case No. 397 of 2024) alleging that he demanded dowry and mistreated his wife, Gayatri Kumari, after their Hindu marriage on 1 May 2018. The complaint cited offences under Section 85 of the …

Deepak Pandey @ Deepak Kumar PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Deepak Pandey and Ravi Shankar Pandey applied for anticipatory bail in a criminal case (PS No.223 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 74, 303(2), 352 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The police had issued a notice under Section 35(3) of the B.N.S.S., indicating that they did not …

Karuna Kumari,versusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Karuna Kumari, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court seeking relief against the State of Bihar and several education officials. The court had earlier issued an order on 27 August 2019 in CWJC No.560 of 2019, which the petitioner complied with. On 30 April 2026, the …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Raushan Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a kidnapping case (Sup. P.S. Case No. 431 of 2025) registered under several sections of the B.N.S. 2023. The FIR alleges that Raushan, along with co‑accused, abducted the informant’s brother at gunpoint and used a Scorpio vehicle, …

Md. SarwarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md. Sarwar and Md. Manjar Alam, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes, 2023, relating to alleged assault during a Tazia procession. They contended that the FIR contains a general and omnibus …

SHRAWAN YADAV @ SHRAVAN YADAVversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The appellants, Shrawan Yadav and Girja Yadav, were charged under several provisions of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 for alleged robbery, assault and caste‑based abuse. The trial court refused anticipatory …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manish Kumar appealed against the order of a Special Judge that denied him anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged assault, firing of weapons, and offences under the Indian Penal Code, the Arms Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The prosecution alleged that a group of accused, …

Mokhtar AlamversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Mokhtar Alam was arrested on 1 November 2025 in connection with a case involving the alleged possession of 62 kg of ganja, alleged under Sections 8 and 20(b)(ii)c of the NDPS Act. The petitioner claimed the FIR was fabricated and that he had no knowledge of the contraband, while the State presented …

Md. RiazulversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Riazul, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case alleging multiple offences under the B.N.S., including assault and use of a pistol. He claimed a clean antecedent and asserted that the informant had falsely implicated him, noting that no injury resulted from …

Kundan Kumar @ Kundan MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners applied for anticipatory bail in three criminal miscellaneous cases arising from a land dispute in Sahebpur Kamal where the informant alleged that a group of accused, including the petitioners, assaulted her husband, leading to his death. The court examined the FIR allegations, …

Bharosi Mahton @ Ram Bharos MahtonversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners applied for anticipatory bail in three criminal miscellaneous cases arising from a land dispute in Sahebpur Kamal where the informant alleged that a group of accused, including the petitioners, assaulted her husband, leading to his death. The court examined the FIR allegations, …

Surendra Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Surendra Prasad Singh and his wife Sita Devi were implicated in a criminal case (PS No. 59 of 2025) and filed an anticipatory bail application under the Criminal Procedure Code. Subsequently, they approached the High Court seeking permission to withdraw a second anticipatory bail application they …

Suman Yadav @ Suman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Suman Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case registered under Sections 303(2), 317(2) and 111 of the B.N.S. for alleged illegal mining of stone chips and seizure of tractors. He argued that he is not named in the FIR, the seized tractors do not belong to …

Md. Zakir Hussain @ Zakir HussainversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Zakir Hussain, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 409 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code alleging misappropriation of Rs.7,500 received under the Swachh Bharat Mission for constructing a laboratory. He claimed a clean antecedent and asserted that the …

Satish KumarversusThe Vigilance Department, Bihar, Patna

BAIL GRANTED

Satish Kumar, a data entry operator, was arrested under Section 7(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs.3,000 to facilitate a mutation work. He contended that he had no authority to influence mutation matters, that the allegations were fabricated, and that the …

Bheem RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bheem Rai, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case registered under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the BNSS for allegedly assaulting a victim who later died. He argued that he has a clean antecedent and that the FIR contains a vague, omnibus …

Anuj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Anuj Kumar was arrested on 24 September 2025 in connection with a FIR under Sections 103 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, alleging his involvement in the murder of a villager's husband through conspiracy. The prosecution presented statements from villagers and medical evidence …

Seema KumariversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISPOSED

Petitioner Seema Kumari filed a petition seeking initiation of civil contempt proceedings against the State of Bihar and several education officials, alleging willful disobedience of an order dated 17‑03‑2017 passed in C.W.J.C. No.11024 of 2016. The respondents filed a show‑cause notice indicating …

Uday KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Uday Kumar, challenged the cancellation of his wood‑based industry licence (No. 359 of 1995) by the Licensing Officer, who issued Memo No. 1563 on 22‑07‑2025 on the ground that the renewal was not submitted, without granting a hearing. The petition sought a writ to quash the …

Kameshwar Sharma @ Kamlesh SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kameshwar Sharma, sought a transfer of Forest License No. 96 of 1993, originally issued to his father and later renewed in his mother’s name, which had been suspended after his mother’s death. He claimed the suspension was arbitrary and that he was ready to assume liability for the …

IMRAN ALAM @ MD. IBRAN ALAMversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Imran Alam, sought bail for alleged kidnapping of a 14‑year‑old girl for marriage, charged under Sections 137(2) and 87 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution, supported by the informant’s statement recorded under Section 183 BNSS and a medical report, alleged sexual …

Rahul KumarversusThe National Medical Commission (NMC)

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Rahul Kumar filed a writ petition challenging certain actions of the National Medical Commission, the Union of India and the State of Bihar. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel requested to withdraw the writ application. The respondents, including the NMC and the State, were …

Prem Sahni @ Gopal ChaudhryversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Prem Sahni, also known as Gopal Chaudhry, applied for bail while in custody since 12 February 2025 in connection with a 2004 murder case (Sections 302, 307, 34 IPC) and several offences under the Arms Act. The FIR alleges that he, along with co‑accused, fired on an informant’s brother, causing his …

Gurmeet KaurversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Gurmeet Kaur filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several university officials. The petition was filed under the court's writ jurisdiction but the specific relief sought was not detailed in the order. During the hearing on 30 April 2026, …

Md. RinkuversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, two step‑sons and the second wife of an informant, were charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for assault. Petitioners 1 and 2 sought to withdraw their bail application, citing apprehension of arrest and a desire to surrender for regular bail, and …

Sudheer Kumar @ Sudheer PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail in Supaul P.S. Case No. 829 of 2022 registered under Sections 341, 323, 307, 354D, 506, and 34 IPC, alleging that on 26.08.2022 they intercepted the informant, tried to pull her into a car, and dragged her by the neck. The petitioners claimed innocence, …

Raj Kishore YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Raj Kishore Yadav filed a contempt petition seeking to punish the respondents for allegedly disobeying the High Court's order dated 12‑10‑2017 in C.W.J.C. No. 22211 of 2014, which had directed the land acquisition officer to recognize his title. The court noted that the respondents had …

Suraj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Suraj Kumar Singh, holder of a sand storage licence, filed a writ petition alleging that the Department of Mines and Geology arbitrarily blocked his user ID and password and issued a punitive letter (No. 5645 dated 07.10.2025) accusing him of unauthorized sand sales. He sought mandamus to quash the …

Pankaj Kumar @ Pankaj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Pankaj Kumar filed a writ petition seeking the release of two seized JCBs and a stay on notices demanding payment of Rs 10 lakhs under Bihar Minerals (Concession, Prevention of Illegal Mining Transportation & Storage) Amendment Rule, 2024. The seizure was effected by the police on the …

Taufik AlamversusThe Union of India

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Taufik Alam, filed a writ petition seeking the issuance of his original Associate Degree Certificate and a verification certificate from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), alleging that his representation dated 5 January 2026 to the Vice‑Chancellor remained pending. He …

Sanjay SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law of the complainant, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑related complaint (Case No. 433 of 2024) alleging offences under IPC sections 380, 354, 354A, 406, 498A and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The complaint alleged that the petitioners …

Kundan Kumar @ Kundan Kumar DasversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Kundan Kumar, was arrested on 6 December 2024 in connection with a case alleging that he, under the false pretext of marriage, had sexual relations with a minor girl, the informant's daughter, who was 15 years old at the time and later found to be pregnant. The FIR charges him under …

Md. Karku @ Karku @ Md. Sahnawaz @ SahnawazversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md. Karku and Md. Reyaz, were arrested on 11 September 2025 in connection with a murder case (PS Case No. 264 of 2025) filed under Sections 103(1), 238, 3(5) and 61(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. They applied for bail, asserting that they have a clean antecedent, …

Rana SauravversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Rana Saurav and Rana Uday Pratap Singh filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus to quash the blocking of their ID and password for sand storage licenses, to set aside a punitive letter (No. 5645) alleging unauthorized sales, and to restore their licences. They alleged that the action was …

Uttam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Uttam Kumar, sought a writ of mandamus to quash the blocking of his sand storage licence ID and password, to set aside a punitive letter alleging unauthorized sand sales, and to restore his ability to conduct business. He claimed the actions were taken without notice or hearing and …

Md. Irshad @ Md. Irshad AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Irshad, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (Sadar P.S. Case No. 762 of 2025) alleging that he, as a compounder, touched the private parts of a 15‑year‑old girl under the pretext of medical treatment. The prosecution relied on the FIR and the victim’s …

Shambhu Nath Mishra,versusThe Union Of India

DISPOSED

Shambhu Nath Mishra filed a petition in the Patna High Court seeking contempt proceedings against the Union of India and several officials for allegedly defying the court's order dated 08‑01‑2018 in CWJC No. 16033 of 2016. The petitioner claimed that the respondents had willfully failed to comply …

Ram KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Kumar filed a writ petition seeking mandamus for the release of his truck seized on 27‑11‑2024 under sections 303(2), 317(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., and also to restrain any further coercive steps, investigation and confiscation proceedings. He contended that no notice had been served, depriving …

Sanjay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, six members of the Yadav family, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with FIR No. 432 of 2025 filed under multiple sections of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging they attacked an informant with a lathi and iron rod, causing injury and assaulting her husband and son. They …

Yashwant Kumar RajversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant Yashwant Kumar Raj was charged under several sections of the Bihar Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for alleged sexual assault, kidnapping, and caste‑based harassment of a woman who claimed he forced a relationship and threatened …

Amresh JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amresh Jha was arrested on 26 November 2025 in connection with a case registered under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the BNS, following an FIR alleging the disappearance of a minor girl. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent and argued that the FIR was fabricated, noting that the recovered victim …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ravi Kumar filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus to quash a letter dated 09.01.2026 issued by the Mining Inspector that authorized the illegal seizure of his truck despite a valid challan and without any notice or hearing. He also requested the release of the vehicle and compensation for its …

Mahima KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mahima Kumari was arrested in connection with a murder case (Bagaha P.S. Case No. 226 of 2025) under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The FIR did not originally name her, but during investigation she allegedly made a confessional statement and was linked to the …

Sikandra Kumar @ Sikindra SahniversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Sikandra Kumar, was arrested on 10 October 2025 in connection with a case alleging kidnapping, rape, and the circulation of obscene photographs of a minor girl. The prosecution presented a victim statement recorded under Section 183 of the BNS Act, confirming the allegations and …

Surendra ThakurversusThat State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Surendra Thakur filed a writ petition seeking mandamus directing the State Level Committee for Wood-Based Industries, Bihar, to dispose of his representation dated 27 January 2026 requesting approval for the transfer of License No. 65 of 1994 on the basis of sale under the Bihar Wood-Based …

Shambhu Shankar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shambhu Shankar Gupta, holder of License No. 41 of 2002 under Section‑8 of the Bihar Saw Mills Regulation Act, 1990, challenged the seizure of a 36‑inch saw mill and 11 pieces of Chah wood by a forest officer, seeking a writ of certiorari to quash the seizure list dated 11‑05‑2023 and a mandamus …

Rajkishore ThakurversusThat State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajkishore Thakur filed a writ petition seeking mandamus against the State Level Committee for Wood-Based Industries, Bihar, to dispose of his representation dated 5 February 2026 requesting transfer of License No. 51 of 1994 on the basis of sale, and also to compel the Licensing Officer …

Birju KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Birju Kumar and Jitendra Paswan were arrested on 16 November 2025 in connection with the seizure of 5,019.48 litres of foreign liquor, alleged to be offences under Sections 30(a), 32(2) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018. The petitioners contended that the liquor was …

Gulshan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Gulshan Kumar, applied for bail after being in judicial custody since 1 December 2025 for an alleged abduction of a minor under Section 96 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner lured the victim, a girl born in 2012, away from her home, and …

Gopal SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner Gopal Singh challenged the seizure of his tractor and trailer by police and the Mines & Geology Department, alleging that no notice or due process was followed. He sought a writ of certiorari to quash the seizure, a writ of mandamus for immediate release, and an independent enquiry …

Vikram Yadav @ Vikram KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Vikram Yadav was arrested on 16 October 2025 in connection with a case registered under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the BNS and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he abducted and had sexual intercourse with a minor girl. The petitioner contended that the FIR was fabricated, the victim’s …

Manoj YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manoj Yadav was arrested in connection with a case registered on 21 March 2025 for possession of 10.875 litres of illicit foreign liquor and 128 bottles of codeine‑containing cough syrup. The seizure yielded about 1.15872 g of codeine, which the petitioner argued was below the threshold exempted …

Bharat ChaurasiaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Bharat and Shatrughan Chaurasia were named in an FIR for assaulting an informant with a khanti and garasa during a dispute over irrigation of fields. They were charged under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 352, 351(2), 109 and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act, 2023. The petitioners …

Sonu Shukla @ Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sonu Shukla, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging robbery, assault, and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He claims the allegations are false, arising from a property dispute between the informant and a third party, Khalid, who had …

Bipin Kumar @ Vipin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bipin Kumar was arrested on 14 July 2025 in connection with a murder case (PS Ahiyapur Case No. 923 of 2025) under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that he strangled his wife and hung her from a fan, while the defence claimed he was falsely …

Kamlesh kumar @ kamlesh MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kamlesh Kumar, was arrested on 28 July 2025 in connection with a murder case (PS Case No. 354 of 2025) alleged to involve the theft of Rs. 70,000 and a mobile phone followed by the victim's hanging. He was charged under Sections 103(1), 303(2), 118(1) and 3(5) of the BNS. The …

Chandan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Chandan Singh was arrested on 5 December 2025 in connection with a dowry death case (PS Case No. 75 of 2025) under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023. He applied for bail, claiming a clean antecedent and arguing that the FIR does not specifically allege any assault or dowry demand against him, …

Subelal Chauhan @ Surajbhan ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Subelal Chauhan was arrested on 14 January 2026 for alleged assault, extortion and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, following an incident at a school where he allegedly threatened and assaulted the principal. The petitioner claimed innocence, alleging the informant filed a …

Vikash Kumar @ Vikash YadavversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Vikash Kumar (alias Vikash Yadav) was arrested on 14 July 2025 in connection with a 2023 FIR alleging multiple offences including rioting, assault, grievous hurt, attempted murder and illegal possession of arms. The informant claimed that Kumar and others attacked his father, severed both forearms …

M/S Vridhi Infratech India Pvt. Ltd.versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, M/s Vridhi Infratech India Pvt. Ltd., challenged a letter dated 03-02-2026 issued by the Mining Development Officer, Nawada, which directed it to deposit Rs.10,64,375 under Section 56(2) of the Bihar Mining (Concession Prevention of Illegal Mining Transportation & Storage) Rules, …

Nitu KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Nitu Kumari and Shima Devi, were arrested in connection with the death of Ranjit Sah and charged under Sections 103(1), 61(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. They contended that the death was natural, citing a post‑mortem report that could not determine cause of death and a …

Ashok YadavversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Ashok Yadav was arrested on 30 October 2025 in connection with a case arising from a land dispute that led to the death of Vijay Sahni. The FIR, dated 4 May 2022, initially alleged offences under Sections 363 and 365 of the IPC, but the police charge‑sheeted him under Sections 302 (murder), 201 …

Parmanand YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Parmanand Yadav, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case arising from a land dispute where he was alleged to have entered an informant's house armed and assaulted family members. The petitioner claimed innocence and that the matter was purely civil, seeking an amicable settlement. The …

Deo Kumar DubeyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant Deo Kumar Dubey appealed under Section 14‑A(2) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the Special Judge’s refusal to grant anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 132, 303(2), 224 of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act, 2023 …

Mala DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mala Devi applied for pre‑arrest bail in a complaint case (No. 347/2022) alleging that she dishonoured a cheque of Rs 7 lakhs, invoking Sections 406, 420 IPC and Section 138 NI Act. The court observed that the dispute was essentially a civil one concerning a friendly loan and that the complaint …

Rohit Kumar Nirala @ KalluversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rohit Kumar Nirala, was charged under Sections 126(2), 118(1), 109, 61(2), 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly firing four bullets at an informant, one of which struck the informant's leg. The medical injury report, however, indicated that the wound was …

Rana Uday Pratap SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rana Uday Pratap Singh, filed a writ petition challenging several actions of the Bihar mining authorities, including the blocking of his sand storage licence ID and password, a punitive letter alleging unauthorized sand sales, and the cancellation of his licence under a clause …

Ramdev Bin @ Ramdeo BinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ramdev and Dhiraj, sought pre‑arrest (anticipatory) bail in connection with PS‑Maharajganj Case No. 143 of 2020, which alleged offences under Sections 147, 341, 342, 323, 324, 307 and 435 of the IPC for assaulting an informant and setting fire to his hut. They contended that the …

Niraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Niraj Kumar, was arrested in connection with the murder of Ashwani Kumar, a shopkeeper, under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 3(2)(v) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. He was not named in the …

Vivek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vivek Kumar, a 20‑year‑old student with a clean record, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged alleging his involvement in a violent incident that resulted in the death of Satrudhan. The FIR charges him under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including offences relating …

Chandev RamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, a group of relatives from Sripur Nawada, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Pakaridayal PS Case No.246 of 2025) that alleged they entered an informant's house and committed assaults with a knife and a gadasa, among other offences. The prosecution alleged that the …

Guddu Rai @ Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Guddu Rai, sought regular bail in a case involving illegal sand mining and a double murder, charged under Sections 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He was alleged to have fired the weapon that killed two persons and has been in custody since September …

Wazul HaqueversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Wazul Haque, Mustkima Khatoon and Roshani Khatoon were accused of murdering a deceased relative together with the deceased's husband, and were charged under Sections 80, 61(2), 238 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. They applied for regular bail, asserting their innocence, a clean antecedent and …

Raj Kishore JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raj Kishore Jha, father of the main accused Raja Ram Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 366‑A of the Indian Penal Code for alleged kidnapping. He claimed innocence, stating he was falsely implicated and has a clean antecedent, having been in custody …

Indu DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Indu Devi, filed a bail cancellation petition and simultaneously sought police protection, alleging that co‑accused were threatening her and other witnesses. The petitioner relied on an earlier application dated 22‑07‑2025 filed before the Superintendent of Police, Siwan, requesting …

Sakindra Ram and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The complainant, Pinki Kumari, alleged that her husband and his relatives demanded dowry and subjected her to cruelty and assault, leading to a complaint under Sections 498A, 323, 379, 504 IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The Magistrate took cognizance of the offence under …

Vidya Nand Mahton @ Bidya Nand MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners applied for anticipatory bail in three criminal miscellaneous cases arising from a land dispute in Sahebpur Kamal where the informant alleged that a group of accused, including the petitioners, assaulted her husband, leading to his death. The court examined the FIR allegations, …

Sudhir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sudhir Kumar, sought pre‑arrest bail in a theft case (Barh P.S. Case No. 415 of 2024) involving alleged violations of Sections 461, 379 and 414 of the Indian Penal Code. The FIR alleged that rice bags were stolen from a godown and that the petitioner was implicated based on a …

Yuvraj SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Yuvraj Singh, sought bail after being implicated in a fraud scheme where a company advertised private job placements and collected money from unemployed candidates. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with co‑accused Akhilesh Yadav, orchestrated the deception, leading …

Vikas Kumar @ Vikas YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Vikas Kumar, was charged under IPC sections 364, 302/34 and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly assaulting and causing the death of the deceased. He had been in custody since 24 December 2025 and applied for regular bail, claiming innocence, false implication, and that the …

Deepu Kumar @ Dipu Kumar @ BittuversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Deepu Kumar, was charged under Section 376(G) of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act for allegedly raping a minor. He has been in custody since 22 April 2023, and the trial is reportedly near completion with only a medical expert yet to be examined. The …

Ravi Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ravi Kumar Singh, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the BNS and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. The court examined the seriousness of the allegations, noting the victim’s statement recorded under Section 183 of the BNSS and a supporting …

Md. LadleversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md. Ladle and Bharat Manjhi, were arrested on 30 January 2026 in connection with a case involving the alleged illegal possession of 30 litres of country-made liquor and 1,000 litres of semi‑finished liquor, offences punishable under Sections 30(a), 34 and 36 of the Bihar Prohibition …

Ram Pravesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Ram Pravesh Kumar was arrested in connection with a cyber fraud case (Cyber P.S. Case No. 18 of 2025) under Sections 303(2), 319(2), 318(4) of the B.N.S. and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008. He applied for regular bail for the second time, claiming that …

Sunni Kumar @ Krishna YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunni Kumar, sought bail in a case alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and Sections 317(5) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, where 734.4 litres of foreign liquor were seized from a pick‑up van. The petitioner argued that no liquor …

Golu Kumar @ Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Golu Kumar, sought regular bail in a case registered under Section 310(2) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act for allegedly participating in a robbery of Rs. 7,98,000. The prosecution alleged that five unknown persons, including the petitioner, looted the amount while concealing …

Molvi Arshad @ Arshad @ ArsadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Molvi Arshad, aged about 75, was arrested in connection with FIR No. 343 of 2023 for offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 341, 323, 324, 302, 120(B), 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code. He has been in custody since 11 March 2025, has no criminal antecedents, and the charge was framed only on 4 …

Lalan SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, a group of relatives, applied for bail in a case registered under PS Chausha (Falaut) Case No. 91 of 2023, alleging offences including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and illegal possession of arms. They have been in custody since August 12, 2025. Their counsel argued that only …

VIGAN SAH @ BIGAN SAHversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner Vigan Sah, husband of a deceased woman, was in custody for alleged dowry‑related murder under sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He had previously applied for bail, which was rejected in July 2025. In the second application, counsel argued his innocence, …

Surendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners – Surendra Yadav, his wife Draupati Devi and their two sons – applied for anticipatory bail in a case (PS Case No. 59 of 2025) alleging they assaulted an informant with weapons over a money dispute. The prosecution alleged that the accused, armed with various weapons, attacked the …

Bebi DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioner, Bebi Devi, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition against the State of Bihar. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner on the scheduled dates of 28-04-2026 and 30-04-2026. The State was represented by Advocate Sanjay Kumar. The Court observed that the petitioner had shown no …

Ishwar Chand Yadav @ Ishwar Chandra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Ishwar Chand Yadav was arrested in connection with a murder case (Section 302 IPC) alleged to be a contract killing, also charged under Sections 120(B) and 34 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He applied for regular bail for the second time, having been in custody since 16 June 2023. The …

Amar Gupta @ Amar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Amar Gupta, Kanchan Devi and Rupa Gupta, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 341, 323, 325, 308, 379, 504 and 506/34 for allegedly assaulting an informant and her husband, stealing jewellery and Rs.35,000. The dispute stemmed from a …

Raja Kumar @ Rajababu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raja Kumar, was arrested on 28 January 2026 in connection with a case registered under Sections 20(b)(ii)(B) and 25 of the NDPS Act for allegedly handing over 3 kg of ganja to co‑accused Vikas Kumar. The prosecution’s case relied solely on the confessional statement of Vikas Kumar, …

Sachin KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sachin Kumar, was arrested in connection with the murder of a five‑year‑old girl, Ruki Kumari, whose body was discovered in a septic tank after villagers suspected him. He is charged under Sections 302, 201 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner applied for regular bail for …

Lalita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Lalita Devi, was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Penal Code for allegedly assaulting a victim with bricks. She had been in custody since 16 December 2025. The petitioner applied for bail, and counsel for both sides were heard on 30 …

WakilaversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, six residents of Akarthapa village, sought relief from anticipated arrest in a criminal case (Bhargama P.S. Case No. 225 of 2025) involving alleged mob killing and land‑capture offences under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act. The petitioners …

Munna KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Munna Kumar, was arrested on 11 December 2025 in connection with a case registered under Raxaul Police Station for alleged dealing in a stolen motorcycle. He faced charges under Sections 317(2), 317(4), 317(5), 111(2)(b) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The petitioner pleaded …

Manish Kumar @ Manish YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar was arrested in connection with a murder case registered under Sections 103(1), 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that he, along with others, killed the son of an informant, while the petitioner claimed he was falsely …

Abhishek Mishra @ Rinku MishraversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Abhishek Mishra, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 25(1-b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that a pistol and a mobile phone were recovered from him, and he has been in custody since August 2023. The petitioner is also accused in nine other …

Raunak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Raunak Kumar, applied for regular bail in a criminal case (Bakhtiyarpur P.S. Case No. 36 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 109, 61(2), 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Sections 25(1‑B)A and 26 of the Arms Act. An earlier bail application had been rejected on …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, sought relief from imminent arrest in a case (Minapur P.S. Case No. 336 of 2024) alleging assault on an informant under multiple sections of the BNS. The prosecution alleged the petitioner assaulted the informant, while the petitioner claimed innocence and asserted …

Sandeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sandeep Kumar, was arrested in connection with a planned murder and charged under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The FIR alleges that he participated in a conspiracy to lure the deceased to a cemetery where the …

Vicky RajakversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vicky Rajak was arrested in connection with a case of possession of 8.45 kg of ganja under Sections 8 and 20(B)(ii)B of the NDPS Act. He had been in custody since 21‑04‑2025 and his earlier bail application was rejected. The petitioner claimed false implication and highlighted the lack of witness …

Jaiki Singh @ Jaiki Kumar @ Jaicky KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Jaiki Singh, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a robbery case (P.S. Case No. 265 of 2023) registered under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that unknown criminals snatched cash and documents from an informant, and the petitioner’s name …

Mrityunjay BhardwajversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Mrityunjay Bhardwaj, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 103(1) and 238 of the BNS for the alleged killing of the deceased. The trial court had earlier rejected his bail application, noting that the murder weapon had been recovered and the petitioner had been in …

Mandeep BhartiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Mandeep Bharti was charged under Sections 302, 120(B) and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for the murder of Jagga Ray, having made a self‑inculpatory confession. He has been in custody since 28 October 2023 and filed a second application for regular bail while the trial was underway, with two witnesses …

Akshay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Akshay Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered at Araria Mahila Police Station for alleged rape of a minor, charged under Sections 64, 351(2), 351(3), 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner applied for regular bail, claiming false …

Tanweer MansooriversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Tanweer Mansoori, accused of offences under Sections 302, 201 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code, filed a second application for regular bail before the Patna High Court. His earlier bail plea had been rejected on 3 April 2024. Counsel for the petitioner argued that the trial was advancing, with …

Rakesh Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar Sah, was arrested on 27 February 2025 for allegedly possessing counterfeit currency notes worth Rs.12,000. He was charged under sections 179 and 180 of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act, 2023, in PS Sonbarsa Case No. 75 of 2025. The petitioner filed a second …

Anil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellants, Anil Kumar and Pappu Kumar, appealed against the order of the District and Additional Sessions Judge rejecting their anticipatory bail application in a case involving offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of …

Masid @ Md. MasidversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, a group of ten villagers, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a criminal case (PS 225 of 2025) concerning the murder of Md Azam and related offences. The charge sheet lists offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including murder, attempt to …

Sahil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sahil Kumar, feared arrest in a case (Madhuban P.S. Case No. 290 of 2024) alleging offences under Sections 238 and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 25, 9 and 27 of the Arms Act, where the deceased was said to have been killed in celebratory firing. The prosecution …

Rakesh Kumar SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar Sinha, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State authorities to appoint him as Nyay Mitra under contract at Banpur Panchayat, alleging that the appointment of a private respondent was illegal. The State contended that the appointment of Nyay Mitra is …

Nawal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nawal Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking the disqualification of Sadhna Kumari, Chairman of Arwal Nagar Parishad, under sections 18(1) and 18(2) of the Bihar Municipal Act, 2007, alleging non‑payment of holding tax, failure to convene required meetings, and an illegal contract …

Disco @ Diwakar Kumar@ Diwakar RajakversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Diwakar Kumar, is in custody for alleged robbery of Rs. 18,39,192 from Bhagalpur Central Co-operative Bank, charged under sections 395 and 397 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution’s case is based on an FIR lodged on 4 December 2021 and CCTV footage from Farakka that purportedly …

Akhilesh Yadav @ Kare Yadav @ Kaare YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Akhilesh Yadav, sought bail in a case registered under Section 111 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 21(C) of the NDPS Act for the alleged recovery of 21.2 litres of codeine‑rich cough syrup. The prosecution’s case relied on a confessional statement of a co‑accused …

Mukesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mukesh Yadav was arrested in connection with a murder case involving offences under Sections 342, 326, 307, 302 and 34 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence and alleging that the real assailant was Shiv Kumar Yadav, while acknowledging a prior …

Phulpari Devi @ Manoj Das Ki MaaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Phulpari Devi, sought regular bail in a dowry‑death case (Pusa PS Case No. 09/2025) where she is alleged to have participated in the murder of her son‑in‑law. The charges were under Sections 80, 61(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The petitioner had been in custody since 6 May 2025 and …

Murari Singh @ Murari Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Murari Singh, feared arrest in a criminal case (Sono P.S. Case No. 153 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 191(2), 190(2), 303(2), 352, 351(1) and 109 of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, an agnate of the informant, was involved in a dispute over a …

Dhaju RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dhaju Rai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Barhara P.S. Case No. 253 of 2024) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 involving 90 litres of illicit liquor found on his motorcycle. He claimed innocence, …

Ashutosh Kumar @ Ashutosh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ashutosh Kumar, was arrested in connection with an assault and dacoity case (PS Case No. 459 of 2024) and charged under Sections 309(4) and 311 of the BNS. Two mobile phones and a knife were recovered from him, and he has prior criminal antecedents. He applied for regular bail, which …

Surendra Turha @ Labar Turha @ LabaraversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Surendra Turha, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 52.245 kg of ganja from a vehicle and charged under Sections 20(B)(ii)C, 25 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. He claimed innocence, stating that his name appeared only in the …

Basanti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Basanti Devi, the petitioner, feared arrest in a murder case (Sections 304B, 201/34 IPC) where she was alleged to have participated in the killing of her son‑in‑law. The prosecution alleged her involvement, while her counsel argued she was falsely implicated and that the primary accused, her …

Gulay Mandal @ Gulai MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gulay Mandal, sought bail in a case registered under Sections 8, 20(b)(ii)C and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, relating to the alleged recovery of a large quantity of ganja. His earlier bail application had been rejected by the Patna High Court on 11 …

Birbal Kumar Chauhan @ BengaliversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Birbal Kumar Chauhan, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 25(1‑b)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act for allegedly demanding rangdari and possessing a country‑made pistol. The prosecution alleged that the pistol used for the demand was recovered from the …

Puja KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Puja Kumari applied for the post of Sevika under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and was allegedly overlooked in the final selection dated 5 September 2020, where another candidate was appointed. She filed a writ petition in 2026 seeking to quash the selection and obtain the post. …

GURUDEV SADAversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a 76‑year‑old man, was arrested on 5 November 2025 in connection with a case (Ratanpura P.S. Case No.65 of 2025) involving the seizure of about 127 kg of ganja. He was charged under sections 8, 20(B)(ii)(C) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act based …

Vishal SoniversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Vishal Soni was charged under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act for a murder allegedly committed with hired criminals. He applied for bail for the third time, claiming he was falsely implicated and that there was no material linking him to the crime beyond …

Dhanayee SahversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, Dhanayee Sah and his sons Vishal Kumar and Vivek Kumar, applied to withdraw an anticipatory bail application filed by petitioner No.1, seeking to surrender and obtain regular bail. The court allowed the withdrawal and directed that if petitioner No.1 surrenders within four weeks, …

Kundan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kundan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The FIR records a firearm injury inflicted by co‑accused Abhishek Kumar, and the petitioner’s name only emerged from the …

Md. Adil @ AdilversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Md. Adil was arrested in connection with a case under Section 21(c) of the NDPS Act after police recovered 2,220 pieces of cough‑syrup containing 222 litres of codeine from his under‑construction house. He has been in custody since 22 January 2025 and faces three other similar charges. The …

Bittu Kumar @ Bittu RavidasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bittu Kumar, was named as one of 19 accused in a case arising from a road accident where a mob allegedly pelted stones at police, causing injuries and vehicle damage. Identification of the petitioner was based solely on the testimony of a local watchman, and the FIR indicates that …

Md. Hadis NazversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Hadis Naz, supplied various articles to Sub Jail, Bhagalpur during FY 2013-14 at rates fixed by the District Jail Purchase Committee and approved by the District Magistrate. Subsequently, the Central Purchase Committee unilaterally reduced those rates, causing a shortfall in …