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Judgments of 2026

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Gaurav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Gaurav Kumar filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several departmental secretaries. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner despite repeated calls, and the petitioner did not seek any accommodation. The respondent side was …

Ajit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ajit Kumar was arrested in connection with a murder case (Sections 302/34 IPC and Section 27 Arms Act) after a FIR was lodged on 12‑12‑2022, although the post‑mortem of the victim had already been completed earlier that day. The petitioner contended that the FIR was fabricated and that the timing …

Bhupendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bhupendra Kumar, was arrested on 23 March 2023 in connection with a murder case (Sections 302, 201 and 34 IPC) and has been in custody for nearly three years. The earlier bail application was rejected, but the petitioner argued that he was not named in the FIR and that the only …

ANIRUDH PRASADversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The appellant, Anirudh Raut, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge for attempt to murder (Section 307 IPC) arising from an altercation during a Holi celebration where he allegedly struck the father of an informant with a weapon, causing injury. On appeal, the appellant argued that the …

PRAHLAD PASWAN @ PRAMODversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant filed a complaint alleging assault, criminal intimidation, cheating, criminal breach of trust, attempt to murder and caste-based harassment under Section 3(1)(r)(s) of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, relating to a disputed piece of land. The Special Court took cognizance only …

Guddu Sahni @ Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Guddu Sahni, accused of offences under IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 302, 120(B) and several provisions of the Arms Act, has been in custody since 21‑02‑2024 for a shooting incident that resulted in two deaths. This is his third application for bail; earlier anticipatory bail and regular bail were …

VINAY CHANDRA JHAversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Vinay Chandra Jha filed a criminal revision before the Patna High Court. During the hearing, his counsel requested to withdraw the revision. The court entertained the request and dismissed the revision as withdrawn. No substantive merits of the case were examined. The order effectively terminates …

Sonu Kumar Yadav @ Sonu Kr. YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sonu Kumar Yadav was arrested on 21‑02‑2025 in connection with FIR dated 12‑02‑2025 alleging abduction and forced marriage of the informant’s daughter under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the BNS, 2023. The petitioner claimed the FIR was fabricated and pointed out that co‑accused had already been granted …

Manish Kumar @ Tiwari yadavversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Manish Kumar, arrested on 19 January 2023, sought bail in a case registered under Sections 302, 307, 34 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner claimed the FIR was fabricated, while the informant asserted a direct allegation that the petitioner fired at the victim, resulting in …

Naborasul AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Naborasul Ansari, filed a writ petition challenging the award prepared by the Land Acquisition Officer, alleging it violated the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. He sought the setting aside of the award, a …

Devbali YadavversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Devbali Yadav, was arrested on 24 January 2025 in connection with a case of assault that allegedly caused the death of the informant's son. The FIR, dated 15 November 2025, charges him under multiple sections of the B.N.S., 2023, including offences of assault, homicide, and related …

Jay Prakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Jay Prakash Kumar, applied for bail after being detained since 15 April 2025 in connection with FIR No. 193 of 2025 alleging sexual exploitation of a minor under Section 87 of the B.N.S., 2023. He claimed the allegations were false, stating the victim was his sister‑in‑law and that …

Pappu Mishra @ Dhananjay MishraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Pappu Mishra was arrested on 18 January 2023 in connection with a case registered under Section 188 of the IPC and Sections 8, 18, 20, 22(C) and 23 of the NDPS Act. Despite three earlier refusals, he sought bail, arguing that charges had not yet been framed and that he had been in custody for over …

MD. JAVEDversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, MD Javed, filed Criminal Revision No. 482 of 2023 arising from a 2021 police station case in Jamui, Bihar. On 16‑03‑2026, the petitioner's counsel sought the court's permission to withdraw the revision petition. The State's counsel did not raise any objection to the withdrawal. The …

Avinash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Avinash Kumar was arrested on 31‑01‑2025 in connection with a murder case (Koilwar P.S. Case No. 29 of 2025) alleged under Sections 103(1), 61(2) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution claims he participated in a conspiracy that led to the killing of the informant’s son, …

Kamlesh Kumar @ Lalu @ Kamlesh Singh RajputversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court heard two bail applications arising from the same FIR (Case No. 55 of 2020) involving offences under Sections 394, 397, 302 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioners, Kamlesh Kumar and Manu Singh, were in judicial custody since April and May 2025 …

Bitish KumarversusUnion of India through N.C.B., Patna.

REJECTED

The petitioner, Bitish Kumar, was arrested on 9 March 2024 in connection with the recovery of 243 kg of ganja seized from a vehicle linked to a drug trafficking gang. He claimed he was falsely implicated, arguing that no narcotics were found in the Marazzo car from which he was arrested and that the …

Sujeet Kumar @ MonuversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The Patna High Court considered a petition for bail filed by Sujeet Kumar (Monu) who is in custody for the alleged murder of the informant’s wife under Sections 64, 103 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023. The prosecution produced a fingerprint report, a detailed foot‑print comparison and a DNA match …

Kewal YadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Kewal Yadav filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. After hearing, the petitioner, through counsel Binod Kumar Sinha, requested permission to withdraw the application. The Court granted the request and ordered that the anticipatory bail application be dismissed as …

Savita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Savita Devi and Pryesh Kumar Singh, who purchased land in 2015 and had the title mutated in their names, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State authorities to demarcate the land and hand over peaceful possession. The petitioners had not previously approached the administrative …

Md. Zahiruddin,versusThe State of Bihar,

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Zahiruddin, claimed ancestral ownership of a 35‑decimal land in Barsoi, Katihar, which he had received as a gift and was constructing shops on. He sought protection from local mafias and asked the High Court to quash a Superintendent of Police (SP) order that declared the land as …

Mahendra Kumar Sinha @ Mahendra KumarversusKameshwar Prasad Singh

DISMISSED

The petitioner sought a review of the High Court’s order dismissing his civil miscellaneous petition, which had upheld a trial court’s decision to close the defence evidence in a title suit pending since 1987 because a defence witness failed to appear on 15 September 2022. The petitioner argued that …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Vikash Kumar filed a bail application in a criminal case (PS Case No.67 of 2025) before the Patna High Court. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Nachiketa Jha, sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the bail application. The State, represented by Mrs. Rina Sinha, and the second opposite party, …

MUKESH KUMAR JHAversusPOONAM DEVI

WITHDRAWN

Mukesh Kumar Jha filed a criminal revision petition (No. 561 of 2023) in the Patna High Court. He later informed the court that a compromise petition had been filed in the Principal Judge, Family Court, Madhubani, and he wished to withdraw the revision petition. The respondent, Poonam Devi, did not …

Abhishek Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Abhishek Kumar Gupta was arrested on 26‑12‑2023 after 506 g of cannabis (smack) was recovered from his lap, and was charged under Sections 8(c), 21(c), 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act. An earlier application for anticipatory bail was rejected. The trial court framed charges on 01‑05‑2025, but no witnesses …

Lovely Sharma @ Lawly SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Lovely Sharma was arrested in July 2022 for an alleged robbery under Section 392 of the IPC, based solely on the confessional statements of co‑accused persons, as his name does not appear in the FIR. He has been in custody for over three and a half years while co‑accused have already been …

Mithun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mithun Kumar was arrested on 9 March 2025 in connection with a FIR dated 1 March 2025 alleging offences under Sections 85, 74, 89 and 351(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, including alleged assault, abortion of the informant’s pregnancies and a physical relationship. The petitioner …

PRADEEP BAITHAversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Pradeep Baitha, filed Criminal Revision No.588 of 2023 arising from PS case No.383 of 2022 against the State of Bihar. The petition was presented through his natural guardian, his mother, Ranju Devi. The petitioner’s counsel sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the revision …

Shambhu Kumar @ Shambhu PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Shambhu Kumar (Petitioner 1) and Yogendra Prasad (Petitioner 2) applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 105 of the B.N.S. alleging that the son of an informant was electrocuted by an electric wire around the petitioners' orchard. The petitioners argued that they …

Naresh PrasadversusDeepak Kumar Choudhary

DISMISSED

The appellant filed a Letters Patent Appeal challenging a 2016 order of the Single Judge that dismissed his writ petition, which itself had dismissed an earlier petition under Order 1 Rule 10 of the CPC. The Court examined whether Clause 10 of the Letters Patent permits an intra‑court appeal against …

Jitendra Singh @Jitendar Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Jitendra Singh, was charged under IPC sections 341, 323, 324, 307, 34 and Arms Act section 27 for allegedly firing at two persons, causing grievous injuries. The petitioner claimed innocence, stating the incident stemmed from a land dispute and that the matter was trivial, while also …

Santosh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Santosh Yadav was arrested on 12 February 2024 in connection with a murder case (Sections 302 and 34 IPC) arising from an alleged assault on the wife of an informant, resulting in her death. The petitioner filed a bail application, contending that the FIR was fabricated and that he had not committed …

Rajendra Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajendra Prasad Singh filed a writ petition seeking to set aside two orders (dated 07‑07‑2022 and 09‑02‑2023) that rejected his Raiyati claim in a title‑verification proceeding and to compel payment of compensation for land acquired by the State and NHAI. He relied on a prior judgment in …

Santosh Yadav @ Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The appellants, Santosh Yadav, Mohan Yadav and Amla Devi, appealed to the Patna High Court under Section 14‑A(2) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the refusal of anticipatory bail by the Special Judge. The FIR alleged that the informant, Sanju Devi, was abused and threatened by the …

Ram Lakhan MehtaversusTuleshwar Mahto

ALLOWED

The petitioners filed a civil miscellaneous petition before the Patna High Court. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners at the hearing on 30-09-2024, and the record showed they had also failed to appear on the last date of hearing. The court observed that the petitioners appeared to have …

Arun Kumar Bhagat @ Arun Kumar KushwahaversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Arun Kumar Bhagat, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging the recovery of 276.48 litres of liquor from a Bolero pickup. He contended that he was not caught in possession, was not the vehicle’s owner, and was implicated solely on a confessional …

Lal Das Yadav @ Lal Das RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lal Das Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 150 litres of liquor near Mahavir temple. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession, the site was public, and he was implicated due to a …

Ajit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajit Kumar, challenged the cancellation of his PDS shop licence by various authorities, alleging that the show‑cause notices were issued without attaching the enquiry report or the statements of complainants, violating natural justice. He sought certiorari to quash the orders of the …

Rajendra Singh and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners sought quashing of criminal proceedings instituted against them under sections 498A, 323, 341, 504, 342, 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The petition was filed before the Patna High Court, arguing that the case had become infructuous. The …

Amar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Amar Yadav, sought regular bail in a case (Gogri P.S. Case No. 81 of 2023) alleging his involvement in the murder of the informant's husband under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that Yadav fired at the deceased's chest, causing …

JHAKURI YADAV @ JHAKHURI YADAV @ RAMDAYAL YADAVversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The petitioner, Jhakuri Yadav, filed an application seeking modification of an order dated 04-08-2023 passed in Criminal Miscellaneous No.38053 of 2023. The application was listed for hearing on 27-02-2026, but no counsel or party appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Despite repeated calls, the …

Niroj Miyan @ Niroj MianversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Niroj Miyan, was arrested for alleged offences under sections 318(4) and 143 of the BNS, section 79 of the Juvenile Justice Act, and sections 3 and 14 of the Child Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. Four minor girls were found in a train compartment, and the …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 50 litres of liquor from a public area near a Mazar. He was not arrested at the scene and no liquor was found in his possession; the allegation stemmed from a hostile watchman …

Kamrul NishaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a widow, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the police to register an FIR against a private respondent for alleged illegal construction on her land, an inquiry against the police officer for alleged collusion, and demarcation orders to restrain the private respondent …

Shambhu MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Shambhu Mahto, had filed an anticipatory bail application in a criminal case. While the application was pending, the petitioner died. The petitioner’s counsel then sought the court’s permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application on account of the petitioner’s death. The …

Chunchun Kumar @ Chunchun MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chunchun Kumar, was implicated in a case under the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 582.84 litres of liquor from a seized pickup and motorcycle. He asserted that he has a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the seized vehicles, and was implicated only through a …

Suresh Mahto @ Suresh ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Suresh Mahto and Avinash Kumar, were accused of assaulting individuals with a weapon (Hasuli) under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. They claimed innocence, stating the incident arose from a petty village dispute resulting in simple injuries on both sides. The State …

Banti KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Banti Kumar, was arrested on 8 August 2024 in connection with a case alleging that he, along with a co‑accused, lured a minor girl and abducted her. The FIR, dated 5 August 2024, charges him under Section 96 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 12 of the POCSO Act. …

Hifazu Rahman @ Hifazu Rahman Ansari @ Hifazu RahamanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Hifazu Rahman was charged with multiple serious offences, including rape, murder, and offences under the Information Technology Act, based on allegations that he intoxicated a woman, had sexual relations, and created exploitative photographs and videos. The prosecution alleged that he forced the …

Vikash Kumar @ Bhoma @ VikashversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Vikash Kumar filed a criminal miscellaneous petition against the State of Bihar. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner when the matter was taken up. The petition had earlier been dismissed for non‑prosecution on 18‑12‑2025, but was restored to the original file on 12‑2‑2026. Upon …

Jai Prakash PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The complainant, a ward member of Ward 9, alleged that the headmaster of a school (appellant 1) and his nephew (appellant 2) abused her caste name, assaulted her and attempted to outrage her modesty on 31 May 2023, claiming the incident was linked to her desire to become chairperson of the Vidyalaya …

Rubin Kumar ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rubin Kumar Manjhi, the registered owner of a vehicle from which 100 grams of cannabis was seized, was implicated in an NDPS case after two individuals were arrested at the scene. He contended that he had no knowledge of the drug possession and that the only link to the offence was …

SRI RAM RAIversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sri Ram Rai, filed an application in the High Court of Patna. During the pendency of the application, the sole petitioner died. The petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the application on the ground that it had become infructuous due to the death. The Court examined the …

Md. Shahrukh @ Shahrukh Khan @ Salman @ Salman KhanversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Shahrukh, was arrested on 22 May 2025 in connection with FIR dated 19 May 2025 alleging his involvement in the killing of Syed Anwar Alam. The FIR charges him under Sections 103(1) and 61(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 read with Section 27 of the Arms Act. The …

Bittu Kumar @ Vitu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bittu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 15 litres of liquor from a public area. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, the liquor was not found in his possession, and the complaint …

Smt. Rani Devi and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Smt. Rani Devi and Dharmendra Kumar Singh, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 07‑08‑2018 that had rejected their earlier petition filed under Section 205 CrPC. The impugned order was passed by the Additional Chief …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was lodged by an informant alleging that he had deceived her with a false promise of marriage and subsequently engaged in sexual relations. The petitioner contended that the …

Lorik Manjhi and OrsversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Lorik Manjhi, Saif Fatah and Md. Tarique Fatah, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash an order dated 27 February 2018 passed by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jehanabad, which had rejected their earlier petition under Section …

Rajeev Kumar Yadav @ Rajeev RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Rajeev Kumar Yadav was charged under Section 64(1) of the B.N.S. for alleged rape of a married informant. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner entered the informant’s house at 4 a.m., tied her children, and raped her, supported by the informant’s statement and medical findings …

Rahul Kumar @ Rahul Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rahul Kumar, husband of the complainant, was charged under IPC sections 498A, 323, 420 and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4 for alleged dowry harassment and assault. He contended that the case stemmed from a petty family dispute, that he had a clean antecedent, and that the matter …

Rahul SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rahul Singh, husband of the complainant, was charged under Sections 498A and 420 of the Indian Penal Code for alleged dowry harassment and fraud. He contended that the case stemmed from a petty family dispute, he had a clean antecedent, and the matter was triable by a magistrate. Relying …

Rekha Devi @ Rekha KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Rekha Devi and Saroj Rai were implicated in a dowry death case under Sections 80, 238, 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. They contended that they were innocent, that the FIR indicated a suicide, and that the allegations against them were vague and over‑broad. The State …

Sonu Chaudhary @ Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Sonu Chaudhary was arrested in connection with a dowry‑related death alleged to have been caused by poison administered by his in‑laws. The prosecution alleged offences under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, claiming the …

Hari Nandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Hari Nandan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 316(5), 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act for allegedly collecting loans amounting to Rs. 2,15,987. He applied for bail, claiming innocence and stating that he had agreed to …

Manoj Kumar Yadav @ Manoj YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, five members of the Yadav family, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that they brutally assaulted an informant and her husband, looted cash and ornaments, and were charged under multiple IPC sections. The petitioners contended that the case was false, arising from a land …

Sudarshan SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sudarshan Sinha, filed a writ petition challenging two orders dated 15 May 2025 and 2 September 2025 issued by the Chairman of the Bihar Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) that allegedly misrepresented the refund of Rs.12 lakh, stating that the full amount had been returned when …

Akshay Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Akshay Kumar Singh, a former data entry operator, was charged with misappropriating Rs. 46,70,550 of motor vehicle tax and faced charges under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He applied for anticipatory bail, asserting his innocence and blaming another individual, Ajay Kumar Singh, …

Kundan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kundan Kumar, was implicated in a case (PS Case No. 378 of 2025) alleging kidnapping of the minor daughter of an informant, under Sections 137(2) and 140(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The petitioner feared arrest and applied for anticipatory bail, contending his innocence and …

Rishu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rishu Kumar, was arrested on 27 June 2024 in connection with a theft case (FIR dated 25 September 2023) under Sections 356 and 379 of the IPC. The FIR originally named the offender as "unknown" and the petitioner’s name was later recorded based solely on the confessional statement of …

Lal Babu SahversusThe State of Bihar

CONVERTED

The petitioners, five residents of Baswaria village, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking to convert their pending application into a criminal appeal under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The State of Bihar and another respondent opposed …

Sibodh Singh @ Suryakant SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sibodh Singh, was accused of offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, stemming from an alleged molestation and threat to a minor. The petitioner …

Dharmendra Kumar Chaudhary @ Dharmendra ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Kumar Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case involving offences under Sections 364, 364A, 368, 367 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code. The FIR alleged that co‑accused had assaulted an informant, demanded money and forged a …

Sunil Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of teachers employed in Sanskrit and minority Madarsa schools, filed a writ application seeking mandamus directing the State of Bihar and the Bihar Sanskrit Shiksha Board to implement the 5th, Vth and 6th pay scales with all associated benefits as applicable to government …

Ranjeet ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Ranjeet Chaudhary sought release of his house that had been sealed under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 after 5 litres of illicit country‑made liquor were recovered from his premises. He requested liberty to file an application under Rule 12B of …

KESHAV KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Keshav Kumar faced an anticipatory bail application in a criminal miscellaneous case (No.87065 of 2025). He approached the Patna High Court seeking permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The Court, after hearing counsel, granted the request, allowing the withdrawal. …

RINKU SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISMISSED

The petitioners filed an application in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding and later sought the court's permission to withdraw it. The learned counsel for the petitioners requested withdrawal, and the court granted the permission. Consequently, the application was disposed of as withdrawn. The …

BALLABH YADAVversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISMISSED

The petitioners, four individuals named Ballabh Yadav, Bijo Yadav, Lalan Yadav and Tuntun Yadav, filed an application in the Patna High Court in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding arising from a 2015 police case. During the hearing on 16-03-2026, the petitioners' counsel sought the court's …

Anil PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anil Prasad filed a writ petition seeking the release of his four-wheeler, which was seized under Sections 281, 125(a) and 125(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 37 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, after he was booked for rash and negligent driving while intoxicated …

Mojib Ansari @ Mujib AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four villagers from West Champaran, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging assault, looting and firing of a pistol under numerous sections of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act. They claimed the case was fabricated due to a long‑standing land dispute and …

Naresh Yadav @ Naresh PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Naresh Yadav filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar education officials. The petitioner sought relief against the respondents but later expressed a desire to withdraw the writ application. He requested liberty to approach the appropriate …

Yashodhara DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Yashodhara Devi and Kumar Rahul, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (PS No. 50 of 2025) alleging assault, robbery, and other offences under several sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners attacked an informant with a farsa and iron …

Nabi alam @ Navi AalamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nabi Alam, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 69 of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging that he forcefully had sexual intercourse with the informant in a sugarcane field. The petitioner contended that the relationship was consensual, no injuries were found on …

Sudama MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioner, Sudama Mahto, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court. The court, by Order No. 2 dated 02.02.2026, granted the petitioner a four‑week peremptory period to rectify defects identified by the Stamp Reporter. The petitioner failed to remove the defects within the …

Anjani KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

A group of teachers from Nalanda district filed a writ petition seeking the grant of the matric‑trained pay scale, relying on the earlier judgment in Ram Ashish Tiwary v. State of Bihar (C.W.J.C. No. 6139 of 2007) and its affirmation in L.P.A. No. 756 of 2015. They alleged that despite the earlier …

Sanjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its officials to reassess and revise the compensation awarded for land acquired by Bhoomi Bank under the business purpose rate card slab, and to pay the differential amount with interest. The …

Arjun ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Arjun Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. for allegedly assaulting an informant by pelting bricks and stones. The State opposed the bail, contending the allegations constitute offences. The …

Umesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Umesh Kumar was arrested on 13 August 2025 in connection with a case registered under Sections 64 and 351(2) of the BNS, 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act for alleged penetrative sexual assault on the minor daughter of the informant. The petitioner pleaded that he has a clean record, the …

Dilip KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dilip Kumar, the registered owner of a pickup van seized for allegedly transporting eight cows illegally, was charged under Sections 303(2), 317(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 3 and 11(3)(d) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. He contended that he was unaware of the nature of the …

Janardan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of Yadav family members, challenged an order dated 04‑09‑2025 issued by the Additional Collector of Banka that cancelled the old settlement of a 3.30‑acre land parcel originally in the name of the late Chamak Lal Yadav. They claimed continuous possession since 1972, …

Geeta Devi @ Gita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners—Geeta Devi, Deepak Sah and Manisha Devi—sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Sections 108 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. alleging that Manisha Devi’s alleged illicit relationship and subsequent events led to the suicide of a son of the informant. The …

Hemendra Kumar @ Hemendra Yadav,versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Hemendra Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking to quash an order dated 1‑July‑2025 issued by the Sub‑Divisional Officer directing two private respondents to cultivate ten bighas of land and prohibiting the petitioner from restraining them. The petitioner also sought any other …

Devee Lal YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Devee Lal Yadav, filed a petition for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 22 litres of liquor. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor was found in his possession, and the alleged recovery …

Sheo Bhagat Prasad alias SahversusSushila Kumari

CONVERTED

The petitioner, Sheo Bhagat Prasad, filed Civil Revision No.233 of 2025 before the Patna High Court. He sought permission to convert this revision into a Civil Miscellaneous application within three weeks. The court examined whether such a conversion is permissible under procedural rules. The judge …

Bhola Mandal @ Bholu Mandal @ Bhola Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bhola Mandal, was arrested on 20 March 2025 in connection with a dowry death case (S.Tr. No.635 of 2025) under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023. He contended that the deceased had committed suicide and that he merely assisted her to a hospital, asserting a clean criminal record. …

Dharmendra Paswan @ Dhamendra PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Paswan, was arrested on 25 November 2024 in connection with FIR No. 403 of 2024 alleging an offence under Section 80(2) of the Bihar Narcotic (BNS) Act, 2023. He sought bail, arguing that the FIR contains only vague, omnibus allegations without specific evidence of assault …

Maksud @ Abdul MajidversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Maksud @ Abdul Majid was arrested on 9 August 2025 in connection with FIR dated 8 August 2025 alleging cheating using a QR code, assault, creation of obscene videos and blackmail, punishable under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The petitioner contended that the FIR was …

Dr Upendra Kumar SinghversusThe Jai Prakash University

WITHDRAWN

Dr. Upendra Kumar Singh, a senior lecturer at Purvottar Railway College, filed a writ petition challenging the appointment of Dr. Bhushan Singh (respondent No.9) as in‑charge principal of the same college. He alleged that the appointment violated the Bihar State University Act, 1976 because he was …

Vikash YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vikash Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and the Arms Act. He alleged that the FIR was based on a false complaint by an informant who was a relative and that the alleged seizure of a …

Rakesh Singh @ Rakesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Rakesh Singh (Petitioner No.1) and Rupesh Kumar (Petitioner No.3) applied for anticipatory bail in a case alleging offences under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (B.N.S.) and Section 27 of the Arms Act, relating to a forced entry, assault on an informant and his wife, …

Seepahi RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Seepahi Ray filed a writ petition seeking release of his auto seized after police found one litre of illicit country-made liquor in the vehicle, invoking Sections 30(a) and 37 of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. The State argued that release could only be obtained by …

Sikandar Dubey @ Sikandar DiwvediversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sikandar Dubey, filed an application in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding. The petitioner’s counsel sought the Court’s permission to withdraw the application while retaining the liberty to raise all grounds at a later stage of the trial. The Court considered the request and granted …

Usha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners – Usha Devi, Manti Devi, Rohit Shah and Ram Kumar Shah – sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., alleging dowry harassment and murder of a woman. The prosecution alleged that the deceased’s husband, Pramod Shah, along …

Brajesh Kumar @ Mona ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Brajesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (P.S. No.138/2025) involving multiple offences under the B.N.S., 2023, arising from a dispute over road construction on land claimed to be privately owned by the informant. He argued that the road was part of a …

Mantu Kumar Mishra @ Mantu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mantu Kumar Mishra, a government servant, was implicated in a dowry death case under Sections 85, 80, 92 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that he, along with other accused, demanded additional dowry and failed to provide medical care, …

Pankaj Kumar Singh @ Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioners Pradeep Kumar Choudhari and Pankaj Kumar Singh, former PDS dealers, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged they withheld foodgrains from beneficiaries and engaged in black‑marketing of wheat and rice, violating sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Essential Commodities …

Sheo Shankar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sheo Shankar Singh, filed an application seeking restoration of his earlier writ petition (CWJC No. 17784 of 2016) which had been dismissed for non‑prosecution due to his repeated non‑appearance. The State argued that the dismissal was proper on that ground. The petitioner contended …

Shailendra Kumar Jaiswal @ Vinod KumarversusBinita Ojha

ALLOWED

The appellant, a pre‑emptor, filed an application under Section 16(3) of the Bihar Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling Area and Acquisition of Surplus Land) Act, 1961, seeking pre‑emption of a residential plot purchased by the writ petitioner. The Deputy Collector allowed the pre‑emption, a sale deed …

Nirmala KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Nirmala Kumari applied for the post of Anganwadi Sevika in 2007 and, despite scoring the highest marks, was not selected. She filed a writ petition (CWJC 10196 of 2008) which sent the matter to the Collector, who later rejected her appeal (Anganwadi Appeal No.1 of 2018) on 4 August 2021 on the …

Renu DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Renu Devi and Om Prakash Mahtha, challenged the trial court's order taking cognizance of the case against them. Over time, the investigation progressed and charges were formally framed. The petitioners then moved this Court seeking to withdraw their application, requesting liberty …

AWADHESH JHA @ ABADHESH JHA @ AWDESH JHAversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISMISSED

The petitioners filed an application in the High Court and, at the outset, sought permission to withdraw it, requesting liberty to raise all points at a later stage. The Court granted the petitioners' request, allowing the withdrawal of the application. Consequently, the application was disposed of …

Tabarak @ Md. TabarakversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four individuals from Darbhanga district, filed a criminal miscellaneous application before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and Jarina Khatoon. They later sought the court’s permission to withdraw the application while reserving the right to raise all points at a …

Dhamendra Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Dhamendra Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a theft case (Sections 379 and 411 IPC) involving the sale of tyres, batteries and diesel from a Hyva he was driving. He claimed a clean record and argued that the informant falsely implicated him, noting that …

Bablu Kumar @ Bablu MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four residents of Garhpura, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Garhpur P.S. Case No. 110 of 2025) alleging offences under several sections of the B.N.S., including assault. They claimed innocence, stating that the actual assailants had already obtained anticipatory …

Sandip KumarversusThe Union of India

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sandip Kumar, a former employee of the Indo‑Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), was removed from service by an order dated 23‑01‑2016. He filed a writ petition seeking liberty to appeal, which the High Court granted, and the petition was subsequently withdrawn. He then filed an appeal …

Parmanand BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Parmanand Bhagat filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the removal of alleged encroachment on his ancestral khatiyani land by private respondents numbered 8 to 14. He claimed the respondents had seized part of his land and demanded the court order their removal. The State counsel argued …

Surendra ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, Surendra Chaudhary, Akhilesh Chaudhary and Anita Devi, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking permission to withdraw the pending criminal miscellaneous petition. The State of Bihar and Uma Devi were opposite parties. The petitioners’ counsel requested liberty to …

Nitish Kumar Yadav @ Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with FIR No. 253/2024 alleging extortion, assault, and illegal possession of arms. He asserted that he has a clean record, is a student, and was falsely implicated by the informant. The State opposed the …

Pranav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Pranav Kumar, applied for a primary teacher post in 2019 and was placed at serial No.13 for the first phase of counseling scheduled on 09‑08‑2021. He arrived on time but was denied participation, subsequently filing an objection on 10‑08‑2021 and later representations, none of which …

Anil PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court had earlier granted bail to nine petitioners on 7 May 2025, imposing the condition that at least one bailor must be an own or close family member of the petitioner. Four of the petitioners (nos. 3, 4, 7 and 9) were unable to satisfy this condition because they had no such family …

Mritunjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mritunjay Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing various state authorities to enforce a 2019 order for cancellation of a land settlement and to remove encroachments on a Gairmajurwa land parcel. The petition also sought removal of encroachment from a public …

Bagra and SonsversusThe Union of India

DISPOSED

Bagra and Sons filed a writ petition seeking the provisional release of 34,650 kg of betel nuts seized by customs under Section 110(A) of the Customs Act, 1962. The petitioner had filed an application for release on 11 December 2025, which remained pending without a reasoned order. The petition …

Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, five individuals claiming ancestral ownership of land recorded in a Jamabandi since 1969‑70, challenged an order dated 10‑09‑2025 issued by the Circle Officer, Sarmera, which declared them encroachers under the Bihar Public Land Encroachment Act, 1956 and directed demolition of …

Mustafa Hussain @ Musatufa HusainversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mustafa Hussain, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita concerning the alleged dowry‑related death of his sister. He contended that the FIR was based on the testimony of an informant who is the brother of …

Gita Devi @ Shushila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Gita Devi and Kucho Kumar, were arrested in Begusarai after a seizure of 9.9 litres of liquor, 25 litres of spirit and 55 bottles of a medicinal product, and charged under several provisions of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. They contended that no incriminating material was …

Prabhu Prasad NagversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Prabhu Prasad Nag, was appointed as Dalpati in 1995 and sought promotion to Panchayat Secretary with seniority and back salary, alleging that junior colleagues were promoted earlier. He previously obtained a court order in 1999 directing the District Magistrate to consider his case, …

Vikash PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vikash Paswan, applied for appointment as a Public Distribution System (PDS) dealer on compassionate grounds after his mother, a licensed dealer, died. He filed an application on 22‑02‑2024 and subsequent reminders, but the authorities had not acted. Both parties consented to dispose …

Arjun ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, members of the Chauhan family, were charged under several IPC sections and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly harvesting crops, demanding money, and abusing a labourer, Rajendra Ram, by calling his caste name. The prosecution’s case …

Md ShahabuddinversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md Shahabuddin, challenged the selection of Md Abdur Rahim by the District Level Selection Committee under an order dated 29‑09‑2018. He filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking relief against the respondents, including the State of Bihar and various officials. The Court …

Baidyanath MahtoversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Baidyanath Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.998 of 2012 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. The Court examined the report and considered Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, …

Ram Niwash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Niwash Kumar, the petitioner, feared arrest in a case under Sections 274 and 275 of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly being the owner of a motorcycle from which 126 litres of liquor were recovered. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, …

Phutul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Phutul Kumar, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition challenging the delay in obtaining his thumb impression analysis. The investigating officer reported that the thumb impression had been taken and sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Patna, but the report was still …

Jitendra Yadav @ Jitendra KumarversusThe state of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The appellants, Jitendra Yadav and Chhotu Yadav, were charged under several sections of the Bihar Penal Code and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly arriving armed, threatening, and stealing a gold chain from the informant, Belyanti Devi, with caste‑based abuse captured on CCTV. …

Sujit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Sujit Kumar filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Sanjeev Shankar, informed the court that the petitioner wished to withdraw the writ application. The State of Bihar, represented by its counsel, was present. The court …

Lalbabu Mukhiya @ Lalbabu@ Lla Babu MakhiyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Lalbabu Mukhiya and Sanjay Mukhiya applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 274 and 275 of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. They contended that the alleged seizure of 325 litres of liquor and 4,000 litres of …

Dayanand RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Four petitioners, brothers residing in Shankarpur, Araria, filed a writ petition against the State of Bihar and several officials seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to act on a representation dated 04‑12‑2025 and to create Jamabandi in the petitioners' names for disputed land plots wrongly …

Sonika SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Sonika Sinha, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Bihar Panchayati Raj Department to appoint her to a similar post after her termination as Gram Kachahari Sachiv, and also to pay her pending dues. She also sought any other appropriate reliefs. During the hearing, …

Pankaj Kumar @ Panka KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pankaj Kumar, was implicated under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 319.875 litres of liquor recovered from his house, which he claims is joint family property and that he had no conscious possession. He argued that the 2018 amendment to the Excise Act …

Munsi Paswan @ Munshi Pashwan @ Munshi ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Munsi Paswan sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 14 litres of liquor from two locations. He argued that he was not caught in possession, the alleged recovery occurred on property not his, and the complaint was filed by a hostile …

Md. Amanullah @ RinkuversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Amanullah, sought regular bail in a case under section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after police recovered 540 litres of country-made liquor and 11.625 litres of foreign liquor from his joint house. The petitioner claimed he had no conscious possession of the …

Dharmpal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Dharmpal Kumar, was arrested in connection with the alleged possession of a country‑made pistol and three empty cartridges, charged under sections 25(1‑b)a and 26 of the Arms Act. He contended that the seized items were not in his possession and that the police failed to comply with …

Suraj PasawanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Suraj Paswan applied for bail in a case registered as Daniyawan P.S. Case No. 259 of 2025, alleging offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances (BNSS) Act, 2023 and the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that Paswan grabbed a minor’s chest, attempted to take her away, offered cash, and assaulted …

Bhim KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bhim Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Sections 30(a) and 44 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 63 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in …

Manoj Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Manoj Kumar Jha, filed a writ petition challenging the preparation of a Panchayat map that allegedly favoured a private respondent without proper title verification, and seeking direction to halt compensation payment for land acquired for NH‑527‑E. He objected to the compensation …

Bedami DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bedami Devi, the owner of a motorcycle from which 50 litres of liquor was seized, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. She argued that she had no prior criminal record, was not present at the spot of seizure, and was unaware that her friend misused her vehicle. …

Rampravesh Yadav @ PahalwanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rampravesh Yadav, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition arising from a 2023 case in Siwan. The court examined the bar imposed by Section 403 of the BNSS and determined that it restricts the relief sought. Consequently, the court directed that the petitioner may seek an appropriate …

Smita GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Smita Gupta, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and education authorities to promptly decide her transfer application on the ground of distance and to allot her a school she had opted for on the e‑Shiksha Kosh portal. She alleged that she had been …

Deepak Kumar Gupta @ Dipak Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar Gupta, had filed an anticipatory bail application under the Criminal Procedure Code. Subsequently, he approached the Court seeking permission to withdraw that application. The learned counsel for the petitioner requested the withdrawal, and the Court examined whether …

Ashok Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ashok Kumar Gupta, filed a writ petition seeking quashing of a notice issued by the Circle Officer, Rahika, for measurement of his land and restraining further actions, alleging that the officer lacked jurisdiction and that the land was subject to pending title suits. The State …

Binod Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Binod Prasad Singh, filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several officials. During the pendency of the petition, the petitioner informed the court that his grievance had already been redressed and he no longer wished to pursue the case. …

Rohit RajversusThe State of Bihar

CONSIGNED

Petitioner Rohit Raj challenged his termination from service before the Patna High Court. The case was listed as Criminal Miscellaneous No.14052 of 2025 and was heard on 13-03-2026 by Justice Sandeep Kumar. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Girijish Kumar, while the State of Bihar and the …

Meena DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Meena Devi, a 70‑year‑old woman, and Pappu Yadav applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 65 litres of liquor from a hut that did not belong to them. The petitioners contended that they were not …

Mithun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Mithun Kumar and Jhunna Kumar, were accused in a case (Harsidhi PS Case No.104 of 2025) involving serious offences under several sections of the Bihar Non‑Compulsory Act (BNS), including murder, after a mob allegedly assaulted the informant’s mother who later died. The prosecution …

Prabhat Kumar Ram @ Prabhat KrversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Prabhat Kumar Ram, applied for regular bail in a case registered under sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the BNS, alleging that he assaulted the husband of an informant on 19‑11‑2025, causing head injury and death. The prosecution claimed the assault led to the victim’s unconsciousness and …

Anil MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anil Mandal, was implicated in a case alleging possession of 270.420 litres of liquor recovered from his joint family house, invoking Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He applied for …

Sahendra Yadav @ Sushil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Sahendra Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a), 41(1) and 41(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging that the liquor was recovered from a location adjacent to his house and not from his possession. He has two prior excise cases and …

Umesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a registered contractor, challenged a blacklisting order issued by the Rural Works Department of Bihar under the Bihar Contractors Registration Rules, 2007, on the ground that he had been convicted of a minor offence (IPC Section 323) and that an appeal against the conviction was …

RAHUL YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rahul Yadav, was implicated in a case alleging the recovery of 414.720 litres of liquor from a Tata Magic vehicle under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, had no conscious possession of the liquor, was not the owner of the vehicle, …

Mira DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Mira Devi, the mother‑in‑law of the deceased Soni Devi, filed a petition for regular bail in a case registered under sections 103(1), 238 and 61(2) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act. The prosecution alleged that the in‑laws, including the petitioner, were involved in the dowry‑related murder …

Chhotu Singh @ Chhotelal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chhotu Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 47 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, where 770 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from motorcycles. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, no liquor was found in his …

Ramanand YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ramanand Yadav, owner of a pickup vehicle, was implicated in the seizure of 1,465.560 litres of liquor from three vehicles in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He was not arrested at the spot and no liquor was found in his immediate possession; the prosecution’s case rests on his …

Bijen YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bijen Yadav, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 8 litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in actual possession at the time of seizure, and that the vehicle was misused …

Luchi Rai @ Luchi RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Luchi Rai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where 300 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a location adjacent to his house. He argued that the recovery was not from his …

Sinku @ Tinku Yadav @ Sinku KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Sinku @ Tinku Yadav, was implicated in a criminal case (PS Case No.133 of 2025) and filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code. During the hearing on 13-03-2026, the petitioner, through counsel Mr. Dr. Raushan, requested permission to …

Arun SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants, seven residents of Mudera village, were charged in a 2019 case under several IPC sections and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. They applied for anticipatory bail, which was denied by the Special Judge SC/ST, Patna, on 16‑12‑2023. On appeal under Section 14(A)(2) of the SC/ST …

Chandan Kumar @ Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, involving the alleged recovery of 228.4 litres of liquor and 930 empty bottles from a bush not belonging to them. They argued that they were not in possession of the …

Sanni KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Sanni Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Patna High Court. He later sought the court's permission to withdraw that application. The learned counsel for the petitioner requested the withdrawal, and the court granted permission. Consequently, the anticipatory bail …

Pitambar SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three brothers from Godigawa village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 272, 273 and 34 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 20 litres of liquor recovered from a bamboo orchard that does not …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Vikash Kumar (driver) and Sanni Kumar (passenger), were arrested after 160.71 litres of foreign liquor was seized from their car in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act. They contended they were unaware of the illicit liquor, that none was …

Rakesh Sapera @ Rakesh NutversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Rakesh and Rajesh Sapera, were implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 70 litres of liquor near Ganeshi Bigha bridge. They contended that the liquor was not found in their possession, the location was a public area, and the …

Guddu ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Guddu Chauhan, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 36 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, nothing was seized from his possession, and he is not the owner …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravi Kumar, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 37 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of liquor from two motorcycles he owned. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession and that he was unaware of its misuse …

Naresh Kumar Sardar @ Naresh SardarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Naresh Kumar Sardar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Sections 318(4) and 303(2) of the Bihar Non‑Excise Statutes (BNS) read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 63 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. The petitioner argued that he was not …

Anil SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anil Singh and Naresh Singh applied for anticipatory bail after learning that they might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 30 litres of liquor from a public place. They argued that they have clean antecedents, were not in possession of the …

Satyendra Kumar @ Satyendra Ray @ Satendra RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Satyendra Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, where 2.88 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a cattle shed adjacent to his house. He argued that the liquor was not in his possession, the recovery site did …

Md. Sarafaraj @ Sarfaraj Ahmad @ Mo SarpharajversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Sarafaraj, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 18 litres of liquor recovered from his house, which is a joint family property. He argued that he was not apprehended on the spot, the liquor was not in his conscious …

Binit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Binit Kumar, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and officials of South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel indicated that he had been instructed to withdraw the writ application. The …

Kundan Kumar @ Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Kundan Kumar, was arrested during a police raid targeting alleged cyber fraudsters and charged under multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Act and the Information Technology Act. He contended that only a mobile phone and Rs.9,850 were recovered from him, …

Chandan Singh @ Chandan Singh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan Singh Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 14.6 litres of liquor were recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he was not in …

Sujit Kumar Paswan @ Sujit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sujit Kumar Paswan, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 10 litres of liquor from his auto. He argued that he has a clean criminal record, was not caught with the liquor, and …

Abhishek Kumar Ray @ AnjaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar Ray, filed an application seeking a further extension of time to surrender before the learned District Court, modifying the order dated 24-12-2025 which had previously granted an extension. The court examined the reasons provided in the petitioner's application and the …

Deepak Chaudhary @ Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Deepak Chaudhary, had been granted anticipatory bail by the Patna High Court on 24 September 2025, subject to surrendering to the court and furnishing a bail bond within four weeks. He was unable to comply with these conditions and filed an application seeking modification of the …

Shambhu Sahni @ Sambhu SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shambhu Sahni, sought anticipatory bail after learning of a pending case (PS Case No. 446/2025) alleging that 70 litres of liquor were recovered from two motorcycles, invoking Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act. He argued that he had no …

Ram Balak Sahani @ RambalakversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Ram Balak Sahani and Chuman Sahani, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging that the liquor was not found in their conscious possession and that the case was based solely on a custodial …

Deepak TiwaryversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Deepak Tiwary, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Sections 303(2) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023 and Section 37 of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly stealing a mobile phone from a girl’s pocket. The allegation stemmed from a statement made by an apprehended …

Sadhu Choudhary @ Shivnandan ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sadhu Choudhary, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a), 3(C), 32(iii) and 34 of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 60 litres of liquor and 400 litres of jawa mahua at his newly constructed house, which is a joint family property. He was not arrested at the scene …

Deenanath Ram @ Deenanath PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Deenanath Ram Paswan, applied for bail in a 2015 case involving offences under Sections 364, 302, 120(B) and 201 read with Section 34 of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was part of a gang that abducted and killed Sanjay Yadav, with the only link to the petitioner …

Lalbabu Mahto @ Lal Babu MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lalbabu Mahto, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 8,769.6 litres of liquor from a truck. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, the liquor was not found in his possession, and he was not the owner …

Janakdeo RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Janakdeo Ram, a former Panchayat Secretary of Block Raghunathpur, Siwan, filed a writ petition challenging his dismissal order dated 19-01-2026, alleging violation of natural justice and procedural irregularities. He sought quashing of the dismissal order, reinstatement with back wages and other …

Ramesh Ram @ Ramesh Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramesh Ram, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act for alleged recovery of 11.72 litres of liquor from a bush adjacent to his …

Usha Devi @ UshaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Usha Devi, sought anticipatory bail after learning that she might be arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 210 litres of liquor were seized, including 15 litres from her hut. She contended that her name was implicated …

Lalita Devi @ Lalita KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Lalita Devi was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 4.875 litres of liquor recovered from her house, which is a joint family property. She contended that she was not arrested, had no conscious possession, and that the amendment to the Excise Act …

GyasuddinversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Gyasuddin, applied for bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging possession of one litre of country‑made liquor and the recovery of 130 litres from nearby bushes. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was seized from the …

Jaiprakash Singh @ Jai Prakash SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jaiprakash Singh, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 100 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor or the vehicle and that the case was based solely on a …

Jitendra JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jitendra Jha, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 459 litres of liquor from his pickup vehicle. He argued that he had no knowledge of the driver’s alleged misuse of the vehicle and that nothing was found in his …