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Judgments of 2026

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Raushan Chaurasia @ Raushan Kumar @ Raushan ChaurasiyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three residents of Dafarpur village, were implicated in a kidnapping case under Sections 96 and 137(2) of the B.N.S. 2023 based on an informant’s FIR dated 17‑08‑2024. They contended that the FIR was filed three days after the alleged incident, that the victim voluntarily took …

Jairam BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Jairam Bhagat was arrested in connection with the death of his wife, Indu Devi, under sections 108 and 3(5) of the BNS. The prosecution alleged that the deceased was assaulted and later died, while the defence argued that the post‑mortem showed no ante‑mortem injuries and that she had ingested …

Munna Kumar @ Munna YadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Munna Kumar was arrested while his anticipatory bail application was pending before the Patna High Court. He sought permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application after his arrest. The court entertained the petition and, after hearing counsel, granted permission to withdraw the …

Sunil Kumar Ranjan @ Bittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar Ranjan, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a FIR alleging multiple offences under the Bihar Negotiable Statutes, 2023, including assault and robbery. He asserted a clean antecedent and claimed the informant falsely implicated him, contending that the …

MD. IRFANversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISMISSED

The petitioner, MD Irfan, filed a criminal miscellaneous application before the Patna High Court. The petitioner later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the application. The State of Bihar opposed the withdrawal. The Court considered whether it could grant permission for the withdrawal of a …

Amit YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Amit and Gautam Yadav were implicated in a case involving alleged assaults during a land dispute, with the FIR alleging multiple attacks on a woman and her husband. The petitioners filed anticipatory bail applications; the counsel for Amit Yadav sought to withdraw his application, which the court …

Sunil Kumar @ SunilversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sunil Kumar and Rakesh Kumar, drivers of a truck from which 5,236.2 litres of liquor was seized, were charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. They contended that they had no knowledge of the …

Sona KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sona Kumari, filed a writ petition seeking payment of her late husband’s pending salaries, increments and benefits for three distinct periods during his service as Panchayat Secretary in various blocks of Patna district. She alleged that despite continuous service for 24 years, her …

Premranjan Kumar NiralaversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Premranjan Kumar Nirala, filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several officials. The petition sought relief against the respondents, who were various officials of the Health Department and the Bihar Technical Service …

Vijay Kumar GhoshversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vijay Kumar Ghosh applied for anticipatory bail in a case where 18 litres of liquor were recovered from his motorcycle, leading to charges under IPC sections 272, 273, 414/34 and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. The petitioner argued that the vehicle belonged to him, that he had no knowledge of its …

Vicky Patel @ Shambhu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vicky Patel was arrested in connection with a case of alleged assault that resulted in the death of the informant's brother‑in‑law. The charge under Section 103(1) of the B.N.S. Act was based on an FIR dated 17‑09‑2025, but the petitioner contended that the FIR was fabricated and that the …

Mithilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mithilesh Kumar was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 209 litres of codeine cough syrup from a vehicle. The petitioner contended that he was neither the driver nor the owner of the vehicle, that no …

Hemkamal @ Hem KamalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Hemkamal, was accused in a dowry‑related complaint for offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He applied for anticipatory bail, asserting innocence and offering to settle the matter by paying Rs.20 lakh to the complainant and filing a mutual divorce …

Ramchandra MehtaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ramchandra Mehta applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case involving offences under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including assault, extortion, and rioting. He contended that the allegations were false and stemmed from a land dispute, noting that a prior …

Randhir Kumar @ Randhir Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Randhir Kumar, sought regular bail in a case registered under sections 392, 395 and 412 of the Indian Penal Code for alleged robbery and assault. The prosecution alleged that unknown miscreants, later identified a co‑accused named Rahul, had snatched a van key and assaulted an …

Raushan Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Raushan Kumar Singh filed a writ of habeas corpus seeking the production of his wife and minor child before the Patna High Court. The State, represented by counsel, submitted that the alleged victim had been recovered and had voluntarily left her house, with her statement recorded under …

Dinesh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Dinesh Kumar Yadav and Asha Devi, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging they were falsely implicated in the death of a grandfather during a dispute. The prosecution alleged that the accused assaulted the …

Sonu Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Sonu Kumar was arrested in connection with an alleged kidnapping of the minor daughter of an informant, charged under sections 137(2) and 96 of the B.N.S. The victim later gave a recorded statement under sections 183 and 180 of the BNSS stating she had left home of her own accord, was staying with …

Ranjit RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjit Ram, was arrested on 30 July 2025 in connection with a case under Section 21(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for possession of 118 bottles of codeine‑containing cough syrups. The prosecution alleged that the seized medicines, amounting to 11.8 …

Md. Shahid @ Md. SahidversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Shahid, was arrested in connection with the alleged possession of four country-made pistols and thirty live cartridges, and charged under sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act and section 111 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act (BNS). He contended that the seizure was …

Md. Mansur Alam @ Md. MansurversusAjmeri Begum

WITHDRAWN

The husband (appellant) filed a miscellaneous application under Section 19(1) of the Family Courts Act, 1984 challenging an order dated 16‑10‑2025 that granted the wife (respondent) relief under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Relying on a Full Bench decision in Dr. Dilip Kumar Sharma v. …

Shivakant Upadhya @ Shyam UpadhyaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Shivakant Upadhya, was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including assault, grievous hurt, and attempt to murder. The prosecution alleged that he assaulted an informant with a daab, causing injuries, and that other accused …

Md. JawedversusThe Accountant General (A and E), Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Jawed, sought appointment on compassionate ground after his father, a clerk in the Accountant General's office, died in 2015. The Departmental Screening Committee evaluated his application in 2016 and found him unfit, communicating the decision to his mother in 2017, 2018 and …

Arun Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arun Kumar Singh filed a petition seeking the initiation of contempt proceedings against several officials of the Bihar Government, alleging that they had flouted the order dated 12‑10‑2017 passed in CWJC No. 17336 of 2014. The petition was accompanied by annexures showing a payment made to the …

ESEPL GROUP, a partnership firm,versusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

ESEPL Group, a partnership firm, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its education bodies. The petition sought relief against the Director‑SCERT and related officials. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission …

Rukmani DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Rukmani Devi filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash a common order dated 15‑09‑2025 passed by the Bihar Land Tribunal in two related cases, one dismissing her claim and the other favoring private respondents. The petition also sought confirmation of earlier orders recognizing her as the …

Ajay Kumar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar Rai, was arrested in connection with an alleged illegal liquor smuggling operation in which firearms were also recovered, and charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Arms Act and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was falsely …

Ramavatar ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ramavatar Chaudhary, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing various state authorities to initiate an encroachment case for removal of illegal constructions on public road plots and to order an inquiry against the Circle Officer for inaction. He also requested that his …

Goodu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Goodu Kumar, the petitioner, was arrested in connection with a case involving the alleged possession of country-made liquor, gambling cards, and lottery equipment, charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition, Excise Act, Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 11 of …

Gopal TripathiversusThe Bihar School Examination Board

WITHDRAWN

A group of petitioners filed a civil writ application before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the Bihar School Examination Board. The petitioners were represented by Mr. Sita Ram Prasad, while the Board was represented by Sr. Adv. Lalit Kishore. During the hearing, counsel for the …

Harinandan RajbanshiversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Harinandan Rajbanshi, had filed an anticipatory bail application in the High Court of Patna. While the application was pending, he was arrested by the police. The petitioner then sought the court's permission to withdraw his anticipatory bail application. The learned counsel for the …

Aman SahbajversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Aman Sahbaj, was arrested in connection with a case of assault allegedly involving a knife, charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that the allegations were vague, and that the injury described was caused by …

Shashi Kumar @ Shashi MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shashi Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Acts of 2018 and 2022, alleging that liquor was recovered from a riverbank and a house not belonging to him. He contended that he was not caught in …

Chandrika DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandrika Das, sought protection from arrest in a dowry‑related assault case (Sheohar Mahila P.S. Case No.02 of 2022) involving alleged offences under Sections 341, 323, 498(A) and 504/34 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and others assaulted the …

Gujarva DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Gujarva Devi, the petitioner, applied for bail in a case (Sitamarhi P.S. Case No. 139 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 191(2), 190, 74, 108 and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and co‑accused abused and tortured the informant's …

Mithun MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mithun Mandal was arrested in connection with a case under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging that he stabbed his informant's husband with a knife. The prosecution claimed the assault was with intent to kill, but the medical report described the injuries as simple. The …

Sandip SafiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sandip Safi, feared arrest in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged recovery of 3062.52 litres of liquor from two Scorpio vehicles, although the liquor was not found in his possession and he is not the owner of the vehicles. He contended that his implication …

Sudhakar Kumar @ SurtumversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sudhakar Kumar applied for bail in a robbery case (Section 392 IPC) arising from an alleged forced entry, assault, and theft of Rs.85,000 from Mata Di Brick Industry. The prosecution alleged that three persons committed the offence, while the petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, not …

Md. Reyaj AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Reyaj Alam, was arrested in connection with a case involving the recovery of a motorcycle, a pistol, live cartridges and a mobile phone. He sought bail for offences under Sections 111 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. …

Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 for alleged recovery of liquor from a motorcycle and an auto. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not in actual possession of …

Ashutosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ashutosh Kumar, applied for bail in a case registered as Runni Saidpur P.S. Case No. 45 of 2021, alleging offences under Sections 363 and 366(A) of the Indian Penal Code for kidnapping a minor. The prosecution contended that the petitioner abducted the informant’s minor daughter, …

Ajay SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajay Sahni, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 46.24 litres of liquor from a bag that did not belong to him. He argued that he was not apprehended on the spot, no liquor was found in his conscious possession, and the case relied …

Raj Kaliya DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raj Kaliya Devi, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged possession of liquor. She argued that she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, and that the liquor was …

Amit Paswan @ Amit Kumar Paswan @ Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Amit Paswan, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 810 litres of liquor from a boat on the Koshi river. He was not arrested at the scene and no liquor was found in his possession. The petitioner, who has three prior criminal …

Raunak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Raunak Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 33.84 litres of liquor from his scooty. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, that …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case alleging possession of 10.83 grams of heroin, part of a total seizure of 22.46 grams, and charged under Sections 8(c), 21(b) and 29 of the NDPS Act and Section 111(2)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner claimed …

Ganga Paswan @ GangaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ganga Paswan, owner of a vehicle, was implicated in a case (PS Case No. 167 of 2025) for the alleged recovery of 2,531.52 liters of liquor from a truck, alleged offences under Section 111 of the BNS read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He claimed he had no knowledge of …

Sunil Kumar Yadav @ Sunil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar Yadav, was implicated in a case alleging recovery of 180 litres of liquor from a vehicle, charged under Sections 30(a), 32(3) and 41(2) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He applied for anticipatory bail, contending that he was not arrested at the …

Ganga Mahto @ Gagngo MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Ganga Mahto filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking permission to withdraw the pending application, stating that the impugned order had already been challenged in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 59100 of 2024. The petitioner, represented by Advocate Shubhesh Pandey, argued that a fresh …

Chandan PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Chandan Paswan applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 108 litres of liquor from three vehicles. The petitioner argued that he had no clean possession, was not the owner of the vehicles, and was linked to …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sunil Kumar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 220 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle he did not own. He claimed the police, prompted by a local chawkidar, had …

Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 after 1,093.875 litres of liquor were recovered from a truck and a motorcycle seized, which he owned. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was not present at …

Satish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Satish Kumar and Nirala Kumar applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(A) of the Excise Act, alleging that no liquor was recovered from their possession and that the only evidence against them was a …

Chandan Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar Singh, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 22.5 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had no knowledge of the liquor being in the vehicle and that the liquor was not found in his …

Mohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mohit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of 28.875 litres of liquor from a third party. He argued that he was not caught in possession and that the case was based solely on a confessional …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly recovering 120 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, had no …

Mithun Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mithun Kumar Mishra, the owner of a motorcycle from which 25 litres of liquor were recovered, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the …

Mahesh Rai @ Mahesh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mahesh Rai (Mahesh Kumar Yadav) applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 171 litres of liquor from a bush not in his possession. He has three prior cases under the Excise Act and …

Sunny KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunny Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 35 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He contended that he had no knowledge of the liquor being in the vehicle, that the vehicle was misused by a friend who fled …

Lallu PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Lallu Paswan filed an anticipatory bail application in the Patna High Court. While the application was pending, he was arrested. He then sought permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The court, after hearing counsel for both sides, granted the request to withdraw. Consequently, …

Satyanarayan Mukhiya @ FootballiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Satyanarayan Mukhiya sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 148.7 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a mustard field not owned by him. The prosecution’s case relied on a confessional statement made by a …

Birbal YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Birbal Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 43.20 litres of liquor from a paddy field not owned by him. He argued that the recovery was made at the behest of a hostile chowkidar and that no liquor …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 148.7 litres of liquor from a mustard field that does not belong to him. He contended that the liquor was not found in his possession, the alleged recovery site …

Dhiraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dhiraj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging that liquor and a scooty were seized from another individual, Asharam Mandal, and that his implication rested solely on Asharam's confessional …

Puni KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Puni Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 120 litres of liquor. He asserted that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the …

Maharshi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Maharshi Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 4.5 litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in actual possession of the liquor, and was unaware that …

Dukhi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dukhi Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 14.94 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent and argued that the …

Sarajul NatversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Sarajul Nat was arrested while his anticipatory bail application was pending before the Patna High Court. He approached the Court seeking permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application after his arrest. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the withdrawal was desired due to …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Raushan Kumar and Dukhan Yadav, were implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 225 litres of liquor recovered from the Sone Diyara area. They contended that they have clean antecedents, were …

Dinesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dinesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Excise Act and Section 414 of the IPC for alleged recovery of 80 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, that he was merely …

Sujeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Sujeet Kumar applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case involving alleged offences under Sections 30(a), 38(1) and 41(1) of the Excise Act, where 4,462.905 litres of liquor were reportedly recovered from a truck. He argued that he was not in …

Vipin Mahtha @ Bipin Kumar MahthaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vipin Mahtha, feared arrest in a case alleging illegal possession of 141.84 litres of liquor recovered from two motorcycles, charged under Sections 317(5), 274, 275, 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He argued that …

Rajendra ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajendra Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail after learning of a pending case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of liquor from his house and adjoining residences. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, that the house is joint family …

Bharat Kumar @ Bharat ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bharat Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 140 litres of liquor were recovered from an area not belonging to him and that no material was seized from his possession. He contended that the …

Anshu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anshu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 40 litres of liquor near the Banas River. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, the location was public, and he had only one prior excise …

Raja KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Five petitioners applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Excise Act, alleging that they were not arrested, no liquor was found in their possession, and the only evidence against them was a confessional statement of …

Guddu Kumar @ Guddu YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Kumar 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 95 litres of liquor from an auto. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, was not the owner of the vehicle, and the case …

Muneshwar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Muneshwar Mahto, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 405 litres of liquor from his residence. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, that no liquor was found in his conscious possession, and that …

Rajeev Kumar @ Rajeev YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Rajeev Kumar, sought bail in a case (Harnaut P.S. Case No. 426 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 related to the death of the informant's brother. The prosecution alleged that the deceased was found dead after going to irrigate his fields, …

SHASHI KUMAR CHOUDHARYversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shashi Kumar Choudhary, sought anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of 56.670 litres of liquor from a public bush. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, that the liquor was not in his possession, and that the …

Domi Dharikar @ Domi DhanikarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Domi Dharikar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 36 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his house. He argued he had a clean antecedent and that the alleged recovery was not from his possession, relying …

Anurag Kumar @ Anurag Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anurag Kumar Yadav was arrested in September 2025 in connection with a murder case (Bodhgaya P.S. Case No. 104 of 2025) under sections 140(3), 103, 61(2), 238 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleges that the petitioner conspired to kill the …

Udal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Udal Kumar, the owner of a motorcycle from which 30 litres of liquor was seized, applied for anticipatory bail alleging he was not in possession of the liquor and was unaware of his friend's alleged misuse of the vehicle. He has four prior cases under the Bihar Excise Act. The State opposed the …

Mukesh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mukesh Kumar Yadav sought relief fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 126 litres of liquor from a bush adjacent to his house. He argued that he had no prior criminal record and that the liquor was not found in his possession, …

SadakatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sadakat, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case registered under Sections 281 and 125(B) of the Bihar Non‑Statutory (BNS) Act read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 19.5 litres of liquor from a Wagon R vehicle. He …

Jayendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Jayendra Singh was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for allegedly having 55 litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent and was unaware that a person named Vicky misused his vehicle, and …

Ajay Yadav @ Ajay Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajay Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Sections 30(a), 32, 33, 36 and 41(i) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 6,000 litres of spirit from four vehicles. He argued that he was not …

Sachin sahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sachin Sahani, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Sections 274 and 275 of the B.N.S. and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged possession of 50 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not in …

Akshay Mukhiya @ Akshay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Akshay Mukhiya, applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 81.545 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not in possession of the seized vehicle, was not the owner, and that the police …

Pappu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Pappu Singh, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 414 and 34 of the IPC, Sections 25(1‑b)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, and Sections 8 and 20(b)(ii)(c) of the NDPS Act. The prosecution alleged that Singh was named by co‑accused as one of the persons who escaped after …

Subhash Chaudhary @ Subhash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Subhash Chaudhary applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 81.545 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He contended that he was not arrested at the spot, did …

Khushbu KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Khushbu Kumari, applied for the post of Anganwadi Sevika under Advertisement No. 01/2022 and was placed at the top of the provisional merit list. The final selection list was not published, and she filed a representation seeking a selection letter, alleging that the delay was due to …

Anuj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anuj Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, concerning alleged recovery of 1,205.640 litres of liquor from a field belonging to Ramakant Bhagat. The petitioner argued that he …

Pappu Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pappu Kumar Mandal, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018 for allegedly possessing 60 litres of liquor recovered from a cowshed adjacent to his house. He was not arrested at the scene and no liquor was found in his …

Guddoo Kumar @ Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Guddoo Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for the alleged recovery of 15 litres of liquor from two motorcycles, one of which he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, and had no …

Subodh kumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Subodh Kumar was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly possessing 32.58 litres of liquor recovered from the house of his mother, Meena Devi. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the scene, no liquor was found in his conscious …

Dinesh Sah @ Dinesh Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dinesh Sah, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 3 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not in possession of the liquor, was not the owner of the …

Rajkumar Mukhiya @ Raj Kumar MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajkumar Mukhiya was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 37 of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing six litres of liquor recovered from his house, which is a joint family property. He contended that he had no conscious possession, the liquor was not seized from him …

Ram Das @ Ram Das Sah @ Ramdash SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ram Das, applied for bail in a case (Dhaka P.S. Case No. 577 of 2025) alleging receipt of stolen bicycles, charged under Sections 336(3), 338, 340(2) and 317(5) of the B.N.S., 2023. The prosecution claimed five bikes recovered from his house were stolen, while the petitioner argued …

Ruksana Khatoon @ RuksanaversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ruksana Khatoon, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 18 litres of liquor from an e‑rickshaw she owned. She contended that she was not present at the spot, had no conscious possession of the liquor, and was unaware that her …

Sanjay RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Ram, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 7 litres of liquor and 500 litres of mahua. He argued that he was not arrested, no contraband …

Lablu singh @ Lablu Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Lablu Singh applied for bail in a robbery case (Section 392 IPC) where the FIR named unknown miscreants. He claimed innocence, citing a lack of material evidence, no recovery of the stolen vehicle, and no TIP, while noting his own criminal antecedent of 15 cases and a confessional statement in a …

Manikant Kumar @ Manikant SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manikant Kumar was arrested on 22 November 2025 in connection with a police case arising from a Holi dispute, alleged to have assaulted Ajay Singh with a lathi and iron rod, leading to charges under IPC sections 323, 341, 307, 379, 504 and 34. The petitioner pleaded innocence and sought bail, …

Krishna RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Krishna Ray was arrested on 30 January 2026 in connection with a case involving the recovery of 30 litres of illicit liquor, alleged to violate Sections 30(a), 30(c), 34 and 36 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that the FIR was fabricated, that he had no involvement …

Md. ArshadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Md. Arshad was arrested on 8 January 2026 in connection with a FIR dated 2 December 2025 alleging that he, along with others, assaulted an informant at a wedding using scissors and knives, causing injury. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, that the incident was a spur‑of‑the‑moment …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, was arrested on 7 February 2026 in connection with an FIR alleging possession of 292.5 litres of illicit liquor, offences punishable under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act. He contended that he was neither the owner nor the …

Musai SorenversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Musai Soren and three co‑accused, were arrested on 29 July 2025 in connection with FIR No. 335 of 2025 alleging assault leading to the death of Sabbir Alam. They sought bail, claiming clean antecedents and that the FIR contains only a generic allegation without specific acts …

Ruksana Khatoon @ Rukhsana KhatunversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ruksana Khatoon, was arrested on 24 January 2026 for possession of 8.640 litres of illicit liquor, an offence punishable under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. She applied for bail, claiming a clean antecedent and highlighting non‑compliance of …

Arvind YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arvind Yadav was arrested on 3 January 2026 in connection with a case involving alleged assault on an informant and her daughter, alleged to have been carried out with sticks and an iron rod, causing injuries. The prosecution charged him under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, …

Sham SujjohaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sham Sujjoha and Rohit Kumar, driver and co‑driver of a vehicle, were arrested on 14‑02‑2026 after 75.270 litres of illicit liquor were seized from the vehicle in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioners contended that the liquor was not in their conscious possession, that …

Jitendra Kumar SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Jitendra Kumar Sinha was arrested on 11 February 2026 in connection with a case alleging offences under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022. A total of 58 litres of liquor (28.5 litres of English wine and 29.5 …

Virendra BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Virendra Bhagat applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑related complaint (Case No. 131 of 2024) alleging offences under IPC sections 323, 504, 498A, 494 and 34. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and others assaulted the complainant to extract dowry. The petitioner pleaded …

Sanjay Singh @ Manjay SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjay Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Madhuban P.S. Case No. 343 of 2024) involving multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that he assaulted a victim with a hard blunt object and fired at an …

Kamal Kishore SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Kamal Kishore Sah, filed an application in the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the application, the sole petitioner died. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the death rendered the application infructuous and sought permission to withdraw it. The Court accepted the request …

Guddu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Singh filed a writ petition seeking the cancellation of a mutation and a registered deed concerning his land, alleging that the Circle Officer had illegally sold the property to other parties. He requested the court to direct the authorities to cancel the mutation, take action against the …

Arjun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arjun Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a kidnapping case (Belsand P.S. Case No. 139 of 2024) involving alleged offences under Sections 137(2), 96 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that he, along with others, …

Md. Janhagir @ JanhagirversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Janhagir, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑related complaint (Case No. 657 of 2019) that alleged offences under Sections 498A, 314, 307, 379, 120B, 494 of the IPC and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution claimed the petitioner participated in …

Dheeraj Kumar @ Dhiraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dheeraj Kumar, sought relief fearing arrest in a case (PS Ahiyapur Case No. 1203 of 2024) involving alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He claimed innocence and that he had already deposited the entire defalcated amount alleged against him. The State opposed the …

Dipak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Dipak Kumar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a 2019 complaint (No.1518C) alleging assault and dowry harassment under IPC sections 323, 498A/34 and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged he participated in assaulting the victim to demand dowry, while the …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sunil Kumar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a complaint (No. 737 of 2023) alleging offences under Section 498A of the IPC and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that he, along with others, assaulted and tortured the victim to demand dowry. The petitioner …

RANDHIR MANDAL @ RANDIR MANDALversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Randhir Mandal, filed an application in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding before the Patna High Court. He later sought the Court’s permission to withdraw that application, with the State’s counsel present. The Court, after hearing counsel, granted permission to withdraw. …

Ajay Kumar Singh @ Ajay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar Singh, feared arrest in a kidnapping case (PS Balia Belone Case No. 72 of 2024) involving alleged offences under Sections 363, 366A and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. He contended that he was innocent and that the victim was in a relationship with another individual, Chhotu …

Mukesh Singh @ Mukesh Kumar Singh @ Bambam SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mukesh Singh, a tractor driver, feared arrest in a sand‑theft case (Jamui P.S. Case No. 647 of 2023) involving offences under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 182, 211, 353 and 120B of the IPC. He contended that he had no knowledge of the illegal sand transport and that the other co‑accused had already …

Guddu Sah @ Mahesh SahversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Guddu Sah, the petitioner, filed a bail application before the Patna High Court in Criminal Miscellaneous No.65717 of 2025. The application was filed after his earlier trial court had already acquitted him of the charges. Counsel for the petitioner sought the court’s permission to withdraw the bail …

Arvind Rai @ Arvind Kumar Rai @ Ravindra RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Arvind Rai and Ritik Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with Goraul P.S. Case No.212 of 2025, which alleged offences under several sections of the Bihar Penal Code, including assault with a lathi. They claimed innocence and alleged a case‑and‑counter‑case …

MUNI JI @ BASHISHT KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Muni Ji (Bashisht Kumar), sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑related complaint (Case No. 470C of 2019) alleging offences under IPC sections 323, 498A, 504 and 34. He claimed innocence and alleged false implication. The State opposed the bail. Relying on the Supreme …

Md. Samir Hasan @ Md. SamirversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, Md. Samir Hasan and Md. Sajjad Hussain, feared arrest in connection with PS case No.447 of 2025, which alleged offences under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable... (BNSS). They filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking bail. Counsel for the petitioners withdrew …

Raman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a bank branch manager, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Kinjar P.S. Case No. 112 of 2023) alleging defalcation of Rs. 4 lakh and offences under IPC sections 406, 409 and 420. He claimed innocence and willingness to return the money without admitting guilt. The …

Kamdeo Choudhary @ Kamdeo ChauhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioners Kamdeo and Dharampal Choudhary were implicated in PS Madanpur Case No. 248 of 2024 for offences under Sections 341, 323, 420, 406, 467, 468 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. They applied for anticipatory bail, asserting that they are innocent, the dispute has been amicably settled, and …

Shailesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Shailesh Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (Warisaliganj P.S. Case No. 197 of 2025) involving alleged molestation and attempted rape. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner committed offences under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable …

Md. IrshadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md Irshad, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑related complaint (Case No. 1403 of 2022) that alleged offences under several IPC sections including assault, robbery and dowry harassment. The State opposed the bail, arguing the seriousness of the charges. Relying on the …

Aravindra Kumar @ Arvind Kumar @ Arbind KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Aravindra Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Muffasil P.S. Case No. 393 of 2023) involving alleged offences under Sections 341, 323, 354B, 504 and 506/34 of the Indian Penal Code, including an attempt to commit rape of a minor. The prosecution alleged that the …

SHASHIRAS SINGH @ SHASHIRAS @ SHASHIRAJ SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shashiras Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry harassment case (Section 498-A IPC and Section 3 Dowry Prohibition Act) alleging assault for dowry demand. He claimed innocence and alleged false implication, while the State opposed the bail. Relying on the Supreme …

Rajendra MallahversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners feared arrest in a murder case (Bihariganj P.S. Case No. 34 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 80(2), 238(a) and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Securities Act (BNS). Petitioners 1 and 2 withdrew their bail application, which the court dismissed as withdrawn and directed …

Md. ChhotuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Chhotu, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a kidnapping case (PS Balia Case No. 310 of 2024) involving alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the SC/ST Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner kidnapped a girl, while the petitioner claimed …

Parmendra Yadav @ Parmendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Parmendra Yadav applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No.175 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 191(2), 190, 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109(1), 352 and 351(2) of the Bihar Penal Code. The prosecution alleges that the petitioner assaulted the victim with a lathi, …

Abdul Ohid Khan @ Abdul WahidversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abdul Ohid Khan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑related case (Complaint No. 1547 of 2022) alleging offences under IPC Section 498A and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and others assaulted and tortured the complainant to …

Amar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Amar Kumar and Dharmendra Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Parihar P.S. Case No. 201 of 2024) alleging abduction of a girl under IPC sections 363, 366 and 34. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners abducted the victim, while the petitioners …

Deepak Kumar @ Deepak Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑related assault case (IPC §§ 323, 307, 325, 498‑A and Dowry Prohibition Act §3). The prosecution alleged he assaulted the victim to demand dowry, while the petitioner claimed innocence. The State and the informant …

Babulal SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Babulal Sahni filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in Mahila P.S. Case No. 51 of 2025, which alleged offences under Sections 65(1) and 351(2) of the BNS, Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, and Section 67B(ii) of the I.T. Act, including a charge of rape. The prosecution’s …

Kundan SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kundan Sah applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑related case (PS Case No. 315 of 2025) that alleged offences under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that he assaulted and tortured the victim to demand dowry, while the …

ABHISHEK SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISMISSED

Petitioner Abhishek Singh sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a cheating case (Bagha P.S. Case No. 72 of 2023) involving alleged transfer of Rs. 4,13,000 to his bank account. The prosecution alleged offences under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The Patna High …

Vijay Rai @ Vijay RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Vijay Rai, Usha Devi and Sajjan Kumar sought bail fearing arrest in a murder case (Phulwariya PS Case No. 45 of 2025) filed under Sections 80(2), 61(2) and 3(5) of the BNS. The prosecution alleged that they had killed the deceased, but the investigating police had exonerated them. …

Shambhu Nath RaiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shambhu Nath Rai filed a writ petition challenging the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate's order that imposed a penalty of Rs 3,80,000 for the release of his vehicle seized after a small quantity of illicit liquor (875 ml) was recovered. The petitioner argued that the penalty was excessive, the vehicle’s …

Mohit LatherversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mohit Lather, filed a writ petition seeking the release of a seized Swift LXI vehicle (HR 11 R 7103) that had been confiscated in connection with a prohibition case involving 204 litres of illicit liquor. The vehicle had been ordered to be confiscated and auctioned by the …

Sikandra SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sikandra Sahni, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 8.4 litres of liquor near Satlakha bridge. He was not apprehended at the spot and no liquor was found in his possession; the complaint was lodged by a chowkidar with whom …

Dhiraj Kumar @ Dheeraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dhiraj Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act for allegedly snatching a mobile phone and a motorcycle at gun and knife point. The prosecution alleged that police …

NITISH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nitish Kumar was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a girl, aged between 16 and 18, with the intention of marrying her, under sections 64 and 96 of the Bihar Negotiable Substances (BNS) Act and sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The victim later gave a statement under Section 183 of the BNS Act, …

BIMAL KUMAR VERMAversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court considered applications for quashing the cognizance and charge sheet filed by the Sessions Judge‑cum‑Special Judge, NDPS, Madhepura in a case where large quantities of codeine‑containing cough syrup were seized from a truck and a Tata Magic vehicle. The petitioners, including …

Ashok ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ashok Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 2.340 litres of liquor in a worship room of a joint family house. He argued that the liquor was not found in his conscious possession, that the house …

Saurabh SunilversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner filed an application in the High Court seeking relief. The petitioner’s counsel, on instructions, requested permission to withdraw the application. The Court granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the application was dismissed as withdrawn. No substantive merits of the original …

Manoj SoniversusThe Union of India

CONVERTED

Manoj Soni filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court against the Union of India and several Bihar officials. The petitioner sought to convert the civil writ into a criminal writ. The court considered whether such a conversion was permissible and whether time should be granted for the …

Nazrana KhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Nazrana Khan filed a writ petition seeking an inquiry into alleged fraudulent registration and manipulation of her land records by state officials and private respondents, claiming she was defrauded of Rs.70 lakh. The land in question is situated in Biharsharif Circle, Mauza Amarpur. The High Court …

Rupa DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, two women and a man from Keshopur, applied for anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged alleging they, along with eight others, assaulted a field owner over a grazing goat, causing a fractured nasal bone. The FIR listed offences under Sections 127(1), 115(2), 109, 352, 351(2) and …

Jai Prakash Yadav @ Prakash Yadav and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

The petitioners sought a writ directing the State to return 3.38 acres of land acquired for a canal project, arguing that the land remained vacant due to a change in alignment and invoking Section 101 of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013. The respondents submitted a counter‑affidavit stating that …

Loha MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Loha Mahto applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018 and Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The FIR alleged that 35 litres of liquor were recovered from a kiosk owned by Ramji Mahto and a rifle was …

Jana Small Finance Bank LimitedversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Jana Small Finance Bank filed a civil writ petition seeking a direction to the District Magistrate, Gaya, to act on its application under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act for possession of secured assets. The bank alleged that the magistrate had not taken any action despite the requisition. Relying on …

Jana Small Finance Bank LimitedversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Jana Small Finance Bank filed a civil writ petition seeking a direction to the District Magistrate of Gaya to act on its requisition under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act for possession of secured assets. The bank argued that the magistrate had failed to comply with the statutory duty, relying on …

Krishna Jee SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Krishna Jee Sharma sought bail in a case (P.S. Case No. 229 of 2021) alleging offences under Sections 406, 420, 467, 468 and 447 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly obtaining a loan from Bihar Awami Co-operative Bank using forged documents. The petitioner contended that the documents …

Saroj PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Saroj Paswan and Pappu Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged assault, robbery and threats. The FIR alleged that on 19 July 2025 the accused attacked an informant and his family with a …

Anish Kumar Rana @ Anish SinghversusThe Union of India through N.C.B, Patna

BAIL GRANTED

Anish Kumar Rana was arrested in connection with a seizure of 45.3 kg of ganja recovered from the houses of co‑accused Chandan Yadav and Anil Mehta. The petitioner contended that no contraband was found in his possession or in the vehicle he was travelling in, and that he was falsely implicated, …

Basdeo ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Basdeo Chaudhary, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar and its officials to produce records of a purported land acquisition of his raiyati land (Tauzi No. 3296) and, if no acquisition had been effected, to initiate proceedings under the Right to Fair …

Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manoj Kumar and Shambhu Singh were arrested in connection with a complaint (Case No. 127 of 2018) alleging assault under Sections 323 and 354 of the Indian Penal Code arising from a land dispute over water usage for fish hatching. The petitioners claimed they were falsely implicated, that the …

Md. AslamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Munna Prasad, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a Siwan case involving alleged offences under sections of the B.N.S., Arms Act and NDPS Act. The prosecution alleged that a co-accused, Jitendra Mishra, was found with a loaded pistol, ammunition, a narcotic …

Mannu Kumar @ Mannu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mannu Kumar Yadav was arrested in connection with a case where he and co‑accused allegedly fired upon an informant. He was not named in the original FIR, but his name was later identified through call data records during investigation. The petitioner, who has been in custody since 11 September 2025 …

Sajid Hussain @ Dr. Sajid HussainversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sajid Hussain, filed an application before the High Court of Patna challenging the continuation of criminal proceedings. During the pendency of the application, the police submitted the final form, and the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate‑IV, Patna Sadar, on 12 January 2026, …

Shravan Mahto @ Shravan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shravan Mahto was charged under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(A) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 450 litres of liquor from a public place. He applied for bail, asserting a clean antecedent, that the liquor was not in …

Ram Pravesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Ram Pravesh Kumar and Pradeep Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a FIR (Warisaliganj PS Case No. 450/2025) that alleged their involvement in a land‑related extortion and assault incident. They argued that the FIR contained only vague, omnibus allegations, that there …

Madan SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Madan Sah applied for anticipatory bail after the police registered a case (Sahiyara PS No.203/2025) alleging he assaulted his cousin’s hand, invoking Sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 109(1), 352 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The petitioner argued that he has no criminal record, the injury was to a …

Kunal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Kunal Kumar was arrested in connection with a case alleging assault, attempted murder and illegal possession of arms, arising from a dispute with a local headmaster. The petitioner claimed the allegations were fabricated, citing a short distance between the crime scene and the police station, a …

Mandal BaskiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mandal Baski filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 29‑11‑2025 of the District Magistrate‑cum‑Collector of Kishanganj that confirmed a registered sale deed of land settled in his father's favour. The petitioner alleged that the confirmation violated Section 27(3) of the Bihar Land Reforms …

Bhola Das @ Sujit Kumar Das @ Sujit DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bhola Das, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged possession of 3062.5 litres of liquor recovered from two Scorpio vehicles and a market verandah. He contended that the liquor was not in his …

Ayush Mishra @ Ayush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, four members of the Mishra family, were named in an FIR for alleged offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita arising from an incident during the Chhath festival, where a bomb (claimed to be a cracker) was allegedly thrown and injuries were inflicted. They …

Sundarwati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, heirs of a deceased landowner, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State to set aside a letter that allegedly misreported the Minimum Valuation Report (MVR) for land acquisition for a road widening project, and to award compensation calculated at twice the …

Satish Mandal @ Baba @ Raju BhuiyanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Satish Mandal, sought regular bail in a case registered under section 310(2) of the BNS for alleged involvement in a robbery where seven armed men looted Rs.91,000 from a woman’s house. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner had made a confessional statement linking him to the …

Raj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Raj Kumar filed a writ petition seeking the return of Rifle No. AB04-5407, which had been deposited with the Nawada Town Police Station's Malkhana as per a 2020 order of the District Magistrate. The rifle was later found missing from police custody, and the respondents admitted the loss …

Most. Meena Devi @ Mina DeviversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

WITHDRAWN

Meena Devi filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking certiorari to quash an order dated 04‑07‑2018 that cancelled her jamabandi and mandamus to prevent her dispossession and demolition of her house, alleging conspiracy and misuse of the Bihar Public Land Encroachment Act, 1956. She also …

Dilip Chaudhary @ Dilip KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dilip Chaudhary, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly concealing 55 litres of liquor near a public ghat. He argued that no liquor was recovered from his possession, the alleged recovery site was public, and the police …

Pradeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Pradeep Kumar feared arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 10 litres of liquor from a public spot near the Dhanauti river. He contended that the liquor was not in his possession, the location did not belong to him, and that he was …

Aash Bahadur RaiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Aash Bahadur Rai was arrested after police claimed to have recovered 12 grams of brown sugar from his pocket and charged him under sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the NDPS Act. The petitioner contended that he was innocent, that the contraband was not in his conscious possession, and that the seizure was …

Ravi Ranjan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravi Ranjan Singh, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 40 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that another individual, …

M/S B. L. R. Logistics (I) Ltd. Through its General Manager Mr. Vishwanath ChatterjeeversusThe Union of India through Narcotics Control Bureau, Karpoori Thakur Sadan, CGO Complex

ALLOWED

The petitioners, M/s B.L.R. Logistics (I) Ltd. and Alpharub Trading and Manufacture (P) Ltd., filed a petition seeking modification of an earlier order dated 25 September 2019 that had required them to furnish a bank guarantee of Rs.10 lakh and retain two vehicles as security. They requested that …

Vikash Kumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vikash Kumar Mahto, a driver of a Tata Magic vehicle, was arrested after 615.600 liters of liquor were recovered from the vehicle in a case filed under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was merely a driver, had no knowledge of the …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Rahul Kumar was arrested in connection with a 2019 robbery and assault case (PS Makhdumpur Case No. 106) alleged under Section 396 of the Indian Penal Code (dacoity) and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that six miscreants broke into an informant's house, assaulted occupants, …

Shakti KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shakti Kumar was arrested in connection with an excise case (Case No. 1397 of 2025) where 128 litres of liquor were seized from two motorcycles. The prosecution alleged his involvement, but the petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated and no liquor was found in his possession. He had been in …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(d) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 40 litres of Jawa Mahua and 100 litres of raw Jawa. He argued that no contraband was seized from his possession, the alleged recovery occurred on public …

Shilpa Devi @ Shila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shilpa Devi, a resident of Diwan Tok, was arrested in connection with a dowry‑death case (Gangabridge P.S. Case No. 149 of 2025) under Sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023, which correspond to IPC Sections 304B, 201 and 34. The prosecution alleges that the deceased, Nishu Kumari, was killed …

Ankesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ankesh Kumar and Angad Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleging that 200 litres of Jawa Mahua were recovered from a poultry farm adjacent to their premises. They argued that nothing was seized from their …

Aas Mohammad @ As Mohammad @ Ash MohammadversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Aas Mohammad, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 137(2) and 140(3) of the B.N.S., 2023 for allegedly kidnapping the minor son of an informant. He claimed innocence, stating he was merely the second husband of Safina Khatoon, whose confession implicated …

Saroj PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Saroj Paswan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 612 litres of liquor from a public place in front of his house. He argued he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was not …

Dhiraj Kumar Singh @ Dheeraj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Dhiraj Kumar Singh, sought regular bail in a criminal case registered under sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, alleging that a country‑made pistol was recovered from his possession. He claimed innocence, argued that the seizure was not from his conscious possession, and …

Ravi Shankar MahatoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ravi Shankar Mahato, filed a petition seeking modification of an earlier order dated 10‑12‑2024 that limited the period for his surrender. The petitioner argued for an extension of the surrender deadline. The court considered whether it could lawfully extend the surrender period and …

Nagendra MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nagendra Mahto, applied for bail in a case registered as Sarai Ranjan P.S. Case No. 113 of 2024 under Section 309(4) of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging that he was falsely implicated in a robbery of a bolero pickup. The prosecution alleged that two unknown miscreants committed the …

Mannu Yadav @ Manu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mannu Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging that 90 litres of liquor were recovered from a location not belonging to him and that the only evidence against him was a confessional statement made by Sagar …

Pawan PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Pawan Prasad applied for bail in a case registered under the NDPS Act (Sections 20(B), ii C, 23(c) and 29) where 88.7 kg of ganja was seized from a poultry farm owned by Anil Kumar Yadav. The prosecution alleged that the seized contraband was linked to the petitioner, while the petitioner contended …

Chhote Manjhi @ Chhotu ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chhote Manjhi, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly possessing 30 litres of liquor recovered from his house, which is a joint family property. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at …

Mathura PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mathura Prasad, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 200 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. He argued that he was not present at the spot of seizure, had no conscious possession of the liquor, and was …

Ashok KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ashok Kumar was arrested in connection with the recovery of 1.44 litres of liquor from a public lane and charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that no incriminating material was found on his person, and that the liquor was …