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Judgments of 2026

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Harendra RaiversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Harendra Rai applied for bail in a case stemming from a 2019 incident in Jurawanpur where he was alleged, along with co‑accused Sanjiv Singh, to have fired on the father of an informant, resulting in death. The charges include offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 324, 307/34, later amended to …

Ramanshu Kumar SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, three individuals accused under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act, applied for regular bail. The prosecution alleged that the accused were part of a firing incident, but the petitioners argued they were falsely implicated, had no …

Ram Pravesh MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ram Pravesh Mahto, applied for bail in a criminal case (PS Bhutahi Case No. 108/2025) alleging kidnapping of a girl under Section 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that the victim left her home of her own volition, and that his only …

Mithu Kumar @ Mithu Dhobi @ Miththu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mithu Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Mohania P.S. Case No.403/2025) alleging assault, robbery and other offences under several sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that Kumar, along with others, brutally attacked the informant’s nephew with an iron rod and stole …

Rohit RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rohit Ranjan, was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 25(1‑b)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, where a pistol, live cartridges and a motorcycle were seized from his co‑accused, Anil Kumar. The petitioner contended that no incriminating article was found in his possession …

Prashant PathakversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, three individuals accused under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act, applied for regular bail. The prosecution alleged that the accused were part of a firing incident, but the petitioners argued they were falsely implicated, had no …

Bablu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Bablu Kumar sold paddy to Raj Kishor Singh, proprietor of Durga Ji Rice Mills, who issued a Rs.6,00,000 cheque that was dishonoured. After a legal notice went unanswered, the petitioner filed a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The Judicial Magistrate took …

Ranjit Kumar @ Ranjit YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjit Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case alleging possession of a loaded pistol and an empty cartridge, invoking Sections 25(1‑b)a and 26 of the Arms Act. He contended that the seizure was unlawful, lacking an independent witness and not complying with Section 103(4) of …

Vidyasagar Yadav @ BabluversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vidyasagar Yadav, sought bail in a case registered under Sections 103 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, relating to an alleged unnatural death. The prosecution alleged that a dead body was recovered and that the petitioner was implicated during investigation, though his …

Sita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, a family of seven members, feared arrest in connection with Bairiya Police Station Case No. 462 of 2025, which alleged offences under sections 132, 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Security Act. They filed an application for bail, and the counsel for petitioner No. 5 …

Shyambabu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shyambabu Kumar, was arrested in connection with a communal clash that occurred during a Durga immersion procession, for which a FIR was filed against 74 named persons and many unknown individuals. The petitioner argues that he is not named in the FIR and that his name was later …

Vishwanath Rai @ Vishwanath RamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vishwanath Rai, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case alleging violation of Sections 30(a) and 37 of the Excise Act for possession of 5 litres of liquor. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, the liquor was …

Dukhan Bind @ Dukhan PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dukhan Bind, a resident of Begumpur Baghautpur, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 80 litres of liquor from a jointly owned family house. The petitioner, asserting a clean criminal record and arguing that the liquor was …

Mannu Kumar @ Manu Kumar @ Abhimannu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mannu Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case alleging that minor girls were forced to dance to indecent songs at Sitara Orchestra. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with the proprietor Chandu Sah, was involved in the exploitation, charging him under several …

Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vikash Kumar, was arrested in connection with a theft case under Section 317 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, after a stolen motorcycle was recovered from his residence. He claimed that he had purchased the motorcycle in good faith and was unaware of its stolen nature, and that …

Sanjeev Kumar Singh @ Sandeep Kr. Singh @ Sandip SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner Sanjeev Kumar Singh was arrested in connection with a murder case (PS Maharajganj Case No.450/2025) alleging offences under Sections 103 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused, riding on four motorcycles, …

Satyendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Satyendra Yadav and Rajesh Yadav were arrested in connection with an assault case (PS No. 89 of 2025) alleging grievous injury to an informant's mother and a lesser assault on the informant. They claimed innocence, asserting the matter stemmed from a prior case filed by the petitioner’s …

Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail in a case where an FIR (Supaul PS Case No. 409 of 2025) alleged that they, along with others, assaulted the informant's husband with an iron rod and used lathis against family members. The informant, Rina Kumari, claimed the assault occurred at their veranda, …

Sanjay Mahto @ Sanjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjay Mahto, was arrested in connection with a case alleging possession of 15.38 grams of a narcotic substance, cash and a motorcycle, which were recovered from a co-accused, Kundan Kumar. The petitioner contended that no contraband was found in his possession, the motorcycle …

Nitesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitesh Kumar, sought regular bail in a case registered under Sections 25(1‑B)(i), 25(ix), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, alleging that he was falsely implicated based solely on the co‑accused's statement. The FIR alleged that a video showed the co‑accused brandishing a pistol, and a …

Jai Prakash YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jai Prakash Yadav, was arrested with a white Magic Pick‑Up van from which police recovered 16 grams of a cocaine‑like substance packed in twelve packets, leading to charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 and the Arms Act. He contended that the …

Sonu Kumar @ Sonu MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, sought bail in a case (Nawkothi PS Case No. 102 of 2025) involving offences under several sections of the B.N.S. and the Arms Act, arising from an incident where accused opened fire on police and vice‑versa. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner escaped after the …

Ram Sikil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Ram Sikil Yadav, Ravindra Yadav and Sanjit Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Negotiable Securities Act for alleged assault on a woman and her husband. They contended that the FIR was filed nine days after the alleged …

Kanchan Kumari @ Kanchan DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Kanchan Kumari and Lila Devi, wives of co‑accused Laxman Yadav and Siyaram Yadav respectively, were arrested in connection with an assault on 11‑Oct‑2025 that resulted in the death of an informant. The FIR charges them under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, …

Pravin Rai @ PrabinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, two Nepalese nationals, were arrested in Araria, Bihar after police recovered 33 grams of a brown, smack‑like substance and mobile phones from their possession. They filed a regular bail application under Sections 8(c) and 21(B) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances …

Manjit Kumar @ Bottle Yadav @ Manjit YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manjit Kumar (also known as Bottle Yadav) sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging that 32.925 litres of liquor were recovered from his house, which is a joint family property. The petitioner argued that …

Gulshan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gulshan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping alleged to have occurred on 31 October 2025 under Sections 137(2) and 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He is accused, along with co‑accused, of abducting the wife of an informant after being lured from Deo Temple. …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, a driver of a Mahindra Bolero, was arrested in connection with the seizure of 309.960 litres of liquor and charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, was not the owner of the vehicle, and had no …

Manoj Kumar Sah @ Manoj SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Manoj Kumar Sah and Suman Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 10 litres of liquor from a bamboo orchard. They argued that they were not arrested on the spot, the liquor was not in …

Phuldeo ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Phuldeo Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 30(a), 32 and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where liquor was allegedly recovered from premises adjacent to his house but not from his possession. He argued …

Satyam Kumar @ Sastanand KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Satyam Kumar, was arrested on 12 March 2025 in connection with a case registered under Section 65(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 and 8 of the POCSO Act, alleging rape of a minor. He applied for regular bail, arguing that there was no external injury to the …

Sugi DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sugi Devi, filed a writ petition seeking the release of her Honda SP 125 motorcycle seized during a raid that recovered 15.800 litres of illicit liquor, leading to a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. She requested liberty to file an application …

Binod Kumar SinghversusState of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Binod Kumar Singh, filed a writ petition seeking a court order directing various state authorities to widen the Navratan Kunwar Ghat in Chamuchak village and to allocate funds for the work. He requested a time‑bound action plan, cost estimate, and procurement details, invoking public …

Birendra Kumar @ Birendra RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Birendra Kumar, was arrested in connection with an alleged assault on the uncle of an informant, involving multiple co‑accused and unknown persons, and charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner claimed the incident arose from a petty grazing …

Harendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Harendra Singh and Kunal Singh, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR alleging that they, along with others, assaulted the husband of an informant, leading to his death. They claimed innocence, argued that the allegations were vague, and highlighted a delay of more …

Dinesh ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are tenants, were accused in a police case for allegedly demolishing an informant's house to construct shops and misappropriating building materials worth Rs.1,00,000. The FIR listed offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, leading the petitioners to …

SikanderversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sikander, filed a writ petition seeking the release of his Ford Ecosport seized by the Gopalganj Excise Police in connection with a case under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged involvement in the recovery of 208.950 litres of illicit liquor. The vehicle was …

Vishal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vishal Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking an order directing the Collector‑cum‑District Magistrate of Saran to release his truck seized for alleged involvement in the recovery of 555.78 litres of illicit liquor. The seizure was made under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and …

Rajesh Kumar @ Raju YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Rajesh Kumar, Fantush Kumar and Santosh Kumar, feared arrest in a case registered under Sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 326(f), 326(g), 324(4), 305 and 61(2) of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging theft of Rs.10 lakh and destruction of three pock‑lane machines belonging to an informant. The …

Shivnarayan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shivnarayan Yadav, challenged the confiscation and auction of his Tata Commercial Truck ordered by the District Magistrate, Buxar, under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, for alleged recovery of 423 litres of illicit liquor. He filed a writ petition seeking …

Md. Jakir @ Md. ZakirversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, four individuals from Loam village, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S. for alleged assault with a dagger and iron rod. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners participated in a violent incident arising from a …

Anguri Bind @ Pradeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anguri Bind, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 40 litres of liquor from a public area near the Panchayat Bhawan. The petitioner argued that he was not caught in possession, the liquor was …

Onkar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Onkar Kumar filed a civil writ petition challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several governmental bodies concerning a project. The State argued that an identical petition (C.W.J.C. No. 4079 of 2025) had already been decided, covering the same facts and relief sought. The Court examined the …

Ramanand Ojha @ Mukesh Ojha @ Mukesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Ramanand Ojha applied for anticipatory bail in a case (PS‑138/2025) alleging offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including assault, theft, and destruction of property. The prosecution alleged that on 10 August 2025 the petitioner, with co‑accused and a large mob, forcibly …

Pappu Kumar Ray @ Pappu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pappu Kumar Ray, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, where 42.720 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from a bamboo orchard not belonging to him. He argued that no liquor was found in …

Mantosh Kumar Singh @Mantosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Mantosh Kumar Singh applied for regular bail in a case under the NDPS Act where 450 kg of ganja was seized from a highway truck. The prosecution alleged that Singh and his associates were involved in drug trafficking, though the petitioner claimed he was neither apprehended at the scene nor the …

Kedar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Kedar Singh and Dewanti Devi sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged forcible entry, assault, disrobing, and theft of a gold chain. The FIR alleges they broke into an informant's house, misbehaved, …

Umesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Umesh Yadav, filed a bail application in connection with a case under Sections 8, 17(c) and 18(c) of the NDPS Act, alleging that he had been in judicial custody since 18 March 2025 without trial. The High Court had earlier rejected regular bail on the ground that the contraband …

Sunny Kumar @ Sunni KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Sunny Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging assault on the son of an informant, with offences listed under Sections 126(2), 127(2), 115(2), 109, 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with …

Rameshwar Dhangad @ Rameshwar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rameshwar Dhangad, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 27 litres of liquor from a washroom adjacent to his house. He claimed the liquor was not in his conscious possession and that a watchman, with whom he had an inimical …

Anuj Sharma @ Anuj Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anuj Sharma, filed a writ petition seeking the release of his seized Hero Splendor+ motorcycle, which was confiscated under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged involvement in an illicit liquor case. He requested liberty to file a petition under Rule 12A of the …

Surendra ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Surendra Manjhi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, where police alleged recovery of 16 litres of liquor from a mango orchard and 4.4 litres from a location behind his house. He contended that no liquor was found in his …

Ram Kishor Chaudhary @ Kishor ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ram Kishor Chaudhary, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition against the State of Bihar. During the hearing, it was observed that the appearance record incorrectly listed the petitioner's counsel as Mr. Rajdeo and Mr. Anil Kumar instead of the actual counsel, Mr. Manas Rajdeep. The …

Bipin Kumar @ Vipin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Bipin 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 the recovery of 40 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, …

Naresh Kamat @ Naresh Kumar KamatversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Naresh Kamat was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 25(1‑B)(a) and 26 of the Arms Act after a pistol, two live cartridges and a mobile phone were recovered from a location linked to him. The petitioner contended that nothing was seized from his possession, that the police …

Ajay Kumar SinghversusState of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar Singh, filed a writ petition seeking the release of his Mahindra TUV 300 vehicle seized in connection with a criminal case (Patna Byepass P.S. Case No. 43 of 2024) under IPC sections 328, 379, 420 and 34. He asserted ownership of the vehicle and claimed no involvement in …

Parvej Alam @ Parvej KhanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, three brothers from Marawatpur, sought anticipatory bail in a criminal case (PS Desari Case No. 105 of 2004) involving multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code, including sections 147, 149, 342, 323, 324, 354, 447, 504, 506, 379, 279 and 302. The State opposed the bail, …

Golu Kumar @ Golu Kumar RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Golu Kumar, was accused of kidnapping the minor granddaughter of an informant under Section 366A of the Indian Penal Code. He applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that the victim, in a statement recorded under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code, denied the prosecution's …

Kabutri DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Kabutri Devi petitioned for anticipatory bail in a dowry death case involving alleged offences under Sections 498A and 304B of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The FIR dates back to 1999, and the petitioner claimed fear of arrest in 2026, more than 26 years after the case …

Khushnandan Chaudhary @ Damru ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Khushnandan Chaudhary, feared arrest in a case alleging offences under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and the Bihar Excise Act, relating to the alleged recovery of 954 litres of liquor from a Scorpio vehicle. He contended that he was not caught in …

Kavita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Kavita Devi, wife of Biran Rai, feared arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 38.34 litres of liquor from a motorcycle she owned. She asserted that she had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware …

Arvind SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arvind Singh and Shashi Bhushan Singh were arrested in connection with a land‑dispute case (Sugauli PS Case No. 356 of 2025) alleging assault, disrobing and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioners claimed innocence, argued that the FIR was lodged three days after the …

Gudan Pasi @ Rambalak Pasi @ Guddu PasiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gudan Pasi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 118(1), 118(2), 109 and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR alleged that on 27 November 2025 he demanded money from the informant’s son while the latter was driving a water tanker, …

Sudhanshu Kumar @ Pintu MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sudhanshu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 2,070 litres of liquor from a truck. He contended that he was not in possession of the liquor, was not the owner of the vehicle, and was …

Alok Kumar PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Alok Kumar Pandey, owner of several buses operating under the name Alok Bus Service, faced an FIR (Case No. 459 of 2025) for alleged offences under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, based on forged insurance policies for three of his buses. The petitioner …

Sanjeev Kumar @ MafiaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sanjeev Kumar, was implicated in a FIR alleging that he shot and killed the mother of an informant. He faced charges under Sections 126(2), 118(1), 109(1), 3(5) of the B.N.S., Section 27 of the Arms Act and later Section 103 of the B.N.S. The petitioner applied for anticipatory bail, …

Khokha Das @ Khokha RavidasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Khokha Das, Munil Das and Sunil Das, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged assault on an informant and her family. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with other accused, …

Om Prakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Om Prakash Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of 40.310 litres of liquor from a public pond area. He argued that the liquor was not found in his possession and the location did not belong to …

Anup Kumar Singh @ Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anup Kumar Singh, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 67.4 litres of liquor from a hut that does not belong to him. He contended that he was not apprehended at the spot, no liquor was found in his possession, and the FIR …

Pawan Yadav @ Anand KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Pawan Yadav was arrested in connection with an assault and robbery of the informant's husband, alleged to involve multiple offences under the Bihar Penal Code. The trial court denied his regular bail, citing a general and omnibus charge and his prior criminal antecedents, including two …

Vijay ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vijay Manjhi was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of five litres of liquor from a house adjacent to his own. He was not arrested at the scene and no liquor was found in his possession. The petitioner, who has a clean criminal record, argued …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Sonu Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (Nautan P.S. Case No. 434 of 2025) for offences under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act. The prosecution, based on a complaint by a temple priest, alleged that Kumar and Asgar Miya assaulted the priest and …

Pappu Rai @ Pappu RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are relatives of a woman killed in a dowry‑related incident, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 80 and Section 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the deceased's husband and co‑accused were responsible for her death, while the …

Biram Mahto @ Biran Mahto @ Birendra MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Biram Mahto, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 341, 323, 324, 307, 379, 506 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The FIR alleged that the co‑accused Jato Mahto assaulted the informant’s brother with a knife, while the petitioner was only …

Gauri Shankar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, members of the Paswan family, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged assault, attempt to outrage modesty, and theft of a gold mangalsutra. They claimed innocence, alleging the charges were a …

NANDKISHOR BHARTI @ NANDKISHORE BHARTIversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nandkishor Bharti, a 64‑year‑old accused, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 9 kg of ganja under Sections 8 and 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act. He had been in custody since 20‑Nov‑2024 and claimed a clean antecedent. The petitioner’s earlier bail application had been rejected. The High …

Sukho Sahni @ Sunil SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sukho Sahni, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S. alleging assault on the son of an informant. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, assaulted the victim with a lathi and iron rod. The petitioner …

Surendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Surendra Kumar, sought the release of his Mahindra Supro Profittruck seized by the Hajipur Prohibition Police in connection with alleged possession of 405.360 liters of illicit liquor, contravening Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The petitioner …

Ascensive Educare Ltd.versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ascensive Educare Ltd., a company incorporated under the Companies Act 1956, filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash a letter dated 27.11.2025 that blacklisted the company for two years. The petitioner argued that the blacklisting was done without considering its representation and …

Laxman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Laxman Kumar, Rahul Kumar and Arti Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No. 265/2025) alleging offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(1), 74, 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners assaulted an informant and his …

Dasrath Mahto @ Dashrath MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Dasrath Mahto was arrested in connection with a robbery alleged under Section 395 of the IPC, wherein Rs 35,000, a mobile phone and a motorcycle key were allegedly taken at gunpoint. The prosecution’s case rests solely on the confessional statement of a co‑accused, with no material recovered from …

Jayant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Jayant Kumar was accused of forging documents, cheating, assault and other offences under several IPC sections in a land dispute with his mother. He claimed the case was fabricated, arising from a pending civil title suit over the same land, and asserted his innocence and clean …

Om Prakash RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Om Prakash Ray, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 414 IPC, Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act and Section 30(A) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 9 litres of liquor, a 7 mm pistol and two live cartridges from a motorcycle he owned. He …

Jaleshwar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jaleshwar Paswan, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 40.2 litres of liquor from a field not belonging to him. He argued that he was not caught in possession and that the recovery was based on …

Bhola KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bhola Kumar, feared arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning alleged recovery of liquor from the premises of others. He argued that he was not arrested at the scene, no liquor was found in his possession, and the case was based solely on a confessional …

Hridyanand Singh @ BhuarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Hridyanand Singh, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (Sanjhauli P.S. Case No. 145 of 2025) for alleged offences under Sections 126(2), 109(1), 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner stabbed the informant’s son with a …

Prakash Kumar @ Indal ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The Patna High Court considered the petition of Prakash Kumar, who sought anticipatory bail after a case was registered against him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2018 for the alleged recovery of 25 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He contended that he was not in …

Vijay SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Vijay Sahani applied for bail in a dowry death case (Sections 302, 304B, 201, 34 IPC and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act) where the prosecution alleged that his niece-in-law was killed due to dowry demands. The petitioner claimed he is innocent, has no criminal antecedent, and is the …

Jay Prakash SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jay Prakash Sah, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging offences under IPC sections 279, 337 and 338 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for the recovery of 25 litres of liquor from his motorcycle. He argued that he …

Guddu SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Sahani applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of 50 litres of liquor from a spot adjacent to his house. He has three prior criminal cases, two under the Excise Act, and contends that the …

Anil ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anil Manjhi, feared arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 150 litres of liquor from the bank of the Dhanauti river, a public place where nothing was found in his possession. He contended that the investigation relied solely on …

Ram Pravesh PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ram Pravesh Paswan and his family members, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S. for alleged assault on an informant and his family. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners participated in a violent dispute over a …

SANTOSH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Kumar was arrested in connection with an FIR alleging assault on an informant with a lathi, danda and sword, invoking several offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The petitioner applied for anticipatory bail, claiming innocence, a simple injury, a prior case filed by him, and a clean …

Sanjay Singh @ Sanjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioner Sanjay Singh, also known as Sanjay Kumar, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition fearing arrest in connection with Bairgania Police Station Case No. 211 of 2025, which alleged offences under several sections of the BNS and the Arms Act. The petition sought relief from the impending …

Vidya Bushan ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Vidya Bushan Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail in a case (PS Case No. 123 of 2019) filed under Sections 406, 420 and 506 of the IPC alleging cheating involving Rs.15,00,000 on a non‑judicial stamp paper. The complainant, Gajendra Rai, claimed that the petitioner, a friend, received …

Jagdish YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Jagdish Yadav was arrested in connection with the recovery of 794.25 litres of liquor from five motorcycles, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. An earlier application for anticipatory bail had been rejected. The petitioner argued that no incriminating …

Sikandar Yadav @ Sikendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Sikandar Yadav and Durgesh Yadav, were implicated in a case under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, for allegedly recovering 1,005.15 litres of liquor from a mango orchard and …

Zubair AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Zubair Alam, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 375 ml of liquor from his Baleno car. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, that he was unaware of any misuse of his …

Gulab KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Gulab Kumar, was charged in Pandarak Police Station Case No.10 of 2023 for theft of petroleum from a pipeline, invoking sections 379, 411, 427 and 120-B of the IPC, sections 15/16 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Act, 1962, sections 3/4 of the Explosive Substances Act and …

RAHUL KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Tankuppa, Gaya) where he was alleged to have participated in an assault with an iron rod, as per FIR charges under multiple sections of the B.N.S. The petitioner contended he was innocent, claiming the incident …

Ranjay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ranjay Yadav applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, where the prosecution alleged possession of a country‑made pistol and live cartridges by co‑accused. No weapon or ammunition was recovered from the petitioner, and his name appeared only in the …

Nesar AhmadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners Nesar Ahmad, Manoj Thakur and Ejaullah were named in FIR No. 321 of 2025 for alleged assault on the informant's son, invoking several IPC sections. They applied for anticipatory bail, arguing that the FIR was exaggerated and that there were counter‑versions of the incident. The …

Mansi Kumari @ Priyanka@ Prishka KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mansi Kumari, sought anticipatory bail in a dowry death case where the husband of the deceased is already in custody. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was part of a conspiracy to kill the deceased for dowry demands under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The …

Sabita Kumari @ Sabita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sabita Kumari, a government servant, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 1.5 litres of liquor from her government quarters. She contended that the complaint was filed by her son‑in‑law, an Inspector …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Chandan Kumar filed a writ petition seeking the release of his Mahindra Scorpio vehicle seized under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 in connection with a liquor seizure case. The petitioners requested liberty to file an application under Rule 12A of the Bihar …

Lalan Sharma @ Lalan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lalan Sharma, sought anticipatory bail after the police alleged that 698.235 litres of liquor were recovered from a godown he owned, invoking Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, the liquor was not in his conscious possession, and the …

Rahul Kumar @ Rahul Kumar ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 252 litres of liquor from an auto. He argued that he was not caught in possession, was not the owner of the vehicle, and was implicated solely …

Archana DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Archana Devi sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 alleging recovery of 40 litres of liquor from her residence. She argued that the liquor was stored in a joint‑family house, she had no conscious …

Urmila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Urmila Devi filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 29-10-2025 passed by the Additional District and Sessions Judge under Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner, through counsel, sought liberty to pursue the challenge via the appropriate legal remedy …

Kapil BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Pavitra Ram Bhagat and Mina Bhagat, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(1), 351(2), 352 and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR alleged that they, along with others, assaulted an informant with lathis, …

KARI YADAV @ AMARJIT YADAVversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Kari Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, alleging that the alleged seizure of 198.75 litres of liquor occurred at a location not belonging to him and that he was implicated solely on the basis of a chowkidar's …

Mina DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mina Devi applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. after a case was registered against her for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Excise Act involving 1.2 litres of liquor recovered from a joint family house. The petitioner argued she had no prior arrests, the liquor …

Md. Hussnain @ Seikh HussnainversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Hussnain, was named in an FIR for alleged robbery under Section 392 IPC, based primarily on a confessional statement of a co-accused, Saddam Sheikh, who claimed the petitioner had disclosed the informant’s travel route. No direct incriminating material or recovered cash was found …

PRIYANKA CHAUDHARY @ PRIYANKA PRASADversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

Priyanka Chaudhary was arrested in connection with a murder case (Nasriganj P.S. Case No.210 of 2024) alleging she, along with others, threatened an informant and his brother and that the brother was shot dead on 29‑06‑2024. The petitioner, who has no prior criminal record, claimed she was falsely …

Ajay Kumar @ Ajay Kumar DhirversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Ajay Kumar filed an anticipatory bail application under the criminal procedure. During the hearing, he sought the court's permission to withdraw that application, surrender to the authorities, and apply for regular bail. The petitioner’s senior counsel argued for this withdrawal. The court, after …

Raja KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Raja Kumar sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 309(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR dated 21-02-2025 records that three unknown persons, armed with a pistol, snatched a motorcycle and a laptop from …

Pintu DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Pintu Das, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for assaulting an informant and his brother while intoxicated. The prosecution alleged that the injuries to the informant's brother were grievous, and the petitioner was charged under several sections of the B.N.S. The …

Pankaj Kumar @ Ankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pankaj Kumar, 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, 2022, alleging recovery of 45 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned. …

SANTOSH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three residents of Kankati village, were arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 1205.640 liters of foreign liquor from open land. They claimed innocence, arguing that no incriminating material was …

Pawan DeviversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a group of family members from Hanuman Nagar, were apprehended in connection with a police case (No. 227 of 2025) alleging offences under several sections of the Bhartiya Nayay Sanhita 2023, including assault and unlawful restraint. The FIR alleged that they prevented a police …

Abhishek Kumar @ Rocky BhaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Abhishek Kumar and Pannalal Kumar Patel, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 308(5), 352, 351(2), 351(3) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging assault on an informant, attempted use of a knife and looting of Rs. 40,500. The FIR …

Ramshobhit Das @ Ramshobhith DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ramshobhit Das, applied for anticipatory bail after being accused of establishing a physical relationship with a minor under a false promise of marriage, assaulting her, and allegedly raping her. The allegations are based on the victim's statement recorded under Section 183 of the …

Saurabh Kumar @ Golu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Saurabh Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail after a FIR under Sections 305, 331(4) and 334 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita alleged that stolen laptops, a gold chain and other ornaments were found in his rented house. He contended that he was not named in the FIR and that his name …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, sought bail in a case (Ranitalab P.S. Case No. 261 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 191(1)(2), 190, 329(3)(4), 109, 117(2), 303(2) and 352 of the Bihar Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, entered the informant’s house …

Ashok PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ashok Paswan, sought bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. He contended that the FIR only specifically accused co‑accused Vicky Kumar of assault with a sword, while Paswan was merely alleged to have been present at the scene …

Prakash Kamti @ Prakesh KamtiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Prakash Kamti and Bikash Kamti, were implicated in a FIR (Case No. 318/2025) for allegedly assaulting an informant and setting his shop on fire, causing damage to goods worth Rs. two lakh and injuries to the informant and his brother‑in‑law. The FIR charged them under Sections …

Ayush RajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ayush Raj, was implicated in a case under Sections 69, 3(5), 115(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly demanding a dowry of Rs. 30 lakh and refusing to marry the informant, leading to accusations of forced sexual intercourse. The petitioner contended that the …

Amant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, three engineering students, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in an assault case under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(3), 118(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution alleged that they, along with other accused, attacked the son of an informant with …

Dhrup YadavversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, Dhrup Yadav and Nagendra Yadav, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking permission to withdraw the proceedings. They informed the Court that they had already surrendered in the underlying Yogapatti Police Station case No. 403 of 2025. The learned counsel, Mr. Brij …

Chandan Kumar @ Chandan Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, was accused under Section 81 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly establishing a physical relationship under the pretext of marriage and then refusing to marry. He contended that the FIR was false, the relationship was consensual, and the informant was an adult …

Arun Kumar Yadav @ Arun YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Arun Kumar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail after a police seizure of 27 litres of liquor from a motorcycle he owned, alleging that the vehicle had been stolen prior to the incident and that he had no conscious possession of the liquor. He argued that he has a clean antecedent and that the police …

Aditya KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Aditya Kumar, was arrested as the driver of a vehicle from which 125.62 liters of liquor were recovered, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he had no knowledge of the goods, no incriminating material was found in his …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sonu Kumar petitioned for bail after learning that he might be arrested in connection with a criminal case (PS No. 209 of 2025) involving alleged forgery and land fraud under several sections of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleges that co‑accused Jagdish Sah, together with …

Abdul Barik Ansari @ Abdul BarikversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Abdul Barik Ansari and Hedayat Ansari, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleges that the petitioners, along with others, assaulted the brother of an informant and snatched cash, causing grievous …

Rajesh Basfor @ Rajesh Baskhor @ Rajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Rajesh Basfor and family members, were named in an FIR for alleged assault causing bodily injuries with an alleged intention to cause death, under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Statutes (BNS) and the Witch Craft Prohibition Act. They contended that the incident arose from …

Hari Narayan GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Hari Narayan Gupta, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case alleging his participation in a conspiracy to fire upon Keshav Kumar, resulting in four gunshot injuries. The prosecution alleged that Gupta was part of a gang that committed the offence …

Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Pankaj Kumar and Shashi Ranjan Kumar, were named in an FIR for assaulting the son and cousin of an informant, alleged to be part of a long‑standing land dispute. They sought anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and that the allegations were vague and unsupported by specific overt …

Baban KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Baban Kumar, was charged under Sections 379 and 411 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act in a case registered at Ghoshi Police Station, Jehanabad. He applied for bail, which was rejected on 09-10-2025. Within six months, he filed a second bail application before …

Dhiraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dhiraj Kumar, was arrested in a case alleging that he fired four rounds of a firearm, though no one was injured. He contended that the case was fabricated out of a dispute over a damaged mobile phone, and asserted his innocence and clean antecedents. The State opposed his request for …

Naushad Alam @ Naim AkhterversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Naushad Alam, was arrested in a theft case (PS Jiyapokhar Case No. 36 of 2025) alleged under Sections 331(4) and 305 of the B.N.S. The prosecution’s case rests on the recovery of gold, silver ornaments and cash from a third party’s house and the statement of co‑accused Nahid Alam, …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case alleging the recovery of 1,500 litres of liquor from a vehicle, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, had no incriminating article in his …

Devchan Kumar Mehta @ Devchand Kumar MehtaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Devchan Kumar Mehta, 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, where 76.5 litres of liquor were allegedly recovered from three motorcycles, one of which he owned. He argued that he …

Sitaram YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sitaram Yadav, 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 51,400 litres of liquor from a public place. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, no liquor …

Vishal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 30(a), 30(b) and 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for allegedly recovering 280 litres of liquor from a river bank. They contended that no liquor was found in their possession, the …

Vikram Yadav @ Bikram Yadav @ Vikram Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vikram Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 3,062.52 litres of liquor from two Scorpio vehicles and a varandah. He contended that he was not present at the spot of seizure, that none of the seized items were in …

Kamlesh Kumar Yadav @ Kamlesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kamlesh Kumar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging that 75 litres of liquor were recovered from an orchard that does not belong to him and that he was not arrested at the spot. The petitioner has two prior cases under the Excise Act and the …

Ajit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajit Kumar, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 56(b) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 241.25 litres of liquor from his vehicle. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, that the driver acted without his knowledge, …

Manoj ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manoj Chaudhary applied for anticipatory bail after the police registered a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that 5 litres of liquor were recovered from a motorcycle he was riding. The petitioner argued that he has a clean antecedent, was …

Shila Thakur @ Shilanath ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner sought anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, alleging that 26.64 litres of liquor were recovered from his motorcycle but he was not arrested at the spot and had no conscious possession. He argued he had a clean …

Anand SrivastavaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Anand Srivastava sought anticipatory bail after an FIR (Case No. 475 of 2025) alleged that he cheated a contractor by diverting funds meant for an FCI godown construction, amounting to about Rs. 7.46 crore. The informant claimed the petitioner received the money, slowed the work, and stopped further …

Farhan @ Farhan AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Farhan Alam, feared arrest in a case registered under Sections 379 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, alleging recovery of three litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He contended that he was not in possession of the liquor, …

Rajmangal SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajmangal Sahani sought the release of a Mahindra Bolero vehicle seized in connection with an illicit liquor case under Section 317(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. He filed an application on 22‑10‑2024 under Rule 12A …

Bhola Sah @ Sujeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bhola Sah, was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 53.46 litres of liquor recovered from a location adjacent to his house. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession, that the site did not belong to …

Dinesh ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dinesh Chaudhary, was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 8, 20(B)(ii)c and 29 of the NDPS Act for alleged possession of 3.100 kg of ganja recovered from an e‑rickshaw. He claimed he was falsely implicated, had no criminal antecedents, and that the contraband was below …

Dev Kant Yadav @ Deokant YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dev Kant Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 20 and 22 of the NDPS Act for alleged possession of 3.009 kg of ganja. He contended that he was falsely implicated, had no prior criminal record, and that no incriminating material was found on his person. The …

Manan Singh @ Manan Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manan Singh 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 800 litres of spirit from a public bush. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at the spot, had no possession of the …

Anuj Kumar Paswan @ Anuj PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Anuj Kumar Paswan, was arrested in connection with a case (PS Dagarua Case No. 366 of 2025) where 26.252 kg of ganja was seized from a Toyota Etios. He contended that he neither owned nor drove the vehicle, that the seized narcotics were not in his possession, and that the police …

Rakesh Chaudhary @ Rakesh MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rakesh Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging that liquor was recovered from a shop he does not own and that he was not arrested at the scene. The petitioner argued that he had only one …

Munna Pandey @ Praduman PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Munna Pandey was arrested in connection with a case registered under sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(1), 69, 85, 351(2) and 352 of the Bihar Penal Code, alleging that he lured a woman to Rishikesh on a false promise of marriage, had a physical relationship resulting in a child, took obscene …

Umesh Prasad @ Umesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Umesh Prasad, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 352 and 109 of the Bihar Non‑Special (BNS) Act and Sections 27 and 30 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that he slapped the brother of an informant while the latter was ploughing his …

Alok Ram @ Alok KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Alok Ram applied for bail in a case registered as Keshariya P.S. Case No. 248 of 2025, involving alleged assault with sticks and iron rods causing injuries, and charges under several sections of the B.N.S., 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, assaulted the …

Iqbal Miya @ Md. IqbalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Iqbal Miya, was named in an FIR for alleged assault and related offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from a dispute over gas cylinder dues. He applied for bail, contending that the assault allegation pertained only to a co‑accused, Sabbir, and that the injuries …

Kanhaiya Yadav @ Kanhai YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners Kanhaiya Yadav, Hareram Yadav and Bhuneshwar Yadav applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a physical‑assault case (Ghoshwari PS Case No. 151 of 2025) alleging they were implicated in a false case arising from a monetary dispute. Kanhaiya Yadav had already been arrested, so …

Santosh Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Santosh Kumar Mandal applied for regular bail in a case under Sections 20 and 22 of the NDPS Act, alleging that no narcotic substances were recovered from his possession. The prosecution’s case is based on a large seizure of cough syrup containing codeine and other Schedule H drugs from co‑accused, …

Md. Latif Ansari @ Latif Ansari @ Abdul LatifversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Latif Ansari, father of a deceased daughter, was charged under Sections 103, 238 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. 2023 for allegedly killing and disposing of his child's body. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence and a clean antecedent, while having been in custody since …

Md. Najam @ Md. NazamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Najam, was arrested in May 2023 in connection with a case under IPC Sections 304(B) and 328/34. After two earlier refusals of regular bail, he filed a third bail application, arguing that the trial had not concluded and his continued detention violated his Article 21 right to …

Vishwa Nath SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Vishwa Nath Sharma applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Sections 25(1‑A), 25(1‑B)(a), 26, 29 and 35 of the Arms Act alleging his involvement in illegal arms manufacturing. The prosecution’s case was based on a tip‑off and the recovery of weapon‑making materials from a bag …

Md. RahbarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Rahbar, was arrested during a police raid on a hotel suspected of being a hub for cyber fraud and charged under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and the Information Technology Act. He contended that only a mobile phone was seized from him and no …

Jawahir Ray @ Jawahar RayversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Jawahir Ray was arrested in connection with a violent incident in which he and others allegedly assaulted the son of an informant and fired weapons, causing injuries. The prosecution charged him under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(1), 352 and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act and Section 27 …

Dukha SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, elderly in‑laws of the deceased, were named in an FIR for offences under Sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the BNS, alleged to have caused the death of an informant's daughter over a dowry demand. They contended that they are over 80 years old, sick, have clean antecedents, and have no …

Rishikesh ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rishikesh Thakur, filed a writ petition seeking the release of his seized Maruti Suzuki Dzire vehicle, which was confiscated under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged involvement in the recovery of illicit liquor. The High Court examined whether …

Naziya Parveen @ Najiya Khatoon @ Najiya PraveenversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Naziya Parveen, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Sadar P.S. Case No. 602 of 2025) registered under sections 317(4) and 317(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, alleging that seized mobile phones and ornaments from her house were linked to her brother's …

Sonalal MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, four members of the Mahto family, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 30(a), 30(d), 35 and 38 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, relating to alleged recovery of liquor and Mahua from a brewery. They contended that they were not …

Mandip KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mandip Kumar was arrested in connection with the recovery of 148.77 litres of liquor alleged to be contravening Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution said the liquor was found behind the house of a co‑accused and in an open field, and the petitioner was seized on the …

Shrimati Laxmi Devi @ Laxmi DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shrimati Laxmi Devi, was arrested after 61 litres of country-made liquor were recovered from her house in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. She claimed innocence, arguing that no incriminating material was found in her conscious …

Sunil Kumar PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Sunil Kumar Prasad filed a writ petition seeking the release of his TVS Jupiter Scooty, which was seized for allegedly containing 36.84 litres of illicit liquor under Section 317(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Ranjan Kumar, Pawan Kumar and Pravin Kumar sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No.62 of 2025 alleging offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that Ravi Kumar entered the complainant's house, opened …

Santosh Kumar @ Santosh ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 45 litres of liquor from a motorcycle, despite not being arrested on the spot and claiming he was not the owner of the vehicle. He has eight prior cases under the Excise Act. He applied for …

Rahul Kumar @ Hemant KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Rahul Kumar and Rohit Kumar, were named in an FIR for multiple offences including assault with intent to cause death arising from a land dispute. They sought bail, arguing that the incident was a "free fight" and that there was no intention to cause death, also citing a clean …

Manjeet Kumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, three brothers, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 16 litres of liquor and 400 litres of raw material from a palani purportedly belonging to them. They …

Sunaina DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sunaina Devi applied for anticipatory bail anticipating arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 23 litres of liquor from a spot adjacent to her house. She contended that she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, and that the liquor was neither in her possession …

Gautam YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gautam Yadav, challenged an order dated 08.12.2025 of the District Panchayat Raj Officer, Siwan, which directed the release of his truck upon payment of a penalty equal to 35% of its insurance value under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The …

Indradeo MadalversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Indradeo Madal, sought regular bail in a case under Sections 8, 20(b)(ii)B, 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act where 9.9 kg of ganja was seized from a trolley bag. The petitioner argued that the contraband was not in his possession, the police failed to comply with Section 105 of the BNSS …

Dhirendra Singh @ Dhirendra Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dhirendra Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, alleging recovery of 1,305 litres of liquor from a pickup vehicle. He contended that he was not caught in possession, was not the …

Santosh Kumar @ Sanoth KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Santosh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, for allegedly possessing 8.3 litres of liquor recovered from his motorcycle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in actual …

Sanjeeet Kumar ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjeeet Kumar Choudhary, sought anticipatory bail after the police alleged that 650 ml of liquor was recovered from a vehicle he owned, invoking Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. He argued that he had no prior criminal record, was …

Raja Kumar @ Raja ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Raja Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 100 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued he had no prior criminal record, was not the owner of the vehicle, and …

Md. ChunnaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Chunna, was charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code for serious offences. He applied for bail for the first time, which was rejected on 17-10-2025. Within six months, he filed a second bail application. The Patna High Court held that the second application was …

Surendra MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Surendra Mahto and Nitesh Kumar, were arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 30(a), 30(c), 34 and 36 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 115 litres of country‑made liquor recovered near a pond. They filed a bail application, …

Rahul Kumar @ Rahul Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar Yadav, 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 alleging recovery of 17.2 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not in possession of the seized vehicle, was not …

Dharmendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Kumar, owner of a truck, was implicated in the recovery of 66 litres of liquor from his vehicle under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not present at the spot of seizure, and that the driver and cleaner …

Gulsar @ GulsherversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Gulsar and Vikash Kumar, were arrested on 6 January 2026 after 872.640 litres of liquor were seized from a truck in Naugachiya, leading to charges under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. They contended that they were merely a driver and a passenger, had no …