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Judgments of 2026

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Rintu SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rintu Singh, was implicated in a police case (Sonepur PS Case No.923 of 2022) for alleged offences under Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 471, 504, 506 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code, relating to a purported fraudulent transfer of a car. The petitioner contended that the vehicle was …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Rohit Kumar filed an anticipatory bail application in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding. While the application was pending, the underlying complaint case was quashed by the Patna High Court on 18-02-2026 in Haribansh Mahto & Ors. v. State of Bihar. The petitioner then moved the court seeking …

Satish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Satish Kumar was arrested following a police raid that recovered several mobile phones and SIM cards, leading to a cyber‑crime FIR charging him under multiple sections of the B.N.S., 2023 and the Information Technology Act. The petitioner contended that the FIR was vague, that he was falsely …

Deepak YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Nitish Kumar and Deepak Yadav, were charged under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. for allegedly assaulting a deceased inmate who later died in custody. The FIR was based on a letter (No. 418) that made no mention of any assault, while a later letter (No. 421) introduced the …

Gyanti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Gyanti Devi, sought bail in a criminal case (P.S. Case No. 73 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 103(1), 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109(1), 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that on 4 September 2025 the petitioner assaulted the …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Suraj Kumar, Vikash Kumar and Sardhanand Kumar were implicated in a case of child abduction under Sections 137(2), 140(1), 140(3) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The victim’s statement named Suraj and Vikash but not Sardhanand, who is the brother of the other two accused. The petitioners …

Sudhir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sudhir Kumar, applied for bail in a case (PS‑Raushanganj Case No. 100 of 2025) alleging rape of a minor under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution contends that the petitioner abducted the informant’s minor daughter and committed rape while she was …

Niranjan Kumar @ GandolversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Niranjan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) case (PS No. 639 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the NDPS Act. The prosecution’s case was based on a seizure of brown sugar from the house of …

PARWATI DEVI @ PARWATI KUMARIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

Parwati Devi, a 20‑year‑old woman, was arrested in connection with offences under Sections 137(2) and 96/3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act arising from a case in Bithan Police Station. The prosecution alleged that she had taken the informant’s daughter with ulterior motives, but the victim …

VIKASH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Vikash Kumar and Neeraj Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 331(4) and 305 of the B.N.S. relating to a theft of Rs. 2 lakh. The prosecution alleged that the theft occurred on 05.09.2025, but the petitioners were not named in the FIR and the only …

Md. NaushadversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Naushad, sought regular bail for offences under Sections 103, 61(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., arising from the death of the informant's son. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, father of co‑accused Md. Afroz, was involved in the killing, but there was no eye‑witness and …

Balram Yadav @ Balram RajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Balram Yadav sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No.174 of 2025) alleging assault and robbery under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was linked to the assault of an informant and theft of a mobile phone, while the …

Sandeep Kumar @ Sanjeep Kumar Raut @ Sandeep Kumar RautversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sandeep Kumar Raut, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a Mahila Police Station case (No. 82 of 2025) that alleged offences under several sections of the B.N.S.S. and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that he helped the victim board a bus, facilitating her …

Ramita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners – Ramita Devi, Vishal Singh and Komal Singh – are the mother‑in‑law, brother‑in‑law and sister‑in‑law of the informant, Sweta Kumari, who alleged that they tortured her, attempted to strangle her and demanded a car in violation of the Dowry Prohibition Act and several provisions of …

Amit Kumar Rai @ Amit Kumar Ray @ Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar Rai, sought anticipatory bail after a complaint was lodged against him under Section 498A of the IPC read with Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He alleged that his wife, Puja Kumari, had concealed a prior marriage to a man named Sumit and had a daughter from that …

Mithu Manjhi @ Mahal ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Mithu Manjhi, applied for regular bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged assault with a lathi. He claimed innocence, stating the incident stemmed from a land dispute and that he was falsely implicated. The petitioner had been in …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rohit Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case alleging possession of a loaded pistol and cartridges, offences under Sections 25(1-b)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. He claimed innocence, asserting that the weapons were planted by police and that nothing was found in his …

Sourav Kumar @ Gavrabh Kumar @ Gourav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sourav Kumar and co‑accused, were arrested in connection with a case (PS‑399/2024) alleging offences under Sections 309(4) and 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, involving the hijacking of a truck. The prosecution alleged that four unknown persons threatened an informant, …

Amresh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Amresh Kumar, a 22‑year‑old with no prior record, was arrested on 12‑Nov‑2025 in connection with a kidnapping case involving the minor daughter of an informant, charged under Sections 132(2) and 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserting that the victim’s …

Suman Tiwari @ Sumant TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Suman Tiwari, was arrested in connection with a case alleging that he entered into a false promise of marriage, maintained a seven‑year physical relationship, caused an abortion, assaulted the woman, demanded Rs 50 lakhs, and threatened her life. He was charged under Sections 64, 89, …

Mohnish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mohnish Kumar was arrested in connection with a 2018 case alleging cheating, forgery and dishonour of cheques under several IPC sections and Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The prosecution alleged that he and a co‑accused received Rs. 1.5 crore for a purported business venture and …

Ravin SinghversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Ravin Singh, an army personnel on leave, was charged under Sections 109, 352, 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 27 and 30 of the Arms Act for allegedly firing his licensed pistol indiscriminately during a family land‑dispute, injuring four members of the informant’s family. The …

Chandan Kumar Ray @ Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar Ray, sought bail in a case (Maker PS Case No.86 of 2024) alleging offences under Sections 304B and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for the alleged dowry‑related murder of his wife. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, together with family members, tortured and …

Md. Shahid Ali @ Saheb AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md Shahid Ali, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case (PS Case No. 365 of 2025) alleging assault with a firearm that caused injuries to the informant's brother‑in‑law. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and co‑accused inflicted serious injuries, …

Kanhaiya KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kanhaiya Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a case registered under several sections of the B.N.S. and the Arms Act, alleging that the charges were fabricated due to a land dispute. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner and co‑accused assaulted an informant …

Uttam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Uttam Kumar sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in connection with Siwan Town Police Station Case No. 219 of 2025, which involved offences under Sections 191(2), 190, 126(2), 115(2), 352 and 132 of the B.N.S. The FIR originally named only "thirty to forty unknown …

Jitu Sahani @ Jitendra SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Jitu Sahani, was charged under several sections of the B.N.S., 2023 for the alleged kidnapping and death of an informant's son during a Tazia procession. He contended that he was not present at the incident, was working in Punjab, and that the case was lodged after an inordinate …

Umesh RamversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, comprising three separate police officers, filed anticipatory bail applications in connection with a complaint case (PS Case No.336/2024). While these applications were pending, the trial court quashed the underlying complaint on 18-02-2026 in Criminal Miscellaneous No.47802 of 2025 …

Rajesh Ranjan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Rajesh Ranjan Singh was implicated in an excise case for alleged possession of 375 ml of liquor recovered from a scooty he owned, though the liquor was not found in his immediate possession and his friend Vijay was apprehended at the spot. The petitioner sought anticipatory bail, arguing …

Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Petitioners Suraj Kumar and Jay Kumar filed an application in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding and later sought the court's permission to withdraw the same. The learned counsel for the petitioners requested that the application be withdrawn. The Hon'ble Justice Sourendra Pandey granted permission …

Chhotu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Chhotu Kumar was arrested in connection with a theft case (PS Singhwara Case No.271 of 2025) and charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He contended that no stolen property was found in his possession, that he was arrested on mere suspicion, and highlighted that …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Santosh Kumar was arrested in connection with offences under Sections 103(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., alleged to have assaulted the husband of an informant, who later died. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserting that he was falsely implicated due to a prior dispute and that there was no external …

Anish Kumar @ MilkiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners – Anish Kumar, Prashant Pathak and Ramanshu Kumar Singh – were charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly taking part in a firing incident. The prosecution’s case was based on police information that two groups were …

Krishna BhuiyanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Krishna Bhuiyan and Nandlal Bhuiyan petitioned for regular bail in a criminal case registered under Sections 329(4), 191(2), 190, 115(2), 352, 351(2) and 103(1) of the B.N.S., alleging that they entered an informant's house, assaulted and dragged the informant's father‑in‑law and caused his death. …

Nikhil SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Nikhil Singh, was granted bail by the lower court while his bail application was pending before the Patna High Court. The High Court learned that the petitioner had concealed the pendency of the application in his bail petition. A report on this concealment was submitted and accepted …

Harendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Harendra Singh was arrested in connection with a shooting incident alleged to have occurred during a land dispute, and charged under Sections 109 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that Singh and co‑accused opened indiscriminate fire …

Hira Mandal @ Hira Kumar @ HiraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Hira Mandal, was arrested in connection with a dowry‑death case (Sursand P.S. Case No. 21 of 2025) under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleges that the deceased was killed by her husband and in‑laws for non‑payment of dowry, but the …

Pintu Kumar @ Pintu MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Pintu Kumar, filed a bail petition in the High Court of Patna. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail petition, stating that it had become infructuous. The court considered whether it could grant such permission to withdraw a pending …

Munni Rai @ Munna KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Munni Rai (also known as Munna Kumar), sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the informant’s daughter, married to co‑accused Neeraj Kumar, was subjected to dowry‑related cruelty and was …

Gollu Kumar @ Ankit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Gollu Kumar and Prince Kumar, were implicated in a FIR (Atri PS Case No. 413 of 2024) alleging assault and other offences arising from a land dispute, with the prosecution alleging severe attacks on the informant and his family. The petitioners contended that they were falsely …

Om Prakash Kumar SahversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Om Prakash Kumar Sah, filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel sought the court’s permission to withdraw the writ petition. The court considered its inherent authority to allow withdrawal of pending petitions. It granted …

Vivek PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The High Court heard two bail applications arising from the same police case (Sonki PS Case No.95 of 2025) in which the petitioners were accused under Sections 140(2) and 143(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly selling and purchasing an eight‑month‑old child. The petitioners …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sonu Kumar was accused in a criminal case (Govindpur P.S. Case No. 132 of 2025) of assaulting an informant and her mother with an iron rod, under several sections of the B.N.S. He contended that the informant was his sister‑in‑law and the dispute was a simple financial altercation, resulting in only …

Rohit Mahto @ Rohit Kumar Mahto @ Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rohit Mahto, a 19‑year‑old, applied for bail in connection with a FIR (Kuchaikote P.S. Case No.278 of 2025) alleging offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including assault with a knife and causing grievous injuries. The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing …

Manoj Mahto @ Manoj Patel @ Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manoj Mahto petitioned the Patna High Court for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with Riga Police Station Case No. 50 of 2007, which involves serious offences under the IPC, Arms Act, Explosive Substance Act and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The FIR does not name him; the allegations …

Pushpa DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Pushpa Devi and Surendra Singh were implicated in FIR No. 555/2025 alleging assault on informant Laxman Singh and his son, with charges under several sections of the B.N.S.S. 2023. The petitioners contended that the allegations were false and stemmed from a land dispute between the …

Ankit RajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ankit Raj, Rakesh Kumar and Ranjeet Kashyap, sought bail in connection with a case (PS No.850 of 2025) alleging assault and attempted murder under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR alleged that they assaulted an informant and his brother over a dispute, …

Md. Imtiyaz @ Md. Imtiyaz KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md. Imtiyaz and Md. Chand, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging offences under multiple sections of the B.N.S., including assault and extortion. The prosecution alleged that on 27‑10‑2025 the petitioners, armed, demanded Rs.2,00,000 from an informant, assaulted …

Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Nitish Kumar and Niraj Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 341, 323, 307, 354, 504 and 34. The prosecution alleged that unknown persons had kidnapped the daughter of an informant, and the victim’s statement recorded under Section …

Manish Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar Singh applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case involving a stolen motorcycle recovered from the courtyard of Arvind Kumar. The prosecution alleged that Singh had parked the stolen bike, which bore a falsified registration number, and cited several offences under …

Lalan Yadav @ Lalan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Lalan Yadav, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a case registered under Section 309(4) of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging that he and others assaulted an informant, causing him to fall and allegedly stealing a bag containing Rs. 4,40,000. The petitioner contended that the amount …

Amresh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Amresh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a case (PS‑526/2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The prosecution’s case was based on the recovery of a pistol from a co‑accused, Rahish Kumar, and the identification of the …

Shahnawaj @ Bholu @ Shahnabaj Alam AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Shahnawaj and Raushani Khatoon, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No. 348 of 2025) alleging assault on an informant's son with an iron rod and a dabia. The prosecution alleged offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 119(1), 109, 303(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The …

Gautam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Gautam Kumar and Kapildeo Rai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No.19 of 2023) involving the death of an informant's father, alleged to have resulted from pressing his testicles. The prosecution alleged that the accused assaulted the victim and his family with …

Ramesh MistryversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramesh Mistry, feared arrest in a case concerning the theft of four batteries from a Jio tower site, an offence registered under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution’s case relied on a written report by a technician and a confessional statement of co‑accused …

Tejnarayan Ray @ Tej Narayan RaiversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners Motilal Rai, Sanjay Kumar and Sudama Kunwar applied for anticipatory bail in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 3189/2026, arising from FIR No. 361/2025 alleging murder of Sushila Kumari under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. They are relatives of the deceased and …

Motilal Rai @ Moti Lal RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The Patna High Court heard two anticipatory bail applications arising from the same police case (Kalyanpur PS Case No.361 of 2025). The petitioner Tejnarayan Ray withdrew his anticipatory bail application in Cr. Misc. No.3248, and the court ordered him to surrender within four weeks for a regular …

Kamlesh RamversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners Kamlesh Ram and Reema Bharti applied for anticipatory bail in connection with PS Nautan case No.149 of 2025, where they were alleged to have participated in a violent assault and looting. Their co‑accused Parmatma Ram withdrew his anticipatory bail application, which the court …

Vidhi SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vidhi Singh, the owner of a truck from which 1 kg of doda was seized in Gaya, Bihar, applied for anticipatory bail under Sections 8 and 20(b)(ii)(c) of the NDPS Act. The prosecution alleged his involvement, while the petitioner claimed he was unaware of the drug being carried and that the vehicle …

Mantu Kumar @ Mintu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Mantu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a case involving alleged offences under Sections 191(2), 191(3), 190, 132, 109(1), 324(4) and 303(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act arising from a raid on illicit liquor. The prosecution’s case is based on a scuffle …

Sanjeev Chaupal @ Rajeev ChaupalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, accused in a case of alleged child trafficking under Sections 140(2) and 143(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, applied for bail in two related criminal miscellaneous applications arising from the same police case. They contended that the mother of the child, who is the …

Anil KumarversusThe Election Commission of India

DISPOSED

Anil Kumar filed a writ petition seeking comprehensive records, an affidavit, and a high‑level inquiry into the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojna, alleging that its Direct Benefit Transfer disbursements continued during the Model Code of Conduct for the 2025 Bihar elections and amounted to electoral …

Kanhaiya Dayal alias Kanhaiya Dayal SinghversusThe State of Bihar and Ors

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Kanhaiya Dayal alias Kanhaiya Dayal Singh, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several officials. The petition sought relief against the respondents but later the petitioner moved the court seeking permission to …

Narendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar and Ors

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Narendra Kumar Sri Gorelal Singh, filed a civil writ petition (Case No. 3258 of 2019) in the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several officials of the Department of Rural Development. The petition sought relief against actions of the respondents, though the specific …

Amarjeet Kumar @ Amarjeet YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Amarjeet Kumar, sought pre‑arrest bail after an FIR alleged that he issued a cheque of Rs 3 lakh in favour of the informant which later bounced. The FIR charged him under sections 318(4), 338, 336(3), 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and section 138 of the Negotiable …

Harinandan SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, members of the Sah family, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a murder case concerning the death of an informant’s daughter. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, together with other accused, strangled the victim for non‑fulfilment of a demand, invoking …

Arun Kumar TarunversusThe State of Bihar and Ors

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Arun Kumar Tarun, filed a civil writ petition (Case No.3255 of 2019) in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and various officials. The respondents included the State of Bihar, senior officials of the Department of Rural Development, and local district …

Rinki Devi @ Rinku DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rinki Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 352 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that on 8 September 2025 she, along with her brother‑in‑law and sister‑in‑law, assaulted the informant and his husband with …

Vijay Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, an Assistant Sub‑Inspector, was accused of demanding money to release vehicles based on a viral audio clip. He was suspended, faced departmental proceedings, and was ultimately punished by withholding two annual increments with cumulative effect. The petitioner challenged the …

Mano DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners—Mano Devi, Pappu Prasad and Bablu Kumar—sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under IPC sections 376, 504, 506, 34 and Dowry Prohibition Act sections 3 and 4. The prosecution alleged that co‑accused Deepu Kumar had raped a woman under a false pretext of …

Santu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Santu Kumar and Puspa Devi, feared arrest in a case (Paliganj PS Case No.279 of 2025) alleging dowry harassment and murder under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 80, 85 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution’s informant claimed the deceased’s marriage was followed by torture, harassment for …

Raju Manjhi @ Raju KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners filed an application in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding and later sought the court’s permission to withdraw it, stating that the investigation had been completed and a final report submitted, leaving no apprehension of further wrongdoing. The issue before the court was whether …

Santu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Santu Kumar and Saro Devi, owners of a tractor and trailer seized during a raid on illegal sand mining, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Sections 303(2) and 317(2) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the seized vehicles were used to transport sand illegally …

NIRBHAY KUMAR YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nirbhay Kumar Yadav, was charged under Sections 406, 420, 504 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code in PS Shyampur Bhatha case No.124 of 2021. He had been granted provisional bail on 17‑10‑2022 but remained incarcerated because bail in other pending cases had not been secured. The …

Mousam KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mousam Kumari feared arrest in a case under Sections 8(c) and 21(a) of the NDPS Act after co‑accused Poonam Devi’s statement implicated her. The prosecution relied solely on the recovered 28 grams of narcotic from Poonam Devi’s house and her disclosure of the petitioner’s name. The petitioner’s …

Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, was implicated in a cyber‑fraud case where an informant alleged that Rs. 60,000 was transferred to the petitioner's account on 20‑08‑2024. The FIR charges him under sections 66(c) and 66(d) of the Information Technology Act and sections 303(2), 319(2) and 318(4) of the …

Chand HussainversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Chand Hussain was alleged, via an FIR, to be part of an organised prostitution racket in Premnagar, having confined a victim and forced her into sexual exploitation. The charge‑sheet includes offences under IPC sections 143(2), 143, 144(1), 144(2), 87 and 64, and under the Immoral Traffic …

Badal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners – Badal Kumar, Bajrangi Mahto and Kishlay Raj – applied for regular bail in a case registered under section 309(4) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, alleging that they were falsely implicated based on a confessional statement of a co‑accused, Chandrashekhar. The …

Lucky Chaubey @ Abhishek Kumar ChaubeyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Lucky Chaubey and Babita Devi, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in connection with FIR No.191 of 2025 registered at Govindganj Police Station. The FIR alleges that they, along with co‑accused and 25‑30 unknown persons, assaulted electricity department officials …

Sharmila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sharmila Devi and Prince Kumar, who are relatives of a deceased woman, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry death case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners participated in torture and murder of the victim for …

Munna PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Munna Prasad, a resident of Dhangai village in Rohtas district, feared arrest after a FIR was lodged alleging that 51 grams of heroin were recovered from his house. The FIR also noted that he has a prior criminal antecedent. He applied for anticipatory bail under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic …

Vindeshwari Ray @ Vindeshwari RoyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, a 76‑year‑old man, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case (Morkahi PS Case No. 159 of 2025) alleging his involvement in a land‑dispute‑related assault and robbery. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner ordered co‑accused to assault the informant’s husband, …

Rahul Sharma @ Rahul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Rahul Sharma petitioned for regular bail in a criminal case registered under Section 309(4) of the BNS, alleging that the FIR does not name him and no material has been recovered from his possession. The prosecution’s case is based solely on a confessional statement of co-accused Harsh, who …

Ashutosh Kumar @ GoldenversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ashutosh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case arising from a land dispute where the FIR alleged assault on the informant and his family under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. He contended that the allegations were vague, no specific overt act was …

Upendra Kumar @ Upendra Pandit @ RohitversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Upendra Kumar, a driver of a school vehicle, was implicated in a FIR alleging that unknown miscreants broke into an informant's house, assaulted the informant and his son with knives, and stole cash and mobiles. The FIR named the petitioner as one of the accused under sections 310(2) …

Ajit SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Ajit Sah and Gaisul Azam, sought regular bail in a case registered under sections 318 and 303(2) of the BNS for an alleged assault on an e‑rickshaw driver on 2 June 2025. The prosecution alleged that the accused rendered the driver unconscious and stole his vehicle and mobile phone. …

Kunj Bihari KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Kunj Bihari Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR alleged that he, along with co‑accused, kidnapped and sexually exploited a 16‑year‑old girl. The victim’s statement under Section 183 of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act (BNSS) supported the prosecution, and the trial court …

Md. Ismail @ Md. EsmailversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Ismail, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a robbery case punishable under Sections 309(4) and 311 of the B.N.S. The alleged offence involved three unknown assailants who, at gunpoint, stole gold ornaments, cash and a mobile phone on 08.08.2025. …

Madhuri DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Madhuri Devi, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a dowry death case registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that she, along with other accused, tortured and murdered the victim for dowry demands, but the petitioner argued she was …

Shekhar Mukhiya @ Shekhar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Shekhar Mukhiya, Indu Devi and Pramod Yadav, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple offences of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. The FIR alleged that they assaulted the informant and his son with a lathi, causing simple injuries. The …

Lalan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Lalan Kumar, a former Panchayat Secretary, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged in 2025 for alleged irregularities in Panchayat schemes and construction dating back to 2016. He faced charges under IPC sections 406, 409, 419, 420, 467, 468 and 120B, though no allegation of …

Shambhu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Shambhu Yadav and Ganga Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a police case (No. 87 of 2025) alleging offences under several sections of the B.N.S., including assault and rioting. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with others, assaulted an informant and …

Vijay SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Vijay Sah sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR alleging that he, along with others, set an informant's house on fire, violating Sections 324(4), 326(g) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The petitioner claimed the case was fabricated due to a land dispute between the parties, who are Gotiyas, …

Roshan Kumar @ Roushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Roshan Kumar and Asha Devi sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that they, along with others, assaulted the informant's granddaughter, attacked the informant's family, and stole gold ornaments. The …

Hare Ram ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Hare Ram Thakur and his wife Runa Kumari filed an anticipatory bail petition fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple IPC offences. The State argued that criminal proceedings under Sections 82 and 83 of the Criminal Procedure Code had already been initiated, rendering the anticipatory bail …

Sangita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sangita Devi, mother‑in‑law of a woman allegedly killed in a dowry‑related case, filed a bail petition after learning that she might be arrested under sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the BNS. The prosecution alleged that the deceased’s husband and co‑accused tortured her for dowry and …

Nitu Singh @ Niteshwar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitu Singh, sought anticipatory bail after learning of a pending case (PS Case No. 93 of 2015) alleging offences under Sections 387 and 120(B) of the IPC. He claimed the FIR was lodged against unknown persons, that the mobile number used for extortion did not belong to him, and that …

Vivek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vivek Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the B.N.S. for alleged assault, robbery and other offences. The prosecution alleged that on 21 September 2025 the petitioner, along with a group of miscreants, attacked an informant in …

Lalit Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Lalit Kumar Sah, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Sikti P.S. Case No. 160 of 2021) involving multiple IPC offences including murder, robbery and assault. He alleged that he was falsely implicated due to a prior enmity and a retaliatory case filed by his father. The …

Rajan Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Rajan Kumar Sah and Mira Devi sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several offences of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, including assault and causing injury. The FIR alleged that petitioner No.1 inflicted a kulhari blow on Zubaida Khatoon causing a simple head …

Sunny Mahto @ Utkarsh RajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Sunny Mahto sought bail in a criminal case registered under IPC sections 341, 323, 379, 307 and 34, alleging that he and co‑accused assaulted an informant who later sustained simple injuries. The FIR described a waylaying and assault with a wicket. Counsel for the petitioner argued that …

Raja Singh @ Rajveer SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Raja Singh was arrested in connection with a case under sections 25(1‑B)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act after a loaded pistol, cash and gold jewellery were recovered from his house. He claimed innocence, stating that only one pistol was incriminating and the other items were his own, and he …

Abhishek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar, sought bail after being implicated in a case under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(1) and 352 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act for allegedly pointing a pistol at an informant's son while intoxicated. The FIR states the pistol was fired …

Suman Singh @ Suman Kr. SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Suman Singh, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in connection with FIR No. 378/2025 alleging assault on an informant with an iron rod, resulting in grievous injury as certified by a doctor. The FIR charges him under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 109(1), 352, …

Yugal Singh @ Jugal SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Yugal Singh, was implicated in an NDPS case alleging illegal cultivation of cannabis on land he claims is forest land, with no narcotic substance recovered from him. He contended his innocence, asserting false implication by a local chowkidar and a clean antecedent. The State opposed …

Raman @ Ravindra Kumar Yadav @ Raman KumarversusThe State of Bihar and Ors

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 303(2) of the B.N.S. for theft of an e‑rickshaw. The FIR was initially filed against unknown persons and the petitioner’s name only emerged during investigation; no stolen article was found in his possession. …

Guru Paswan @ Ranjit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Guru Paswan was arrested in connection with a case (PS Case No 410 of 2025) alleging that he and co‑accused assaulted an informant’s father and family members with weapons such as bricks, lathi and iron rod, resulting in the father’s death due to hemorrhage and shock. The petitioner sought …

Ardeet Kumar @ Ardeep Yadav @ Ardeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ardeet Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 317(5) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that stolen motorcycles were recovered in a raid based on secret information, but none were found at the …

Niranjan MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Niranjan Mandal, feared arrest in a case (PS Case No. 330 of 2025) alleging offences under multiple sections of the B.N.S., where the prosecution claimed he participated in assaulting an informant and her husband, resulting in the husband's death. The petitioner contended he was …

Shyam Sunder ChaupalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Shyam Sunder Chaupal, Manoj Chaupal and Rahul Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging assault under several sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged they assaulted an informant during a land dispute, while the petitioners claimed innocence, stating …

Kamlesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Kamlesh Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under sections 109 and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and section 27 of the Arms Act, alleged to have fired a single shot at the left thigh of an informant during a scuffle. The petitioner pleaded innocence, claiming the …

Md. AshrafversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Ashraf, sought regular bail in a case (PS Case No. 550 of 2025) involving multiple serious offences under sections 318(4), 303(2), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 317(4), 111(3), 111(4) and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable... Act. The prosecution alleged that a woman fell from a tempo after a …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Ranjan Kumar and Ravi Ranjan Yadav, applied for regular bail in a case registered under section 303(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act concerning alleged theft of a gas pipeline. They contended that they were not named in the FIR, that there was a 47‑day delay between the …

Aman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Aman Kumar applied for bail in a cyber‑fraud case (Motihari Cyber P.S. Case No. 157 of 2025) alleging offences under several sections of the B.N.S. and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. The prosecution contended that the petitioner, together with co‑accused, opened multiple …

Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Guddu Kumar and Sanjay Rai, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Kesariya P.S. No. 549 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The police, …

Manju DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manju Devi and Alka Kumari were arrested in connection with a case alleging that they, along with others, assaulted a differently‑abled informant, tied her neck with a saree and disrobed her, invoking several sections of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioners contended that they were innocent, that …

Ravi Paswan @ Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Ravi Paswan sought bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging that he was falsely implicated while the real alleged offender, Karu Paswan, brandished a pistol and fired in the air. The petitioner claimed innocence, stating that …

Ramasis MahtoversusThe State of Bihar and Ors

DISMISSED

Ramasis Mahto filed a civil writ petition (Case No. 3185 of 2019) against the State of Bihar and several officials. The petitioner argued that a similar petition had been dismissed by this Court in CWJC No. 8477 of 2019, and therefore his petition should also be dismissed. The Court, after hearing …

Kedar Yadav @ Khesari Lal Yadav @ Kaidar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Kedar Yadav, was arrested in connection with a robbery alleged under sections 309(4) and 34 of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act, based primarily on CDR location data and a confessional statement. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that the confessional statement lacks …

Ludo Singh @ Mukesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ludo Singh was arrested for alleged instigation of a shooting that injured Mitesh Kumar Paswan, with charges under sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(2), 109 of the BNS and section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that Singh, along with two others, stopped the victims' bike and that Singh …

Sushil KumarversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Sushil Kumar, filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its officials. During the proceedings, the petitioner sought the court's permission to withdraw the writ petition. The learned counsel for the petitioner applied for …

Gopal Kumar Das @ Rajpal DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gopal Kumar Das, sought anticipatory bail in a complaint (No. 213(C) of 2023) alleging offences under Section 498A of the IPC for dowry-related assault. The State opposed the bail, arguing the seriousness of the allegations. Relying on the Supreme Court's guidelines in Arnesh Kumar …

Raj Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Raj Kumar Sah challenged the issuance of Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) No. 185/Main‑BGP dated 29‑01‑2026 by the District Manager of the Bihar State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation, alleging that it violated the Transport Policy 2025. He sought a writ of certiorari to quash the NIT, a …

Karan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Karan Yadav, filed an application seeking modification of the bail order dated 09.05.2025 to extend the period for surrender. The court considered the grounds raised in the application and agreed to extend the surrender period by two weeks from the date the order is produced, subject …

Pravin kumar Singh @ Pravin SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Pravin Kumar Singh and Brajesh Kumar Singh, feared arrest in a case involving alleged defalcation of paddy worth Rs 24 lakhs under sections 103(2) and 61(2) of the BNS. They offered to repay the amount and were directed to pay an initial cheque of Rs 87,000, with the balance of Rs …

Sanjay RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sanjay Rai and Premchand Ray, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with a murder‑related case (PS Case No.156 of 2024) alleging assault under sections 103(2) and 61(2) of the B.N.S. Act. They contended that they were falsely implicated, that the FIR lacked …

Premchand RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Sanjay Rai and Premchand Ray, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with a murder‑related case (PS Case No.156 of 2024) alleging assault under sections 103(2) and 61(2) of the B.N.S. Act. They contended that they were falsely implicated, that the FIR lacked …

PITAMBAR SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The appellants in two criminal appeals – Shanti Devi and Sujit Kumar Singh in Appeal No.487, and Pitambar Singh in Appeal No.489 – were reported dead by the Superintendent of Police. No near relative filed an application seeking leave to continue the appeals. The Court examined Section 394 of the …

AMIN MIANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

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

PRAMOD SAHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The appellant, Pramod Sah, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as confirmed by a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a report from the S.H.O. The Court examined the effect of the appellant's death under Section 394 …

SHANTI DEVI and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The appellants in two criminal appeals – Shanti Devi and Sujit Kumar Singh in Appeal No.487, and Pitambar Singh in Appeal No.489 – were reported dead by the Superintendent of Police. No near relative filed an application seeking leave to continue the appeals. The Court examined Section 394 of the …

SUDARSHAN PRASADversusSTATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The appellant, Sudarshan Prasad, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, as confirmed by a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a death certificate. The court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

NEPALI MANDALversusSTATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The appellant, Nepali Mandar, died before the conclusion of his criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police confirming his death, along with a police report. Relying on Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

Dharam Paras KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dharam Paras Kumar, an 18‑year‑old, was arrested in connection with an offence punishable under Section 87 of the B.N.S. after the FIR, originally lodged against unknown persons, was later linked to him through a conversation with the victim. The FIR was filed seven days after the …

Santosh Kumar Yadav @ Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Santosh Kumar Yadav filed a writ petition seeking a court order to remove illegal encroachments along a municipal road in Purnia and to initiate disciplinary action against officials who failed to enforce a standing order. The respondents, including the State of Bihar and various officials, argued …

AMIT KUMAR YADAV @ AMIT YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar Yadav, was charged under IPC sections 328, 304B and 34 for allegedly killing an informant's daughter over a dowry demand. The petition sought bail, arguing a three‑day delay in filing the FIR, lack of criminal antecedents, and that the key informant, examined during trial, …

Vevek Anand @ Veveka Nand Pandit@ Vivek AnandversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vivek Anand, husband of complainant Pooja Kumari, feared arrest in a dowry harassment complaint (Case No. 882 of 2023) alleging offences under IPC sections 504, 323, 379, 498A and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He contended that the allegations were false, noting a prior matrimonial suit …

SHAMBHU GOSWAMIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR and ORS

D.F.D. FOR NON APPEARANCE

The petitioner, Shambhu Goswami, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and certain officials. The court issued notices and scheduled hearings, but despite repeated calls, no counsel appeared on behalf of either the petitioner or the …

Mohit Prasad @ Mohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Mohit Prasad, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner’s name appeared in a self‑inculpatory statement of a co‑accused, and he claimed innocence, alleging false …

RAMAN BHAGAT and ORSversusSTATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The appellants Raman Bhagat, Dhaneshwar Bhagat and Chandrama Devi were reported dead by the Superintendent of Police. The High Court considered whether the criminal appeal could proceed in the absence of any near relative filing an application to continue the appeal. Relying on Section 394 of the …

NADO MAHTON and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The appellants, Nado Mahton and his son Rajesh Kumar, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. While the appeal was pending, both appellants died, as confirmed by a police letter and report. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

Shaista Parween @ Saista PravinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are relatives of the complainant, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a complaint alleging offences under Sections 352, 389, 420, 406, 503, 379 and 506 of the IPC relating to the alleged seizure and sale of trucks belonging to the complainant’s deceased husband. The …

Ansarul Haque @ Ansarul HaqversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are relatives of the complainant, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a complaint alleging offences under Sections 352, 389, 420, 406, 503, 379 and 506 of the IPC relating to the alleged seizure and sale of trucks belonging to the complainant’s deceased husband. The …

Vijay Pd.versusThe Bihar State Electricity Board and Ors

ALLOWED

The petitioner, a former Junior Electrical Engineer, challenged disciplinary orders imposed by the Bihar State Electricity Board and related entities for alleged irregularities in project work. He argued that the inquiry report was never served to him, denying him a fair hearing, and that the …

ARBIND YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The appellants in two criminal appeals (Cr. Appeal (DB) No.259 and No.277 of 1999) died before the appeals could be decided. No near relative filed an application seeking leave to continue the appeals. The Court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

BRAHMDEO YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The appellants in two criminal appeals (Cr. Appeal (DB) No.259 and No.277 of 1999) died before the appeals could be decided. No near relative filed an application seeking leave to continue the appeals. The Court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

BAJRANGI RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The appellant, Bajrangi Rai, died before the conclusion of his criminal appeal, as confirmed by a police letter and a death certificate. No near relative filed an application to seek leave for continuation of the appeal. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

RAM SOBARATH RAI @ RAM SWARATH RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The appellant, Ram Sobarath Rai, died before the conclusion of his criminal appeal. The Superintendent of Police submitted a letter and death certificate confirming the death. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (equivalent to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

BALIRAM HAZARAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The appellant, Baliram Hazra, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as confirmed by a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report. The Court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

Sanjay Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar Singh, filed a writ petition seeking mandamus to set up a committee to investigate alleged illegal appointments in the Saharsa Municipal Corporation and to direct action against the appointees. The respondents argued that the petition is a public interest litigation …

Kapileshwar ChoudharyversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISSED

The petitioner, a driver employed by the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation, was suspended and later dismissed in 1991 following a disciplinary enquiry. He challenged the dismissal before the Labour Court, which in 2006 awarded reinstatement with full back wages and consequential benefits. …

MD. FIROJ @ MD. PARVEZversusSTATE OF BIHAR

DISPOSED

The appellant, Md. Firoj, died during the pendency of a criminal appeal (Criminal Appeal DB No.462 of 2000) before the High Court of Patna. The police submitted a letter and death certificate confirming his death. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding …

Bhim YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bhim Yadav, a health department Office Assistant, filed a writ petition seeking promotion to Lower Division Clerk and appointment over junior colleagues. He claimed to have made a representation to the Director‑in‑Chief, Health Services, which remained unanswered. The court observed …

Preetish ShekharversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Preetish Shekhar, a government engineer, filed a civil writ petition (No. 8901 of 2024) before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its officials. The petition sought relief against the respondents, who were various officials of the Bihar government. …

Ranjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Five lower‑division clerks employed in the District Welfare Office, Gaya, filed a writ petition seeking entitlement to the higher pay scale of Rs.4000‑Rs.6000, arguing that the principle of equal pay for equal work should apply. The State contended that the Full Bench decision in Ravi Shankar Kumar …

Manoj Kumar ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Manoj Kumar Thakur, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case of alleged misappropriation of Rs. 42,09,375 from the Mandir Nyas Samiti where he served as cashier. The prosecution alleged that he diverted the funds, charging him under sections 316(4) and 318(4) of the …

Dayashankar RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a retired employee of the Public Health Engineering Department, filed a writ petition seeking the grant of two Assured Career Progression (ACP) benefits for the period from 23-05-1996 to his retirement on 31-03-2021, along with consequent pension adjustments and arrears with …

Munna Yadav @ Munna KumarversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners Munna Yadav and Raj Kumar Yadav applied for bail in connection with Mahkar P.S. Case No. 188 of 2024, which alleged offences under sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the BNS. The second petitioner, Harendar Yadav, withdrew his application. The State opposed the bail, arguing that the …

BRAJESH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Brajesh Kumar and Bhagwan Singh, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition in the Patna High Court seeking relief against the State of Bihar and Lalan Singh Yadav. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) informed the Court that the petitioners had been directed to serve notices …

Dharmendra Kumar @ Dharmendra Kumar SahniversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Kumar, was charged with kidnapping the informant's daughter for marriage, initially under Sections 365 and 366/34 of the Indian Penal Code, but the charge sheet later listed Section 302, elevating the offence to murder. He surrendered on 29 March 2025 after a prolonged …

Md. GulfarajversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Md. Gulfaraj, filed an application in a criminal miscellaneous case and later sought the court’s permission to withdraw it, claiming the application had become infructuous. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Amarendra Nath Verma, requested that the court allow the withdrawal. The court, …

RAVI SHANKAR MAHTO @ RAVI SHANKAR KUMAR @ RAVI SHANKARversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ravi Shankar Mahto, the husband, sought protection from arrest in a dowry harassment case (Complaint No. 423 of 2024) filed under IPC sections 498A, 323, 341, 504 and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He claimed he would keep his wife, Prity Kumari, with care and dignity, while the wife …

Chandan SahversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Chandan Sah, the petitioner, filed an application before the Patna High Court in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Dharmveer, later sought to withdraw the application, stating it had become infructuous. The court considered the request for withdrawal. …

Sanjeet Kumar @ Sanjit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjeet Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Mushrigharari P.S. Case No. 54 of 2023) involving offences under IPC sections 341, 323, 498A, 379, 506, 34 and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, alleged to be for assault and torture to demand dowry. He contended …

Manju DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, two women and a man, applied for bail in a criminal case registered under Sections 103(1) and 238 of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act, alleging that they were falsely implicated in the death of an informant’s son whose body was found on a railway track. The petitioners contended …

ST. MARYS SCHOOL,SAMASTIPURversusEMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND ORGAN

DISMISSED

St. Mary's School, a Christian minority educational institution, challenged the applicability of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Act, arguing it employed fewer than 20 staff and thus fell outside Section 1(3). The school contended that the EPF Tribunal’s order imposing damages under Section 14B …

Mantosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mantosh Kumar was arrested in connection with a POCSO case (sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act) and section 76 of the BNS, alleged to have taken a minor girl to a field and attempted sexual assault. The petitioner sought bail, arguing that the allegations were general, the victim refused medical …

Vijay Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are agnates of the informant, were accused of assaulting the informant and his family in a long-standing land dispute, with allegations of injuries to Chandrashekhar Sah and Avinash Kumar. The FIR (Case No. 215 of 2024) listed offences under several sections of the Bharatiya …

Nanak Mahto @ Nanahak MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, Nanak Mahto and his father Shambhu Mahto, were implicated in a kidnapping case (sections 363 and 366A IPC) registered as Baniyapur PS Case No. 393 of 2022. They applied for anticipatory bail, claiming the alleged victim had eloped with Nanak and that Shambhu had no role. The court …

Durgesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Durgesh Kumar filed a criminal miscellaneous petition before the Patna High Court. No counsel appeared on his behalf on 8 October 2025 or on 15 October 2025. The State of Bihar was represented by Advocate Anant Kumar, and the informant by Advocate Dhananjay Kumar. The Court observed that the …

Chandeo Das @ Chandradeo MochiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are family members of the main accused Kishori Kumar Das, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in Pali Police Station Case No. 66 of 2024, which involves offences under Sections 191(2), 137(2), 96 and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO …

Ramesh Kumar @ Ramesh Yadav @ Ramesh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ramesh Kumar, was arrested in July 2024 in connection with a cheating case (PS Case No. 70 of 2024) alleged under Sections 406 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code, wherein he was accused of fraudulently obtaining a loan in the name of an informant. He applied for provisional bail, …

Suman SinghversusTHE UNION OF INDIA THROUGH THE CBI/SCB/PATNA

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Suman Singh, applied for anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged offences under several IPC sections, the Juvenile Justice Act, and the POCSO Act. Her earlier anticipatory bail application was rejected in 2021. She filed a second anticipatory bail application after three years, …

Abhilasha DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Anil Kumar Niraj and his wife Abhilasha Devi, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case (Araria PS Case No. 95 of 2025) alleging defalcation under sections 316(2), 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act. They contended that the dispute arose from a …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a Mahila Police Station case alleging offences under Sections 498A, 341, 323, 324, 504, 506/34 of the IPC and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner participated in assault and …

Santosh Pasi @ Santosh BaheliyaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Pasi applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a dowry harassment case (Ara Mahila P.S. Case No. 24 of 2025) under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the DP Act. The State opposed the bail, arguing the seriousness of the offences. Relying on the Supreme …

Bittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Bittu Kumar, was accused of theft under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code in a case registered in 2021. He confessed to the crime and the informant's motorcycle was recovered. He applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest. The court, considering the nature and gravity of the …

Manoj Yadav @ Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Manoj Yadav applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case registered under sections 8(b), 18 and 29 of the NDPS Act for allegedly cultivating opium on 3.14 acres of land. He asserted his innocence, claimed a clean antecedent and argued that the allegations were false. The learned …

Lalti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Lalti Devi and Vishnudev Ray, father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law of a deceased woman, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑death case (Salimpur PS Case No. 58 of 2025) under sections 80, 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. They argued that they lived separately from …

Dilip Kumar Yadav @ Dilip KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners Vinod Singh, Pintu Singh and Amit Rao, along with Mukul Singh, applied for bail in two criminal miscellaneous cases (Nos. 52278 and 52372 of 2025) arising from a Bagaha police case alleging offences under various sections of the Bihar Negotiable Sale (BNS) Act, the Arms Act and the …

Md ImranversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Md Imran, filed a bail application in the High Court of Patna. During the hearing, the petitioner, through counsel Mr. Sharad Kumar Verma, requested to withdraw the bail application. The Court considered the request and granted permission for withdrawal. Consequently, the bail …

Sachin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners, comprising Sachin Kumar and three of his family members, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a kidnapping case (Patahi P.S. Case No. 333 of 2023) involving offences under Sections 363, 366A, 506, 34 of the IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The court examined the …

Shyam Kumar @ Shyam mishraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shyam Kumar, sought relief fearing arrest in Mahila P.S. Case No. 128 of 2018, where he was alleged to have participated in molestation of the informant under IPC sections 354, 354(D) and 34. The prosecution alleged his involvement, while the petitioner claimed innocence and a clean …

Balmukund Prasad Gupta @ Balumukund Prasad GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Balmukund Prasad Gupta and Dhiraj Ranjan, sought bail fearing arrest in Bangaon Police Station Case No. 165 of 2024, which alleged offences under sections 308(2), 308(4), 126(2), 351(2), 352, 115(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Sale and Transfer Act (BNSS). They were accused of …

Vishal Kumar Singh @ VishalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vishal Kumar Singh, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry harassment case (IPC 498A) filed as Complaint No. C-1906 of 2023. He claimed innocence and alleged false implication, while the State opposed the bail. Relying on the Supreme Court's guidelines in Arnesh Kumar v. …

Anil Kumar NirajversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Anil Kumar Niraj and his wife Abhilasha Devi, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case (Araria PS Case No. 95 of 2025) alleging defalcation under sections 316(2), 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act. They contended that the dispute arose from a …

Veer Kumar @ Vir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Veer Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under sections 137(2), 96, 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act, alleging kidnapping of a minor girl. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated and that the girl’s …

MD. JABIR @ JABIRversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Jabir, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a criminal case (PS Case No. 22 of 2024) involving offences under sections 115(2), 127(1), 352, 303(2), 351(2), 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code and section ¾ of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The allegations include cheating an …

Pashupati Nath Gupta @ Pashupati KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Pashupati Nath Gupta, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS Case No.125/2025) registered under sections 126(2) and 127(2) of the BNS for alleged molestation of a four‑year‑old child. He pleaded innocence, asserted a clean antecedent and claimed false implication. …

Horen SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Horen Sharma applied for anticipatory bail after learning of his impending arrest in a dowry‑related case (Barsoi P.S. Case No. 138 of 2017) under Sections 498A/34 of the IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that he assaulted the victim to demand dowry, while the …

Kundeshwar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kundeshwar Jha, was accused in a complaint case for offences under Sections 323, 504, 506, 406 and 498A of the IPC, alleged to involve assault and dowry demand. He applied for anticipatory bail, claiming innocence and false implication. The court, relying on the Supreme Court’s …

Vinod SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Vinod Singh, Pintu Singh and Amit Rao, along with Mukul Singh, applied for bail in two criminal miscellaneous cases (Nos. 52278 and 52372 of 2025) arising from a Bagaha police case alleging offences under various sections of the Bihar Negotiable Sale (BNS) Act, the Arms Act and the …

Mukul SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners Vinod Singh, Pintu Singh and Amit Rao, along with Mukul Singh, applied for bail in two criminal miscellaneous cases (Nos. 52278 and 52372 of 2025) arising from a Bagaha police case alleging offences under various sections of the Bihar Negotiable Sale (BNS) Act, the Arms Act and the …

Pramod KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pramod Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry harassment and assault case (Sections 498A and 323 IPC) filed as Complaint No. 965 of 2023. He contended that he was falsely implicated and that neither he nor his family demanded dowry. The State opposed the bail …

Manish KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑related complaint (Case No. 1693 of 2021) alleging offences under IPC sections 498A, 120B, 494 and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that he assaulted the victim to demand dowry, while the petitioner …