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Judgments of 2026

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Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Rakesh Kumar and Rahul Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging they, along with others, recorded an obscene video of a 16‑year‑old girl and blackmailed her. The prosecution charged them under Sections 75, 77, 78, 79, 351(3) and 351(4) of the Bihar Narcotic …

Shrawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shrawan Kumar was implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 552.960 litres of liquor from a bus. He contended that he was not apprehended at the spot, had no conscious possession of the liquor, and was not the owner of the bus, arguing …

Raman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Raman Kumar filed an anticipatory bail application in the Patna High Court after being apprehended. The District Court had already granted him regular bail, prompting him to seek permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail and to surrender for regular bail proceedings. The Court allowed the …

Ramesh Kumar JaiswalversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, named Ramesh Kumar Jaiswal, Hemant Kumar Nishad, Aman Kumar Jaiswal and Ajit Kumar Jaiswal, were arrested in a cyber‑fraud raid conducted by Buxar Cyber Police Station in connection with case No. 55 of 2025. The FIR alleged that the accused were involved in mobile gaming and cyber …

Dev Kumar TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The informant Kanchan Devi alleged that her husband mortgaged her motorcycle to the appellants for Rs 5,000 and later demanded Rs 40,000, leading to an FIR under IPC sections 420, 504, 506 and SC/ST Act section 3(i)(r)(s). The appellants’ discharge application under CrPC section 227 was rejected, …

Ram Prasad Das @ Ram Prasad Kumar DasversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Ram Prasad Das filed a pre‑arrest bail petition before the Patna High Court in a criminal miscellaneous case arising from PS‑61, 2025. After hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the bail petition. The court considered whether a petitioner may be allowed to withdraw a …

Anil SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anil Sah applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, where police alleged recovery of 2.875 litres of liquor from his house. The petitioner argued that the liquor was in a joint‑family property, that he had no conscious …

Dilip SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Dilip and Ashok Sahani, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 85 litres of liquor from the Dhanauti river. They argued that the liquor was not in their conscious possession, the recovery site was …

Bhola @ ShamimuddinversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a group of individuals from Ward No. 11, Araria, sought bail fearing arrest in a case concerning illegal sand mining. The prosecution alleged that during a raid on 5 December 2024, the petitioners were involved in the forcible release of seized tractors and assault on police, …

Pintu Kumar Das @ Pintu DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly assaulting an informant and his family with lathi, danda and iron rod. The FIR described a trivial dispute that escalated into a melee, but the petitioners …

Deepak Sharma @ Karoo SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Deepak Sharma was arrested in connection with a murder case (Obra P.S. Case No. 213 of 2025) alleging that he and co‑accused tied the husband of an informant with a rope, assaulted him and caused his death. The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing that the charge‑sheet was vague, no specific …

Bugni Chachi @ Sonmati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bugni Chachi, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in an excise case involving alleged recovery of 175 litres of jawa mahua and 15 litres of liquor. She argued she had no prior criminal record, was a woman, and the alleged contraband was seized from a public area, not from …

MD. IQBAL NAIYARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Iqbal Naiyar, sought bail in a case registered under Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, alleging that a rifle and sixteen live cartridges were seized from him. He claimed innocence, asserted that the seizure was not made in accordance with Section 105 of the BNSS, and …

Vishal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vishal Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 for allegedly recovering four litres of liquor from a bush near his semi‑constructed house. The petitioner asserted that he has a …

Ankit Yadav @ Ankit Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ankit Yadav applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case alleging offences under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Excise Act, involving the alleged recovery of 907.2 litres of liquor from a vehicle. The petitioner argued that he was not …

Lakhan Kumar Sahni @ Lakhan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Lakhan Kumar Sahni applied for anticipatory bail after learning that he may be arrested in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for allegedly possessing 40 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle. He asserted that he has a clean criminal record, was not …

Aman Kumar @ Aman Kumar JaiswalversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, named Ramesh Kumar Jaiswal, Hemant Kumar Nishad, Aman Kumar Jaiswal and Ajit Kumar Jaiswal, were arrested in a cyber‑fraud raid conducted by Buxar Cyber Police Station in connection with case No. 55 of 2025. The FIR alleged that the accused were involved in mobile gaming and cyber …

Munna Sah @ Munna KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Munna Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 45 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested on the spot, no liquor was found in his possession, and the case was based …

Vijay YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a group of Yadav family members from Mirjapur, sought bail after being charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS) and the Prevention of Witch Practices Act, 1999, for allegedly assaulting and stealing from informant Savita Devi. The FIR alleged …

Rajan SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajan Sahani, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of 95.355 litres of liquor. The petitioner argued that he was not arrested at the scene, had no …

Guddu Kumar @ Saurabh Kumar @ Guddu MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Guddu Kumar, accused under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 for alleged recovery of 180 litres of liquor from a public bush, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest. He has six prior criminal cases, five relating to excise offences, but the alleged liquor was not found in …

Pintu Kumar@ Sintu @ Sintu Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pintu Kumar Yadav, feared arrest in a case alleging assault with a sharp-edged weapon under several sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged he injured the son of an informant, while the petitioner claimed innocence, clean antecedents, and that the injuries were minor. The …

Sudhir Devi @ Sudhira Devi @ Duhir DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sudhir Devi, the petitioner, 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 deceased's marriage was followed by harassment and murder due to dowry demands, implicating several accused including the …

Baban SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Baban Sahni, 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 Excise Act, relating to alleged recovery of liquor. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, no liquor was …

Md. Waris Alam @ Waris Alam @ MunnaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md Waris Alam, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 21(c) of the Indian Penal Code involving the recovery of commercial quantities of Corex Triprolidine Hydrochloride and Codeine Phosphate Syrup from his motorcycle. He has been in judicial custody since 26 October …

Arun ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Arun Chaudhary and Nanki Chaudhary, feared arrest in a case registered under Sections 30(a), 30(c) and 30(d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly recovering 95 litres of liquor and 500 litres of Jawa Mahua solution from a bamboo orchard that was later destroyed. …

Chandan GiriversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Chandan Giri applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. after a complaint that 92 litres of liquor were recovered from his joint family house, alleging an offence under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act. The petitioner was not arrested at the scene and the liquor was not found in …

Arvind Mandal @ Arvind Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Arvind Mandal was arrested in connection with a case where a minor’s left hand was amputated while operating a straw‑cutting machine, and he was charged under Sections 109, 118(1) and 118(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that Mandal induced the minor to operate the …

Bhavsagar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Bhavsagar Kumar filed an anticipatory bail petition (Criminal Miscellaneous No.7200 of 2026) arising from PS case No.76 of 2024 in the Patna High Court. The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Parashuram Singh, sought the Court's permission to withdraw the anticipatory bail application. The Court …

Virendra Kunwar @ Virendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Virendra Kunwar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 2.520 litres of liquor from his vehicle. He argued that the liquor was not in his conscious possession and that he was unaware that a person named …

Ram Prabasedh ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Prabasedh Manjhi 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 24 litres of liquor were recovered from his motorcycle. The petitioner argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not arrested at …

Chunchun KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chunchun Kumari, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case alleging offences under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Excise Act, involving the recovery of 39 litres of liquor from a motorcycle she owned. The petitioner …

Md. Tabrej AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Md. Tabrej Alam feared arrest in a case alleging fraudulent sale of land and extortion, with charges under multiple sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the accused, including the petitioner, sold the informant's land without right and assaulted the informant when demands …

Ajit Kumar @ Ajeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Sections 30(a), 41 and 47 of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 98.625 litres of liquor from an auto he owned. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, was unaware of the vehicle's …

Dhanesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dhanesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 122.875 litres of liquor from a three‑wheeler. He contended that the liquor was not found in his possession, he was not the vehicle's owner, and the …

Ramu PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ramu Prasad, the owner of a bus from which 552.960 litres of liquor were seized, applied for anticipatory bail under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Excise Act, claiming he had no knowledge of the liquor and possessed a clean criminal record. The State opposed the bail, arguing that the …

Fekani KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, two women from Gaya district, sought anticipatory bail after a police case (Muffasil P.S. Case No. 312 of 2023) alleged they forged a sale deed and demanded a ransom of Rs. 10 lakh, invoking sections 467, 468, 471, 420, 427, 385, 387 and 34 of the IPC. The petitioners claimed …

Sajan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sajan Kumar, sought bail after fearing arrest in a case registered under sections 126(2), 127(2), 109 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS) and section 27 of the Arms Act. The FIR alleged that two persons on a motorcycle fired at the informant on 24‑06‑2025, and …

Ram Chandra Yadav @ Ram Chandra Prasad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Ram Chandra Yadav was implicated in a case under Sections 47(a) and 47(f) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 40 litres of liquor and 600 kg of fermented jawa‑mahua solution from a public canal bank. The petitioner claimed a clean antecedent, no arrest, and that the seized material was …

Ranjit RajwanshiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ranjit Rajwanshi and Upendra Rajwanshi, were arrested on 30 November 2025 after police recovered 98 litres of country‑made liquor from three sacks in an open area. They were charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioners contended that they had …

Lal MohammadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Lal Mohammad and Azad, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 341, 323, 427, 504 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly assaulting the son and brother of an informant. The alleged assault resulted in simple injuries and the petitioners …

Pawan Sah @ Pawan Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Pawan Sah applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with an alleged offence under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the recovery of 9.75 litres of liquor from his joint family house. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, the liquor …

Md. Kasid Ali @ Md. KasidversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md. Kasid Ali and Md. Zishan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case arising from a pre‑existing land dispute that led to a melee where the informant was allegedly assaulted with a hockey stick, resulting in simple injury. The FIR charges them under Sections 329(4), …

Bhola BhuiyanversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Bhola Bhuiyan, was arrested in September 2024 on charges of raping a seven‑year‑old girl, alleged to be the daughter of an informant, under Section 65(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. He applied for bail, claiming false implication and …

Agarbani Khatoon @ Bhagarbani KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Agarbani Khatoon, Raish Gaddi and Chand Gaddi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109, 352 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners assaulted an informant and her husband with weapons, …

Parwati Devi @ Pawarti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Parwati Devi was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for allegedly possessing 21.250 litres of liquor at her residence, which is a joint family property. She applied for anticipatory bail, arguing she has a clean antecedent, is a woman, and that the …

Lal Babu @ Chunnu @ Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lal Babu, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act alleging recovery of 313.2 litres of liquor from his house, which is a joint family property. He argued that he has a clean antecedent and that the liquor was not in his conscious …

Vijay NutversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vijay Nut, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly possessing 50 litres of liquor recovered from a motorcycle. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, was not caught in possession, and is not the owner of the …

Ravi NutversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravi Nut, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 30(a) and 41(i) of the Excise Act for allegedly recovering 220 litres of spirit from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested at the spot, had no conscious possession of the seized motorcycle, and was …

Saurav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Saurav Kumar, was arrested in connection with the death of Bhola Mahto, alleged to have been assaulted and later found drowned, under Sections 140(2), 61(2), 103(1), 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The prosecution’s case is based on the informant’s statements, a case …

Vijay SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vijay Sahni, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of liquor from his residence. He argued that the recovery amount was erroneously recorded as …

Niranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Niranjan Kumar, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for allegedly recovering 2.650 litres of liquor from a car he owned. He argued that he had no conscious possession of the liquor, had a clean criminal record, and was unaware that the vehicle would …

Md. Meraj @ Meraj Udin IkvalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Md Meraj was accused of raping the 14‑year‑old daughter of the informant on 19 July 2025. The FIR alleged offences under Sections 126, 64, 352 and 351(2) of the BNS and Sections 4, 8 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The victim’s statement recorded under Section …

Ajay RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajay Rai, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, read with Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act, for alleged recovery of 6.27 litres of liquor from a location adjacent to his house. He …

Talami Soren @ Talamai SorenversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Talami Soren, a woman with no prior criminal record, was implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged possession of liquor recovered from her house and nearby premises. She contended that the liquor was stored in a joint family property, that she had no conscious …

Ritik KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ritik Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a case (Sitamarhi PS Case No. 844/2025) alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition of Excise Act for the recovery of 7.5 litres of Nepali Saufi from a motorcycle. He contended that he was not named in the …

Anita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Anita Devi, the owner of a motorcycle from which 9 litres of liquor were recovered, sought anticipatory bail in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. She argued that she had no prior criminal record, was not in possession of the liquor, and was unaware that the vehicle would be misused …

Phulgendra Ray @ Fulgan Ray @ Fulgen RayversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Phulgendra Ray applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Sections 274 and 275 of the B.N.S. and Section 30(a) of the Excise Act, alleging recovery of 8.1 litres of liquor from a premises adjacent to his house. The …

Baby DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, a group of relatives from Chakle Waini, sought bail fearing arrest in a case registered under sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS). The FIR alleged that on 11‑08‑2025 they assaulted and disrobed an informant, causing …

Manju KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Manju Kumari applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. after a case was registered against her under Section 30(a) of the Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 36 litres of liquor from a motorcycle she owned. She argued that she had no conscious possession of the liquor, that …

Akash YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Akash Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a kidnapping and extortion case registered under Sections 140(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act (BNS). The FIR alleged that on 11 October 2024, the petitioner and co‑accused abducted the informant's son …

Babul Singh @ Babul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Babul Singh and Suresh Mukhiya, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act concerning the alleged recovery of 43.5 litres of liquor from an auto. They argued they have clean antecedents, were not caught in possession, are not owners …

Murari kumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Murari Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after a police case (PS No.69/2025) alleged that 386.76 litres of liquor were recovered from his Tata Sumo vehicle, implicating him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. He argued that he was not present at the spot, had no conscious …

Sunil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sunil 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 418.140 litres of liquor from a Bolero pick‑up. He contended that he was not in possession of the vehicle at the time of …

Sagar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sagar Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 338, 336(3) and 318(4) of the Bihar Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, relating to the alleged recovery of …

Akash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Akash Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act for alleged recovery of 176 litres of liquor from a public ghat. He argued that he has a clean antecedent, that the liquor was not in his possession, and that the allegation arose …

Vikash Singla @ Vikas SinglaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Vikash Singla applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 for alleged possession of 1.350 litres of liquor found in his XUV300 vehicle. He argued that he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

A group of twenty petitioners, all candidates of the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET-2025), filed a writ petition before the Patna High Court seeking a mandamus directing the Bihar School Examination Board and the Education Department to follow the 01.09.2025 guidelines, issue a revised …

Ajit Kumar JaiswalversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, named Ramesh Kumar Jaiswal, Hemant Kumar Nishad, Aman Kumar Jaiswal and Ajit Kumar Jaiswal, were arrested in a cyber‑fraud raid conducted by Buxar Cyber Police Station in connection with case No. 55 of 2025. The FIR alleged that the accused were involved in mobile gaming and cyber …

Sanjay Yadav @ Fucho YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjay Yadav, was arrested in connection with a theft case (Kursela P.S. Case No. 58 of 2025) alleged under Section 305(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged theft of Rs. 1,00,000 and ornaments, relying mainly on a confessional statement of a co‑accused, …

Ravindra Kamat @ Ravindra Kumar KamatversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ravindra Kamat, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging possession of 576 litres of liquor, charged 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. He argued that he …

Srikant Sahani @ Shreekant ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Srikant Sahani, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 50 litres of liquor from a motorcycle. He argued that he was not arrested on the spot, the seized vehicle was not his, …

Saroj DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Saroj Devi, a teacher, filed a writ application seeking payment of current salary and arrears with 12% statutory interest, alleging withholding of salary contrary to higher authority orders. She requested the court to direct the District Programme Officer (Establishment), Kaimur, to …

Anita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anita Devi, the mother‑in‑law of a woman allegedly killed in a dowry dispute, filed a bail petition after fearing arrest in a case registered under sections 80(2), 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the BNS. The prosecution alleged that the deceased was harassed and killed for dowry, implicating the petitioner …

Shambhu ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Shambhu Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a case registered under Section 30(a)(d) of the Excise Act for alleged recovery of liquor and a jawa‑mahua solution. He argued that the alleged contraband was …

Chinta DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Chinta Devi, Ranju Devi and Ram Babu Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 303(2), 110 and 191 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly assaulting an informant and his wife with an iron rod and stealing a gold …

Anand Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Anand Kumar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after a FIR was lodged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 alleging recovery of 198.75 litres of liquor from a bush not belonging to him. He argued he had a clean antecedent, was not in possession of the …

Raja KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Raja Kumar was arrested in connection with NDPS Case No. 74 of 2025 for alleged possession of 50 grams of smack, alleged violations of Sections 8(C) and 21(b) of the NDPS Act and Section 111 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The petitioner claimed innocence, argued that the seizure was not …

Raj Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Raj Kumar Paswan was named in a FIR for alleged involvement in the seizure of 21.240 litres of illicit English liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, based solely on the statement of co-accused Shailendra Tiwary. The petitioner contended that he was not …

Ram Balak RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ram Balak Ram, the father‑in‑law of a woman who died in a dowry‑death case, filed a bail petition after being implicated under sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS). The prosecution alleged that he, along with other accused, tortured the victim for dowry and …

Bikau SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Bikau Sahani, the brother‑in‑law of the deceased Savita Kumari, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 238 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023. The prosecution alleged his involvement in the death of Savita Kumari, while the petitioner claimed innocence, stating that the primary accused – the …

Ram Narayan SahuversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a retired teacher with 34 years of service, sought revision of his pension, D.C.R., gratuity and leave‑encashment benefits under the ACP/MACP scheme, claiming they had not been granted. He filed multiple representations, the latest on 07‑08‑2025, which remained pending before the …

Lakshmi ChouhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Lakshmi and Dilip Chouhan, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for alleged mob violence against a police informant. The FIR alleged that the main assault was committed by Jai Prakash …

Vishal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Vishal Kumar was arrested after 110 litres of illicit country-made liquor were recovered from a vehicle, and he was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner claimed innocence, stating he was neither the owner nor driver of the vehicle, had no knowledge of …

Gauri DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gauri Devi, filed a bail petition fearing arrest in a case registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS). The FIR alleged that she, along with other accused, assaulted the informant and his father on 16-11-2025. The petitioner contended she was …

Angad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Angad Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act for allegedly possessing two knives (katta) and six live cartridges. The prosecution alleged that the items were recovered from a straw sack in a public place, while the …

Sajda KhanamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioners Sajda Khanam and Jayaur Rahman, who are Chairman and Manager of a PACS, applied for regular bail in a case alleging defalcation of Rs.19,63,462 under sections 316(2), 316(5), 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act. The prosecution contended that the amount was …

Rakesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, five individuals from Chhatoi village, were arrested in connection with a dispute over a pathway that escalated into a physical altercation, resulting in simple injuries to both parties. An FIR was lodged charging them under sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 110, 303(2), 352 and 3(5) …

Sharad Yadav @ Sharad Kumar @ Suraj YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sharad Yadav, was arrested in connection with an alleged extortion and assault case (PS Case No. 10 of 2025) under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleges that he and co‑accused stopped a vehicle, demanded Rs. 50,000, snatched a gold chain and …

Nirnimesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, who bought a small parcel of land in 1994, challenged acquisition proceedings initiated in 2006 under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, alleging that no notice, possession, or compensation was effected before the 2013 Act came into force. An award was later made in 2025 under the …

Rajeev NayakversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rajeev Nayak, filed a writ petition challenging a letter dated 17 October 2023 issued by the Circle Officer, Pandaul, which declared certain parcels of land in Madhubani district as belonging to the Mahatma (MATH) despite earlier revenue records showing the land in the names of the …

Kashi Prasad Singh @ Kashi Pd. SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Three retired headmasters filed a writ petition against the State of Bihar and various education officials seeking promotion to the graduate‑trained pay scale and headmaster scale under the Bihar Nationalized Elementary Teacher Promotion Rule, 1993, claiming entitlement since 2002/2007. They relied …

Vishal SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Vishal Singh filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of various officials of the Bihar government. The petitioner was represented by Advocate Umesh Kumar Mishra. During the hearing on 19-02-2026, counsel for the petitioner informed the court that he had been …

Sandeep Kumar SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sandeep Kumar Sah, was arrested in connection with a cyber‑crime case involving alleged SIM‑porting and unauthorized withdrawal of Rs 35,000 from an informant’s bank account, for which he was accused under sections 303(2) and 318(4) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and …

Bittu Kumar @ Ansh RajversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Bittu Kumar, was named in an FIR (Sultanganj PS Case No. 407/2025) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition of Excise Act after 51 litres of foreign liquor were recovered based on secret information. The petitioner contended that he was not present at the …

Bipin KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Bipin Kumar was arrested in connection with a violent incident that resulted in the death of an informant's son, with the prosecution alleging his involvement under sections 103, 238 and 3(5) of the BNS and section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner claimed innocence, arguing that the FIR …

Bihari RaiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Bihari Rai, sought bail in an NDNDPS case (Cr. Misc. No.9381 of 2026) where he was charged under Sections 8, 17(b) and 18(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and Section 111 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The prosecution’s case was that 1.01 kg of …

Upendra RaiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Upendra Rai, was arrested as the driver of a truck from which 392 litres of Wiscof cough syrup containing 0.2% codeine were seized, and he was charged under Sections 21(c) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. He contended that he had no knowledge of …

Anuj Yadav @ Anuj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Anuj Yadav, applied for regular bail in a case registered under sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(2), 352, 351(2), 351(3) and 3(5) of the Bihar Penal Code, alleging that he assaulted an informant with a single blow of an iron rod causing only simple injury. The prosecution opposed bail, …

Manish Kumar @ Manish Kumar BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manish Kumar was arrested after police seized 234 capsules of Spasmo Proxyvon Plus and 499 tablets of Alprazolam from his shop. He filed a regular bail petition under the NDPS Act, arguing that the quantities were small or intermediate, that he held a valid licence, that the drugs were not recovered …

Shiv Kumar Rai @ Shiv Kumar RayversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shiv Kumar Rai, sought bail in a case under Sections 8(c) and 21(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act where 7.85 grams of smack, a mobile phone and cash were seized. He contended that he was falsely implicated, had no contraband in his possession and only …

Pappu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pappu Kumar, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 70 litres of country-made liquor and charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he had no possession of the liquor, that the recovery was from an open area accessible to the …

SIPAK KUMAR SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

Sipak Kumar Singh was arrested as the driver of a vehicle from which 495 litres of Nepali liquor was recovered, alleged to violate Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he had no …

Mithilesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Mithilesh Kumar Singh, the registered owner of a motorcycle, was implicated in a case where 8.640 litres of illicit foreign liquor was recovered near the vehicle during a police patrol. The petitioner argued that he was not present at the scene, nothing was seized from his possession, and that mere …

Santosh Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Santosh Kumar Yadav applied for bail in a case where 909 litres of Nepali liquor were seized from an orchard, leading to charges under Sections 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he had no …

Rohit KumarversusThe Sate of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Rohit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022, relating to the seizure of 50 litres of illicit liquor and a mobile phone. The prosecution’s case was based on a secret …

Wasim @ Vasim @ BasuaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Wasim, was arrested during a police raid on a suspected illegal gun‑manufacturing site and charged under several provisions of the Arms Act. He contended that no arms were found in his conscious possession and that the seizure was from the premises of another individual, asserting …

Md. JunaidversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Junaid, was arrested in connection with a case registered under sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act and sections 310(4) and 310(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, after police recovered a pistol, three live cartridges and a mobile phone from the scene. The …

Sidheshwar @ Sidheshwar Mahto @ Sidheshwar PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sidheshwar Mahto, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a case (PS. Case No. 258 of 2024) alleging assault causing grievous injury to his brother, the victim, under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner assaulted …

Dilip MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, four residents of Newari Tola, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 concerning illicit liquor recovered from a diyara area. The prosecution’s case relied on secret information and …

Aamir Alam @ Ameer AlamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Aamir Alam, sought bail in a case (Belaganj P.S. Case No. 583 of 2025) where he was accused under Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act for allegedly supplying a rifle and live cartridges to co‑accused Md. Iqbal Naiyar. The prosecution’s case rested on the recovery of the …

Bhola Patel @ Bhola Raut KurmiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bhola Patel and Kedar Patel were arrested in connection with a case involving the recovery of 4.100 kg of ganja and charged under Sections 20(b)(ii) and 23(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The petitioners argued that they were falsely implicated, had no prior criminal …

Hriday UranwversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Hriday Uranw, filed a writ petition challenging the Collector‑Cum‑District Magistrate’s order dated 27‑03‑2025 which rejected his Settlement Cancellation Appeal concerning land in Khata No. 148, Plot No. 1483. He alleged that the settlement was illegal because the land was allotted …

Tapan Das @ Tapan Kumar DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Tapan Das filed a writ petition seeking payment of compensation for land acquired under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, after an award (Prapatra IV) was prepared and the amount communicated. The petitioner …

Paritosh Chand Das @ Pritosh Chand DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Paritosh Chand Das filed a writ petition seeking payment of compensation for land acquired under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. An award (Prapatra IV) had been issued under Section 37(2) of the Act, but the District …

Shivanand Gandhi @ GandhiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner sought anticipatory bail in a case where 355.5 liters of foreign liquor were seized from a Mahindra car, and the petitioner was named in the FIR based on secret information whose source was not disclosed. The petitioner argued he was neither the owner nor driver of the vehicle, no …

Anil ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Anil and Manoj Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Town P.S. No. 531 of 2025) under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, alleging recovery of 100 litres of toddy from their shop. The prosecution’s case is based on …

Ranjeet Ray @ NariyalversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Ranjeet Ray and Abhinay Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a case (PS‑767/2025) alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 for possession of illicit country‑made liquor. The prosecution’s case relied on recovery of …

Deva RaiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Deva Rai and his son Mithun Ray, were named in FIR No. 883 of 2025 for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act relating to the recovery of 50 litres of illicit liquor from a public place. They applied for anticipatory bail, contending that the …

Bablu Nut @ Bablu NatversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Bablu Nut, was named in an FIR for alleged involvement in the seizure of 50 litres of illicit country-made liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. He claimed he was not present at the place of recovery, that the liquor was found in an …

Ramvijay Kumar @ Ram Vijay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ramvijay Kumar was arrested during a police raid based on secret information about a planned offence. The police claimed to have recovered a pistol, four live cartridges and a mobile from his possession, charging him under sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act and sections 310(4), 310(5), …

Shankar Bind @ Ranjit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Shankar Bind, sought bail in a case registered under Section 310(2) of the B.N.S., 2023 concerning an alleged robbery and assault on a truck driver. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was involved in the crime, while the defense argued that the petitioner was falsely …

Deepak Kumar @ Ankush KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Deepak Kumar was named in FIR No.191 of 2025 for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, based solely on the statement of co‑accused Chandan Kumar. The petitioner argued that he was not present at the scene, no illicit liquor was recovered from his possession, …

Rama Shankar ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Rama Shankar Manjhi and Dinesh Manjhi, were arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 125 litres of country-made liquor was recovered from their joint house. They contended that they were innocent, that no incriminating …

Pandav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Pandav Kumar sought anticipatory bail after being named in a FIR for alleged possession of 134.820 litres of foreign liquor seized from a Maruti car, under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition of Excise Act. The prosecution’s case relied on a co‑accused’s statement that the petitioner …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Santosh Kumar and Archana Kumari, filed a writ application seeking a mandamus directing the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) to consider their objection form filed through the official portal for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025 and to issue a revised answer …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case alleging possession of 156.6 litres of liquor, violating Section 317(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was merely the driver of the vehicle, not …

Durgesh Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Durgesh Kumar Ram was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 405 litres of liquor were recovered from a car. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, that no incriminating article was found in his possession, and that he …

Avinash Kumar Singh @ Abhinash Singh (Abhinash)versusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Avinash Kumar Singh was arrested after 3010.41 litres of liquor were recovered from his joint house in Ramgarh, Kaimur, and was charged under Sections 30(a), 38 and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, that no liquor was found in his …

Raj Kumar PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Raj Kumar Prasad filed a writ petition seeking to set aside an order dated 27-09-2025 of the Additional District Magistrate which dismissed his application for cancellation of a Jamabandi (land record) in his ancestral land, and also sought directions for an enquiry into the creation of a …

Bittu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Bittu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 24 litres of country-made liquor recovered from a joint family house. The prosecution’s case was based on a secret informant’s …

Arvind Kumar @ Arvind RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Arvind Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 4.32 litres of liquor recovered from his house. He claimed innocence, arguing that the only link to him was a confessional statement of a …

Ravishankar ThakurversusState of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Ravishankar Thakur filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the District Land Acquisition Officer (DLAO) to pay fair compensation at commercial rates for his land acquired by the State of Bihar under a perpetual lease. He had already submitted a representation to the DLAO, but …

Dilip Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, an assistant teacher, filed a writ application seeking promotion to the graduate‑trained pay scale and subsequently to the Headmaster scale on the basis of his Sahitya Alankar qualification, alleging that similarly situated teachers had already received the benefit. He also …

Kumari Poonam MalaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Kumari Poonam Mala applied through the e‑Shiksha Kosh portal for a school posting in Patna district that suited her health condition, but was transferred to a school she had not opted for and which was far away. She filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the education …

Moinuddin Ahmed @ Mainuddin AhmadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Moinuddin Ahmed, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus to restrain the State authorities from dispossessing his land in Gopalganj district following a Jamabandi cancellation order dated 02.01.2026. He had already appealed the cancellation before the District …

Mandeep SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Mandeep Sahani, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for alleged possession of 165 litres of country-made liquor. The petitioner claimed innocence, stating that no incriminating material was found in his possession and …

Satendra Nut @ Satendra NatversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Satendra Nut, sought bail in a case registered under Section 305(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging theft of jewellery and cash. The prosecution alleged that thieves broke into a room and stole valuables on 29 May 2025. The petitioner, in custody since 20 September …

Raju Choudhary @ Raju KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raju Choudhary, was arrested after 300 litres of liquor were recovered from a car and he was found on the spot. He contended that he was merely a passenger, had no knowledge of the contraband, and that no incriminating material was found in his possession. The petition argued that he …

Rekha KumariversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Rekha Kumari, a former Assistant Teacher, filed a writ seeking quash of her termination order, validation of her teacher training certificate, and reinstatement with back wages. The State of Bihar contended that she had previously approached the High Court in CWJC No.20772 of 2018, complied with the …

Rajesh SahniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rajesh Sahni was arrested in connection with a case where 10 litres of country‑made liquor were recovered from two plastic sacks, alleged to be a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for bail, asserting that he was falsely implicated, that no …

Shahina ParvinversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shahina Parvin filed a writ petition seeking her appointment as Shiksha Sevak (Talimi Markaz) in a primary school, alleging that the Education Department had arbitrarily appointed another candidate, Rozi Khatoon, despite Shahina having higher merit. She claimed discrimination and requested the court …

Guddu Ray @ Gudu RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Guddu Ray, sought bail in a case (Sonepur P.S. Case No. 1240 of 2025) for alleged offences under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, where 200 litres of liquor were recovered from a public area near the Ganga river. The petitioner claimed false implication, noting …

Guddu Ray @ Gudu RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Guddu Ray, was arrested in connection with a case involving the alleged possession and recovery of 230 litres of liquor, gas cylinders and a stove, and the destruction of 10,000 litres of semi‑fermented liquor, alleged under Sections 30(a), 30(b) and 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition …

Md. IbrahimversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Md. Ibrahim and his driver Aditya Kumar, were arrested after 105.300 litres of liquor were recovered from a car in which they were present. They sought bail, contending they had no ownership of the vehicle, no knowledge of the contraband, and no incriminating material was found on …

Brijesh Kumar Mukhiya @ Brijesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Brijesh Kumar Mukhiya, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 20 litres of country-made liquor and three motorcycles, alleged to be offences under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act and several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He contended …

Alok Kumar PankajversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner Alok Kumar sought a writ of mandamus directing the State authorities to remove an illegal encroachment on his land (Khata No. 860, Plot No. 1487, 42 decimals) and to enforce a prior High Court order restoring possession to him. He alleged that private respondents had forcibly occupied …

Ranjit MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjit Mahto, was arrested in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 10 litres of liquor were recovered from his joint family house. He claimed innocence, arguing that no incriminating material was found in his personal possession and …

Pramod Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Pramod Kumar Gupta, filed a writ petition seeking a court order directing the Bihar revenue authorities to enter his name in the jamabandi and related digital records for his land, and to reconstruct the jamabandi to reflect his ownership, after the Circle Officer failed to dispose …

Awdhesh PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Eight candidates filed a writ petition before the Patna High Court seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) to consider their objection forms filed through the official portal for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025, rectify alleged evaluation …

Nalin Bhushan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petition filed by Nalin Bhushan Singh sought a writ of mandamus directing the Circle Officer of Dinara to demarcate specific plots of land for which he had paid the requisite fee, and to stay the construction of a boundary wall being erected by private respondents in alleged collusion with the …

SANJEEV KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Sanjeev Kumar filed a criminal miscellaneous petition against the State of Bihar and Chandan Kumar. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner on the second consecutive date, indicating loss of interest in prosecution. The court therefore dismissed the petition for want of …

Shakuntla SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Shakuntla Sinha, a Head Teacher, filed a writ petition seeking an order directing the Bihar Education Department to transfer her to the block she had selected on the e‑Shikshakosh portal at the time of her promotion. She claimed that despite indicating Gaya Town C.D. Block as her first choice, she …

Md. AshifversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Md. Ashif, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Bihta P.S. Case No. 389 of 2024) involving alleged offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Animal Cruelty Act and the Punjab Cow Killing Prohibition Act, relating to illegal animal trafficking and …

Nagendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Nagendra Kumar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry harassment case (Section 498A IPC and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act) where he is alleged to have assaulted the victim. He claimed innocence, stating he was falsely implicated and is the husband of the informant. The …

ANKIT KUMAR @ ANKITversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISMISSED

The appellant, Ankit Kumar, was named in an FIR alleging his participation in a mob assault that resulted in the death of a man and his two‑year‑old son, invoking multiple IPC offences and provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, claiming innocence, …

Branch Manager, United India Insurance Company Ltd.versusRagini Devi

WITHDRAWN

The United India Insurance Company appealed against a Motor Vehicle Accident Claim Tribunal award ordering it to pay Rs.11,68,000 with interest to the claimants. The appellant sought permission to withdraw the appeal. The Patna High Court considered the request and allowed the withdrawal, dismissing …

Md. Sarbar AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Sarbar Alam, filed a writ petition seeking a court order directing Bihar Agriculture University to complete the recruitment process for the post of Laboratory Attendant advertised on 26‑04‑2023. The university’s counter‑affidavit stated that the recruitment was under scrutiny and …

Shashikant Mishra @ Shashi Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Shashikant Mishra and Akhilesh Kumar Mishra, sought anticipatory bail in a cheating case (Section 420 IPC) filed by Sunil Kumar Tiwari. They claimed innocence, argued the matter was a civil dispute, and offered to return Rs. 60,000 to the complainant without admitting guilt. The …

Bimal Kishor Jha and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The petitioners, aged father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law, were charged under Section 498A IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act for alleged cruelty and dowry demand against their daughter‑in‑law, Dolly Devi. They sought quash of the magistrate’s order taking cognizance of the offences, arguing …

Ram Sumer SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, a retired jail superintendent, challenged disciplinary orders that imposed a 20% pension deduction for five years, alleging procedural violations in the departmental inquiry. The court examined whether the disciplinary authority could amend charges and order a fresh inquiry after the …

Nitish Kumar Singh and OrsversusThe State of Bihar and Ors

ALLOWED

The petitioners, a group of individuals from Aurangabad district, filed a criminal writ petition (Cr. W.J.C. No.3062 of 2018) which was dismissed on 10 January 2019 for non‑prosecution due to procedural defects. They later applied for restoration of the dismissed writ, contending that the defects …

Mithilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Mithilesh Kumar, filed a contempt application against the State of Bihar and certain officials. The State, through counsel, submitted a show‑cause affidavit indicating compliance with the High Court's earlier order dated 05‑12‑2025, attaching Memo No. 245 dated 24‑01‑2022. No counsel …

Kameshwar PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

CONSIGNED

The petitioners, a group of candidates, filed writ petitions seeking appointment as Assistant Professor in Ancient History, Culture and Archaeology under Advertisement No. AP-AIHA-09/20-21 dated 21.09.2020. The respondents, the State of Bihar and the Bihar State University Service Commission, had …

SUMA DEVIversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appeal challenged the cancellation of bail granted to Bijay Mandal in a land‑sale dispute where the complainant alleged cheating, assault and offences under the SC/ST Act. The trial court had granted regular bail on the condition of a modest cash surety, noting that the matter was essentially …

Manoj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manoj Kumar Singh, a Block Agriculture Officer, was suspended and later dismissed following a departmental enquiry into allegations arising from a 2016 FIR. He contended that the enquiry was conducted without any oral evidence, without allowing him to cross‑examine witnesses, and in violation of the …

Udeshwari YadavversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

DISMISSED

Udeshwari Yadav filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar to calculate his service period from 1975 and to sanction retirement dues and pension. The respondents argued that the issue had already been decided in Ram Ekbal Mahto v. State of Bihar, where the court held that …

KAUSHALYA DEVIversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The informant (X) alleged that on 10 June 2018 a group of accused, including Sanjay Ram, Vijay Ram and Surendra Ram, assaulted her family members, leading to the death of her husband. The trial court acquitted the three accused on charges under Sections 341, 323, 324, 307, 302, 376/511 and 34 of the …

Md. MujtabaversusThe Union of India through the Secretary,

DISMISSED

The petitioners, residents of two villages in Samastipur, filed a writ petition seeking a diversion of the Hajipur‑Darbhanga highway alignment to protect mosques, burial grounds, a cremation ghat and over 150 houses, and also demanded a mandamus directing the land acquisition authority to consider …

Tinku Kumar @ Sanjay BhartiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Tinku Kumar (Sanjay Bharti), sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a dowry‑related assault case (Teghra PS Case No. 396 of 2024) filed under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 85 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section ¾ of the Domestic Violence Act. He claimed innocence …

Anant Kumar Sahu @ Anant Sahu and OrsversusState Of Bihar and Anr

ALLOWED

The petitioners filed an application under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking quashal of the order of cognizance dated 26.05.2017, which had taken cognizance of offences under Sections 498A, 323, 504/34 IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act against them. The case arose from a …

Bijay Kumar Gupta @ Vijay Kumar Gupta and AnrversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioners sought quashing of the order of cognizance dated 04‑01‑2016 issued by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Munger, in a case arising from alleged domestic violence under IPC sections 341, 323, 506 and 498A/34. The complainant, Mamta Devi, alleged that her husband assaulted her and their …

GULSHAN KHATOONversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, Gulshan Khatoon and Md. Kausar, filed an application seeking to quash an order dated 25 September 2017 by the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Pupri, which had taken cognizance of an alleged offence under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code against them. They contended that the …

Ram Vakil Rai @ Ram Wakil YadavversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners in two separate applications sought anticipatory bail in connection with Lakhaura Police Station Case No.107 of 2024, which alleged offences under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, including assault, homicide and related offences. In the first application (Petitioners …

Sakila DeviversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The petitioners sought anticipatory bail in a criminal case (PS 170 of 2024) alleging offences under Sections 318(4), 336(3), 338 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from a disputed sale deed of family land. The prosecution alleged that Yogendra Rai (petitioner 5) forged a sale …

Aklima Khatoon @ Aalima KhatunversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petition was filed by Aklima Khatoon seeking quash of the order of cognizance dated 20‑10‑2014 taken by the Sub‑Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Gaya under Section 498A IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act against her and her son. The complaint alleged dowry demand, cruelty and …

Md Shakir Raza@ Md.Sakir RazaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Md. Shakir Raza, challenged a High Court order that directed the issuance of a Public Distribution System (PDS) dealer licence to Md. Rahmat Ali (Respondent No.8). The dispute centered on the eligibility criteria under Rule 9(v) of the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System …

CHAND MUHAMMAD @ CHAND MOHAMMADversusState Of Bihar and Anr

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chand Muhammad, filed a petition under Criminal Miscellaneous No.29308 of 2018 seeking to quash an order dated 16 January 2018 passed by the Sessions Judge, Gopalganj, which refused to confirm his provisional bail and directed him to appear before the court for a compromise, …

Niranjan MalakarversusShashi Bhusan Kumar

DISPOSED

Niranjan Malakar appealed an interim order of the Single Judge that directed the State to remove encroachments on land identified as Thana No. 692, Khata No. 204, Plot No. 2285, which were allegedly made by private respondents Nos. 9‑13. The appellant contended that the land had been settled in his …

Mahtab AliversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Mahtab Ali, was convicted by a Sessions Court for rape under Section 376 of the IPC and sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment. On appeal, the High Court examined the prosecution's evidence, noting a significant delay in filing the complaint, inconsistencies in witness …

Mukesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Mukesh Kumar filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a dacoity case (Barachatti P.S. Case No. 854 of 2022) under Section 395 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution’s case is based on a self‑inculpatory statement of a co‑accused who named the petitioner as a participant. The …

Pikku Yadav @ Satish Kumar @ Pinku YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pikku Yadav, sought bail fearing arrest in a case (Laheri PS Case No. 279 of 2017) registered under Sections 409 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code concerning alleged misappropriation of custom milled rice from a State Food Corporation godown. He contended that he had supplied the rice …

Kumar GauravversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellant, Kumar Gaurav, appealed against the Special Judge's order rejecting his anticipatory bail application in a murder case where the son of informant Munarik Paswan was stabbed and later died. The prosecution's case is based on the testimony of a co-accused, Ravi Kumar, alleging that the …

Md. Rizwan Shah @ Rizwan AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Md. Rizwan Shah was implicated in a complaint alleging assault and dowry harassment under IPC sections 323 and 498A and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, claiming innocence. The State opposed the application. Relying on the Supreme Court’s decision …

Divesh Kumar Sah @ Davesha @ DeveshversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Divesh Kumar Sah, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS‑277/2024) involving alleged offences under the NDPS Act and the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged recovery of a country‑made pistol, live cartridges, 3.4 kg of ganja and a mobile phone from a shop, linking …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, filed a writ application before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its officials. The State responded by producing a memo dated 03.08.2022, indicating that the requisite order had already been issued by the Deputy Development …

Rinki KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Rinki Kumari, filed a contempt petition in the Patna High Court against several state officials. During the hearing on 19-02-2026, counsel for the petitioner informed the court that the grievances underlying the petition had already been resolved and that the petitioner no longer …

Ram Pravesh PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ram Pravesh Prasad, challenged the cancellation of his Public Distribution System (PDS) licence by the Rationing Officer‑cum‑Sub‑Divisional Officer, Rajgir. He filed a statutory appeal before the District Magistrate, Nalanda, but the appeal remained unnumbered and no order was …

Gaurav SinghversusThe Principal Secretary

DISPOSED

Petitioner Gaurav Singh filed a contempt petition against the Principal Secretary Revenue and Land Reforms Department and the State of Bihar alleging non‑compliance with an earlier order. The State, through its counsel, submitted that the order issued in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 7285 of 2016 …

Reena RaiversusDivyendra Kumar

DISPOSED

The appellant, Reena Rai, filed a miscellaneous appeal seeking to set aside an ex‑parte order dated 25‑05‑2022 and the subsequent decree dated 07‑06‑2022 in a matrimonial divorce case. The ground asserted was that notice of the proceedings had never been served. The High Court examined whether the …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rohit Kumar filed a contempt petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of several State officials. The petition arose from an earlier order dated 18‑06‑2018 in CWJC No.3882 of 2018, after which the District Magistrate issued a reasoned order (Memo No.773 dated 01‑02‑2022). The Court …

Anwar AliversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Anwar Ali, filed an application in the Patna High Court seeking to withdraw the pending application due to several defects and to file a fresh one. Ms. Mili Kumari, learned advocate, moved on behalf of the petitioner's counsel, Mr. Shashank Shekhar, for permission to withdraw. The …

Hazim SulaimanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Hazim Sulaiman feared arrest in a dowry‑related case (PS Gaunaha Case No. 109 of 2024) involving offences under Sections 341, 323, 379, 420, 498(A), 313, 34 of the IPC and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged he assaulted the victim to demand dowry. The …

DR. SACHIDANAND PANDEYversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Dr. Sachidanand Pandey, an assistant teacher, filed a contempt petition against the State of Bihar and several officials after a prior order dated 01.08.2018 in CWJC No.9307 of 2014. The Chairman of the Bihar Sanskrit Shiksha Board subsequently issued Memo No.2315 on 15.12.2022. The petitioner …

Rang Bahadur Pandey,versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rang Bahadur Pandey, a Panchayat Teacher, filed a contempt petition against the State of Bihar and several education officials, seeking enforcement of an order dated 06-08-2018 issued in CWJC No.19731 of 2014. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the order had been fully complied with during the …