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Judgments of 2026

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Sujit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sujit Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after the police recovered 150 litres of illicit Mahua liquor from a scooty that he had lent to co‑accused Jaj Paswan. The prosecution alleged a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition of Excise Act, but the petitioner argued that he …

Jiyaul haque @ Saheb AlamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Jiyaul Haque sought to sell his land but could not raise the required money, causing a delay in surrendering as ordered by the court. The court had previously granted a six‑week period for surrender and furnishing a bail bond. The petitioner applied for an additional four‑week extension, …

Vrakman PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Vrakman Prasad, filed a petition seeking modification of an earlier order dated 28-10-2024 that required him to surrender and furnish a bail bond. He argued that he had complied belatedly and had deposited Rs.10,000 with Mahavir Cancer Sansthan on 07-01-2026. The court considered the …

Anish SaurabhversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Anish Saurabh, applied for bail in a case where 86.38 kg of ganja was seized from a tractor and 6.29 kg from a car, the latter in which he was a passenger. He contended that he neither owned nor drove the vehicle, that no contraband was found on him, and that he has no prior criminal …

Harendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Harendra Kumar applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a case where 300 litres of illicit country-made liquor were recovered from a Maruti Suzuki vehicle. An earlier bail order was set aside because the petitioner’s criminal antecedent was not fully verified. The petitioner contended that …

BiharversusThe B.N. Mandal University

DISMISSED

The petitioners, the State of Bihar and related officials, filed a Letters Patent Appeal (No. 180 of 2019) before the Patna High Court against B.N. Mandal University and associated parties. An application was made before the Court, but the petitioners' counsel, Mr. Vinay Kumar Mishra, indicated that …

Anuj Kumar @ ArnowversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Anuj Kumar, filed a second bail application in a case registered under Sections 310(4), 310(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that a pistol, live cartridge and a mobile phone were recovered from him after a …

Ganesh Sahu @ Ganesh SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ganesh Sahu, applied for bail in a criminal case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S. for allegedly assaulting an informant with a weapon. The prosecution alleged a serious assault, while the petitioner claimed the incident was a petty dispute resulting in mutual injuries …

Uttam Basak @ UttamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Uttam Basak, the registered owner of a motorcycle, was implicated when 2.5 litre of illicit foreign liquor was recovered from the vehicle and he was charged under Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He applied for anticipatory bail, contending that he was not present at …

Manoj Kumar GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

A group of teachers filed a writ petition seeking the grant of the trained pay scale and payment of salary arrears, relying on memo No.1790 dated 16‑10‑2024 and a prior judgment in CWJC No. 9416/2019. They also requested a mandamus directing the Director of Primary Education to implement the pay …

Badhan Paswan @ Badhan PasavanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Badhan Paswan, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR (Imamganj PS Case No. 115 of 2025) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act involving 70 litres of illicit liquor recovered from a forest area. The prosecution’s …

Raj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Raj Kumar, owner of a motorcycle, was implicated in a case alleging possession of 21 litres of illicit Nepali liquor recovered from the vehicle, under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He argued that he was not named in the FIR, was not present at the scene, and had …

Devendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Devendra Yadav, filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking to withdraw a pending modification application. He relied on the bar provision contained in Section 403 of the Bihar Negotiable Security Act, 2023, which corresponds to Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. …

Manoj Kumar Sah @ Manoj SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Manoj Kumar Sah, applied for bail in a case registered under Section 309(4) of the BNS concerning the alleged robbery of Rs. 2,60,000. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was involved in the robbery, while the petitioner claimed innocence, stating that the FIR was lodged …

Surendra SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Surendra Singh filed a petition seeking modification of the order dated 14‑10‑2025 in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 71955 of 2025, requesting an extension of the period within which he must surrender and furnish a bail‑bond. The High Court, after hearing counsel for both parties, granted an additional …

Daya Shankar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Daya Shankar Mahto, was granted anticipatory bail in Cr. Misc. No. 38794 of 2025. He was required to surrender and furnish a bail bond within a stipulated period but was unable to do so because he was suffering from jaundice. The petitioner filed an application seeking modification …

Gauri Shanker DubeyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Gauri Shanker Dubey, filed an application seeking restoration of Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 18419 of 2016, which had been dismissed for his non‑appearance on 10 May 2024. The petition argued that the dismissal was procedural and that restoration was warranted. The High Court …

Ram Bhagat MahtoversusThe Bihar School Examination Board

DISPOSED

Retired teachers Ram Bhagat Mahto and Madan Mohan Jha filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Bihar School Examination Board to pay them a grant released by the State Government for the 2016-18 session, arguing that they served beyond the retirement age of 60 fixed by a Board …

Jay Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Jay Kumar Yadav was arrested in connection with a FIR alleging that he and co‑accused, armed with deadly weapons, attempted extortion and looted construction materials from a residential school site, firing at an informant. The petitioner claimed innocence, noting that the FIR lacked details of the …

Guddu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Guddu Kumar applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a case of illicit liquor seizure under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was not named in the FIR, was not the owner of the tempo from which liquor was recovered, and was not present at the scene, …

Rajesh ChoudharyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Rajesh Choudhary, applied for anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, wherein 10 litres of country‑made Mahua liquor was recovered from his courtyard. He argued that the premises were open, not …

Karu PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Karu Paswan, a landless labourer, was granted regular bail on 5 December 2025 with the condition that the bailor must be a close family member such as father, mother, sister, brother, wife, or the person who swore the affidavit. He pleaded that his family is impoverished and possesses no …

Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Pankaj Kumar, was arrested on 24 March 2025 in connection with the alleged murder of his wife by firing a gun. He is charged under Section 103(1) of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner applied for bail before the High Court. Considering the seriousness of the …

Jai Rai @ Jai Narayan RaiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Jai Rai, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (Malsalami P.S. Case No. 76 of 2025) under Sections 37 and 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022, for alleged possession of illicit Mahua liquor recovered from an e‑rickshaw. The prosecution alleged that …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Sonu Kumar Sone was arrested in connection with a case (Salimpur P.S. Case No. 271 of 2025) alleging that he, along with co‑accused, seized an informant's tempo and mobile phone at gunpoint, offences punishable under Sections 310(2) and 111(2) of the B.N.S., 2023. The petitioner claimed he was …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Raushan Kumar and Chandan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a 2018 case (PS No. 256) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, based on a co-accused’s statement that they supplied 10 litres of Mahua liquor. The …

Momindra Paswan @ Momindar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Momindra Paswan, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act involving 20 litres of illicit Mahua liquor recovered from a public garden. The prosecution alleged his involvement based on local …

Ram Bahadur PanditversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ram Bahadur Pandit, a retired Ward Attendant, filed a writ petition seeking re-fixation of his pay and related benefits under various government memos and Resolution No. 630. The Single Judge dismissed the petition on the ground of delay and laches, noting that the petitioner filed the suit three …

Vivek Kumar @ Vivek rajversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Vivek Kumar was arrested in connection with a murder case (PS Case No.627 of 2024) alleged under Sections 103 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that the FIR was lodged two days after the incident and that only a confessional …

Jai Kishore SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petition was filed by a group of teachers seeking quashing of two letters dated 6‑December‑2019 issued by the District Programme Officer (Establishment), Saran, which ordered recovery of amounts from them under the Mid‑Day‑Meal programme. The petitioners prayed for certiorari to set aside the …

Education and Social WelfareversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court considered a writ petition filed by Rajendra Institute of Education and Social Welfare seeking a certiorari to quash a letter dated 27-11-2025 that blacklisted the institute for two years. The petitioner argued that the show‑cause notice and the subsequent order were vague and …

Govind Kumar @ Govinda KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Govind Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case involving the recovery of 9 litres of illicit country-made liquor from a paddy field adjacent to a godown. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was recovered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and …

Indal Chaudhary @ Indal ChaudhariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Indal Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail after the police recovered 33 litres of country-made liquor from his tin‑roofed shop in Siwaipatti, Muzaffarpur, alleging a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The petitioner contended that he was not …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, was implicated in a case where 639 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from a Tata Intra‑Pickup vehicle bearing his registration. A co‑accused named him, but he claimed the vehicle was being used without his knowledge and that he was not present at the scene. The …

Manish Kumar @ Anurag SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manish Kumar, a labourer, was implicated in Excise Case No. 118C2 of 2019 for the alleged recovery of 39.6 litres of foreign liquor based on secret information. The petitioner argued that he was not present at the scene, had no possession of the liquor, and that the source of the secret information …

SURAJ CHAUDHARYversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Suraj Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a case (Bairiya PS Case No. 615 of 2025) alleging violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for possession of 60 litres of illicit liquor. The prosecution’s case relied mainly on the statements …

Jitesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Jitesh Kumar Singh, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for allegedly transporting illicit liquor. The prosecution alleged that, based on secret information, the police recovered 1616.64 litres of foreign …

Murari Kumar @ Murari PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Murari Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The FIR alleges indiscriminate firing by the petitioner, but the specific firearm injury is attributed to a co‑accused, Annu …

Chandan Sahni @ Chandan SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Chandan Sahni, was named in FIR No.441 of 2025 for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 involving the recovery of 17 litres of illicit country-made liquor. He contended that he was not present at the open place of recovery, …

Sudhir Kumar @ Sudhir Pratap YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sudhir Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, wherein 86.4 litres of foreign liquor were seized from a motorcycle. The prosecution alleged his involvement, while the petitioner …

Shamsul Ansari @ Samsul AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shamsul Ansari was arrested in connection with Basopatti P.S. Case No. 133 of 2025, alleged to have participated in a mob assault on an informant’s family that resulted in serious injuries and the death of Sattar Ansari. The prosecution charged him under Sections 189(2), 126(2), 115(2), 103(2) and …

NIRANJAN SHAHI @ NIRANJAN KUMARversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

BAIL GRANTED

Niranjan Shahi was arrested in connection with the murder of an informant's son, alleged to have conspired with co‑accused to fire the fatal shots. The prosecution charged him under Sections 103(2), 61(2), 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner …

Habibur Rahman @ Habib Ur RahmanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Habibur Rahman, the owner of an e‑rickshaw, was implicated in a case (Rampur P.S. Case No. 436 of 2025) where 70 litres of country‑made liquor were recovered from the vehicle. The petitioner argued that he merely rented the e‑rickshaw to Md. Aman Raj, was not named in the FIR, had no knowledge of …

Nikhil KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nikhil Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after the police recovered 31.5 litres of illicit liquor from a motorcycle he owned in connection with a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022. He argued that he was not named in the FIR, was not …

Sachin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sachin Kumar, filed an application seeking modification of an earlier order dated 15-10-2025 that required him to surrender and furnish bail bonds within six weeks. He claimed he could not comply because his employer at a cloth factory in Surat did not grant him leave, preventing him …

Kishore Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Kishore Kumar Singh challenged a two‑year blacklisting order (Memo No. 11413 dated 11‑Nov‑2025) issued by the Engineer‑in‑Chief of the Rural Works Department, Bihar, and the subsequent affirmation of that order (Memo No. 12461 dated 12‑Dec‑2025) by the Additional Chief Secretary, which was made …

Police TantiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, a police constable, was arrested as a co-passenger from a vehicle in which 105.3 kg of ganja was seized, and was charged under Sections 8, 20(B)(II)(C) and 29 of the NDPS Act. He contended that he was neither the owner nor the driver of the vehicle and had no involvement in the drug …

Dinesh Prasad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, a former Home Guard who retired on 2 January 2024, filed a writ petition seeking an order directing the Commandant of the Bihar Home Guard to extend his service for an additional five years and to correct his date of birth in service records. He claimed that his request for extension …

Umesh Chaudhary @ Rocky Kumar @ RockyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Umesh Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a case alleging his involvement in the recovery of 160 litres of illicit country-made liquor, an offence punishable under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The prosecution’s case …

Pukari yadav @ Pukari kumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Pukari Yadav, was implicated in a FIR alleging that 11.250 litres of foreign liquor were recovered from a motorcycle and that he fled the scene. He contended that he is not the owner of the motorcycle, was not present at the place of occurrence, and had no possession of the liquor, …

Bittu Kumar @ Ansh RajversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Bittu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (Sultanganj PS Case No. 406 of 2025) for alleged possession of 5.25 litres of illicit English wine under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022. The prosecution claimed the wine was recovered …

Ashik JamalversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ashik Jamal applied for regular bail in a case registered under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act for alleged cyber fraud involving a fake Instagram ID and a loss of Rs.1.75 lakh. The prosecution’s case is based mainly on …

Nagina Singh @ Nageena SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Nagina Singh applied for a second anticipatory bail after fearing arrest in a case (PS No. 244/2024) alleging assault under several IPC sections. He claimed he was falsely implicated, that the FIR was filed two days after the incident without explanation, and that the dispute stemmed from a land …

Bablu ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Bablu Chaudhary, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (as amended in 2022), wherein 50 litres of country-made mahua liquor was recovered from an open area in front of his house. …

Nakeshar Ray @ Nageshwar RayversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nakeshar Ray, sought anticipatory bail after being named in FIR No. 565 of 2025 for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act involving 462 litres of illicit liquor recovered from a public street. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was …

M/s. A.M. InfratechversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

M/s A.M. Infratech filed a writ petition challenging the Bihar Road Construction Department's decision to re‑appraise and disqualify its technical bid for NIT No. RCD/BTH/06/2025‑26 without addressing its show‑cause notice. The petitioner sought directions to open its financial bid, to quash the …

Shiv Bachan YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shiv Bachan Yadav, was arrested in connection with a violent incident in which the informant’s family was assaulted and the informant’s father later died. The FIR alleged offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including assault, grievous hurt and …

Akshay Singh @ Akshay Kumar @ Vijay Singh @ Vijay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Akshay Singh and Dhananjay Singh, were charged with offences under several sections of the B.N.S., including assault and homicide, for allegedly attacking the father of an informant on 14-06-2025, leading to his death. They applied for bail, claiming innocence and asserting that …

Mintu Mahto @ Mintu Kumar MahatoversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Mintu Mahto, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for alleged possession of 7.8 litres of country‑made liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was recovered from a motorcycle and that local witnesses …

Pawan PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Pawan Paswan was arrested in connection with an FIR alleging that he, along with co‑accused, assaulted the mother‑in‑law of informant Sheela Devi, leading to her death. The petitioner contended that he only slapped the victim and was not involved in the more serious assault with an iron …

Fulwanti Devi @ Phulwanti DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a woman named Fulwanti Devi, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 57.5 liters of illicit country-made liquor from her residence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. She contended that the liquor was not in her conscious possession and that she had …

Renu KumariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Renu Kumari, sought anticipatory bail after the police recovered 60 litres of country‑made Mahua wine from her motorcycle in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition of Excise Act. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was being transported by a co‑accused, Nikku Kumar …

Budhan Yadav @ Budheshwar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Budhan Yadav sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (PS Case No. 438 of 2025) for alleged possession of 159.39 litres of foreign liquor recovered from a house attributed to him under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The petitioner argued that he had no …

Sakil @ Mohammad SakilversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sakil @ Mohammad Sakil, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS No. 273/2023) under Section 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, where 120 kg of Mahua flower was recovered from a tempo. The prosecution alleged the petitioner was involved, but he had …

Shahbuddin AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Shahbuddin Ansari, sought anticipatory bail after a police case alleged that 55 litres of illicit country-made liquor were recovered from his motorcycle (Reg. No. BR28U-5856). He contended that he was unaware of the motorcycle's use by co‑accused Amarjeet Yadav and had no criminal …

NISHANT KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nishant Kumar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a case alleging possession of illicit foreign liquor under Sections 30(a) and 41 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018. The prosecution alleged that 116.1 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from the …

Bhim YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Bhim Yadav and Santu Yadav, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving the recovery of 240 litres of illicit liquor, alleged under Sections 30(a) and 30(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2022 (Amended). They argued that the liquor was recovered from an …

Kuldeep SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Kuldeep Sharma, sought anticipatory bail after the police recovered 7.5 litres of illicit foreign liquor from behind his house in Purnea, alleging a violation of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The prosecution relied on secret information and eyewitness …

Raj Kumar Singh @ RajaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raj Kumar Singh, was one of seven accused in an assault case that resulted in the death of Anirudh. The prosecution alleged that the accused, armed with various weapons, attacked the informant's family, causing injuries and eventual death. The petitioner argued that no specific overt …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Santosh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (Bairgania PS Case No. 257 of 2025) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2018, involving the seizure of 288 litres of illicit Nepali liquor. The …

Ranjana DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ranjana Devi and Anita Devi, were arrested in connection with a case (PS‑258/2025) alleging offences under Sections 126(2), 115, 118(1), 109, 103 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023. They contended that the FIR specifically attributes the alleged knife assault to a co‑accused, Nitish Ram, …

Rakhi DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Rakhi Devi, the owner of a motorcycle, sought anticipatory bail after a co‑accused, Manish Kumar, was found with 750 ml of foreign liquor on his person during a police raid. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was being transported in the motorcycle, invoking Sections 30(a) and 32 of the Bihar …

Pawan Sao @ Pawan SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner sought anticipatory bail after the police recovered 23 litres of illicit country-made liquor from his e‑rickshaw in Ghoswari, Patna, and arrested three co‑accused. The petitioner argued he was not named in the FIR, was not present at the scene, and merely owned the vehicle which was …

Ram Uday Tanti @ Uday TantiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ram Uday Tanti was implicated in an excise case where 4 litres of illicit liquor were seized from a motorcycle parked inside his joint family house. The prosecution alleged that the motorcycle and liquor belonged to him, invoking Sections 30(a) and 32(3) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, …

Rakesh Kumar @ Rakesh Kumar MishraversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar Mishra, sought anticipatory bail in connection with Excise Sadar P.S. Case No. 380 of 2025, wherein the prosecution alleged recovery of 954.720 litres of illicit foreign liquor from his residence, invoking Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) …

Aftab @ Md. Aftab AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Aftab Alam and Sajebul, were arrested in connection with a case under Sections 8 and 20(b)(ii)(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act after three bags containing 3.150 kg of ganja were recovered from a motorcycle they allegedly abandoned. They contended that …

Vikash Kumar Prasad @ Vikas Kumar PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Vikash Kumar Prasad, applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging possession of 53.48 litres of foreign liquor, an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022. He contended that he had vacated the rented flat a month …

Rajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Rajesh Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after the police registered a case (Narhat P.S. Case No. 217 of 2025) under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for the alleged recovery of 5.250 litres of foreign liquor. The liquor was seized from a plastic tray, and the …

RAMNATH SAHversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ramnath Sah, was implicated in a case (Riga P.S. Case No. 435 of 2025) for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022, after a co‑accused claimed the illicit liquor recovered from a scooty was purchased from him. The petitioner …

Tunna Singh @ Tunna Kumar @ Tunnu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Tunna Singh applied for anticipatory bail after being named in a FIR alleging his involvement in the recovery of 90 litres of illicit liquor from a motorcycle, offences under Sections 30(a) and 41(1) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022. The prosecution claimed …

Saurav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Saurav Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR alleging that 110.625 litres of foreign liquor were recovered from a Swift Dezire car in Runnisaidpur, under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition of Excise Act. The prosecution alleged his involvement based on local …

GurnekversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Gurnek, owner of an auto‑rickshaw, faced arrest in a case where 90 litres of illicit Nepali liquor were recovered from the vehicle. He contended that he merely rented the rickshaw to a driver, had no knowledge of the contraband, was not present at the scene, and possessed a clean …

Sintu Singh @ Ashok SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners filed a restoration petition seeking to revive Criminal Appeal (SJ) No. 4022 of 2022, which had been dismissed for default by a peremptory order dated 14-11-2024. The original order had required the petitioners to file a jointness petition within three weeks, but they failed to do so …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ravi Kumar, the owner of a motorcycle, was implicated in an excise case where 2 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from his vehicle and three co‑accused were arrested. He argued that he was not named in the FIR, had lent the motorcycle to Basant Yadav, and had no knowledge of …

Amar Kumar @ AmanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Amar Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after the police, based on secret information, recovered 22 litres of illicit country-made Chulai liquor from behind his house and alleged his involvement. The petitioner argued he was not present at the scene, had no criminal record, and no …

Abhishek Yadav @ Abhishek Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Abhishek Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for alleged offences under Sections 30(a) and 30(d) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, relating to the recovery of illicit liquor. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner fled the scene, while the …

Nitish Kumar @ Nitish YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, filed a petition seeking modification of an earlier order that required him to surrender and furnish a bail bond. He requested an extension of the surrender period, citing personal reasons. The High Court considered the request and, subject to a condition of depositing …

Rahul Kumar @ Rahul SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Rahul Kumar, was implicated in a case (Pasraha P.S. Case No. 245 of 2025) for alleged possession of 10 litres of country‑made liquor recovered from a house he jointly occupied, alleged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act (Amended) 2022. He contended that he …

Raman Yadav @ Raman Kumar Yadav @ Raman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Raman Yadav, applied for anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, based on the recovery of 9.375 litres of illicit liquor from a hut he allegedly occupied. The prosecution argued that the …

Mintu Devi @ Minta DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mintu Devi was arrested in connection with an FIR alleging that she and others forcibly entered an informant's house and assaulted the family, resulting in the death of Girja Devi. The prosecution alleged that she handed a spade to her husband, who used it in the assault, but no specific overt act …

Shiv Mangal Pandey @ Sheo Mangal PandeyversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shiv Mangal Pandey applied for anticipatory bail after the police recovered 8.625 litres of illicit liquor and a motorcycle in a case under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Excise Act. The petitioner claimed he was not named in the FIR, had no knowledge that his motorcycle was used to transport the …

LALAN PRASAD MEHTAversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

DISMISS FOR NON-PROSECUTION

Lalan Prasad Mehta filed a criminal revision petition (No.116 of 2022) before the Patna High Court challenging orders of the State of Bihar and his wife Pushpa Devi. No counsel appeared for the petitioner, while the State’s assistant public prosecutor, Md. Matloob Rab, was present. The Court noted …

Pramod Kumar Yadav @ Pramod YadavversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Pramod Kumar Yadav was named in FIR No. 221 of 2025 for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act, 2022 involving 72 litres of illicit liquor recovered from a motorcycle. The co-accused identified the petitioner, who denied ownership of the …

Sangita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sangita Devi, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for alleged involvement in the illegal manufacture of 15 litres of country-made liquor under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was …

Lalu Yadav @ Upnandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Lalu Yadav, an 18‑year‑old, filed a modification application in the Patna High Court. He sought to withdraw the application invoking the bar provision under Section 403 of the Bihar Negotiable Security Act, 2023, which mirrors Section 362 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The …

Jagrita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Jagrita Devi sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging recovery of 5 litres of illicit country-made liquor from her residence, punishable under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. She argued that she was not present at the location, the …

Raju PrakashversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Raju Prakash, the owner of a motorcycle from which 3.75 litres of illicit liquor was recovered, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case under Sections 30(a) and 37 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He argued that he was not named in the FIR, was not present …

Ramsurat Ram @ SiyarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramsurat Ram, was arrested in connection with a FIR alleging that he ordered co-accused Nitish Ram to assault the informant and his son with a knife, resulting in the son's death. He is charged under Sections 126(2), 115, 118(1), 109, 103 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023. The petitioner …

Sandeep Patel @ Sandeep KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Sandeep Patel and Mukesh Patel, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for alleged offences under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, relating to the recovery of 18 litres of foreign liquor from the bank of Koiripati Dam. The prosecution’s case …

Tuntun Ray @ Tuntun RaiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Tuntun Ray, was named in an FIR for possession of 120 litres of illicit country-made liquor recovered from a motorcycle, alleged to violate Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 and Sections 274, 275, 317(5) of the B.N.S., 2023. The co‑accused …

ALAUDDIN @ ALABUDDIN @ ALABODDIN @ ALABDINversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a 65‑year‑old man, was arrested in connection with a violent incident involving 29 alleged assailants who assaulted an informant and his family. He was charged under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and a chargesheet had been filed with cognizance taken. …

Chunnu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Chunnu Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case involving 15 litres of illicit liquor recovered from his scooter, which was allegedly used by co‑accused Rahul Kumar. The prosecution alleged a violation of Section 30(A) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, …

Baiju KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners Baiju Kumar, Karan Kumar and Saurav Kumar applied for bail in connection with a case registered under Sections 61(2), 109, 111 and 140 of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the accused were involved in an armed encounter with an informant and that Saurav Kumar disclosed a …

Mani SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Mani Singh, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for alleged contravention of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, relating to the recovery of 243.360 litres of illicit liquor. The prosecution alleged that the liquor was seized from a field and that …

VIKASH KUMAR JHAversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Vikash Kumar Jha was in judicial custody for offences under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act, relating to the killing of an informant’s brother. The prosecution’s case relied on the informant’s allegation that Jitu Yadav and his …

Takku Gaddi @ Takku @ HappuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Takku Gaddi, was charged with murder under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act for the killing of the informant's son on 16 April 2025. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with other accused, murdered the victim, whose body was later …

Laljee Singh @ Lalji SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Laljee Singh was implicated as the consignee of 2,772 litres of illicit foreign liquor seized from two vehicles, leading to charges under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He contended that he was neither the owner nor the driver of the vehicles and that the accusation stemmed …

Lagan BindversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Lagan Bind was arrested in connection with an alleged embezzlement of Rs.1,54,25,794 from the Pinjari PACS, charged under Sections 316(5), 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bihar Non‑Commercial Societies Act. The petitioner sought regular bail, arguing that the FIR listed eleven accused and that no specific …

Ramkinkar Ray @ Ramkinkar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ramkinkar Ray, filed a petition under Criminal Miscellaneous No.11883 of 2026 seeking modification of an earlier order dated 05.08.2025 that required his surrender. The petitioner requested an extension of the surrender period, citing reasons presented before the court. The High …

Sunaina DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sunaina Devi, was arrested in connection with the recovery of 25 litres of country‑made Chulai liquor from her residence, alleged to be an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. She contended that the liquor was not in her conscious possession and that …

Dukhi Yadav @ Dukhi Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Dukhi Yadav, is in custody for a murder case involving the killing of the informant’s uncle, Jagarnath Yadav, and is charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. He applied for regular bail for the fifth time, having previously been denied bail in four earlier …

Pappu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Pappu Yadav, was charged with multiple offences including assault with a knife that caused the death of an informant's father‑in‑law. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, entered the informant’s house, abused her, and, upon protest by her father‑in‑law, …

Akhilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar through S.P Vigilance, Patna

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Akhilesh Kumar, sought to quash the order rejecting his discharge application under Section 7(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, alleging that the trap operation by the Vigilance Department was fabricated and that the evidence – cash recovered, video, audio recordings – was …

Munna PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Munna Paswan, applied for regular bail in a case under the NDPS Act where 14 kg of ganja was seized from his possession. The prosecution alleged possession of a substantial quantity, while the petitioner claimed innocence, procedural lapses in seizure, and lack of conscious …

EducationversusTilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University,

DISPOSED

Madhwan Memorial College of Education filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash the Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University’s decision rejecting its affiliation for the 2023‑25 session and to compel the university to grant affiliation. The petition also asked for a mandamus directing the …

Aman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Aman Kumar was arrested in connection with a case (PS Dobhi Case No. 48 of 2025) alleging offences under sections 121(1), 132, 111(1), 109, 310(4), 310(5) of the B.N.S and sections 25(1‑ba), 26, 27 and 35 of the Arms Act, with a pistol and two live cartridges reportedly recovered from his …

Anusuchit Jaati (Mahadalit) Vikash Madhya VidyalayaversusThe State Of Bihar

DISPOSED

The headmaster of Anusuchit Jaati (Mahadalit) Vikash Madhya Vidyalaya filed a writ seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar to recognize the school under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2010 and to continue grant‑in‑aid. He alleged that a representation filed on 18 …

Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Pankaj Kumar filed a modification application seeking correction of his address as per his Aadhaar card and an extension of the surrender period prescribed in the order dated 03.12.2025 in Cr. Misc. No.78303 of 2025. The court examined the grounds raised and, in the interest of justice, …

Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Sonu Kumar, filed a modification application in a criminal miscellaneous proceeding arising from PS Case No. 139 of 2025. He sought to withdraw the application, invoking the bar provision under Section 403 of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments (Security) Act, 2023, which corresponds to …

Mukesh SharmaversusThe State of Bihar through Shri Arvind Kumar Chaudhary

DISMISSED

Petitioner Mukesh Sharma filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking relief, alleging that a prior order had not been complied with. The respondent State of Bihar and its officials contended that the order had been fully complied with. The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Ashok Kumar, …

Sanju DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanju Devi, a woman, was arrested in connection with an offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act after 120 litres of illicit country‑made liquor was recovered from the house of a co‑accused. She contended that nothing was recovered from her conscious …

Deepak Kumar @ Deepak YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Deepak Kumar, a branch manager of Swabhiman Finance Pvt Ltd, was charged under IPC sections 420, 409 and 34 for allegedly defrauding Rs. 17.10 lakh. The prosecution alleged that he, along with a co‑accused, misappropriated the amount, while the petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated and had no …

Karan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners Baiju Kumar, Karan Kumar and Saurav Kumar applied for bail in connection with a case registered under Sections 61(2), 109, 111 and 140 of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the accused were involved in an armed encounter with an informant and that Saurav Kumar disclosed a …

AMARJEET RAY @ AMARJEET KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Amarjeet Ray was arrested in connection with an assault on Rajesh Kumar, alleged to have been carried out with an iron rod causing grievous injuries. He was charged under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 117(2), 109, 76 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and had been in custody since 17‑11‑2025, with no prior …

Bipin Ray @ Vipin RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Bipin Ray, was charged with a series of offences including murder, assault, and illegal possession of arms arising from an incident where he allegedly struck the informant's brother on the head with a spade, causing the victim's death, while co‑accused used lathi, danda and knife. He …

Sachin kumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Sachin Kumar was arrested with 912 litres of Onerex Wings cough syrup containing 0.2% codeine phosphate and charged under Sections 21(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act. The petitioner pleaded innocence, argued that the seizure violated procedural requirements and that the low concentration of codeine falls …

Jitesh JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Jitesh Jha, was arrested in connection with the murder of an informant's brother, alleged to have been carried out by firing a gun. He was charged under Sections 103(2) and 61(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner contended that …

Arun Kumar @ Arun Yadav @ Arun Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Arun Kumar Yadav, the manager of a hospital, was arrested in connection with the death of the informant's mother, who allegedly died due to negligence during a surgical operation. The prosecution charged him under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., alleging his involvement in …

Sitaram SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sitaram Sahani, sought bail in a criminal case (PS No. 398 of 2025) where he was accused, along with others, of murdering the daughter of an informant on 09‑08‑2025 and concealing the body. The body was later recovered after a co‑accused disclosed its location. The petitioner, the …

Veena Devi @ Gina DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Veena Devi, mother‑in‑law of a deceased man, was arrested in a murder case under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was part of a conspiracy to murder the informant’s son, while the defence argued that the death was a suicide …

Bhim KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bhim Kumar, a 27-year-old resident of Gaya district, was arrested in connection with a theft of a motorcycle and charged under Sections 317(5), 318(4), 336(3) and 338 of the BNS. He contended that he was falsely implicated due to village politics, that no stolen property was recovered from his …

Pradeep PrakashversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Two lecturers, Pradeep Prakash and Arvind Kumar Roy, filed a writ petition seeking mandamus to compel the principal of Anuplal Yadav College and the university to distribute Rs. 2,31,09,703.5 of internal source funds among college employees for 2017‑2020 and to investigate alleged siphoning of …

Nitish Kumar @ KaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Nitish Kumar, was charged with offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 352, 351(2), 103(1), 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act, arising from an FIR that alleged he fired a weapon that struck the informant's husband, causing his death on the spot. The petitioner applied …

ADITYA RAJ @ DHUNNUversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The appellants, four accused persons, filed Criminal Appeal No.638 of 2025 arising from a 2024 case in Sasaram, Rohtas. They sought permission to withdraw the appeal. The learned counsel, Mr. Kumar Vikram, made the application before Justice Praveen Kumar. The Court examined the request and, finding …

Birju Rai @ Biraju Ray @ Bijay RaiversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, a group of five individuals, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition seeking modification of an earlier order dated 13-01-2026. The modification was sought to correct a clerical error in the cause title concerning the father's name of petitioner No.5 and to extend the period allowed …

Sangita KumariversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Sangita Kumari filed a writ petition challenging the denial of her appointment, alleging that a 13-year absence should not disqualify her under Rule 236(198) of the Bihar Service Code. The District Public Grievance Redressal Cell had earlier dismissed her application on 20 September 2025, directing …

SUBHAN @ MD. SUBHAN MIYANversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Subhan Miyan, sought bail in a case registered as Fulkaha P.S. Case No. 178 of 2024, alleging offences under Sections 304, 134 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was linked to a robbery of cash amounting to Rs. 54,410, based on call‑data‑record …

Saurav KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners Baiju Kumar, Karan Kumar and Saurav Kumar applied for bail in connection with a case registered under Sections 61(2), 109, 111 and 140 of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the accused were involved in an armed encounter with an informant and that Saurav Kumar disclosed a …

OmiversusThe State of Bihar through Director General of Police, Bihar, Patna.

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Omi, was arrested on 31 January 2026 despite a police final report dated 18 April 2025 indicating she was not to be sent to trial in case No.309 of 2024. She filed a criminal writ petition seeking a habeas corpus writ for her release, alleging unlawful detention without a judicial …

Ranjeet Singh @ Tutu @ Tutu Singh @ RanjeetversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ranjeet Singh, husband of a deceased woman, applied for bail in a dowry death case registered under Sections 80(1), 238(a) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. He claimed innocence, alleging that the death was due to illness and that he was falsely implicated. The …

Birbal SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Birbal Sahani, filed an application seeking modification of an anticipatory bail order dated 18‑12‑2025, which required him to surrender within four weeks. He argued that, being a poor and illiterate person, he could not arrange sureties and therefore could not surrender within the …

Mantu RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Mantu Rai applied for bail, and the court on 24-12-2025 granted regular bail but erroneously recorded that he had a clean criminal antecedent. The petitioner later discovered that paragraph 4 of the order contained a typographical mistake, as he actually had one prior case (Sonpur P.S. Case No. 377 …

Aryan Kumar @ Vivek Kumar @ Chhotka Vivek @ AryanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Aryan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a murder case (Danapur P.S. Case No. 627 of 2024) and alleged violations of Sections 103, 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleges that the informant's husband was killed on 12 July 2024, and the …

Kumar Narendra NayakversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Petitioner Kumar Narendra Nayak 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 for empanelment of a transport‑handling contractor, alleging that the NIT contravenes the Transport …

Pratima DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Pratima Devi applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a POCSO case where she was alleged to have facilitated a rape by calling the victim out of her house, after which Sudhanshu Kumar allegedly committed the offence. The prosecution alleged offences under Sections 65(1), 351(2), 3(5) of the …

Satish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Satish Kumar was granted anticipatory bail on 8 October 2025 with a condition to surrender before the lower court within four weeks. He failed to surrender because he was occupied with agricultural work and could not consult his counsel. He filed an application seeking a two‑week extension to …

Subhan @ Md. Subhan @ Md. Subhan MiyanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Subhan Miyan, was charged under Section 309(4) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act for alleged theft of Rs.1,68,873. The prosecution’s case relied solely on a confessional statement of a co‑accused, Md. Juber, which named the petitioner, while no material was recovered from him …

Sharda DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sharda Devi, the mother‑in‑law of a deceased woman, was implicated in a murder case alleged to involve a dowry demand under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). She contended that the FIR was vague, the marriage was over nine years old, and there was no dowry …

Raushan Kumar @ FighterversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar, was arrested in connection with the murder of his grandson and was in custody since 13 August 2025. The FIR was lodged against an unknown person, and the petitioner’s name was implicated based on a confessional statement of co‑accused Mukesh Kumar, who had already been …

Kallu Rai @ Srikant Rai @ Sri Kant YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kallu Rai, was arrested in connection with a murder case (PS Case No. 216 of 2020) involving the killing of the informant's cousin brother, allegedly over a monetary dispute. He is charged under Sections 302, 120(B), 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The …

MD. JAKIRUDDIN @ JAKIRUDDIN @ MD. JAKIRversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Jakiruddin, filed an application seeking modification of an earlier order dated 26‑11‑2025 that set a surrender deadline in Complaint Case No.206 of 2020 before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Madhepura. The application requested an extension of the surrender period. The court …

Md. Nouman @ Nouman Reza @ Noman RajaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Nouman, was arrested in June 2024 on charges of murder, dowry‑related homicide and several other offences under the Indian Penal Code. He had been in custody for over one and a half years and his earlier bail application was rejected. The petitioner’s counsel argued that he was …

Tarkeshwar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Tarkeshwar Singh, was in custody for alleged offences under several sections of the BNS, stemming from an alleged assault on a neighbour informant amid a land dispute. He filed a bail petition claiming innocence, lack of criminal antecedent, and that the allegations were general and …

Shah Shobha KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, an Assistant Teacher appointed in 1991, sought promotion from the Lower Subordinate Education Service (LSES) to the Subordinate Education Service (SES) citing that junior colleagues had already been promoted and relying on the precedent set in Gayatri Kumari v. State of Bihar (CWJC …

Md. TahsinversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Md. Tahsin, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) to consider his objection form filed through the official portal for the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025 and to issue a revised answer key. He alleged that despite …

Triveni Sahu @ Triveni PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Triveni Sahu, sought regular bail in a criminal case (PS Biraul Case No. 364 of 2025) involving alleged dowry-related cruelty and the murder of the informant's daughter. The prosecution alleged that the victim was killed by her in‑laws after a dowry demand of Rs.5 lakh was not met, …

Shailesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shailesh Singh applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 310(4), 310(5) and 111(3) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that two mobile phones, an ATM card and a PAN card were recovered from his …

Lavkush Sharma @ Lavkush Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Lavkush Sharma and Binod Kumar, filed an application on 18-02-2026 seeking modification of an anticipatory bail order dated 01-11-2025 in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 89805 of 2024. The original order required them to surrender and furnish a bail bond within a stipulated period, which …

Vivek Thakur @ Vivek Kumar TakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Vivek Thakur, filed an application seeking restoration of Criminal Miscellaneous No.11777 of 2025, which had been dismissed for non‑prosecution by the Patna High Court on 2 July 2025. The petitioner argued that the dismissal resulted from an omission by his counsel. The court …

Saurabh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Saurabh Kumar, was arrested in connection with an NDPS case for possession of a small quantity of ganja and was denied bail on 06-08-2025. He filed a fresh bail petition after completing more than one year (1 year and 3 months) in custody, arguing that the earlier order allowed a …

VIJAY YADAV @ BIJAY YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Vijay Yadav filed a criminal revision petition before the Patna High Court challenging an order of the trial court. The court had earlier directed the petitioner to file a surrender certificate by a specified date, granting a final opportunity to comply. The petitioner failed to appear on the last …

Sonamati DeviversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Sonamati Devi and Sanju Devi, applied for bail in a case (Choutarwa P.S. Case No. 162 of 2025) involving alleged assault and homicide under several sections of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioners, along with others, participated in assaulting the informant’s …

MD. ISHTIYAQ @ ISHTIYAQversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Md. Ishtiyaq, filed a criminal revision petition but later reached a settlement with the respondents and sought the court’s permission to withdraw the petition. The court examined whether a petition can be withdrawn after settlement. It found no legal impediment to allowing the …

Ranveer KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Ranveer Kumar, sought regular bail in a case under Sections 25(1‑B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, alleging that he was falsely implicated and that no contraband was recovered from his possession. The prosecution alleged that during a night patrol on 30‑09‑2025 the petitioner was …

Satyam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Satyam Kumar, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 25(1‑B)a, 27 and 25(9) of the Arms Act, alleging that a video showed a birthday party where a single round was fired and that he was falsely implicated. The prosecution relied on the video and a statement that the …

Manish Bind @ Manish VindversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Manish Bind petitioned for regular bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S., alleging that he and four others assaulted the son of an informant, resulting in the victim's death. The prosecution alleged that the accused were armed with lathis, dandas and sharp weapons and …

Sameer Raj @ Sameer Raj SinhaversusThe Union of India

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, Sameer Raj and Arun Kumar Sinha, filed a Letters Patent Appeal against the Union of India and related education authorities. The appellants sought the court's permission to withdraw the appeal. The court considered whether such withdrawal could be permitted at that stage. Justice …

PharmacyversusAryabhatta knowledge University

DISPOSED

Champaran College of Pharmacy, through its trustee, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of Aryabhatta Knowledge University and its officials. The petition named the Vice Chancellor, the Registrar, and the Examination Controller as respondents. During the …

Bhuneshwar PandeyversusDr. B. Rajender

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bhuneshwar Pandey, filed a contempt petition challenging an order dated 29 Oct 2024 in which the High Court had directed him to approach the District Magistrate‑Collector to seek proper acquisition of his land before a public road could be constructed. He claimed that the Rural Works …

Devendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Devendra Yadav, was apprehended after police recovered 72.11 grams of a smokelike substance from a Swift Dzire registered in his name, though the substance was found in the possession of a co-accused. The FIR, however, names only Debesh Kumar alias Madhav, and no direct recovery was …

Manish Kumar Pasi @ Manish Kumar @ Manish PasiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar Pasi was charged under Sections 65(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 4 of the POCSO Act for allegedly kidnapping and raping minor girls. The petitioner had earlier sought anticipatory bail, which was denied, and his appeal to the Supreme Court was dismissed. …

Krishna Nat @ Chhotu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Krishna Nat (alias Chhotu Kumar) was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleged to have fired at the informant's son without causing injury and with no weapon recovered. The petitioner contended that he was innocent, …

Ravindra Pratap SinghversusHonble the Chancellor of the Universities of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners, a group of six individuals, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University and its officials. The petition sought relief against the university's decisions, though the specific grounds are not detailed in …

KAPILDEO SINGHversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners were acquitted by the trial court of charges under Sections 147, 148, 149, 323, 324, 307 and 337 IPC arising from a 1997 incident. The complainant appealed, and the appellate court partially allowed the appeal, overturning the acquittal and remanding the case for sentencing on a …

CHANDAN BHAGAT @ LADENversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Chandan Bhagat, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Munger, for illegal manufacturing and possession of firearms under Sections 25(1)(a) and 26(11) of the Arms Act, based on a police raid that allegedly recovered gun‑making tools and gunpowder from his house. The …

Jay Prakash SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Jay Prakash Singh, sought a court order directing the Circle Officer of Barh to measure his land within six weeks. The Patna High Court had earlier, on 22 January 2025, ordered the Circle Officer to dispose of the application in accordance with law. The petitioner appealed, arguing …

BiharversusAshiwini Bhardwaj

DISPOSED

The State of Bihar appealed a Patna High Court order that directed the appointment of Ashiwini Bhardwaj as Lecturer in Arts & Craft at a Government Training College under the UR category, with the condition that he would receive benefits only from his actual date of joining. The State argued that …

Md. Anjal Miya @ Anjal AkhtarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Md. Anjal Miya, filed a petition seeking modification of an earlier order dated 16-12-2024 that limited the period for surrendering and furnishing a bail bond. The petitioner argued for an extension of the surrender period, citing reasons detailed in the modification petition. The …

DOST MOHAMMADversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Dost Mohammad filed a criminal revision challenging a Family Court order that raised his maintenance liability to Rs. 6,300 per month, more than 50% of the court's assessed income of Rs. 12,600. He relied on the Supreme Court's guideline that maintenance should not exceed 25% of a husband's net …

Vikash Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

A large group of seasonal tube‑well operators filed a contempt petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several officials of the Water Resources and Minor Irrigation Departments. The petitioners sought liberty to pursue appropriate remedial action concerning their …

Dr. Dinesh SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Dr. Dinesh Singh, filed a contempt petition before the Patna High Court alleging non-compliance by the State of Bihar, Magadh University and its officials. The university submitted annexure documents showing that a sum of Rs.50,000 had already been paid to the petitioner, contending …

M/S New Kohli Sports,versusThe State of Bihar through Director,

DISMISSED

The petitioner, M/s New Kohli Sports, supplied sports goods for the Eklavya Mini Olympics in 2015 based on an oral direction from the State’s Director of Student and Youth Welfare, but was not paid. The petitioner invoked the Bihar Public Works Contracts Disputes Arbitration Tribunal (BPWCDAT) under …

BiharversusUrmila Devi

DISMISSED

The State of Bihar and related education officials filed a contempt application, which led to an order dated 09.08.2024 in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.15941 of 2015. The contemnor subsequently filed a review application challenging that order. The petitioners, represented by Mr. Sita Ram Yadav …

M/s Pepsico India Holdings Private LimitedversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Pepsico India Holdings Pvt. Ltd. appealed against the State of Bihar challenging the fixation of valuable tax and penalty under the commercial taxes law. While the appeal was pending, the parties negotiated a settlement under Rule 4 of the Bihar Settlement of Taxation Disputes Rules, 2024. The Joint …

Subhadra RoyversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Subhadra Roy, filed an application seeking cancellation of the bail granted to her on 20 April 2022 in connection with a complaint case. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the respondent (her husband) was now paying maintenance to her, indicating satisfactory conduct. The court …

Baidyanath RajakversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Baidyanath Rajak filed a civil writ petition against the State of Bihar and officials of the Agriculture Department. The petitioner claimed that the relief sought had already been granted by orders issued on 18-02-2026, rendering the petition moot. Counsel for the petitioner argued that …

Rubby DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners Rubby Devi, Dhiraj Kumar Singh and Ramesh Mahto filed a contempt petition against the State of Bihar and several education officials, seeking relief from an order dated 03‑08‑2022 (Memo No. 871) which they claimed had redressed their claim. The petitioners asked the Court to grant …

Manoj Kumar Prasad @ Manoj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioners, a group of eighteen individuals, filed a contempt petition before the Patna High Court challenging an order dated 03.08.2022 (Memo No. 871) that rejected their claim. The opposite parties were officials of the State of Bihar, including the Chief Secretary and various education …

UTTAM RAIversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioners Uttam Rai, Bikram Rai and Bajrang Rai filed a criminal revision petition before the Patna High Court challenging an earlier order. During the hearing, the petitioners' counsel sought the Court's permission to withdraw the revision petition. The Court considered whether it could allow …

Sukhdeo Yadav and Ors.versusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants Sukhdeo, Bijay and Ajay Yadav were convicted by the Sessions Court for an offence under Section 365 of the IPC based on an abduction allegation arising from a land dispute. The prosecution's case relied primarily on the victim's testimony and the informant's FIR, but the informant's …

Md. Ayazi KarimversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Md. Ayazi Karim filed a writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and several officials of Bihar Engineering University and Darbhanga College of Engineering. During the hearing, senior counsel for the petitioner informed the court that subsequent …

Pranav Kumar JhaversusLife Insurance Corporation Of India and Ors

DISPOSED

The petitioner, a LIC employee and union secretary, was charged with using unparliamentary language against a branch manager and was subjected to a departmental inquiry without a preliminary investigation. The inquiry concluded he was guilty of misconduct and imposed a penalty of permanently …