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The petitioner, Ravi Kumar, a hardware shop owner, filed a writ of habeas corpus seeking the production of his former daily‑wage employee, Mohan Singh, who had been taken into police custody following a complaint by Singh's wife. The petitioner alleged that the investigating officer pressured Singh …
The petitioner, Vinay Pandey, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court challenging actions of the State of Bihar and various officials. During the hearing, the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the writ and instead file an application under Rule 12A of the Bihar Prohibition and …
Mintu Gowala, a manager of LSJ Biotech, filed a writ petition seeking the release of 2,233 boxes of DXNRG tea seized by police in a truck that also contained illicit liquor. The tea, worth about Rs. 20 lakh, was not required for investigation and is perishable. The Special Judge, Excise‑II, …
The petitioner, a fertilizer and cement dealer, filed a writ seeking quashing of show‑cause notices and penalties issued under Section 74 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, alleging that tax had already been paid and that the notices were issued without basis. The tax department had …
The appellant, Johnson Paints Co., a partnership firm, claimed continuous use of the trademark “JOHNSON” since 1987 and sought an interim injunction against Johnson Paints Pvt. Ltd. for alleged passing off. The respondent, incorporated in 2009, asserted rights based on a series of assignment deeds …
Petitioner Kapil Dev Chaudhary filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the release of a 110 sq. ft. land parcel seized under Rule 12B of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2021, and a stay on the confiscation order dated 27.01.2026. The court observed that the confiscating authority …
Mukul Prasad, the owner of a shop leased to Deepak Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking the release of the premises that had been seized by Excise authorities under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act in connection with a case against the tenant. The petitioner argued that he was not an accused and …
Manish Kumar, owner of a CNG tempo seized under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, filed a writ petition seeking the vehicle's release, safe custody, and protection from auction. The High Court observed that the petitioner had not invoked the statutory remedy prescribed in …
The petitioner, Rajan, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the release of his truck (Reg. No. HP38H-0768) that had been seized under IPC sections 272/273 and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (sections 30(a) and 41(i)). The truck was seized in a police case and remained in …
The Bihar State Text Book Publishing Corporation Ltd., represented by its Managing Director and Marketing Manager, appealed against M/s Patna Offset Press and its partners. Both parties jointly submitted that the appeal had become infructuous. The High Court noted the unanimous submissions and found …
Morlatis Engineering and Construction Pvt. Ltd. filed a writ petition seeking to quash multiple summons issued by various GST intelligence and tax authorities under Section 70 of the Central/Bihar Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, alleging they were violative of statutory provisions and a circular …
Girivar Alloys Private Limited challenged the cancellation of its GST registration and the blocking of its input tax credit (ITC). The petitioner claimed the cancellation order under Section 16 of the CGST Act and Rule 21(e) of the CGST Rules was issued without a reasoned order, violating natural …
The petitioner, Rameshwar Pandey, filed a civil writ petition in the Patna High Court against the Union of India and several income tax officials. Subsequently, on 22-04-2026, the petitioner, through counsel Mr. Mithilesh Kumar, applied for permission to withdraw the writ application. The …
The petitioner, a resident of West Bengal, claimed ownership of a vehicle that had been stolen and later used to transport liquor, leading to its seizure under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The theft was recorded under IPC section 379, and a separate case was filed for the liquor offence. …
The petitioner, Chandra Kishor Mandal, challenged the confiscation of his land‑cum‑house by filing a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, alleging that the confiscation order, issued after police seized five litres of country‑made liquor and related manufacturing articles, suffered …
The petitioner, Dinesh Kumar, challenged the confiscation of his vehicle by the Excise authorities, alleging that he was not involved in the theft of the vehicle or any alleged liquor transport. The State authorities submitted a final police report confirming the theft but found no link to the …
The petitioner, Vishal Dhillo, sought a writ of mandamus for the release of his vehicle seized by Excise officials after 2.7 litres of foreign liquor was found inside, despite his presence in the vehicle at the time of seizure. He relied on earlier Patna High Court decisions (Satvinder Singh Bedi …
ITC Ltd., a manufacturer of packaging materials, challenged five Show Cause Notices (SCNs) issued in 2008 that demanded differential excise duty, interest and penalty under Section 11A of the Central Excise Act. The petitioners argued that the SCNs were barred by limitation, that the department had …
ITC Ltd., a manufacturer of packaging materials, challenged five Show Cause Notices (SCNs) issued in 2008 that demanded differential excise duty, interest and penalty under Section 11A of the Central Excise Act. The petitioners argued that the SCNs were barred by limitation, that the department had …
ITC Ltd., a manufacturer of packaging materials, challenged five Show Cause Notices (SCNs) issued in 2008 that demanded differential excise duty, interest and penalty under Section 11A of the Central Excise Act. The petitioners argued that the SCNs were barred by limitation, that the department had …
Sudhir Kumar Jaiswal filed a criminal writ application before the Patna High Court challenging actions of various state officials. The petitioners, represented by Advocates Tribhuwan Narayan and Anurak Patel, sought relief but later informed the Court that the relief sought could no longer be …
Naresh Singh filed a writ petition in the Patna High Court challenging actions of the Union of India and Income Tax officials. The Court observed that the petition lacked a complete factual narration and proper pleadings. The petitioner sought permission to withdraw the writ and re‑file a properly …
M/s Mother India Construction Pvt. Ltd. filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 29-08-2025 issued by the State Tax authorities of Bihar. The petitioner sought permission to withdraw the writ and to file an appeal before the appropriate authority under Section 107 of the Central and State …
The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking to quash the confiscation order dated 04‑02‑2025 passed by the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate, Gopalganj, which ordered his Scorpio vehicle to be auctioned. The vehicle, registered in Jharkhand, was reported stolen in November 2023 and later …
Petitioner Md. Nadeem Iqbal filed a writ of habeas corpus seeking the release of his wife and daughter, alleging they were being illegally detained by his in‑laws. He had earlier approached the Family Court for guardianship, but that petition was dismissed for lack of territorial jurisdiction. The …
Narendra Kumar filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 05‑11‑2025 issued by the District Magistrate of Jamui under Section 3(3) of the Bihar Control of Crimes Act, 1981, which directed him to mark attendance at a police station 30 kilometres away twice daily from 08‑11‑2025 to 15‑11‑2025. …
The petitioner, Nehal Ghani, filed a writ of habeas corpus seeking the production, declaration of illegal detention, release, medical examination, compensation and disciplinary action against police concerning his cousin Mozahid Ghani, who was allegedly detained by Khusrupur police in connection …
The appellant Md. Alam was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge in a POCSO case for alleged sexual assault of a minor, under IPC sections 377 and 34 and POCSO section 6, and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment. The conviction was based primarily on the victim's written application and …
The mother of a murder victim filed an appeal against a trial court's acquittal of the accused, but delayed filing the appeal by 249 days. She sought condonation of the delay, citing her severe epilepsy and medical treatment as reasons for the postponement. The court examined the medical …
Uttam Mishra filed a petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several officials. The petitioner’s counsel, on instruction from another advocate, informed the court that the application had become infructuous. The court, after noting this submission, disposed of the …
Petitioner Pyarelal Bind filed a writ application seeking to set aside the order of the Deputy Secretary confirming his detention and the order of the District Magistrate extending the detention. The petitioner alleged victimisation despite no public order threat. The Court noted that the detention …
Dr. Aquil Ahmad, a medical officer, filed a petition challenging the forfeiture of his 100% pension by a disciplinary authority under Rule 43(b) of the Bihar Pension Rules. The petitioner contended that the order, issued via Memo No. 1239(2) dated 21.07.2025, was illegal and sought relief in a …
The petitioner, Shyam Lal Soni, filed an application before the Patna High Court. Subsequently, the petitioner informed the court that the application had become infructuous. The respondent, Bihar State Financial Corporation, appeared and confirmed that the order sought to be enforced had already …
On 26 April 2023, a petition (C.W.J.C. No.4398 of 2023) was listed for admission but the office clerk of the petitioner's advocate failed to mark the cause list, resulting in no appearance and the petition being dismissed for want of prosecution. The clerk subsequently filed an affidavit explaining …
The petitioners, including Ram Snehi Singh, Krishna Thakur, Manvendra Prasad Yadav, Kusum Devi and Baliram Ram, filed writ petitions in the Patna High Court against various officials of the State of Bihar alleging violations of their rights. The Court observed that the order of the Writ Court had …
The petitioners, including Ram Snehi Singh, Krishna Thakur, Manvendra Prasad Yadav, Kusum Devi and Baliram Ram, filed writ petitions in the Patna High Court against various officials of the State of Bihar alleging violations of their rights. The Court observed that the order of the Writ Court had …
The petitioners, including Ram Snehi Singh, Krishna Thakur, Manvendra Prasad Yadav, Kusum Devi and Baliram Ram, filed writ petitions in the Patna High Court against various officials of the State of Bihar alleging violations of their rights. The Court observed that the order of the Writ Court had …
The petitioners, including Ram Snehi Singh, Krishna Thakur, Manvendra Prasad Yadav, Kusum Devi and Baliram Ram, filed writ petitions in the Patna High Court against various officials of the State of Bihar alleging violations of their rights. The Court observed that the order of the Writ Court had …
The petitioners, including Ram Snehi Singh, Krishna Thakur, Manvendra Prasad Yadav, Kusum Devi and Baliram Ram, filed writ petitions in the Patna High Court against various officials of the State of Bihar alleging violations of their rights. The Court observed that the order of the Writ Court had …
Anil Kumar filed a petition seeking liberty to challenge a reasoned order issued by the Commercial Taxes Department of Bihar. The petitioner argued that the contempt application had become infructuous and requested the court to grant him liberty to contest the order. The court examined whether it …
The appellant, Bipin Bihari, alleged that his daughter was subjected to dowry demands and torture by her in‑laws, culminating in her disappearance and presumed murder on 5 July 2022. He filed an FIR charging the husband, his brother‑in‑law and two in‑law women under Sections 498A, 304B/34, 201, …
The petitioner, Samrul Ali, filed a contempt application alleging that a letter dated 13-12-2019 from the Banking Ombudsman indicated a sum of Rs.82,000 with interest was available in his account at Vaishali District Central Co-operative Bank, but he claimed he was unaware of the letter. The bank …
The appellant Bhupendra Singh appealed against the acquittal of respondent Dhanushdhari Singh (R-2) in a case registered under IPC sections 363, 366A and later 302. The Sessions Judge had acquitted the accused due to lack of conclusive circumstantial evidence. During the hearing, counsel for the …
The appellants, senior officials of the East Central Railway, appealed against a District Judge’s order dismissing their application under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 on limitation grounds. The application challenging the arbitral award was filed 159 days after the …
The appeal challenges the acquittal of Vijay Kumar Singh (Munna) and Puja Devi in a murder case arising from a 2018 incident in Mashrak, Saran, where the deceased Vishwanath Prasad was allegedly shot. The trial court had acquitted the accused on the ground that the prosecution's evidence – chiefly …
The Bihar State Road Development Corporation Ltd. (BSRDCL) awarded a highway contract to M.G. Contractors, which later led to a dispute over site hindrances and contract performance. The matter was referred to arbitration, and the Arbitral Tribunal rendered an award granting the contractor monetary …
The appellant Md Quarban was convicted by a Special POCSO Court for kidnapping, rape and related offences against a girl alleged to be a minor. The prosecution relied chiefly on the victim’s testimony, a school registration card to prove minority, and a medical report showing pregnancy but no …
The appellant, Renu Devi, the wife of the deceased Tarkeshwar Singh, appealed against the acquittal of five accused persons in a murder case. The trial court had found no direct evidence, no eyewitness, and a five‑day gap between the last sighting of the victim and the discovery of his skeleton, …
The appellant, mother of the deceased, appealed the acquittal of Md. Guddu (R‑2) for the murder of her son under Sections 302 and 201 IPC. The trial court had found that the prosecution failed to prove Guddu's guilt beyond reasonable doubt, relying on the presumption of innocence and the lack of a …
The appellant Ranjit Sah appealed against the acquittal of Suraj Kumar under Sections 302, 341, 323, 325, 504, 307 and 34 of the IPC, contending that the prosecution had proved murder. The trial court had convicted the accused only under Section 304 Part II, finding no intention to kill because the …
The victim, Motichand Ram, filed a criminal appeal under the proviso to Section 372 of the CrPC against the acquittal of several accused in a case involving offences under the IPC and the SC/ST Act. The trial court had convicted four accused under Sections 323, 341 and 325/34 IPC, but acquitted them …
The appellant, Hasbuddin Shah, filed Criminal Appeal (DB) No.1038 of 2024 before the Patna High Court challenging a conviction arising from a 2009 complaint case. The respondents included the State of Bihar and several co‑accused. During the hearing on 31‑03‑2026, counsel for the appellant sought …
The appellant, a contractor, entered into a contract with the State of Bihar for earth‑work on the Zamania Pump Canal. After delays and alleged non‑performance, the Executive Engineer rescinded the contract and issued a final bill, which the contractor disputed. The dispute was referred to …
Maimoon Nesha appealed against the acquittal of three accused (Pramod Prasad Srivastava, Dheeraj Kumar Srivastava and Ojaira Khatoon) in a criminal case arising from a 2009 incident. The trial court had found no sufficient evidence and acquitted the accused. The appellant argued that the victim's …
The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a 2015 bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court that killed a police constable and a woman, and allowed several prisoners to escape. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements to police, mobile‑phone …
The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a 2015 bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court that killed a police constable and a woman, and allowed several prisoners to escape. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements to police, mobile‑phone …
The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a 2015 bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court that killed a police constable and a woman, and allowed several prisoners to escape. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements to police, mobile‑phone …
The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a 2015 bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court that killed a police constable and a woman, and allowed several prisoners to escape. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements to police, mobile‑phone …
The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a 2015 bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court that killed a police constable and a woman, and allowed several prisoners to escape. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements to police, mobile‑phone …
The appellant, Ramlagan Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.436 of 2024 arising from a 2018 case in Aurangabad. During the hearing on 25-03-2026, the appellant's counsel sought unconditional withdrawal of the appeal. The State and the other respondents did not object to this request. The bench, …
Pawan Chaudhary appealed against the State of Bihar and co-accused challenging a peremptory order. The High Court examined the appeal and noted that the peremptory order had already taken effect. It held that an appeal cannot be filed solely against the State of Bihar in the present circumstances. …
The Union of India (through the General Manager, East Central Railway) appealed against M/s Kamal Construction in the Patna High Court. The respondent raised a preliminary objection questioning the maintainability of the appeal. The appellant, through senior counsel, subsequently requested to …
The appeal challenges the acquittal of three accused (Chhotu, Rajesh and Vijay Yadav) in a land‑dispute case where the informant, Chintaman Yadav, was assaulted and injured. The trial court had convicted Lalu Yadav under Sections 324 and 341 IPC for assault with a khanti, but acquitted the other …
Rakesh Kumar, the son of a workshop owner whose garage was raided by the NIA, was arrested in 2021 under several anti‑terrorism and arms statutes. The prosecution alleged his involvement in manufacturing arms and explosives, but offered no direct evidence linking him to the seized items, no …
The appellant Lakkhi Devi challenged the acquittal of four accused in a rape case arising from an alleged assault on 18 April 2010. The trial court had found that the prosecution failed to establish the charges under Section 376(D) IPC and acquitted the accused. On appeal, the High Court examined …
The appellant, Dilip Kumar, was convicted by the trial court for offences under Section 4 of the POCSO Act and Section 376(2)(i) of the IPC for raping a girl allegedly aged 14. The appeal challenged the conviction on the ground that the victim's age was not properly proved, the school transfer …
The appellants were convicted by the Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Samastipur, for gang rape under Section 376D IPC, along with charges under the IT Act and SC/ST Act, and sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. On appeal, the Patna High Court examined the evidence, noting a 13‑day delay …
The appellants were convicted by the Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Samastipur, for gang rape under Section 376D IPC, along with charges under the IT Act and SC/ST Act, and sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. On appeal, the Patna High Court examined the evidence, noting a 13‑day delay …
The appellants were convicted by the Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Samastipur, for gang rape under Section 376D IPC, along with charges under the IT Act and SC/ST Act, and sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. On appeal, the Patna High Court examined the evidence, noting a 13‑day delay …
The appellants were convicted by the Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Samastipur, for gang rape under Section 376D IPC, receiving 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. The prosecution's case relied solely on the victim's testimony, which was recorded 13 days after the alleged incident, and lacked …
The appellant challenged the acquittal of respondent No.2 (Jagdish Yadav) in a murder case involving the death of Jitendra Jha, alleging that the trial court erred in finding the prosecution evidence insufficient. The prosecution case was based on a private complaint and the testimony of family …
The Patna High Court heard multiple criminal appeals filed by seven accused who had been convicted under Section 376D of the IPC for alleged gang rape, along with charges under the IT Act and the SC/ST Act. The prosecution’s case rested solely on the testimony of the victim‑prosecutrix, who failed …
The appellant Baliram Singh alleged that on 10 January 2012 he and his son were attacked by six accused in a land‑dispute, resulting in his son's death. The trial court acquitted the accused, finding the prosecution had failed to prove the crime beyond reasonable doubt. On appeal under Section 372( …
The appellant, Amit Kumar, was convicted by the Child Court-cum-1st Additional Sessions Judge in a POCSO case for offences under Section 376 IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act, receiving a 13-year imprisonment and a fine. He appealed, arguing that the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and the Children’s …
The appellant was convicted by the Children Court of Lakhisarai for murder, assault and causing hurt under Sections 302, 323 and 341 IPC based largely on the informant’s deposition and an investigating officer’s statement, which the trial court treated as a dying declaration. The appellant claimed …
The victim, Sharma Dubey, appealed the acquittal of Barisrar Dwivedi (respondent No.2) on IPC offences of murder, attempt to murder, assault and other charges, arguing that the trial court erred by dismissing the case without any prosecution evidence. The appeal was filed after the statutory …
The appellant Rajdeep Thathera was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge‑VI‑cum‑Special Judge, POCSO, for kidnapping, rape and offences under the POCSO Act based on the testimony of a 15‑year‑old girl and other police evidence. The appellant appealed, contending that the victim was actually an …
The appellant Md. Salauddin appealed against the acquittal of six co‑accused in a case arising from a land‑dispute‑related assault alleged to have occurred on 2‑Dec‑2008. The prosecution relied on the informant’s written statement and nine witnesses, alleging that the accused assaulted the informant …
The petitioners were charged under several IPC offences (420, 467, 468, 471, 120B) and UAPA provisions (17, 18, 18B, 21, 38, 40) following a police raid on an ATM. They contended that the State had taken cognizance without obtaining the sanction required under the NIA Act and that the High Court’s …
The appellant Birju Ram was convicted by a Special POCSO Court for rape of an 11‑year‑old girl under IPC 376(2) and POCSO Sec 6 and sentenced to twenty years rigorous imprisonment. The prosecution’s case rested on the mother’s fardbeyan, the child’s statement recorded under Section 164 CrPC after an …
The appellant Jogindra Rai appealed against the acquittal of Manoj Mahto (respondent No.2) for murder (Sec. 302 IPC) and related offences (Secs. 201, 34 IPC) arising from the death of his daughter whose body was found in a well. The trial court had held that the prosecution failed to prove guilt …
The petitioner, Pankaj Kumar Yadav, sought regular bail for offences including murder, attempt to murder, and illegal possession of arms, for which he has been in custody since November 2023. The prosecution alleged that he ordered the shooting of the informant’s brother, a material witness, and …
Ram Sagar Sada petitioned for pre‑arrest bail in a case (PS Kusheshwar Asthan Case No. 216 of 2022) involving alleged encroachment and violent assembly, with charges under multiple IPC sections. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was among 50‑60 persons constructing thatched houses on …
The petitioner, Ranjit Kumar Singh, was charged under Sections 364(A), 120(B) and 212 of the IPC for kidnapping a businessman and was detained as an under‑trial prisoner since September 2014. Over eleven years, the trial progressed slowly, with only a fraction of the 59 prosecution witnesses …
Prince Kumar was charged under several IPC sections and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly posing as a recovery agent, seizing a tractor financed by Tata Motors, and abusing the victim's caste name. He had previously been granted bail in 2021 on the condition that his criminal …
The petitioner, Arnav Shaurya, was arrested in connection with a murder case (PS Case No. 77 2020) involving offences under Sections 302, 324, 120(B), 34 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with another accused, shot the informant’s son over …
Ircon International Ltd. challenged a show‑cause notice and subsequent reassessment under Section 31 of the Bihar Value Added Tax Act, 2005, alleging that the steel superstructure supplied under a works contract should be taxed at the 5 % rate applicable to “iron and steel” under Section 14 of the …
The Patna High Court considered four writ applications filed by Ircon International Ltd. seeking refunds of taxes and penalties imposed under the Bihar Value Added Tax Act, 2005, including a Rs 18.52 crore recovery under Section 47, and smaller refunds for the years 2005‑06, 2006‑07 and 2011‑12 …
Manish Kahar, also known as Sadhu Ram, filed a petition before the Patna High Court challenging his conviction. The prosecution had closed its evidence and the accused was convicted under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The petitioner sought relief through …
The petitioners, Shankar Yadav and Shekhar Yadav, sought anticipatory bail in a complaint (No. 178 of 2023) alleging offences under several IPC sections arising from a land dispute. The complainant alleged that the petitioners threatened and assaulted her and her family to dispossess them of land …
Ircon International Ltd., a contractor for a rail‑road bridge, challenged a show‑cause notice and subsequent assessment under the Bihar Value Added Tax Act, 2005, claiming that the steel superstructure it supplied should be taxed at the 5% rate applicable to iron and steel under the Central Sales …
The Patna High Court considered four writ applications filed by Ircon International Ltd. seeking refunds of VAT amounts recovered under Section 47 of the Bihar Value Added Tax Act, 2005, and relief from penalties imposed under Section 41(6). The petitioner argued that the tax on fabricated steel …
The Patna High Court considered four writ applications filed by Ircon International Ltd. seeking refunds of VAT amounts recovered under Section 47 of the Bihar Value Added Tax Act, 2005, and relief from penalties imposed under Section 41(6). The petitioner argued that the tax on fabricated steel …
The petitioner, Md. Ismail, filed an application before the Patna High Court seeking relief. Counsel for the petitioner requested permission to withdraw the application. The court considered the request and granted permission for withdrawal. Consequently, the application was dismissed as withdrawn. …
The petitioner, Vimal Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a case alleging that he fired a double‑barrel gun at an informant, invoking Sections 307 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The informant escaped unharmed and later stated he had not received …
The petitioner, Heera Kumar, sought pre‑arrest bail in a case involving alleged kidnapping, forced marriage, sexual assault and related offences under the IPC and POCSO Act. The victim, a 20‑year‑old woman, allegedly eloped with the petitioner in September 2021, later claiming she was forced into …
The appellants were convicted by a Special POCSO Court for kidnapping, rape and trafficking of a minor girl under Sections 376, 120B IPC, Section 5 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act and provisions of the POCSO Act. They appealed, arguing that the alleged offence occurred on 30 September 2012, …
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 …
The appellants Nitish Kumar and Rajesh Kumar were convicted for the murder of Mahesh Mistri and related offences under Sections 302/34, 448/34, 504/34, 506/34 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution relied primarily on the informant's (father of the deceased) testimony, …
The appellants Nitish Kumar, Rajesh Kumar and Dinesh Prasad were convicted for the murder of Mahesh Mistri and related offences under Sections 302/34, 448/34, 504/34, 506/34 IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act, receiving life imprisonment for murder and concurrent terms for the other charges. They …
Usha Kumari appealed the acquittal of three accused under the proviso to Section 413 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging that they had assaulted her and her brother with a firearm on 20 June 2017. The trial court had acquitted the accused on the ground that the prosecution failed …
Manu Kumar was convicted by a Special POCSO Court for rape under Section 376D IPC and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act based solely on the victim’s testimony. On appeal, the Patna High Court examined the victim’s age, noting that she declared herself 18 years old and a medical opinion placed her …
The appellant Sanjay Giri was convicted by the trial court for rape under Section 376(3) IPC and for offences under Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, based on the victim's statement and medical reports. On appeal, the High Court examined whether the victim was a minor at the time of the alleged …
The East Central Railway filed an interlocutory application seeking condonation of an 85‑day delay in filing a commercial appeal under Section 13(1‑A) of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 against a judgment dated 24‑06‑2025 in an arbitration matter. The railway argued that the delay was caused by …
The New India Assurance Company appealed against a district court order that dismissed its application to set aside an arbitral award on the ground of limitation. The dispute centered on when the three‑month limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 began to …
The appellants, the Managing Director and District Manager of the Bihar State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation, appealed against Guptaji Brothers Rice Mill Pvt. and the State of Bihar. After an arbitral award was made, the respondent (the corporation) entered into a settlement, deposited …
Tata AIG General Insurance Company (appellant) insured M/s Tirhut Food Products (respondent) for fire loss. After a fire in December 2018 the insurer paid Rs 1.61 crore as full and final settlement, which the respondent later contested and invoked the arbitration clause in the policy. The arbitral …
Arjun Engicon Pvt. Ltd. filed a commercial appeal against East Central Railway but delayed filing the appeal by 6 months and 10 days beyond the deadline prescribed under Section 13(1‑A) of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015. The appellant sought condonation of this delay, citing confusion over the …
The General Manager and other officials of East Central Railways filed an interlocutory application seeking condonation of a 222‑day delay in filing a commercial appeal against a judgment that dismissed their Section 34 application under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The delay was …
Vishwanath Mahto appealed against his conviction under the State of Bihar. Counsel for the appellant sought permission to convert the pending appeal into a criminal appeal (Special Judge) on the ground of the quantum of the sentence imposed. The High Court noted the request and, after consideration, …
The appellant, Ram Akbal Yadav, appealed the acquittal of four accused persons charged under Sections 302, 201 and 34 of the IPC for the murder of his son. The trial court had acquitted the accused on the ground that the prosecution failed to produce any substantive witnesses despite issuing …
The appellant was convicted for the murder of Rambilash Ravidas and injuries to several others, based on the statement of Ramlakhan Das and other witnesses. The trial court acquitted the accused (respondents 2‑9) citing the prosecution’s failure to produce and examine key material witnesses – the …
The State of Bihar convicted Aman Singh and Sonal Singh for murder under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC, based on the testimony of the victims' widow and forensic evidence linking the accused to the use of swords. The appellants challenged the conviction, arguing procedural lapses such as delay in …
The appellant alleged that her daughter was burnt to death after the accused, Manish Kumar, demanded a motorcycle and gold as dowry. The trial court acquitted the accused, finding that the prosecution failed to prove the essential ingredients of a dowry death and that witnesses, including the mother …
An informant filed a complaint alleging that her father was kidnapped, murdered and his body concealed by several relatives in a property dispute. The FIR was lodged more than three years after the alleged incident, and the trial court found the prosecution witnesses unreliable, noting …
The State of Bihar convicted Aman Singh and Sonal Singh for murder under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC, based on the testimony of the victims' widow and forensic evidence linking the accused to the use of swords. The appellants challenged the conviction, alleging procedural irregularities such as a …
Kumar Sidharth filed a public‑interest writ petition alleging massive financial irregularities in the construction of a culvert by the Panchayat President, claiming that payments of over Rs 65 lakhs were made to his relatives without proper administrative approval. The respondents, including various …
Ayasa Khatun was arrested in July 2016 after police seized six kilograms of charas from a bag she was carrying. The trial court convicted her under Section 20(b)(ii)(C) of the NDPS Act and sentenced her to twelve years' imprisonment. On appeal, the High Court examined whether the seizure, sealing, …
Hero Ecotech Limited filed Commercial Appeal No.16 of 2025 before the Patna High Court against Hero Cycle Limited and others. The court, comprising Justice Rajeev Ranjan Prasad and Justice Ritesh Kumar, entertained the appellant's prayer to convert the appeal into a miscellaneous appeal under …
POCT Services filed a civil writ jurisdiction application before the Patna High Court. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel sought the Court's permission to withdraw the application. The opposite parties were present and did not oppose the withdrawal. The Court examined whether procedural …
The petitioner, Vimlesh Kumar, filed an application seeking restoration of Criminal Appeal (DB) No.1319 of 2024 to its original file. The appeal arose from a 2013 case involving multiple respondents and the State of Bihar. The application was heard before a bench of Justice Rajeev Ranjan Prasad and …
The petition, a minor aged about 15, was arrested on 23-10-2025 despite not being charge‑sheeted in the case arising from a land‑dispute incident. The arrest was made after a supervision note by the DIG, without any further material or a court order for further investigation, violating the …
The petitioner, Rambha Kumari, filed a criminal writ application before the Patna High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the writ, stating that the matter had become infructuous. The Court considered the request and allowed the withdrawal. …
The Patna High Court heard an appeal by Abhishek Kumar against his conviction for kidnapping, rape and offences under the POCSO Act. The trial court had sentenced him to 20 years for IPC Section 376AB and five years for other offences, all to run concurrently. The appellant argued that the victim’s …
The Patna High Court heard appeals by Selim Sheikh and Mannalal Chaudhary, who had been convicted by a Special Court for offences under Sections 489B, 489C and 120B of the IPC relating to the trafficking of counterfeit Indian currency. Both had pleaded guilty under Section 229 of the CrPC and were …
The Patna High Court heard two appeals filed by Selim S.K. and Mannalal Chaudhary, who had been convicted by a Special Court for offences under Sections 489B, 489C and 120B of the IPC for trafficking counterfeit currency. Both had pleaded guilty under Section 229 of the CrPC and were sentenced to …
The State of Bihar convicted Md. Tahir and his mother Hadizan Khatoon for the murder of Tahir's wife Rina Khatoon and her two daughters by setting the house on fire, invoking Sections 302, 34 and 201, 34 of the IPC. The trial court sentenced Tahir to death and Hadizan to life imprisonment, relying …
The State of Bihar convicted Md. Tahir and his mother Hadizan Khatoon for the murder of Tahir's wife Rina Khatoon and her two daughters by setting the house on fire, invoking Sections 302, 34 and 201, 34 of the IPC. The trial court sentenced Tahir to death and Hadizan to life imprisonment, relying …
The State of Bihar convicted Md. Tahir and his mother Hadizan Khatoon for the murder of Tahir's wife Rina Khatoon and her two daughters by setting the house on fire, invoking Sections 302, 34 and 201, 34 of the IPC. The trial court sentenced Tahir to death and Hadizan to life imprisonment, relying …
The Union of India appealed against a district judge’s order rejecting its application under Section 34(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to set aside an arbitral award on the ground of limitation. The dispute turned on whether the limitation period for a Section 34 application begins …
The Union of India and related railway authorities appealed against a condition imposed by the trial court that they deposit 80% of the arbitration award in Miscellaneous Arbitration Case No. 37 of 2018. The respondents, Afcons Infrastructure Limited, informed the court that the appellants had …
Samriddhi Rice Mill Private Limited appealed to the Patna High Court alleging that the District Judge, Vaishali (Hajipur), failed to pass any order on its application for an ex-parte ad‑interim injunction in Commercial Suit No.1 of 2023, despite notice having been served on the defendants. The …
Petitioner Braj Nandan Singh filed a writ of habeas corpus seeking the production of his two granddaughters, alleging they were missing and traceless. The High Court had earlier directed the Superintendent of Police to investigate. The police report revealed that the girls were living with their …
Surendra Paswan filed a second writ of habeas corpus seeking custody of his minor son, alleging the child is being held by his wife Babita Kumari and Ram Sagar Paswan without authorization. The petitioner had earlier filed a writ alleging his wife's kidnapping, which was dismissed after she claimed …
