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KHALIFA RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for stabbing the deceased, filed a criminal appeal in 2008 which had not been heard for about six years. He applied for suspension of his sentence and bail, arguing that the delay violated his right to a speedy trial. The High Court …

Hare Krishna SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioners filed a writ petition claiming to be a public interest litigation seeking a court direction for the State and municipal authorities to consider an inquiry report and decide on the removal of Sri Nilesh Kumar as Chief Councillor under Section 25 of the Bihar Municipal Act, 2007. The State …

SHANKAR SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Shankar Singh, filed a criminal appeal which remained pending when he died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. No near relative filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

MAHENDRA YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

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Mahendra Yadav appealed against a conviction of the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, and a death certificate was produced by the police. The court examined the reports confirming the death and considered the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

MUNNU YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Munnu Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.629 of 2010 against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the Superintendent of Police and the Police Inspector submitted reports confirming that the appellant had died, and a death certificate was attached. The Court examined …

Lakhan BhuiyanversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Lakhan Bhuiyan, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.257 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the Inspector‑cum‑S.H.O. No near relative filed an application for leave …

MAHESHWAR YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Maheshwar Yadav filed a criminal appeal, but a police report dated 03.05.2026 confirmed his death and a death certificate was attached. The court examined the report and noted that under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

Santosh Singh @ Lalu ThakurversusThe State Of Bihar

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Santosh Singh, the sole appellant in a criminal appeal, was found to have died during the pendency of the appeal. The court examined letters from the Senior Superintendent of Police and the Inspector‑cum‑S.H.O, along with a death certificate, confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of …

HARIHER SINGH and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Harihar Singh and Badri Singh appealed a criminal conviction of the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the police investigation revealed that both appellants had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

BHARAT MANDALversusSTATE OF BIHAR

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The appellant, Bharat Mandal, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received a letter and police report confirming that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

SURYA NATH YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

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The appellant, Surya Nath Yadav, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the SHO. The Court examined the applicable provision, Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

ACHCHELAL SHARMAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Achchelal Sharma, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.393 of 2004 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

MASAHRU SAH and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The High Court examined a criminal appeal filed by Musahru Sah and his wife Kausalya Devi against the State of Bihar. During the proceedings, letters and death certificates revealed that both appellants had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 …

PIRTHAVI RISHIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Pirthavi Rishi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1159 of 2010 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a death certificate issued by the Department of Planning and Development, Government of Bihar. The Superintendent of Police …

BACHAN SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bachan Singh, filed a criminal appeal which was pending when he died, as confirmed by police reports and a death certificate. The court examined the relevant provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now mirrored in Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

LALBARTI SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Lalbarti Singh filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police discovered that the sole appellant had died. The court examined the statutory provision governing the abatement of appeals when a party dies. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

LALJEE MOCHIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Laljee Mochi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.622 of 2007 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now mirrored by Section 435 of …

PITAMBAR SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Pitambar Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.106 of 1998 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

BRIJ KUMAR ROYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Brij Kumar Roy, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.219 of 2003 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court learned from a police letter and report that the appellant had died. The court examined the effect of the appellant's death on the pending appeal under …

BODHAN RAI @ PRABHU NARAYAN RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bodhan Rai, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as indicated by a police letter and report. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 …

GULAB SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Gulab Singh, died during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No. 290 of 2009 before the Patna High Court. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming the death, along with a death certificate issued by the village Mukhiya. The court …

JAGDEO YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Jagdeo Yadav filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police discovered that the appellant had died. The court examined the relevant provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now mirrored in Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

RAM DENI PASWANversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Deni Paswan, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1193 of 2011 against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received a letter and police report confirming that the appellant had died, supported by a death certificate issued by the village Mukhiya. The court …

BHIKHAR SHARMAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bhikhar Sharma, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.33 of 2010 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate issued by the Gram Panchayat Mukhiya. The court examined the Superintendent of Police's letter and the …

Ram Kumar @ Ramjee RaiversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Kumar, filed a criminal appeal (Cr. App. DB No.616 of 2014) against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the Sub‑Inspector. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

KESHAV KHARWARversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Keshav Kharwar filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

SONU RAMversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sonu Ram, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.515 of 2012 arising from a 2007 case. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate and police reports. The court examined whether the appeal could continue in the absence of any application by a …

Gauri Shankar PradhanversusThe State of Bihar,

DISPOSED

Gauri Shankar Pradhan filed a Letters Patent Appeal against the State of Bihar and several district officials. He later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the appeal, arguing that his claim had been negated as a disputed question of fact. The State, represented by its Government Advocate, …

GOGA RAI @ RADHEY SHYAM RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Goga Rai, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined the applicable provision, Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

RAM NARESH SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Naresh Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.45 of 2004 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter, a police report, and a death certificate. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, …

MANOHAR PANDEYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Manohar Pandey filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the Sub‑Inspector. The Court examined the applicable provision, Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

RAMDEO YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ramdeo Yadav, filed Criminal Appeal (DB) No.381 of 2005 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a death certificate. The court examined the effect of the appellant’s death on the …

NATHUNI CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

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

ANIL PANDEYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Anil Pandey, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal. The Senior Superintendent of Police informed the Court of his death. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), …

RAJENDRA GORversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Rajendra Gor, filed a criminal appeal which was pending when he died, as evidenced by a police letter and a death certificate. The question before the Patna High Court was whether the appeal could continue in the absence of any application by a near relative for leave to proceed. The …

HARBANS YADAVversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Harbans Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.842 of 2008 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police report and a death certificate issued by the village Mukhiya. The court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the …

JAI KISHORE OJHAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Jai Kishore Ojha, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.625 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate issued by the Mukhiya of the Gram Panchayat. The court examined the Superintendent of Police's letter …

Ajay SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant Ajay Singh filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.743 of 2012 against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a death certificate issued by the Gram Panchayat Mukhiya and a police report. The court examined a letter from the Senior …

MD. ATAUR RAHMANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Md. Ataur Rahman, died during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No.766 of 2010 before the Patna High Court. The court examined a police letter confirming the death and noted that no near relative had applied for leave to continue the appeal. Relying on Section 394 of the Code of …

Ashok MandalversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Ashok Mandal, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.826 of 2014. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the SHO. The court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

Md. IbrahimversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Md. Ibrahim filed a public‑interest writ petition seeking direction for the construction of a Community Health Centre (CHC) at Bikram, Patna. The respondents submitted a counter‑affidavit containing a departmental status report showing that the PHC at Bikram had already been upgraded to a 30‑bed CHC …

Satyam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Satyam Kumar, filed a public interest litigation seeking various writs to quash a tender notice dated 18.07.2025 for constructing a football stadium on the premises of U.R. College, Rosera, and to protect the existing college playground. The respondents, including the State of Bihar …

Bihar Adiwasi Adhikar ForumversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Bihar Adiwasi Adhikar Forum filed a public interest litigation seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Land Reforms and Revenue to (i) dispose of a representation dated 15‑10‑2025 concerning a high‑level enquiry into land declared as Government …

Bihar Adiwasi Adhikar ForumversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Bihar Adiwasi Adhikar Forum filed a public interest litigation seeking writs of mandamus directing the Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Land Reform and Revenue, to (i) dispose of a representation filed on 5 November 2025 concerning a high‑level enquiry into land declared as government …

Lalan Kumar BaudhversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, an RTI activist, filed a public interest litigation in the Patna High Court seeking the removal of the Vice‑Chancellor of Veer Kunwar Singh University and an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities, as well as setting aside an extension of the Vice‑Chancellor’s tenure. The …

Lalan Kumar BaudhversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Lalan Kumar Baudh, filed a public interest litigation seeking the removal of the Vice‑Chancellor and Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor of Magadh University for alleged financial irregularities and continuation beyond their statutory tenure. The petition also demanded a forensic audit of university …

Bihar Adiwasi Adhikar ForumversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Bihar Adiwasi Adhikar Forum, through its patron Pramod Kumar Singh, filed a public interest litigation seeking writs of mandamus directing the Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Land Reform and Revenue, to dispose of a representation dated 21-10-2025 concerning protection of certain …

LALITESHWAR CHAUDHARY @ LALIT CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Laliteshwar Chaudhary, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The court examined a police letter, a police report, and a death certificate confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 …

GANESH SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ganesh Singh, was the sole party to a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined the relevant provisions, namely Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now …

LAGANDEO KANUversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Lagandeo Kanu, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.449 of 2004 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter, a police report, and a death certificate. The Court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of …

BAIJNATH SAOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Baijnath Sao filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

RAMA SHANKAR HARIJAN and ORSversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants Rama Shankar Harijan, Bijaymal Harijan and Jaleshwar Gorh were found to be deceased during the pendency of their criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The Court examined a letter and report confirming their deaths and noted that no near relative had filed an application for …

MADAN SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Madan Singh appealed a criminal conviction, but the Superintendent of Police reported that he had died. The court examined the report and noted that under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), an appeal …

KAMLA RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Kamla Rai, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.353 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. The Court examined the report and considered the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

CHHABILA SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Chhabila Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.48 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as indicated in a police letter and report. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

RAM AWATAR MAHTOversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Awatar Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (Cr. App. DB No.1247 of 2011) before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Supreme Court learned from a police letter and report that the sole appellant had died. No near relative filed an application for leave to …

SHEO SHANKAR PRASADversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sheo Shankar Prasad, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which mirrors Section 435 …

Sintu YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Sintu Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.920 of 2014 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

Bir Bahadur RaiversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Bir Bahadur Rai, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.642 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as reported by the Senior Superintendent of Police. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, …

Sohrai Yadav @ Sohrai Singh and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellants, Sohrai Yadav and Mohrai Yadav, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police investigation revealed that both appellants had died. The court examined the Superintendent of Police's letter and the Sub‑Inspector's report confirming …

Vilas Thakur @ Bilash ThakurversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Vilas Thakur, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.152 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

Satyanarain DubeversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Satyanarain Dube, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.828 of 2015 arising from a 1994 case. During the pendency of the appeal, the court learned from a police letter and report that the sole appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

JAGDISH RAJBHAR @ JAGDISH BHARversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Jagdish Rajbhar filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the investigating S.H.O. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

RAJ NANDAN SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Raj Nandan Singh, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. The court received a police letter confirming his death and noted that no near relative had filed an application for leave to continue the appeal. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

RAJESHWAR SINGH @ LUKHO SINGH @ LUKHAR SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Rajeshwar Singh, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The court received a letter from the Superintendent of Police confirming the death, along with a police report. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

MAHESH MAHTOversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Mahesh Mahto filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1217 of 2011 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as reported by the Superintendent of Police. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

SUNIL MAHTO @ CHHOTU MAHTOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

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

PINTU SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Pintu Singh, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Senior Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. The court examined the report and considered Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

RAM CHANDRA YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Chandra Yadav, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police superintendent’s letter, a sub‑inspector’s report, and a death certificate. The court examined whether the appeal could continue in the …

KARU MAHTO and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR and ANR

ABATED

The appellants, Karu Mahto and Bhagat Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No. 469 of 2007 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police investigation revealed that both appellants had died. No near relative filed an application seeking leave to continue the appeal on …

Md. Islam @ Islam MianversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant Md. Islam @ Islam Mian filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.236 of 2015. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased. The court examined a letter and police report confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now Section 435 …

ISHWAR NATH PANDEYversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ishwar Nath Pandey, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.46 of 2012 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

Lal Babu SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Lal Babu Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.777 of 2013. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as reported by the Superintendent of Police and the Police Inspector. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

NANDAN RISHIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Nandan Rishi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.751 of 2012 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police superintendent's letter, an SHO's report, and a death certificate. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of …

Bikau RamversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Bikau Ram, was found to be deceased during the pendency of his criminal appeal (CR. APP (DB) No.853 of 2012). The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Rajkumar Singh @ Nehru SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Rajkumar Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.855 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as evidenced by a police letter and a death certificate. The Court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, …

Meena PraveenversusGulafsha Praveen @ Gulafsha Parveen

WITHDRAWN

Meena Praveen filed a Letters Patent Appeal (No. 758 of 2025) before the Patna High Court challenging certain actions of the respondents. On 1 May 2026, counsel for the appellant sought the Court's permission to withdraw the appeal and to be allowed to raise the same issues before respondent No.3 by …

Sunder YadavversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

ABATED

The appellant, Sunder Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.531 of 2015 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the sole appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

Idrish MianversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Idrish Mian, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.112 of 2015 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and a death certificate. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now Section 435 …

Sanjay RaiversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Sanjay Rai, filed a criminal appeal (CR. APP (DB) No.743 of 2015) before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

Kiran KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Kiran Kumari, filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking to quash Clause 3 of Advertisement No. 12/2026 for the 33rd Bihar Judicial Service Examination, alleging that the cut‑off date of 01‑08‑2022 for the maximum age of unreserved female candidates violated a 2006 departmental …

BiharversusSuresh Sah

DISMISSED

The petitioner Suresh Sah sought compensation for the death of his son in a hit‑and‑run accident on 21 March 2022. He claimed entitlement to an ex‑gratia amount of Rs 5 lakh under the Bihar Motor Vehicle (Amendment‑1) Rules, 2021 (Notification No. 11‑08‑2021), which was in force at the time of the …

M/s Imprial Private Industrial Training InstituteversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

M/s Imperial Private Industrial Training Institute was allotted a 10,000 sq ft plot (L1) in the Jahanabad industrial area for an ITI under a 90‑year lease. Possession was given in 2015 and the institute submitted a building plan, but the Authority later said map approval was unnecessary. The …

Sri Awadhesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Sri Awadhesh Kumar, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court seeking relief against the State of Bihar and the High Court itself. On 28 April 2026, the petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Aditya Raj Singh, applied for permission to withdraw the petition. The counsel for the High …

Bihar through the Chief SecretaryversusSantosh Kumar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court considered a batch of letters‑patent appeals filed by the State of Bihar and the Bihar Staff Selection Commission against orders of a single judge that directed the appointment of a large group of writ petitioners to the post of Sub‑Inspector of Police under Advertisement No. …

The Bihar Staff Selection CommissionversusGopal Swaroop

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court considered a batch of letters‑patent appeals filed by the State of Bihar and the Bihar Staff Selection Commission against orders of a single judge that directed the appointment of a large group of writ petitioners to the post of Sub‑Inspector of Police under Advertisement No. …

The Bihar Staff Selection CommissionversusSantosh Kumar

ALLOWED

The case comprises several letters‑patent appeals filed by the State of Bihar and the Bihar Staff Selection Commission challenging the Single Judge’s order that directed the appointment of a large group of writ petitioners as Sub‑Inspectors of Police under Advertisement No. 704 of 2004. The Single …

Pramod YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Pramod Yadav filed a public‑interest writ petition in the Patna High Court seeking to quash a letter dated 19‑Jan‑2026 issued by the District Magistrate that altered the alignment of the elevated section of the Amas‑Darbhanga Expressway, alleging that the change caused substantial loss to landowners …

Rajan JhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Rajan Jha filed a public interest litigation seeking a court order to halt the construction of a weir on the link stream of the Kamla River in Darbhanga, alleging severe environmental and health impacts. The respondents, the State of Bihar and officials of the Water Resources Department, defended …

NARESH YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Naresh Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.288 of 1997 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and report. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now Section 435 of the …

Puja KumariversusThe State of Bihar through the Additional Chief Secretary,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Ranjana KumariversusThe State of Bihar through the Additional Chief Secretary,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

MAHIPAT HAZRAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Mahipat Hazra filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, and a death certificate was produced by the police. The court examined the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

CHANDRIKA PASWANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Chandrika Paswan, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No. 694 of 2002 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Senior Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Bimala PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Priyanka SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard a batch of Letters Patent Appeals concerning the appointment of over a hundred teachers who had been selected under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher recruitment rules of 2006 and 2008 but were appointed after vacancies arose post‑2012. The appellants argued that the …

Baby KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard a batch of Letters Patent Appeals concerning the appointment of over a hundred teachers who had been selected under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher recruitment rules of 2006 and 2008 but were appointed after vacancies arose post‑2012. The appellants argued that the …

JANARDAN MAHTOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Janardan Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.786 of 2004 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter, an SHO report, and a death certificate issued by the Department of Economics & Statistics, Government of …

Bankey Choudhary and Ors.versusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellants Bankey Choudhary, Sita Yadav and Ram Briksh Yadav were found to be deceased during the pendency of their criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming their deaths. Under Section 394 of the Code …

Ramta PrasadversusThe State of Bihar through the Additional Chief Secretary,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Ragini KumariversusThe State of Bihar through the Additional Chief Secretary,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Sita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Rinki KumariversusThe State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Arjun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Sunil Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

AJODHI SADA @ AYODHI SADAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ajodhi Sada, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police reported that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, …

Priyanka KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Bharosha KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Ranju KumariversusThe State of Bihar through the Director,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Pratima KumariversusThe State of Bihar through the Director,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Sumitra KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Amit Kumar SinhaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Kumari Annu Tiwari @ Kumari Anu TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Shyamli @ ShyamaliversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The appellants, who were selected as Panchayat/Prakhand Teachers under the 2006‑2008 recruitment rules, were later appointed by the District Appellate Authority after vacancies arose post‑2012, but were denied salaries. The State Appellate Authority set aside those appointments and ordered …

Gyanti KumariversusThe State of Bihar through the Director,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

MAHESH SAHNIversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant Mahesh Sahni filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.603 of 2009 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police reported that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

Sarita Kumari @ Sarita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Murshid AlamversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Amarjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Rajnish Kr. BhargavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Gyan Prakash SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Prem Prakash DubeyversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard a batch of Letters Patent Appeals concerning the appointment of over a hundred teachers who had been selected under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher recruitment rules of 2006 and 2008 but were appointed after vacancies arose post‑2012. The appellants argued that the …

Jamila Khatoon @ Jamila KhatunversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Madhuri KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Rina KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Puja KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

NikuversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard a batch of Letters Patent Appeals concerning the appointment of over a hundred teachers who had been selected under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher recruitment rules of 2006 and 2008 but were appointed after vacancies arose post‑2012. The appellants argued that the …

Meera Kumari @ Mira KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard a batch of Letters Patent Appeals concerning the appointment of over a hundred teachers who had been selected under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher recruitment rules of 2006 and 2008 but were appointed after vacancies arose post‑2012. The appellants argued that the …

BANKEY RAIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bankey Rai, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.532 of 1997 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court received a letter and police report confirming that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

Babita KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Kameshwar Prasad YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Sujit Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

NoorainversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard a batch of Letters Patent Appeals concerning the appointment of over a hundred teachers who had been selected under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher recruitment rules of 2006 and 2008 but were appointed after vacancies arose post‑2012. The appellants argued that the …

Arjun Kumar ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard a batch of Letters Patent Appeals concerning the appointment of over a hundred teachers who had been selected under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher recruitment rules of 2006 and 2008 but were appointed after vacancies arose post‑2012. The appellants argued that the …

Anchal KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Sunil Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar through the Director,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Sharwan KumarversusThe State of Bihar through the Additional Chief Secretary,

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard a batch of Letters Patent Appeals concerning the appointment of over a hundred teachers who had been selected under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher recruitment rules of 2006 and 2008 but were appointed after vacancies arose post‑2012. The appellants argued that the …

Mamta Kumari @ Mamata KumariversusThe State of Bihar through the Director,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Rajesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar through the Director,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

THAKKAN SAHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Thakkan Sah, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No. 526 of 1996 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined the Superintendent’s letter and the police report confirming the death. Under Section …

Ganesh Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Kanhaiya Kumar Paswan @ Kanhaiya Kumar PasbanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

MAKURDHUN SAHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

Makurdhun Sah, the appellant in a criminal appeal, died during the pendency of the appeal. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming the appellant's death, along with the death certificate issued by the Department of Planning and Development, Bihar. …

NARESH MAHTOversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Naresh Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1211 of 2011 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

Kiran KumariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Amire AzamversusThe State of Bihar through the Additional Chief Secretary,

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

Vyas Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Fulmati ShawversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court heard a batch of Letters Patent Appeals concerning the appointment of over a hundred teachers who had been selected under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher recruitment rules of 2006 and 2008 but were appointed after vacancies arose post‑2012. The appellants argued that the …

Bishwanath MahtoversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Bishwanath Mahto, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.373 of 2014 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

Baleshwar Saw and AnrversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellants, Balesw ar Saw and his wife Sushila Devi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.910 of 2014 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, a police letter and report revealed that both appellants had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

Rameshwar YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Rameshwar Yadav, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming the death, along with the death certificate. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

Rameshwar ChaudharyversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Rameshwar Chaudhary, filed a criminal appeal (Cr. App. DB No.692 of 2014) before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and report. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

KARTIK SAHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Kartik Sah, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

ISHWAR PRASAD@BHAGWAN PRASADversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ishwar Prasad, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal. The Superintendent of Police informed the court of his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), an appeal may be …

Suchit Choudhary @ Suchit Ahir and Ors.versusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellants, three brothers named Suchit, Sudama, and Sidama Choudhary, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that all three appellants had died. The court examined the letter and report and applied Section 394 of the …

Ram Naresh Singh @ Naresh SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Ram Naresh Singh, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as reported by the Senior Superintendent of Police. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of …

SHEO MURAT PASWANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Sheo Murat Paswan, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.157 of 2003 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section …

Anil Kumar SrivastvaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

Pintu Kumar RaiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the 2006 and 2008 recruitment rules, placed on merit lists but not initially appointed; after vacancies arose they obtained appointments through the District Appellate Authority but were denied salaries. They filed writ …

BINAY JHA and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, Binay Jha and Bam Shankar Jha, filed a criminal appeal before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that both appellants had died. The Court examined the report and noted that, under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

KUNTI DEVIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Kunti Devi, died during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No.61 of 2005 before the Patna High Court. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and a police report confirming her death. The issue was whether the appeal could continue in the absence of the appellant …

KARU RAM @ SURESH RAMversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Karu Ram @ Suresh Ram, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

Sant Kumar PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners were candidates for Panchayat/Prakhand Teacher posts under the Bihar Panchayat Primary Teacher Rules (2006, 2008) who, after being placed on merit lists, were not appointed initially but later obtained appointments through District Appellate Authorities in 2016‑17. They were …

LAXMAN YADAVversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Laxman Yadav, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

RAMASHISH PASWANversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Ramashish Paswan, filed a criminal appeal which was pending before the Patna High Court. During the pendency, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police superintendent's letter and a sub‑inspector's report. The court examined whether the appeal could continue in the absence of the …

Teras RamversusThe State Of Bihar and Ors

ABATED

The appellant, Teras Ram, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar and several co-accused. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding …

Raj Kishore YadavversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Raj Kishore Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.302 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. The Court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to …

Bindeshwar SahversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Bindeshwar Sah, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.328 of 2013 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant died, as confirmed by a police letter and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

VIJAU SINGH @ VIJAY KUMAR SINGH @ VAIDNATH SINGHversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Vijau Singh, died during the pendency of a criminal appeal (Cr. App. No.166 of 2012). The court examined a police letter and a death certificate confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

Sudhir KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Sudhir Kumar filed a public‑interest writ petition seeking a court order for the removal of illegal encroachments on two parcels of government land (a pond and a bhinda) in Village Maheya, Vaishali. The encroachments were allegedly made by local individuals named as respondents 9‑12, who had …

IndiaversusAmrendra Kumar Ojha

DISPOSED

The Patna High Court considered an intra‑court appeal by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) against a judgment that had set aside a disciplinary penalty of two‑stage pay‑scale reduction imposed on employee Amrendra Kumar Ojha. Ojha was charged under LIC Staff Regulations for using derogatory …

Ravindra ManjhiversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Ravindra Manjhi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.1007 of 2015 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined the letter from the Senior Superintendent of Police and the report of the …

Bihar through the Chief Secretary,versusAmitabh Kumar Gupta

DISMISSED

The State of Bihar appealed against a single judge’s order that set aside a prior order allowing the writ petitioner, Amitabh Kumar Gupta, to be governed by the Old Pension Scheme. Gupta, appointed as District Audit Officer on 4 May 2005 and later as Deputy Collector, argued that despite joining the …

Seth Ram Niranjan Das Murarka Sanskrit College,versusShyam Kumar Dwivedi

DISMISSED

The appellant, the Governing Body and In‑charge Principal of Seth Ram Niranjan Das Murarka Sanskrit College, filed a Letters Patent Appeal challenging an interim order dated 20 June 2025 that had been passed in a writ petition (C.W.J.C. No.2457 of 2021). The interim order directed the matter to be …

Sateyendra Prasad SinghversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

Sateyendra Prasad Singh filed a Letters Patent Appeal (No. 72 of 2025) before the Patna High Court challenging orders of various education officials of the State of Bihar. The appellant was represented by advocates Vinay Kumar Mishra and Shankar Prasad Roy. On 20‑04‑2026 the appellant sought the …

Baba Hans Constructions Pvt. Ltd.versusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Baba Hans Constructions Pvt. Ltd. filed a request case under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking appointment of an arbitrator pursuant to Clause 25 of the General Conditions of Contract for a dispute arising from a 2013 road construction contract with the Bihar Road …

Munna Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Munna Kumar Mandal filed a writ petition seeking a court direction to expedite the construction of a government primary school building on 57.5 decimals of land allotted to the District Board, Katihar. The petitioner alleged that despite the land allocation in 2013, construction had not begun, …

Rajeshwar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Rajeshwar Singh filed a public interest writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Bihar to halt construction of a new primary school 1.5 km from Hasanpura and to build it on vacant government land adjacent to the middle school. The petition alleged that the proposed location …

BIMLA DEVI @ KHEKHRI DEVIversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Bimla Devi, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.257 of 1997 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined the relevant provisions, namely Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

DHANANJAY SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Dhananjay Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.502 of 1997 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the police and municipal authorities reported that the appellant had died. The Court examined the relevant letters and reports and considered Section 394 of the …

NANHAKI PASWAN @ TUSAversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Nanhaki Paswan, died during the pendency of Criminal Appeal No. 659 of 2002 before the Patna High Court. The court received a letter from the Senior Superintendent of Police confirming the death, along with police reports. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 …

TAPESHWAR SINGHversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Tapeshwar Singh, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the Senior Superintendent of Police reported that the appellant had died. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya …

JAGDEO YADAVversusTHE STATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Jagdeo Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.265 of 2006 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant was found to be deceased, as confirmed by a police superintendent's letter and reports from the investigating officers. The court examined whether …

BIRBAL YADAVversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Birbal Yadav, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.179 of 2007 before the Patna High Court. During the pendency of the appeal, the court learned from police and local reports that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding …

MASIH PRAKASH JOJOversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Masih Prakash Jojo, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.980 of 2007 against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died, as confirmed by police letters and a death certificate. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which …

MD. ABBASversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellant, Md. Abbas, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.470 of 1998 against the State of Bihar. While the appeal was pending, the Superintendent of Police reported that the sole appellant had died. The court examined the report and considered the provisions of Section 394 of the Code of Criminal …

Pappu KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Pappu Kumar, filed a criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, the police and local authorities informed the court that the appellant had died. The court examined Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of …

CHINA MUKHIA and ANRversusSTATE OF BIHAR

ABATED

The appellants, China Mukhia and Buchkun Mukhia, died during the pendency of their criminal appeal against the State of Bihar. The court examined a police letter and reports confirming their deaths. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the …

Manoj Choudhary and Ors.versusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appeal was filed by three brothers, Manoj, Munna and Kapil Choudhary, against the State of Bihar. During the pendency of the appeal, all three appellants were reported dead. The court examined a letter from the Superintendent of Police and police reports confirming their deaths. The court …

Sachidanand Sinha @ Sachidanand Singh @ Satish GaraiversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Sachidanand Sinha, died during the pendency of his criminal appeal. The court examined letters and reports confirming his death, including a death certificate. Under Section 394 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 435 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

Bhanu SinghversusThe State Of Bihar

ABATED

The appellant, Bhanu Singh, filed a criminal appeal (DB) No.69 of 2014 arising from a 1995 case. During the pendency of the appeal, the police and local authorities reported that the appellant had died. The court examined the letters and reports confirming his death. Under Section 394 of the Code of …

Shashi Kant Lal ChaudhariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Shashi Kant Lal Chaudhari, appointed as a Tola Swayamsevak in 2010, sought continuity of service, payment of due salary and allowances, and quashing of an order rejecting his original appeal. The State Appellate Authority dismissed his appeal without legal consideration, leading him to file a writ …