Patna High Court
Patna High Court Overturns Arbitral Award Over Natural Justice Violations
The Court finds the arbitral award based solely on pleadings without adequate evidence, violating principles of natural ...
Patna High Court Upholds Rejection of Work Charge Employee's Regularization Claim
Court dismisses 13-year-old claim due to delay, unauthorized absence, and application of res judicata principles....
Patna High Court Quashes Dismissal of Police Officer Due to Procedural Lapses in Disciplinary Proceedings
The court found the inquiry against the officer flawed due to the lack of a Presenting Officer and non-supply of essenti...
Patna High Court Overturns Family Court Ruling, Dissolves Marriage Citing Doctrine of Frustration
Marriage between Manoj Kumar and Nita Bharti dissolved; Court emphasizes impossibility of marital continuation due to su...
Patna High Court Upholds Single Judge's Order on Fixed Salaries for Sanskrit School Teachers
Intra-court appeal dismissed; court emphasizes binding nature of counsel agreements and precedents...
Patna High Court Overturns Conviction Due to Reliance on Inadmissible Evidence
Life Imprisonment Sentences Quashed for Lack of Corroboration and Procedural Irregularities in Dying Declaration...
Patna High Court Quashes Withholding of Appointments in BPSC Case
Court Rules Mere Criminal Case Pendency Insufficient to Deny Employment; Advocates for Presumption of Innocence...
Patna High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Forest Range Officer Due to Lack of Sanction
Court Rules Prosecution Lacked Mandatory Sanction Under Cr.PC for Acts Performed During Official Duty...
Patna High Court Acquits Accused in High-Profile Kidnapping and Rape Case
Inconsistencies in victim's testimony and lack of corroborative medical evidence lead to acquittal in a case under IPC S...
Patna High Court Directs UIDAI to Expedite Aadhar DOB Corrections
Court Urges UIDAI to Streamline Process and Reduce Legal Burden on Citizens...
Patna High Court Quashes Arbitrary Tender Cancellation by Bihar Government
Court Finds Tender Cancellation Unjustified After Bidder Waives Right to Object...
Patna High Court Overturns 10-Year NDPS Conviction Due to Procedural Lapses
Conviction set aside for non-compliance with statutory provisions and lack of scientific evidence in the case of Tilakdh...
Patna High Court Quashes Single Judge's Order in LPA No. 891 of 2025
Court Sets Aside Judgment Granting Appointment Consideration to Delayed Petitioner; Emphasizes on Delay and Laches in Se...
Patna High Court Mandates Strict Enforcement on Overloaded Vehicles
Court Orders Coordination Among Authorities to Prevent Infrastructure Damage from Overloaded Vehicles on Bihar Roads...
Patna High Court Quashes Bihar Remission Board's Decision, Orders Reconsideration
Court Finds Rejection of Remission Applications Based on Outdated Notifications and Unsubstantiated Adverse Opinions Arb...
Patna High Court Urges Comprehensive Reforms in Bihar's Mental Health Infrastructure
Suo Motu PIL Initiated to Address Shortcomings in Mental Health Facilities, Directives Issued for Compliance with Mental...
Patna High Court Upholds IOCL's Dealership Selection Amidst Allegations of Suppression and Misrepresentation
Court Dismisses Appeal Against IOCL's Decision, Citing Strict Interpretation of Eligibility Clauses and Equitable Consid...
Patna High Court Dismisses Petition for Sports Quota Appointments
Irregularities in Championship and Documentation Lapses Lead to Cancellation of Ju-Jitsu Athletes' Recommendations...
Patna High Court Overturns Waqf Tribunal's Injunction on Highway Construction
National Highways Act, 1956 Prevails Over Waqf Act in Land Acquisition Dispute...
Patna High Court Directs Inclusion of Traffic Challan Cases in National Lok Adalat
Court Orders Bihar State to Align with NALSA Guidelines for Settlement of Traffic Violations...
JD(U) MLA Anant Singh gets bail in Dular Chand Yadav's murder case
Mokama assembly seat has remained with Singh's family since 1990, regardless of party affiliation, except for a brief in...
Patna HC sets aside tribunal's order restraining NHAI from acquiring Waqf property
Agreeing with the contention, the High Court ruled that the National Highways Act is a "complete code in itself" for the...
Patna High Court Calls for Urgent Overhaul of Mental Health Facilities in Bihar
Suo Motu PIL Leads to Comprehensive Action Plan for Improving Mental Healthcare Infrastructure and Services...
Patna High Court Stalls Encroachment Removal Notice by State Authorities
Court Cites Non-compliance with Procedural Requirements under Bihar Land Encroachment Act, 1956...
Patna HC stays eviction of Mahadalit woman from settlement in Begusarai
At this stage, learned counsel for the state submits that the case may be adjourned, enabling them to seek instructions ...
Patna High Court Grants Bail to Md. Rizvi in Rally Objectionable Content Case
Bail approved under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, amid lack of objectionable evidence on seized devices....
Patna High Court Dismisses Illegal Detention Claim Against Bihar Police
Court Criticizes Police and Magistrate for Non-Compliance with Supreme Court Guidelines in Arrests...
Patna High Court Quashes Confiscation Order of Stolen Motorcycle Used in Illicit Liquor Transport
Court orders release of motorcycle, citing lack of owner's involvement in the illegal act under Bihar Prohibition and Ex...
Patna High Court Recognizes Brother of Deceased as Legal Heir and Victim in Criminal Appeal
Court Allows Brother of Deceased to Intervene and Assist Prosecution in Murder Case Against Husband...
Patna High Court Quashes Bihar Junior Engineer Recruitment Process for PwD, Citing Statutory Inconsistency
Resolution No. 13062 of 2017 Declared Non-Compliant with Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016; Recruitment Proc...
Patna High Court Quashes Cognizance Order Against Bihar Minister
Minister Accused of Addressing Protest Gathering Cleared of Wrongdoing Due to Lack of Evidence...
Patna High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to 19-Year-Old in Illicit Liquor Case
Court Criticizes State for Failing to Curb Illicit Liquor Trade; Emphasizes Rehabilitation for Young Offenders...
NALSA scheme protects constitutional rights of unorganised workers: Patna HC Chief Justice
He noted that the primary aim of the scheme is to ensure that justice does not remain the privilege of the wealthy alone...
Patna HC slams Bihar govt for ‘failing’ to implement prohibition law
The court noted an “alarming trend” of minors and young adults, including those who have just turned 18 or 19, being use...
Patna High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Executive Officer
Court Upholds Protection Under Judges (Protection) Act, 1985 for Revenue Officers Acting in Quasi-Judicial Capacity...
Patna HC stays eviction of Musahar residents in Bihar’s Begusarai
Talking to PTI, Advocate Akansha Malviya, who appeared for the residents, said, "We filed an intervener application beca...