Patna High Court
Patna High Court Upholds Autonomy of Minority Institutions in Landmark Judgment
Statutory Authorities Cannot Reopen Concluded Appellate Decisions, Rules Court...
Patna High Court Upholds Maintainability of Writ Petition Against Minority-Aided School
The Court affirms that a writ petition can be maintained against a minority-aided school if statutory provisions governi...
Patna High Court Upholds BREDA's Tender Cancellation Decision
BREDA's authority to cancel EOI without assigning reasons affirmed; no enforceable rights accrued to petitioner without ...
Patna High Court Acquits Accused in Attempted Rape Case
Conviction Overturned Due to Lack of Evidence and Inconsistencies in Testimonies...
Patna High Court Quashes Recovery Proceedings Against Deceased Individual
Certificate Proceedings Initiated Against Late Vijay Kumar Declared Void and Without Jurisdiction...
Patna High Court Quashes Arbitrary Repatriation of University Director
Court Orders Restoration of Dr. Ravindra Kumar Sohane to His Position as Director, Extension Education, Citing Violation...
Patna High Court Quashes Debarment Order Against Construction Firm
Court Upholds Principles of Natural Justice, Rejects Premature Debarment Without Valid Show Cause Notice...
Patna High Court Revokes Bail in Murder Case, Cites Judicial Discipline and Propriety
High Court Cancels Bail of Suresh Yadav in Light of Serious Allegations and Lack of Changed Circumstances...
Patna High Court Orders Inquiry into Unlawful Road Construction on Private Land
District Magistrate Directed to Investigate and Ensure Legal Acquisition and Compensation...
Patna High Court Grants Bail to Juvenile, Emphasizes Rehabilitation Over Punishment
Court underscores the principle of "best interest of the child" in juvenile justice, directing welfare measures for the ...
Patna High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Power Project Approval
Court Upholds State Policy Decision on Pirpainti Thermal Power Project Amidst Allegations of Arbitrary Tariffs and Land ...
Patna High Court Affirms Quashing of Punishment Against Bank Employee
Disciplinary decision-making process found flawed; judicial review highlights lack of independent discretion by authorit...
Patna High Court Upholds Conviction in Assault Case, Reduces Sentence Citing Mitigating Circumstances
Conviction under IPC Section 323/34 maintained; appellants' sentence reduced to time already served due to prior enmity ...
Patna High Court Dismisses Petition to Quash FIR Against Politician Naj Ahmad Khan
Court Upholds FIR Citing Petitioner's Criminal History and Unfounded Claims of Political Vendetta...
Patna High Court Acquits Meghnath Choupal Due to Lack of Reliable Evidence and Investigation Flaws
In a significant decision, the Patna High Court sets aside the conviction of Meghnath Choupal, citing deficiencies in wi...
Patna High Court Quashes State's Attempt to Cancel Longstanding Jamabandi Through Summary Proceedings
Court Directs Immediate Resumption of Rent Receipts, Warns State Against Contemptuous Actions...
Patna High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in NDPS Case Involving Commercial Quantity of Codeine
Ravi Kumar Prajapati's plea for anticipatory bail rejected due to non-compliance with stringent NDPS Act conditions...
Patna High Court Upholds Quashing of Bank Employee's Dismissal Over Caste Misrepresentation Allegations
Court finds lack of evidence and improper cancellation of caste certificate in disciplinary proceedings against Bihar Gr...
Patna High Court Upholds Bid Rejection in Tender Dispute
Judicial review limits upheld; Court emphasizes deference to expert tender evaluations...
Patna High Court Restricts Media from Labeling Accused as Guilty During Pending Trials
Court Issues Directives to Control Prejudicial Reporting, Emphasizes Right to Fair Trial for Accused...
Patna High Court Upholds Denial of Bail to Juvenile in Murder Case
Court Emphasizes Reformative Approach, Rejects Bail Citing Lack of Guardianship and Criminal Influence...
Patna High Court Grants Bail to Juvenile in Conflict with Law, Overturns Lower Court Decisions
Court emphasizes reformation over punishment, highlights the necessity of family environment for juvenile rehabilitation...
Patna High Court Directs Dispute Between Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation and Amit Kumar to Arbitration
Court Overturns Lower Court's Decision, Emphasizes Validity of Arbitration Clause Despite Unsigned Agreement...
Patna High Court Quashes Sessions Court's Directive for CBI Investigation
High Court Rules Only Constitutional Courts Can Direct CBI Investigations, Sessions Court Overstepped Jurisdiction...
Patna High Court Orders Immediate FIR Against Police Officer for Alleged Brutality and Caste Discrimination
Court Directs CID Investigation; Emphasizes Upholding Fundamental Rights and Police Accountability...
Patna High Court Rules Against Specific Performance, Orders Refund with Interest in Real Estate Dispute
Prusottam Swaroop to Refund Rs. 38.97 Lakh with Interest to Umesh Kumar Sahu, Denies Additional Compensation...
Patna High Court Quashes Arbitrary Blacklisting of Transport Agent
Court Rules State Cannot Impose Non-Existent Tender Conditions, Orders Return of Forfeited Security...
Patna High Court Quashes Summons Against Deepak Kumar @ Deepak Sah in Murder Case
Court Finds Exercise of Section 319 Cr.P.C. Power Based on Insufficient Evidence and Alleged Malafide Intent...
Patna High Court Quashes FIR Against Sakaldeo Kumar Mandal
Lack of Admissible Evidence and Independent Material Leads to Quashing of Criminal Proceedings...
Patna High Court Upholds Disqualification in Tender Process Due to Misrepresentation
Court Dismisses Writ Petition, Citing Inconsistent Disclosures and Lack of Bona Fide in Key Personnel Experience Claims...
Patna High Court Upholds Automated E-Auction Process, Validates Bid Timing
Bid Validity Confirmed in Automated E-Auction for Sand Ghats; No Evidence of Arbitrariness or Manipulation Found...
Patna High Court Orders Reconsideration of Premature Release Applications Under Bihar Prison Manual
High Court Criticizes Reliance on Outdated Rules for Denying Premature Release and Calls for Reformative Justice Approac...
Patna High Court Reinstates Y+ Security Cover for MP Rajesh Ranjan @ Pappu Yadav
Court Criticizes Bihar Government for Arbitrary Reduction Without Following Natural Justice Principles...
Patna High Court Quashes Unlawful Recovery of Rs. 22 Lakh from Retired University Employee
Court rules State Government's Pay Verification Cell overstepped its authority, orders refund to petitioner...
Patna High Court Directs Swift Compensation for Farmers Affected by Crop Loss in Bihar
Three-Member Committee Established to Expedite Verification and Disbursement Amidst Procedural Delays...
Patna High Court Orders Immediate Action to Address Acute Librarian Shortage in Bihar Universities
Court Directs Expedited Roster Clearance and Requisition Processes to Fill Vacant Librarian Positions Across State Unive...