Patna High Court
Patna High Court Quashes PDS Licence Cancellation Based Solely on FIR
Court holds that mere registration of a criminal case is not enough to cancel a Public Distribution System licence; orde...
Patna HC quashes order of expulsion of student who shared varsity ‘irregularities’ on social media
The court observed that the action taken by the university violated the "principle of natural justice" and was "harsh" a...
Patna High Court Upholds GST Circulars on “Proper Officer,” Sends Moral Pharmaceuticals to Appeal
Court rejects challenge to CBIC circulars, says GST adjudication order under Section 74 should be tested before appellat...
Patna High Court Refuses to Interfere in ROB Tender, Upholds Eligibility Criteria Fixed by BRPNNL
Court says bidder cannot challenge tender terms after participating in process; different financial periods for turnover...
Patna High Court Declines to Enter Merits of Bihar Power Company’s Tax Challenge, Seeks Interim Protection from Recovery
Court says issues over assessment in name of dissolved BSEB are already before ITAT; directs tax authorities to decide i...
Patna High Court Rules Vice-Chancellor Lacked Authority for Employee Transfer Prior to Statutory Amendment
Transfer Order Issued by Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University’s Vice-Chancellor in May 2025 Set Aside; Am...
Patna High Court Issues Landmark Guidelines to Reform Remission Rules under Bihar Prison Manual, 2012
Court Clarifies Calculation of Ordinary and Special Remission, Enhances Transparency and Grievance Redressal, and Direct...
Patna High Court Expunges Unwarranted Personal Remarks by District Magistrate in Public Grievance Case
Court underscores the necessity of temperate language by quasi-judicial authorities, protects individual reputation, and...
Patna High Court Grants Bail to Two Juveniles in NDPS Case, Citing Child-Friendly Justice Under JJ Act
Court says bail to Children in Conflict with Law cannot be denied merely because of the seriousness of the offence; orde...
Patna High Court Quashes Mechanical Cognizance Order in Defalcation Case, Directs Fresh Reasoned Order
Court emphasizes that judicial orders, including cognizance, must reflect application of judicial mind and condemns mech...
Patna HC flags 'security lapses' in minor boys smuggling narcotics from Assam to Bihar
The court, while allowing the petition, noted that the petitioner's contention that he had never studied in any school, ...
Patna High Court Quashes Disciplinary Penalty on Govt Employee for Violating Natural Justice Principles
Court holds denial of technical evidence and sole reliance on uncorroborated newspaper report invalidated departmental p...
Patna HC seeks Centre's reply on petition challenging National Award to Kishor Kumar book
The petitioner had claimed that before moving the court he had approached the Information and Broadcasting Ministry cont...
Patna High Court Upholds 10-Year Blacklisting of Contractor for Forged Work Experience Certificate
Court emphasizes strict adherence to natural justice and rejects petition citing petitioner's misleading claims and dela...
Patna High Court seeks reply from Centre on PIL against 'abusive' word in NCERT book
The order was passed on September 15, on the PIL filed by one Somitra Shankar, who had drawn the court’s attention to th...
Patna HC quashes govt's branding of 2 persons as 'anti-social elements', orders compensation
It further observed that no verification report or other material had been produced to substantiate allegations recorded...
Patna High Court Quashes Illegal Externment Orders, Awards Rs. 1 Lakh Compensation to Each Petitioner
Court slams District Magistrate for passing "cut and paste" orders under Bihar Crime Control Act, 2024 without applicati...
Patna High Court Acquits Man Convicted in Murder Case; Finds Collusion Between Police and Hostile Witnesses
High Court cites procedural lapses, unreliable witnesses with enmity against accused, and antedated FIR in setting aside...
Patna High Court Quashes Canara Bank's Sale of Guarantor's Property Under SARFAESI Act, Citing Irregularities and Lack of Consent
Court finds bank failed to prove guarantor's liability for restructured loan; Sale process marred by non-service of noti...
Patna High Court Rules NBFC's Illegal Vehicle Seizure Violates Fundamental Rights, Orders Compensation
Court Holds Writ Petition Maintainable Against Private Entities Performing Public Functions; Tata Motors Finance Ltd. Di...
Patna HC acquits man who spent 16 years in jail in murder case
The court further said that police officials, "right from the SHO to the IO, had allegedly acted in connivance with inim...
Patna High Court Upholds Disqualification of M/s Shubhraj Construction Over Signature Discrepancy in Tender Process
Court holds that mismatch in affidavit signatures impacts document authenticity; grants no relief as petitioner failed t...
Karnataka Police's Arrest of Two Men in Bihar Without Transit Remand Draws Patna High Court's Sharp Notice
Patna High Court directs Karnataka and Bihar governments to explain the legality and procedure of cross-state arrests, e...
Patna High Court Upholds Bail Denial for Juvenile Accused of Murder, Emphasizing Rehabilitation Over Punishment
Court reiterates bail as the rule for juveniles under Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, denying release only when it jeopardiz...
Patna High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Uttam Kumar in Liquor Seizure Case
Court Allows Bail Despite Statutory Bar, Citing Lack of Conscious Possession and Prior Judicial Precedents...
Patna HC issues notices to K'taka officials over procedural lapses in custody of 2 Bihar residents
He also asked the authorities to disclose their whereabouts and the judicial process, if any, followed in the matter of ...
Patna High Court Upholds Dismissal of Divorce Petition, Emphasizes High Standard of Proof for Adultery Allegations
Court Rules Allegations of Adultery and Cruelty Must Be Proven Beyond Reasonable Doubt; Vague Claims Insufficient for Di...
Patna High Court Dismisses Challenge to Letter of Acceptance in Bridge Construction Tender, Citing Doctrine of Election
Court holds petitioner estopped from disputing tender validity after voluntarily submitting affidavit expressing willing...
Patna High Court Upholds Service Tax Demand Against Contractor for Failure to Prove Tax Exemption Claim
Court rules burden of proving entitlement to exemption lies on petitioner; dismisses writ petition filed by M/s Anjani K...
Patna High Court Sets Aside GST Registration Cancellation, Emphasizes Natural Justice and Livelihood Protection
Court directs authorities to grant hearing and reconsider revocation application on merits, disregarding limitation plea...
Patna High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Deed Writer in Land Dispute Case
Court finds no evidence of criminal intent or collusion, dismisses charges against Rajesh Ranjan...
Patna High Court Reinstates Disqualified Mukhiya; Overturns State Election Commission's Decision
Court Rules Ancestors' Long-Term Residency in Bihar Validates Caste Certificate; Errors Found in Applying Reservation La...
Patna High Court Quashes Expulsion of Student from Private School
Court Upholds Right to Education, Emphasizes Natural Justice and Fairness in Disciplinary Actions...
Patna High Court Upholds Blacklisting of Contractor for Three Years
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Blacklisting, Citing Compliance with Principles of Natural Justice...
Patna High Court Upholds Cognizance in Bihar Excise Act Case
Court dismisses challenge against seizure by Assistant Sub-Inspector and delay in charge-sheet filing, citing non-mandat...
Patna High Court Quashes Dismissal of Police Constable Due to Lack of Conclusive Evidence
Court Finds Dismissal for Intoxication Arbitary; Orders Reconsideration of Case...