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Through this page, the firm endeavours to disseminate a simplified version of the judgements of Patna High Court in Hindi and English.

Two rival candidates challenged each other’s appointment as a teacher before the Patna High Court. The Court found that ...
24/07/2026

Two rival candidates challenged each other’s appointment as a teacher before the Patna High Court. The Court found that both sides had relied on forged or doubtful documents. Both writ petitions were dismissed with heavy costs, and both candidates were barred from appointment as teachers. The State was directed to remove them if either was already working.

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Two rival candidates challenged each other’s appointment as a teacher before the Patna High Court.

In this case, a candidate challenged the rejection of his claim to be appointed as a Panchayat Teacher. The Patna High C...
22/07/2026

In this case, a candidate challenged the rejection of his claim to be appointed as a Panchayat Teacher. The Patna High Court upheld the orders of the education authorities and tribunals. The Court held that because he never appeared for counselling and approached the court after many years, he had no enforceable right to appointment. The writ petition was dismissed and the existing teacher’s appointment remains undisturbed.

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In this case, a candidate challenged the rejection of his claim to be appointed as a Panchayat Teacher.

Two local representatives challenged the creation of Udakishunganj Nagar Parishad. The Patna High Court upheld the State...
20/07/2026

Two local representatives challenged the creation of Udakishunganj Nagar Parishad. The Patna High Court upheld the State’s notification. The Court found no violation of the Constitution or the Bihar Municipal Act, 2007. The Nagar Parishad will continue as notified.

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Two local representatives challenged the creation of Udakishunganj Nagar Parishad. The Patna High Court upheld the State’s notification.

Doctors with G.A.M.S. degrees challenged Ayush recruitment advertisements issued by Bihar Technical Service Commission. ...
17/07/2026

Doctors with G.A.M.S. degrees challenged Ayush recruitment advertisements issued by Bihar Technical Service Commission. The Patna High Court upheld the advertisements and refused to interfere. The Court held that the State’s amended service rules on qualifications must be followed. The writ petition was dismissed and the recruitment process can continue as notified.

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Doctors with G.A.M.S. degrees challenged Ayush recruitment advertisements issued by Bihar Technical Service Commission. The Patna High Court upheld the advertisements and refused to interfere. The Court held that the State’s amended service rules on qualifications must be followed. The writ petiti...

A mother challenged her IAS husband’s custody of their three‑year‑old daughter through a habeas corpus petition before t...
15/07/2026

A mother challenged her IAS husband’s custody of their three‑year‑old daughter through a habeas corpus petition before the Patna High Court. The Court held that the father’s custody was not illegal and refused to transfer the girl to the mother. Instead, it fixed detailed visitation rights and monthly support for the mother. The parties are free to pursue full guardianship before the family or guardianship court.

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A mother challenged her IAS husband’s custody of their three‑year‑old daughter through a habeas corpus petition before the Patna High Court. The Court held that the father’s custody was not illegal and refused to transfer the girl to the mother. Instead, it fixed detailed visitation rights a...

The Patna High Court examined the rejection of an arms licence sought by a farmer from Buxar.The Court found that the Di...
13/07/2026

The Patna High Court examined the rejection of an arms licence sought by a farmer from Buxar.
The Court found that the District Magistrate and Divisional Commissioner ignored clear police reports and misused “public peace” and “public safety” as vague grounds.
Both rejection orders were quashed.
The District Magistrate must now reconsider the licence within two months, following the Arms Act and 2016 Rules.

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The Patna High Court examined the rejection of an arms licence sought by a farmer from Buxar. The Court found that the District Magistrate and Divisional Commissioner ignored clear police reports and misused “public peace” and “public safety” as vague grounds. Both rejection orders were quas...

The Patna High Court was asked to overturn a trial court decision in a village assault case linked to a land and shop di...
10/07/2026

The Patna High Court was asked to overturn a trial court decision in a village assault case linked to a land and shop dispute. The informant wanted the accused convicted for attempt to murder and theft, and also sought higher compensation. The Court refused, holding that evidence did not prove intention to kill or theft beyond reasonable doubt. The trial court’s conviction only for wrongful restraint and grievous hurt, and the compensation already awarded, were left untouched.

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The Patna High Court was asked to overturn a trial court decision in a village assault case linked to a land and shop dispute. The informant wanted the accused convicted for attempt to murder and theft, and also sought higher compensation. The Court refused, holding that evidence did not prove inten...

The Patna High Court heard a criminal appeal against a conviction under the NDPS Act. The Court found major gaps in the ...
08/07/2026

The Patna High Court heard a criminal appeal against a conviction under the NDPS Act. The Court found major gaps in the prosecution evidence about seizure of g***a. Because the seized material was never produced and independent witnesses did not support the case, the conviction was set aside. The appellant stands acquitted and any fine paid is to be refunded.

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The Patna High Court heard a criminal appeal against a conviction under the NDPS Act. The Court found major gaps in the prosecution evidence about seizure of g***a. Because the seized material was never produced and independent witnesses did not support the case, the conviction was set aside. The ap...

The Patna High Court examined a retired employee’s complaint about recovery of excess pay from his retiral dues. The Cen...
06/07/2026

The Patna High Court examined a retired employee’s complaint about recovery of excess pay from his retiral dues. The Central Administrative Tribunal had ordered the government to refund the recovered amount. The High Court held that, because the employee had signed an undertaking to return any excess amount, the recovery was lawful. The Tribunal’s order was cancelled and the Union of India’s writ petition was allowed.

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The Patna High Court examined a retired employee’s complaint about recovery of excess pay from his retiral dues.

In this case, a BCA student challenged the university’s refusal to publish his final result. The Patna High Court held t...
03/07/2026

In this case, a BCA student challenged the university’s refusal to publish his final result. The Patna High Court held that the university could not block the result after allowing him to sit for the backlog paper. The Court quashed the order refusing publication and directed the university to publish his BCA result. This gives relief to the student and guidance for others in similar situations.

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The Patna High Court held that the university could not block the result after allowing him to sit for the backlog paper.

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