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The Patna High Court was established in 1916. It has jurisdiction over the state of Bihar.
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Accused Already Released on Bail Cannot Seek Anticipatory Bail Again: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has dismissed an anticipatory bail petition filed by Mainuddin Mansoori in connection with Gaura P.S. Case No. 54 of 2024, registered under Section 384 of the Indian Penal Code for extortion. The judgment was delivered by Justice Jitendra Kumar on September 25, 2026. Mansoori had previously…
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Pressing a Woman’s Mouth and Lying on Her Without Attempted Penetration Does Not Amount to Attempted Rape: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has partly allowed an appeal filed by Md. Ainul Haque, setting aside his conviction for attempted rape while upholding his conviction for house trespass and finding him guilty of assaulting a woman with intent to outrage her modesty. Justice Sandeep Kumar reduced the substantive sentences for both…
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Two-Month Delay in Gang-Rape FIR Not Enough to Disbelieve Case: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Kamal Kishore @ Chuha seeking to quash the criminal proceedings against him in connection with Naubatpur P.S. Case No. 240/2018. The petitioner had challenged the order dated 27.11.2018, through which the Special Judge, SC/ST, Patna took cognizance under Section…
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Mere Involvement in Routine FIR Not Sufficient to Refuse Arms Licence Unless Threat to Public Safety Is Established: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has quashed orders rejecting Sanjay Kumar Yadav’s application for an arms licence and directed the District Magistrate, Patna, to reconsider his application. Yadav, a builder and Director of Bigrahpuram Developers Pvt. Limited, had applied on 17 January 2023 for a licence for one N.P. Bore…
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Mere Registration of FIR Not a Ground to Cancel PDS Licence: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has set aside the cancellation of the PDS licence of Sakindra Roy, a PDS dealer of Bhagwanpur Block in Vaishali district. The order was passed on 22.09.2026 in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.10841 of 2023. Roy had challenged three orders: the Sub Divisional Officer's order dated 26.11.2020…
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Expunges DM’s Remark Against Scholar Alleging ‘Mentality to Harass SC/ST Persons’, Warns Against Personal Comments: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has removed personal remarks made against Dr. Dev Narayan Jha by the District Magistrate, Sitamarhi, while refusing to interfere with the orders concerning a drainage dispute. The judgment was delivered by Justice Alok Kumar on 18 September 2026 in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 6198 of 2024.…
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Two Juveniles Granted Bail in 63.76 Kg Ganja Case, Inquiry Ordered Under JJ Act: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has allowed two criminal revision petitions and ordered the release on bail of two juveniles in a DRI case involving the alleged recovery of 63.760 kg of ganja (net weight) from a Mahindra TUV vehicle. The case arose from DRI Patna Unit Case No. 01 of 2024-25, registered under Sections 8(c),…
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Physical Relationship Based on False Marriage Promise Does Not Constitute Rape in Every Case: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court recently examined the case of Manoj Kumar Kushwaha alias Manoj Kumar, who was accused of engaging in a fraudulent marriage and committing sexual assault. The case was heard by Justice Alok Kumar Pandey, who dismissed the petition filed by the accused seeking to quash the charges. This case sheds…
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Natural Justice Requires a Reasonable Opportunity, Not “Repeated or Endless Opportunities”: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has clarified the principles of natural justice, stating that affected parties must be given a reasonable opportunity to respond before an adverse decision is made. However, the court emphasized that authorities are not required to offer “repeated or endless opportunities” until they are satisfied…
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Absence of Injuries Raises Doubt Over Rape Allegation Against Five Accused; Four Acquitted and 22-Year-Old's Conviction Set Aside: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has delivered a significant judgment in a 1998 gang rape case, acquitting four of the five accused persons convicted earlier by a trial court. The court observed that if five accused had committed the offence of rape one after another, there should have been some injuries on the victim's body. The…
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‘Govt Recognition’ Means Recognition by Indian Authorities; Nepal Institute Certificate Not Valid for PDS Licence: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has held that when eligibility for a Public Distribution System (PDS) licence requires an educational certificate recognised by the “Government”, the expression refers to the Government of India, States, or local and other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the…
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Failure to Pay Balance Sale Consideration Cannot by Itself Constitute Cheating: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has held that merely failing to pay the remaining sale consideration under an agreement to sell does not, by itself, amount to the criminal offence of cheating. The Court made it clear that for an allegation under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to succeed, there must be evidence of…
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Govt Dept Outsourcing Must Follow Labour Laws; 2019 Memo Allowing Contractual Assistants to Continue is Valid: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court has directed the District Magistrate of Purnea to reinstate 22 contractual Executive Assistants, whose services were terminated due to financial constraints. These assistants were appointed under the Bihar Prashashanik Sudhar Mission (BPSM), a state initiative aimed at…
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FIR Against Suspended Judge in Dowry Death Case Not Quashed, CBI Probe Ordered: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has declined to quash a criminal case filed against Pratik Shail, a suspended judicial officer in the Bihar Judicial Service, in connection with the alleged dowry death of his wife. The Court observed that there are prima facie materials indicating cruelty and harassment for dowry demands,…
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Conviction in Sexual Assault Case Under POCSO Act Upheld: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling by the Patna High Court, the conviction of Raju Kumar under the Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3/4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has been upheld. The judgment emphasizes the importance of safeguarding children and the seriousness of sexual…
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Justice Served, Maintenance Obligation Upheld in Divorce Case by: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling concerning maintenance obligations under the Hindu Marriage Act, the Patna High Court addressed the case of Saroj Chandra Jha versus The State of Bihar. This judgment provides clarity on the intricacies of Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which deals with maintenance for wives and…
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Auctioning Vehicle for Recovery of Small Quantity of Liquor is Improper, Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act 2016, High Court: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, the Patna High Court addressed issues surrounding the confiscation of a vehicle linked to a minor liquor offense. The case, Anita Devi vs. The State of Bihar, sheds light on the principles of natural justice and proportionality in…
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Court Remands Matrimonial Divorce Case Under Hindu Marriage Act for Further Review: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of Matrimonial Appeal No. 259 of 2016, focusing on issues of desertion and adultery under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Case Details The appellant, Mrs.abc, challenged the decision of the Family Court in a matrimonial dispute where her husband,…
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Court Upholds Bank's Recovery of Overpaid Pension, Rejects Widow's Plea, Citing Excess Pension Paid from Public Money: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court recently dismissed a petition regarding the recovery of excess pension payments, reaffirming the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines and the relevant legal precedents. The petitioner, Savitri Devi, a widow receiving pension following her husband’s death, challenged the bank’s recovery of excess…
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POCSO, Prosecution Case Lacks Support from Medical and Forensic Evidence Court Upholds Acquittal of Accused in Minor's Rape Case: Patna High Court
In a significant judgment, the Patna High Court upheld the acquittal of Ramesh Kumar, who was accused of committing rape on a 14-year-old girl under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, which was appealed by the victim's family, was dismissed by the High Court on September 3, 2024, due to insufficient…
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Court Reinstates Police Constable Dismissed for Celebrating Birthday with Lady Constable: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has upheld the decision of a Single Judge to reinstate a constable, Vikash Kumar, who was dismissed from service over alleged misconduct. The court ruled that the dismissal was not based on valid evidence, thus affirming the decision to set aside the earlier dismissal order. Case Background Vikash…
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Evidence Act, Certified Copy Of Registered Sale Deed Is A Public Document, Can Be Produced As Secondary Evidence: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court affirmed the admissibility of certified copies of sale deeds as secondary evidence in legal proceedings. The judgment, delivered by Justice Arun Kumar Jha on July 11, 2024, addressed the interpretation of provisions under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Registration…
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POCSO Act, No Presumption Of Guilt Against Accused If Prosecution Fails To Prove 'Foundation Facts' Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court delivered a detailed judgment concerning the protection of children from sexual offences, emphasizing the criticality of strict legal measures under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. Case Background: The case involved the accused, Ravi Kumar, who…
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POCSO Case Allegations Found False: The judgment acknowledged the petitioner's clean antecedent and the potential falsity of the allegations.
In a recent judgment by Honorable Justice Rajesh Kumar Verma, the Patna High Court granted bail to Vivek Kumar @ Baua @ Bablu Kumar Sah in connection with POCSO Case No.53 of 2020. The case, arising out of Saharsa P.S. Case No.914 of 2020, involved serious charges under Sections 363, 366 (A) of the Indian Penal Code…
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Accused Already Released on Bail Cannot Seek Anticipatory Bail Again: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has dismissed an anticipatory bail petition filed by Mainuddin Mansoori in connection with Gaura P.S. Case No. 54 of 2024, registered under Section 384 of the Indian Penal Code for extortion. The judgment was delivered by Justice Jitendra Kumar on September 25, 2026. Mansoori had previously…
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Pressing a Woman’s Mouth and Lying on Her Without Attempted Penetration Does Not Amount to Attempted Rape: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has partly allowed an appeal filed by Md. Ainul Haque, setting aside his conviction for attempted rape while upholding his conviction for house trespass and finding him guilty of assaulting a woman with intent to outrage her modesty. Justice Sandeep Kumar reduced the substantive sentences for both…
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Two-Month Delay in Gang-Rape FIR Not Enough to Disbelieve Case: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Kamal Kishore @ Chuha seeking to quash the criminal proceedings against him in connection with Naubatpur P.S. Case No. 240/2018. The petitioner had challenged the order dated 27.11.2018, through which the Special Judge, SC/ST, Patna took cognizance under Section…
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Mere Involvement in Routine FIR Not Sufficient to Refuse Arms Licence Unless Threat to Public Safety Is Established: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has quashed orders rejecting Sanjay Kumar Yadav’s application for an arms licence and directed the District Magistrate, Patna, to reconsider his application. Yadav, a builder and Director of Bigrahpuram Developers Pvt. Limited, had applied on 17 January 2023 for a licence for one N.P. Bore…
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Mere Registration of FIR Not a Ground to Cancel PDS Licence: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has set aside the cancellation of the PDS licence of Sakindra Roy, a PDS dealer of Bhagwanpur Block in Vaishali district. The order was passed on 22.09.2026 in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.10841 of 2023. Roy had challenged three orders: the Sub Divisional Officer's order dated 26.11.2020…
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Two Juveniles Granted Bail in 63.76 Kg Ganja Case, Inquiry Ordered Under JJ Act: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has allowed two criminal revision petitions and ordered the release on bail of two juveniles in a DRI case involving the alleged recovery of 63.760 kg of ganja (net weight) from a Mahindra TUV vehicle. The case arose from DRI Patna Unit Case No. 01 of 2024-25, registered under Sections 8(c),…
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Physical Relationship Based on False Marriage Promise Does Not Constitute Rape in Every Case: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court recently examined the case of Manoj Kumar Kushwaha alias Manoj Kumar, who was accused of engaging in a fraudulent marriage and committing sexual assault. The case was heard by Justice Alok Kumar Pandey, who dismissed the petition filed by the accused seeking to quash the charges. This case sheds…
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Natural Justice Requires a Reasonable Opportunity, Not “Repeated or Endless Opportunities”: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has clarified the principles of natural justice, stating that affected parties must be given a reasonable opportunity to respond before an adverse decision is made. However, the court emphasized that authorities are not required to offer “repeated or endless opportunities” until they are satisfied…
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Absence of Injuries Raises Doubt Over Rape Allegation Against Five Accused; Four Acquitted and 22-Year-Old's Conviction Set Aside: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has delivered a significant judgment in a 1998 gang rape case, acquitting four of the five accused persons convicted earlier by a trial court. The court observed that if five accused had committed the offence of rape one after another, there should have been some injuries on the victim's body. The…
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‘Govt Recognition’ Means Recognition by Indian Authorities; Nepal Institute Certificate Not Valid for PDS Licence: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has held that when eligibility for a Public Distribution System (PDS) licence requires an educational certificate recognised by the “Government”, the expression refers to the Government of India, States, or local and other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the…
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Failure to Pay Balance Sale Consideration Cannot by Itself Constitute Cheating: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has held that merely failing to pay the remaining sale consideration under an agreement to sell does not, by itself, amount to the criminal offence of cheating. The Court made it clear that for an allegation under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to succeed, there must be evidence of…
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Voter List Entry Showing Spouse's Name Not Proof of a Valid Hindu Marriage: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has held that merely showing a person's name as a spouse in a voter list is not enough to establish that a valid Hindu marriage took place. When the existence of a marriage is specifically disputed, the person claiming to be the legally wedded spouse must produce convincing evidence that the…
Habeas Corpus Petition Not Maintainable for Minor’s Custody Dispute Between Parents: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by a father seeking production and custody of his minor daughter. The case titled Himanshu Dilip Kulkarni VERSUS State of HP & Ors. was decided by Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Bipin C. Negi on 26 February 2026. The Court held that…
About the Patna High Court
The Patna High Court was established in 1916. It has jurisdiction over the state of Bihar.
Seat
Patna
State / UT
Bihar
Region
East India
