An elected panchayat representative was externed under the Bihar Control of Crimes Act on the eve of the 2025 Assembly election, ordered to report 40 km from home thrice a week. The Patna High Court quashed the order, holding that the District Magistrate had no material before him but a police forwarding letter, acted as a post office without applying his mind, and violated natural justice. It awarded Rs 50,000 compensation and cautioned officials.
Patna High Court has refused to quash the FIR against Amit Lodha, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, in a case concerning disproportionate assets (DA). The court has directed the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) to complete its investigation within six months, emphasizing the need for a thorough and fair probe. Also read- Patna High […]
