The Supreme Court Today (April 2) transferred a PIL on collapsing bridges in Bihar to the Patna High Court for regular monitoring. Over 10,000 bridges have been inspected after multiple collapse incidents raised safety concerns.
The Patna High Court has overturned the demotion of a police inspector, criticizing Bihar’s prohibition law for fostering illegal liquor trade and harming the poor. Justice Purnendu Singh highlighted law enforcement’s exploitation and corruption, indicating the law’s punitive measures disproportionately target marginalized individuals. The ruling emphasizes the need to reevaluate the law’s implementation and address systemic flaws.
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The Patna High Court Today (Sept 11) commuted the death sentences of four accused, involved in the 2013 serial blasts case, to life imprisonment. The blasts took place at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan during an election rally being addressed by Narendra Modi who was the BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
The Supreme Court has instructed the Patna High Court to expedite the resolution of the Muzaffarpur Club Association’s Second Appeal, following a Special Leave Petition by Usha Sinha’s family seeking modifications in the High Court’s order. The dispute, spanning over four decades, revolves around the assessment of monthly compensation and the market value of the contested property.
The Patna High Court’s recent ruling clarified that seeking financial support from a wife’s parents for a child does not constitute dowry harassment. The decision overturned the husband’s conviction, stating that such requests for child support do not fall within the definition of dowry. The Court also recognized cultural practices related to newborn expenses.
The Patna High Court condemned the assault on junior advocates, highlighting safety and justice issues in the city. The police’s inadequate response led to court intervention, including the removal of an officer and the formation of a Special Investigating Team. This case underscores the need for systemic changes to ensure safety and justice for all in Patna.