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    Judges’ Conduct Towards Lawyers Abusive, Insulting and Hitting Below the Belt: Patna High Court Bar Calls Strike on May 15
    Judges’ Conduct Towards Lawyers Abusive, Insulting and Hitting Below the Belt: Patna High Court Bar Calls Strike on May 15
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    Judges’ Conduct Towards Lawyers Abusive, Insulting and Hitting Below the Belt: Patna High Court Bar Calls Strike on May 15

    The coordination committee of three Patna High Court bar associations announced a May 15 work abstention, citing escalating tensions in court. It alleged that conduct of some “judges towards advocates has become abusive, insulting and hitting below the belt,” creating serious concern.

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    One-Year Separation Is Mandatory for Mutual Consent Divorce: Patna High Court
    One-Year Separation Is Mandatory for Mutual Consent Divorce: Patna High Court
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    One-Year Separation Is Mandatory for Mutual Consent Divorce: Patna High Court

    The Patna High Court has reiterated that the mandatory one-year separation under Section 13(B) must be genuinely observed for granting mutual consent divorce. It upheld rejection of the couple’s plea after the husband admitted conjugal relations during separation.

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    Surprised!! Bribe Money Eaten by Rats?: Supreme Court Slams Explanation, Grants Bail to Woman Officer
    Surprised!! Bribe Money Eaten by Rats?: Supreme Court Slams Explanation, Grants Bail to Woman Officer
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    Surprised!! Bribe Money Eaten by Rats?: Supreme Court Slams Explanation, Grants Bail to Woman Officer

    A bribery case from Bihar stunned the Supreme Court after the defence claimed rats had destroyed the seized bribe money. The bench said, “We were surprised the recovered notes were destroyed by rats.”

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    Tax Assessment Against Deceased Person Invalid: Patna High Court Quashes Demand and Orders Fresh Proceedings Against Legal Heir
    Tax Assessment Against Deceased Person Invalid: Patna High Court Quashes Demand and Orders Fresh Proceedings Against Legal Heir
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    Tax Assessment Against Deceased Person Invalid: Patna High Court Quashes Demand and Orders Fresh Proceedings Against Legal Heir

    The Patna High Court held tax assessment against a deceased person invalid, annulling the demand. It directed the Commercial Taxes Officer to initiate fresh proceedings against the legal heir in accordance with law, ensuring compliance with proper legal procedure.

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    Can Police Enter Homes In Bihar To Conduct Breath Tests For Alcohol?:  Supreme Court To Examine Constitutional Validity of State's Prohibition Law
    Can Police Enter Homes In Bihar To Conduct Breath Tests For Alcohol?:  Supreme Court To Examine Constitutional Validity of State's Prohibition Law
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    Can Police Enter Homes In Bihar To Conduct Breath Tests For Alcohol?:  Supreme Court To Examine Constitutional Validity of State’s Prohibition Law

    The Supreme Court of India will examine police powers under Bihar prohibition law, including home entry for breath tests, while hearing the state’s appeal against a Patna High Court ruling that breath analysis alone is not conclusive proof.

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    Patna High Court Stays Eviction of Mahadalit Woman From Begusarai, Seeks Reply from Bihar Govt
    Patna High Court Stays Eviction of Mahadalit Woman From Begusarai, Seeks Reply from Bihar Govt
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    Patna High Court Stays Eviction of Mahadalit Woman From Begusarai, Seeks Reply from Bihar Govt

    The Patna High Court directed the Government of Bihar to halt eviction of Mahadalit woman Saroj Devi from a Musahar settlement in Begusarai. Justice Ajit Kumar passed the order while hearing her petition.

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    Tragedy for Patna Legal Fraternity: High Court Advocate Vaishnavi Thakur, Husband Die in Tragic NH-31 Accident
    Tragedy for Patna Legal Fraternity: High Court Advocate Vaishnavi Thakur, Husband Die in Tragic NH-31 Accident
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    Tragedy for Patna Legal Fraternity: High Court Advocate Vaishnavi Thakur, Husband Die in Tragic NH-31 Accident

    A tragic road accident killed advocates Vaishnavi Thakur and Ritik Thakur of the Patna High Court on NH-31 in Kishanganj while returning from Siliguri; their son and driver were seriously injured.

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    Trademark Battle: Supreme Court Restores Contempt Proceedings Against Hero Ecotech
    Trademark Battle: Supreme Court Restores Contempt Proceedings Against Hero Ecotech
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    Trademark Battle: Supreme Court Restores Contempt Proceedings Against Hero Ecotech

    The Supreme Court of India restored contempt proceedings in the HERO trademark dispute between Hero Cycles Limited and Hero Ecotech Limited, setting aside the Patna High Court order that quashed action under Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC.

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    Lives of Citizens of The State Are Risked: Patna High Court Slams Bihar Govt for Failing to Implement Prohibition Law
    Lives of Citizens of The State Are Risked: Patna High Court Slams Bihar Govt for Failing to Implement Prohibition Law
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    Lives of Citizens of The State Are Risked: Patna High Court Slams Bihar Govt for Failing to Implement Prohibition Law

    The Patna High Court sharply criticised the Bihar Government for failing to enforce prohibition, warning that such lapses endanger citizens. It noted that ineffective implementation has fuelled illicit liquor networks and heightened alcoholism across the state in Bihar.

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    Patna High Court Dismisses Criminal Case Against Bihar Minister
    Patna High Court Dismisses Criminal Case Against Bihar Minister
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    Patna High Court Dismisses Criminal Case Against Bihar Minister

    The Patna High Court has dismissed criminal proceedings against Bihar Minister Santosh Kumar Suman, also known as Santosh Manjhi, in a 2017 case alleging rioting, road blockages and assault on a police officer during a protest in Bodh Gaya.

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