Patna High Court Cites Mahabharat To Uphold Death Sentence in Triple Murder, Says ‘Aggressors Meet Tragic End for Adharm’

The Patna High Court upheld the death sentence in a brutal triple murder case, invoking the Mahabharat to stress that violence rooted in Adharm leads aggressors to an inevitable and tragic end.

Public Officer Exercising Quasi-Judicial Functions Deemed to ‘Judge’: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court held that a public officer performing quasi-judicial duties in mutation proceedings qualifies as a “Judge” under the Judges (Protection) Act, 1985. Consequently, criminal prosecution for such official orders is barred unless statutory exceptions apply.

Second Marriage Without Divorce Is Invalid; Cruelty Complaint by ‘Wife’ Not Maintainable Under BNS: Patna High Court

“The Patna High Court quashed proceedings against the husband’s relatives, holding that a cruelty case under Section 85 BNS cannot stand when the marriage is void due to a previous marriage. Ruled second marriage without divorce is invalid.”

“Once Signed, It Stands”: Supreme Court Says Bail Order Can’t Be Undone Over ‘Allowed’ Typo

The Supreme Court of India ruled that once a bail order is signed, it cannot be recalled or reversed due to a staff member’s typing mistake. Invoking Section 362 CrPC, the Court restored anticipatory bail, holding that changing “allowed” to “rejected” amounts to an illegal review, not a clerical correction.

Bihar Occupies a Distinctive Place in India’s Civilisational Memory: CJI Surya Kant Lays Foundation Stone for 7 Patna HC Projects

CJI Surya Kant inaugurated seven major infrastructure projects at the Patna High Court, including buildings for ADR, IT, administration, parking, and staff. He said the occasion holds deeper resonance in Bihar, a land central to India’s civilisational memory.

Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo: Centre Appoints New Chief Justice of Patna High Court

The President of India appointed Hon’ble Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo, a judge of the Orissa High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, effective upon taking charge, following a recommendation from the Supreme Court Collegium.

Patna High Court Says Strike Participation Alone Not Ground for Termination Without Misconduct or Illegality

The Patna High Court ruled that merely participating in a strike cannot automatically lead to termination of service unless the strike is illegal or the employee is guilty of misconduct. The Court held that termination without enquiry, notice or due process violates principles of natural justice and constitutional rights.

Guest Faculty Experience Doesn’t Count for Assistant Professor’s Merit List: Patna High Court

Patna High Court rules that Guest Faculty experience cannot be counted for Assistant Professor recruitment under AICTE 2019 regulations, dismissing Dr. Mamta Kumari’s petition and upholding BSUSC’s merit list.

Evidence of Penetration Was Not Found, Not Safe to Convict Solely on Child Testimony: Patna HC Acquits Homeguard in POCSO Case

Patna High Court acquits a Homeguard in a high-profile POCSO case, citing lack of medical evidence and unreliable child testimony. The Court emphasized that convictions cannot be based solely on tutored statements.

No Prima Facie Atrocity if Abuse Not in Public View: Patna HC Grants Anticipatory Bail Under SC/ST Act

The Patna High Court ruled that the SC/ST Act cannot block anticipatory bail when caste-based abuse is not alleged to have occurred in public view. Finding the dispute purely civil, the Court granted protection to the accused.