Justice Rudra Prakash Mishra of the Patna High Court has encountered salary issues due to the absence of a General Provident Fund (GPF) account since his elevation in November 2023. His plea to the Supreme Court seeks affirmation of his entitlement to a GPF account, shedding light on administrative challenges faced by judicial officers in India.
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India set aside the cancellation of a police constable candidate’s application due to a minor discrepancy in the date of birth. The case, Vashist Narayan Kumar v. The State of Bihar & Ors., Civil Appeal No.1/2024, was presided over by a Division Bench comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari […]
The Patna High Court, in a landmark decision, has ruled that holders of a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree are ineligible for the role of primary school teachers in Bihar. This verdict aligns with the Supreme Court’s directive that only those with a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) are qualified for such positions. Also read- […]
In a significant development in Bihar, the state government’s recent amendment to increase the reservation quota in government jobs and educational institutions from 50% to 65% has been met with a legal challenge. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Patna High Court, questioning the constitutional validity of this amendment. Also read- […]
In a landmark judgment, the Patna High Court has annulled a marriage that was solemnized a decade ago under coercive circumstances. This decision, which overturns a previous ruling by the family court in Lakhisarai, Bihar, was made in the case of an Indian Army signalman, Ravi Kant, who was forced to marry at gunpoint. Also […]
In a significant move that underscores the evolving dynamics of India’s judiciary, the Supreme Court Collegium has taken a decisive step towards bolstering the bench strength of the Patna High Court. The Collegium, which comprises Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, and Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has recommended the names of […]
In a pivotal move, the Bihar government has declared a 10% reservation for the economically weaker sections (EWS) in both the state’s judicial services and government-affiliated law colleges and universities. This decision was ratified during a cabinet assembly presided over by the Chief Minister. Additional Chief Secretary (Cabinet Secretariat) S Siddhartha, as cited by The […]
The Patna High Court, in a recent judgment, has granted anticipatory bail to a Border Security Force (BSF) Jawan who was accused of deceiving and sexually assaulting a woman under the guise of a marriage proposal. The court, after examining the evidence, deduced that there was no indication that the promise of marriage was insincere […]
Supreme Court Postpones Decision on Bihar’s Caste-Based Survey Controversy The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on a series of petitions challenging the legitimacy of the caste-based survey initiated by the Bihar government. The hearing, overseen by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti, has been rescheduled to October 3. The survey, which has been a […]
Supreme Court Criticizes Patna High Court Over Death Penalty Decision Amid Witness Statement Discrepancies In a recent development, the Supreme Court has expressed its concerns over the Patna High Court’s decision to confirm the death penalty for an individual accused of rape and murder. The apex court’s reservations stem from the apparent contradictions present in […]