Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, born on May 11, 1963, in Bihar, has held various legal positions since his graduation from Patna Law College in 1991. He served as Standing Counsel and Government Advocate for Bihar, became a judge at the Patna High Court in 2011, and was elevated to the Supreme Court on February 6, 2023, retiring in 2028.
Justice Sanjay Karol was born on August 23, 1961, in Shimla and assumed office in the Supreme Court of India on February 6, 2023, retiring on August 22, 2026. He has authored 61 judgements and has held significant positions, including Chief Justice of Tripura and Patna High Courts. A Senior Advocate since 1999, he played crucial roles in reducing case pendency and served as Chancellor of law universities.
The Patna High Court criticized the Bihar government’s liquor ban under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, citing police collusion with smugglers and the law’s adverse effects on the poor. The court found that the legislation has fostered illegal trade, while few serious offenders face consequences, undermining public health objectives.
Yesterday, On 25th October, the Supreme Court criticized the Patna High Court for issuing post-dated bail orders that would take effect only after five months. The Supreme Court emphasized the need for timely justice and remanded the cases for reconsideration. This ruling reflects a broader push for transparency in legal proceedings.
The Supreme Court set aside the Bihar government’s cancellation of the 2019 junior engineer selection process, labeling it “impermissible.” The court ordered the Bihar Technical Service Commission to continue appointing candidates based on a fresh select list, emphasizing that altering recruitment rules post-process compromises candidates’ rights. Appointments must be completed within specified timeframes.
Today, On 3rd October, the Supreme Court sentenced former MLA Munna Shukla and Mantu Tiwari to life imprisonment for their involvement in the 1998 murder of Bihar minister Brij Bihari Prasad. The court partially overturned a 2014 acquittal of other accused, citing insufficient evidence for their involvement while reinstating convictions for the two offenders.
The Supreme Court criticized the Patna High Court’s comments about a widow and make-up articles in a 1985 murder case, calling them “highly objectionable.” The Supreme Court stated that the remarks lacked sensitivity and evidence, highlighting that no definitive proof linked the victim to the house or supported motive for the crime. All seven accused were acquitted.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of two judicial officers, Shashi Bhushan Prasad Singh and Ashok Kumar Pandey, as judges of the Patna High Court. This decision follows consultations with eminent Supreme Court judges and input from the Union Department of Justice, confirming the candidates’ integrity and professional reputations.
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 issued a notice to the Bihar Government and Assembly office regarding RJD leader Rambali Singh’s expulsion from the Bihar Assembly. Singh’s petition challenges the decision of the Patna High Court, based on procedural flaws in the complaint against him. The next hearing is scheduled for October 25.
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