Patna High Court Registry Issues SOP For Govt Officials' Personal Appearance In Court Proceedings

Pursuant to judgment dated 03.01.2024 passed by the Supreme Court of India in the matter titled "The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. Vs. Association of Retired Supreme Court and High Court Judges at Allahabad & Ors." [Civil Appeal Nos. 23- 24 of 2024 in Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 8575-8576 of 2023] the Registry of the Patna High Court has issued a Standard Operating Procedure...

Lady Staying In House Of Father's Friend Of Different Religion After Being Left By Husband Doesn't Amount To Adultery: Patna HC

The Patna High Court has observed that the act of a woman seeking refuge in the home of her father's friend, who follows a different religion, after being left by her husband does not constitute adultery.Emphasizing that the Court can't consider all relationships in terms of sexual relationships, a bench of Justice Bibek Chaudhuri observed thus:"...if residing in the house of the father's...

Patna High Court Halts Fresh Appointments Of Scheduled Caste Panel Head, Members Amid Dispute Over Official Removal

In response to a plea filed by three officials of the Scheduled Caste (SC) Commission against their removal, the Patna High Court has directed the state government to refrain from making any new appointments for the chairman and members' positions. Justice Sandeep Kumar, presiding over the case, issued this directive last week during the hearing of a writ petition filed on behalf of...

Patna Not A Safe Place For Anybody To Reside: High Court Slams Police For Favouring Accused Landlord, Orders SIT Probe Into Assault On Junior Advocates

The Patna High Court on Tuesday, in a scathing rebuke, condemned the Patna Police for allegedly favoring an accused landlord in a case involving the assault of junior Advocates while observing that Patna is not a safe city for anyone to reside in.Presiding over the case, Justice Bibek Chaudhuri observed, “If, in the city of Patna, the Advocates are assaulted by some goons at about 10:00...

Differentiation Between Government Employees And Other Employees For Leave Encashment Exemption Not Violative Of Article 14: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has held that differentiation between government employees and other employees for leave encashment exemption is neither discriminatory nor violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India.The bench of Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice Rajiv Roy has observed that the legislature must have the freedom to select and classify persons, properties, and income that...

Patna High Court Issues Notice To State Over Alleged Mismanagement Of Health And Education Cess Funds

Patna High Court has issued notice to the State government, demanding a comprehensive affidavit regarding the Health and Education cess collected since its implementation in 2008 and the corresponding expenditures.The above development came in a PIL filed in person by Advocate Shama Sinha seeking intervention of the Court to address the alleged non-utilization and mismanagement of funds...

Court Cannot Direct Parties To Restore Conjugal Life While Granting Anticipatory Bail In Section 498A IPC Cases: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has stated that anticipatory bail cannot be granted as a means to settle cases related to Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) by instructing the involved parties to reconcile and resume their marital relationship.Justice Bibek Chaudhuri, presiding over the case observed, “Though, I am not unmindful to note that by way of judicial proceeding an offence...

Bihar Excise Prohibition Act | HC Stays ED Probe Into Alleged Liquor Supply Violations, Seeks Union's Response On Whether It Forms 'Scheduled Offence' Under PMLA

Last week, the Patna High Court issued a stay on a money laundering case involving a man accused by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of illicit liquor supply in Bihar, contravening the Bihar Excise Prohibition Act of 2016. The court instructed the ED to submit its response to the plea seeking the dismissal of the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) filed by the ED.“In the...

'It's Like Separating Umbilical Cord For Baby To See The World Beyond Mother's Womb': Justice Chakradhari Singh Bids Farewell To Patna HC

The Patna High Court yesterday held a farewell ceremony for Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, following his elevation as the Chief Justice of Orissa High Court.Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, K Vinodchandran, extending heartfelt wishes for Justice Sharan's future endeavors, described him as a guiding radar and anchor during his tenure, ensuring a steadfast direction for the court....

Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act | Motorcycle Can't Be Held To Have Been 'Used To Carry' Illicit Liquor If It Is Merely Recovered From Rider: High Court

The Patna High Court recently held that under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, a motorcycle cannot be considered as having been 'used' to transport illicit liquor if it was found in the possession of the individuals riding it.The division bench of Justices PB Bajantari and Jintendra Kumar observed, “Coming to the case at hand, no intoxicant or liquor was recovered from the...

Lawyer Facing Cruelty Charges Attempts To Jump Off From Patna High Court Building

In a distressing incident, a lawyer facing a case under Section 498A IPC attempted to jump off from the Patna High Court building after a hearing in the matter ended on February 2, 2024.During the previous hearing (on 15.12.2023), the wife's counsel had expressed her willingness to reach compromise, but found the petitioner's offered settlement amount of Rs.2,50,000/- unacceptable, as she...

'Aimed To Ensure Education Is Not Commercialized': Patna High Court Upholds Law Regulating Private School Fees

In a landmark verdict, the Patna High Court has affirmed the constitutionality of Bihar's Private Schools (Fee Regulation) Act, 2019, dismissing the writ application filed by the Association of Independent Schools Bihar. While rejecting the writ application, the High Court stated that the government can regulate fees to prevent profiteering, and directed the state government to adopt...