Patna High Court
Mental Healthcare Act | Patna High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of “Shortcomings” In Bihar's Mental Health Facilities, Seeks Report
The Patna High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of shortcomings in mental health facilities in the State of Bihar, including at the Bihar State Institute of Mental Health and Allied Sciences (BIMHAS), Koelwar, Bhojpur, and initiated a suo motu Public Interest Litigation on the basis of an inspection report submitted by the Member Secretary, Bihar State Legal Services Authority...
Supreme Court Collegium Approves Appointment Of Nine Advocates As Patna High Court Judges
The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on February 26, 2026, approved the proposals for appointment of nine advocates as Judges of the Patna High Court.The advocates whose names have been cleared for elevation are Md. Nadim Seraj, Ranjan Kumar Jha, Kumar Manish, Sanjeev Kumar, Girijish Kumar, Alok Kumar, Raj Kumar, Rana Vikram Singh and Vikash Kumar.The recommendations have been made...
Disqualification Clauses Must Be Strictly Construed, Cannot Be Expanded Beyond Advertisement: Patna HC Upholds Grant Of IOCL Dealership
The Patna High Court has held that mere pendency of a criminal case, at a stage where charges had not been framed, does not ipso facto render a candidate ineligible for allotment of a petroleum dealership unless the governing advertisement expressly stipulates such disqualification. The Court further held that the advertisement is the governing instrument of the selection process and cannot...
Brother Of Deceased Is 'Victim' Under CrPC, Can Participate In Husband's Appeal Against Murder Conviction: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has held that the brother of a deceased person qualifies as a “victim” within the meaning of Section 2(wa) of the Code of Criminal Procedure and is entitled to be heard in criminal proceedings arising out of the offence.A Division Bench of Justice Bibek Chaudhuri and Justice Dr. Anshuman was hearing an intervention application filed by the brother of a deceased...
Not Challenging Arrest Or Remand Amounts To Acquiescence: Patna High Court Refuses Compensation for Illegal Detention
The Patna High Court has held that failure to challenge an order of arrest or remand before the appropriate court amounts to acquiescence, and a person cannot subsequently claim compensation alleging illegal detention.A Single Judge Bench of Justice Jitendra Kumar was hearing a writ petition seeking a declaration that the petitioner's detention by Sonepur Police Station from 30.07.2020...
Patna High Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Abusing PM Modi, His Mother At Political Rally
The Patna High Court has granted bail to a man accused of using objectionable words against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his deceased mother during a political rally, which was later allegedly made viral on social media.A Single Judge Bench of Justice Arun Kumar Jha was hearing the bail application filed in connection with Simri P.S. Case No. 243 of 2025 dated 28.08.2025, registered...
Patna High Court Orders Preservation Of CCTV Footage In Plea Alleging Illegal Detention Of Advocate By SDM
On February 9, 2025, the Patna High Court passed an order directing preservation of CCTV footage in a case concerning the alleged illegal detention of a practising advocate inside the office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Danapur.A Single Judge Bench of Justice Arun Kumar Jha was hearing a writ petition filed by an advocate of the Patna High Court.According to the petitioner, he...
Bihar Prohibition Act | Vehicle Cannot Be Confiscated Unless Owner's Involvement In Illicit Liquor Transport Is Proven: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has held that where the owner of a vehicle is not involved in the commission of the offence of transportation of illicit liquor, and there is no consent or connivance attributable to the owner, the vehicle cannot be subjected to confiscation proceedings under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016.A Division Bench of Justice Mohit Kumar Shah and Justice Alok Kumar...
Positive Action Of Accused Needed Around Time Of Suicide: P&H High Court Grants Bail To Woman Accused Of Abetting Husband's Suicide
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to a woman accused of abetting her husband's suicide, observing that the accused must have done some positive act at the time proximate to the occurrence of event.Justice Manisha Batra explained, "in order to bring a case within the provisions of Section 108 of BNS, undoubtedly, there must be a case of suicide and in the commission of...
PwD Recruitment Must Strictly Follow RPwD Act; Executive Resolutions Cannot Override Statute: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has held that recruitment to posts reserved for persons with disabilities must strictly conform to the statutory scheme prescribed under Section 34(2) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and that executive resolutions or recruitment notifications which are inconsistent with the Act cannot create any enforceable right in favour of candidates. A Single...
S.53A CrPC | Patna High Court Calls For Sensitisation Of Police To Conduct Medical Examination Of Accused In Sexual Offence Cases
The Patna High Court has described Section 53A of the Code of Criminal Procedure as a “forgotten provision” and observed that the time has come to sensitise the police to ensure medical examination of the accused in sexual offence cases is conducted immediately after arrest, failing which vital gaps are left in the investigation.A Division Bench comprising Justice Bibek Chaudhuri and...
Patna High Court Quashes Cognizance Order Against State Minister Santosh Manjhi In 2017 FIR Over Road Blockade, Assault In Bodh Gaya
The Patna High Court granted relief to cabinet minister of Minor Water Resources in Bihar Government–Santosh Manjhi in connection with an FIR concerning a 2017 road blockade and protest in Bodh Gaya wherein a police official was assaulted and a woman was allegedly eve-teased. Manjhi, the son of Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and former Chief Minister Jitin Manjhi,...