Record Disposal : Patna High Court Judge Grants Bail In 463 Cases In Single Sitting

In a notable development, Justice Rudra Prakash Mishra of the Patna High Court, on 19 January, heard 476 matters in a single sitting. The Bench was largely dealing with bail applications arising under the Bihar Excise and Prohibition Act.

As per the day's docket, 510 matters were listed, of which 476 were disposed of, with bail being granted in 463 cases (over 90% of the matters disposed of). Those present in Court noted that in several matters, bail orders were passed within less than thirty seconds.

The development is being viewed against the backdrop of a mounting backlog of bail matters before the High Court, particularly in cases under the State's prohibition regime, where accused persons often remain in custody for extended periods pending adjudication of their applications.

The details of the matters listed and the orders passed are reflected in the cause list.