Patna High Court Case Commentaries

Judicial Independence and Executive Non-Interference: Insights from The King v. Parmanand

Date: Nov 6, 1948

Judicial Independence and Executive Non-Interference: Insights from The King v. Parmanand Introduction The King v. Parmanand and Others Accused is a landmark judgment delivered by the Patna High...

Actual vs Constructive Possession under Section 145 CPC: Insights from S.M Yaqub v. T.N Basu

Date: Sep 18, 1948

Actual vs Constructive Possession under Section 145 CPC: Insights from S.M Yaqub v. T.N Basu Introduction The case of S.M Yaqub v. T.N Basu adjudicated by the Patna High Court on September 17, 1948,...

Liability of Railway Administrations under Section 80 of the Indian Railways Act: Insights from Governor-General Of India v. Sukhdeo

Date: Sep 15, 1948

Liability of Railway Administrations under Section 80 of the Indian Railways Act: Insights from Governor-General Of India v. Sukhdeo Introduction The case of Governor-General Of India v. Sukhdeo...

Limits on Subdivisional Magistrate's Power to Revive Dismissed Complaints: Insights from R.N Choubey v. P. Jain

Date: Sep 14, 1948

Limits on Subdivisional Magistrate's Power to Revive Dismissed Complaints: Insights from R.N Choubey v. P. Jain Introduction The case of R.N Choubey v. P. Jain adjudicated by the Patna High Court on...

Ramdeo v. Raj Narain: Clarifying Jurisdiction and Appeal Procedures under the Suits Valuation Act

Date: Aug 20, 1948

Ramdeo v. Raj Narain: Clarifying Jurisdiction and Appeal Procedures under the Suits Valuation Act Introduction The case of Ramdeo v. Raj Narain adjudicated by the Patna High Court on August 19, 1948,...

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Preventive Detentions: Nek Mohammad v. Province of Bihar

Date: Jul 31, 1948

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Preventive Detentions: Nek Mohammad v. Province of Bihar Introduction Nek Mohammad v. Province of Bihar is a seminal judgment delivered by the Patna High Court on July...

Establishing Lease Validity Upon Registration Despite Unpaid Consideration: Insights from Jangal Singh v. Mukund Kumar

Date: Apr 10, 1948

Establishing Lease Validity Upon Registration Despite Unpaid Consideration: Insights from Jangal Singh v. Mukund Kumar Introduction The case of Jangal Singh and Others v. Mukund Kumar and Others...

Establishing Limits on Minor's Ability to Challenge Decrees Due to Guardian Negligence

Date: Mar 11, 1948

Establishing Limits on Minor's Ability to Challenge Decrees Due to Guardian Negligence Introduction The case of R.B Kamakshya N. Singh v. Baldeo adjudicated by the Patna High Court on March 10, 1948,...

Enforcement of Arbitration Awards Based on Oral Submissions: Insights from Gauri Singh v. Ramlochan Singh

Date: Jan 29, 1948

Enforcement of Arbitration Awards Based on Oral Submissions: Insights from Gauri Singh v. Ramlochan Singh Introduction The case of Gauri Singh v. Ramlochan Singh And Others Opposite Party adjudicated...

Limitation on Re-Enquiry Under Section 202 of Cr PC: Radha Kishun Sao v. S.K Misra

Date: Jan 28, 1948

Limitation on Re-Enquiry Under Section 202 of Cr PC: Radha Kishun Sao v. S.K Misra Introduction The case Radha Kishun Sao v. S.K Misra And Another Opposite-Party adjudicated by the Patna High Court...

Liability of Railway Administration for Trespasser Fatalities: Insights from Governor-General In Council v. Mt. Saliman

Date: Jan 22, 1948

Liability of Railway Administration for Trespasser Fatalities: Insights from Governor-General In Council v. Mt. Saliman Introduction The case of Governor-General In Council v. Mt. Saliman,...

Latent Ambiguity and Evidence Admissibility in Contract Law: A Comprehensive Analysis of Md. Murtaza v. Abdul Rahman

Date: Jan 7, 1948

Latent Ambiguity and Evidence Admissibility in Contract Law: A Comprehensive Analysis of Md. Murtaza v. Abdul Rahman Introduction The case of Md. Murtaza v. Abdul Rahman, adjudicated by the Patna...

Appellate Rights in Arbitration Award Challenges: Insights from Jagdish v. Sunder

Date: Jan 3, 1948

Appellate Rights in Arbitration Award Challenges: Insights from Jagdish v. Sunder Introduction The case of Jagdish v. Sunder adjudicated by the Patna High Court on January 2, 1948, presents a pivotal...

Narayan v. The King: Redefining the Burden of Proof in Private Defence under Section 105, Evidence Act

Date: Dec 12, 1947

Narayan v. The King: Redefining the Burden of Proof in Private Defence under Section 105, Evidence Act Introduction Narayan v. The King is a landmark judgment delivered by the Patna High Court on...

Mandatory Compliance with Detention Grounds: Insights from Muratpatwa v. Province Of Bihar

Date: Sep 23, 1947

Mandatory Compliance with Detention Grounds: Insights from Muratpatwa v. Province Of Bihar Introduction Muratpatwa v. Province Of Bihar, adjudicated by the Patna High Court on September 22, 1947, is...

Lachhmi Prasad v. Gobardhan Das: Establishing Procedural Clarity for Filing Arbitration Awards under the Arbitration Act, 1940

Date: Aug 27, 1947

Lachhmi Prasad v. Gobardhan Das: Establishing Procedural Clarity for Filing Arbitration Awards under the Arbitration Act, 1940 Introduction The case of Lachhmi Prasad v. Gobardhan Das and Others...

Hiba-bil-Ewaz Classified as Sale: Establishing a Legal Precedent in Mohammad Usman Khan v. Amir Main

Date: Aug 27, 1947

Hiba-bil-Ewaz Classified as Sale: Establishing a Legal Precedent in Mohammad Usman Khan v. Amir Main Introduction The case of Mohammad Usman Khan v. Amir Main, adjudicated by the Patna High Court on...

Inam Land Tenure and Adverse Possession: Markanda v. V.K.R Naidu (1947)

Date: Aug 9, 1947

Inam Land Tenure and Adverse Possession: Markanda v. V.K.R Naidu (1947) Introduction Markanda v. V.K.R Naidu is a landmark judgment delivered by the Patna High Court on August 8, 1947. The case...

Rai Kumar Singh v. Abhai Kumar Singh and Others: Upholding Family Settlements under Section 6(a) of the Transfer of Property Act

Date: May 9, 1947

Rai Kumar Singh v. Abhai Kumar Singh and Others: Upholding Family Settlements under Section 6(a) of the Transfer of Property Act Introduction The case of Rai Kumar Singh and Another v. Abhai Kumar...

Establishing Third-Party Rights in Railway Consignments: Governor-General In Council v. Joynarain Ritolia

Date: May 1, 1947

Establishing Third-Party Rights in Railway Consignments: Governor-General In Council v. Joynarain Ritolia Introduction The case of Governor-General In Council v. Joynarain Ritolia adjudicated by the...