Patna High Court Case Commentaries

Clarification on Court Fees in Partition Suits: Ramautar Sao v. Ram Gobind Sao

Date: Mar 7, 1941

Clarification on Court Fees in Partition Suits: Ramautar Sao v. Ram Gobind Sao Introduction The case of Ramautar Sao v. Ram Gobind Sao ([Patna High Court, March 6, 1941](#)) addresses significant...

Establishing Right of Appeal in Raja Brajasunder Deb v. Raja Rajendra Narayan Bhanj Deo

Date: Mar 6, 1941

Establishing Right of Appeal in Raja Brajasunder Deb v. Raja Rajendra Narayan Bhanj Deo Introduction The case of Raja Brajasunder Deb v. Raja Rajendra Narayan Bhanj Deo, adjudicated by the Patna High...

Estoppel in Land Transfer Under the Chota Nagpur Tenancy Act: Analysis of Dhanna Munda v. Mt. Kosila Bania

Date: Jan 25, 1941

Estoppel in Land Transfer Under the Chota Nagpur Tenancy Act: Analysis of Dhanna Munda v. Mt. Kosila Bania Introduction The case of Dhanna Munda and Another v. Mt. Kosila Bania adjudicated by the...

Corroborative Requirements for Dying Declarations in Murder Convictions: Mohamad Arif v. Emperor

Date: Jan 4, 1941

Corroborative Requirements for Dying Declarations in Murder Convictions: Mohamad Arif v. Emperor Introduction Mohamad Arif v. Emperor is a landmark case adjudicated by the Patna High Court on January...

Nandkumar Sinha v. Rai Bahadur Pashupati Ghosh: Upholding Statutory Bar on Suits Against Crown Servants

Date: Nov 23, 1940

Nandkumar Sinha v. Rai Bahadur Pashupati Ghosh: Upholding Statutory Bar on Suits Against Crown Servants Introduction The case of Nandkumar Sinha v. Rai Bahadur Pashupati Ghosh, adjudicated by the...

Commissioner under the Workmen's Compensation Act Recognized as a Court: Musammat Dirji v. Srimati Goalin (1940)

Date: Nov 21, 1940

Commissioner under the Workmen's Compensation Act Recognized as a Court: Musammat Dirji v. Srimati Goalin (1940) Introduction The case of Musammat Dirji v. Srimati Goalin adjudicated by the Patna...

Judicial Interpretation of Adequate Consideration in Income Tax Transfers: Rai Bahadur H.P Banarji v. Commissioner Of Income-Tax

Date: Nov 21, 1940

Judicial Interpretation of Adequate Consideration in Income Tax Transfers Rai Bahadur H.P Banarji v. Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Bihar And Orissa (1940) 1. Introduction The case of Rai Bahadur H.P...

Defining the Scope of Prohibition Powers under Section 19(4) of the Bihar and Orissa Excise Act: Kanhai Sahu v. King-Emperor

Date: Nov 16, 1940

Defining the Scope of Prohibition Powers under Section 19(4) of the Bihar and Orissa Excise Act: Kanhai Sahu v. King-Emperor Introduction The case of Kanhai Sahu v. King-Emperor, adjudicated by the...

Establishing the Necessity of Possession for Validity of Oral Agricultural Leases under Bihar Tenancy Act: Mohammad Hanif v. Khairat Ali

Date: Nov 7, 1940

Establishing the Necessity of Possession for Validity of Oral Agricultural Leases under Bihar Tenancy Act Introduction Mohammad Hanif v. Khairat Ali is a landmark decision delivered by the Patna High...

Prejudicial Media Conduct Constitutes Contempt of Court: Insights from Superintendent And Remembrancer Of Legal Affairs, Bihar v. Murali Manohar Prasad

Date: Oct 3, 1940

Prejudicial Media Conduct Constitutes Contempt of Court: Insights from Superintendent And Remembrancer Of Legal Affairs, Bihar v. Murali Manohar Prasad Introduction The case of Superintendent And...

Reaffirmation of Execution Processes Post-Decree Reversal in Musammat Bibi Umatul Rasul v. Musammat Lakho Kuer

Date: Sep 19, 1940

Reaffirmation of Execution Processes Post-Decree Reversal Introduction The case of Musammat Bibi Umatul Rasul v. Musammat Lakho Kuer, adjudicated by the Patna High Court on September 18, 1940, serves...

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments under Section 13 CPC: Insights from Wazir Sahu v. Munshi Dass

Date: Sep 4, 1940

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments under Section 13 CPC: Insights from Wazir Sahu v. Munshi Dass Introduction Wazir Sahu v. Munshi Dass is a landmark decision rendered by the Patna High Court on...

R.S Sinha v. Miss Salena Hector: Establishing Criteria for Creditor’s Interest in Probate Proceedings

Date: Aug 10, 1940

R.S Sinha v. Miss Salena Hector: Establishing Criteria for Creditor’s Interest in Probate Proceedings Introduction The case of R.S Sinha v. Miss Salena Hector adjudicated by the Patna High Court on...

Karnidan Sarda v. Sailaja Kanta Mitra: Establishing Priority of Secured Claims in Hypothecation Deeds

Date: Mar 9, 1940

Karnidan Sarda v. Sailaja Kanta Mitra: Establishing Priority of Secured Claims in Hypothecation Deeds Introduction The case of Karnidan Sarda v. Sailaja Kanta Mitra adjudicated by the Patna High...

Section 92 CPC and Trustees de Son Tort in Public Trusts: Insights from Ramdas Bhagat v. Krishna Prasad Tewari

Date: Jan 9, 1940

Section 92 CPC and Trustees de Son Tort in Public Trusts: Insights from Ramdas Bhagat v. Krishna Prasad Tewari Introduction The case of Ramdas Bhagat v. Krishna Prasad Tewari, adjudicated by the...

High Court's Restriction on Revising Land Acquisition Collector’s Refusal to Refer Under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act

Date: Dec 15, 1939

High Court's Restriction on Revising Land Acquisition Collector’s Refusal to Refer Under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act Introduction The case of Jagarnath Lall v. Land Acquisition Deputy...

Comprehensive Commentary on Bhishundeo Narain Missir v. Raghunath Prasad Missir: Limitation and Execution of Decrees

Date: Dec 13, 1939

Limitation and Execution of Decrees: An In-depth Analysis of Bhishundeo Narain Missir v. Raghunath Prasad Missir Introduction The case of Bhishundeo Narain Missir And Others v. Raghunath Prasad...

Validating Compromise Decrees Involving Minors: Insights from Awadhesh Prasad Missir v. Widow Of Tribeni Prasad Missir (1939)

Date: Dec 9, 1939

Validating Compromise Decrees Involving Minors: Insights from Awadhesh Prasad Missir v. Widow Of Tribeni Prasad Missir (1939) Introduction The case of Awadhesh Prasad Missir v. Widow Of Tribeni...

Raja Singh v. Chaichoo Singh: Establishing the Rigorous Standards for Inferring Fraud in Property Transactions

Date: Dec 6, 1939

Raja Singh v. Chaichoo Singh: Establishing the Rigorous Standards for Inferring Fraud in Property Transactions Introduction Raja Singh v. Chaichoo Singh is a landmark judgment delivered by the Patna...

Enhancement of Safeguards for Admissibility of Confessions: Emperor v. Kommoju Brahman Accused

Date: Nov 25, 1939

Enhancement of Safeguards for Admissibility of Confessions: Emperor v. Kommoju Brahman Accused Introduction The case of Emperor v. Kommoju Brahman Accused adjudicated by the Patna High Court on...