Patna High Court Case Commentaries

Judicial Scrutiny on the Bihar Land Disputes Resolution Act, 2009: Balancing Expediency and Constitutional Guarantees

Date: Jun 25, 2014

Judicial Scrutiny on the Bihar Land Disputes Resolution Act, 2009: Balancing Expediency and Constitutional Guarantees 1. Introduction The case of Maheshwar Mandal & Anr. v. The State Of Bihar & Ors....

Patna High Court's Judgment in Kalpana Rani v. State of Bihar: Abolishment of Panchayat Shiksha Mitra and Its Legal Implications

Date: May 16, 2014

Patna High Court's Judgment in Kalpana Rani v. State of Bihar: Abolishment of Panchayat Shiksha Mitra and Its Legal Implications Introduction The case of Kalpana Rani v. State of Bihar adjudicated by...

Condoning Delay in Appeals: Bihar State’s Success Under Section 5 of the Limitation Act

Date: May 14, 2014

Condoning Delay in Appeals: Bihar State’s Success Under Section 5 of the Limitation Act Introduction The Patna High Court, on May 13, 2014, delivered a significant judgment in the case of The State...

Strict Compliance with Form Requirements in Public Demand Recovery: Patna High Court Sets New Precedent

Date: May 3, 2014

Strict Compliance with Form Requirements in Public Demand Recovery: Patna High Court Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of M/S Vishnu Sugar Mills Limited versus M/S Sasamusa Sugar Works Ltd....

Farzana Sabaff v. State Of Bihar & Ors.: Upholding Proper Procedures in Caste Certificate Verification for Reserved Elections

Date: Apr 1, 2014

Farzana Sabaff v. State Of Bihar & Ors.: Upholding Proper Procedures in Caste Certificate Verification for Reserved Elections Introduction The case of Farzana Sabaff v. State Of Bihar & Ors.,...

Judicial Interpretation of Section 307 IPC in Joint Assault Cases: Analysis of Jai Ram Singh v. State Of Bihar

Date: Mar 6, 2014

Judicial Interpretation of Section 307 IPC in Joint Assault Cases: Analysis of Jai Ram Singh v. State Of Bihar Introduction The case of Jai Ram Singh v. State Of Bihar adjudicated by the Patna High...

Administrator Actions in Private Cooperatives as 'State' Under Article 12: Implications for Writ Jurisdiction

Date: Feb 8, 2014

Administrator Actions in Private Cooperatives as 'State' Under Article 12: Implications for Writ Jurisdiction Introduction The case of Organizer, Dehri C.D. & C.M. Union Limited v. State Of Bihar,...

Prem Kumar Bhakta v. State Of Bihar: Upholding Evaluation Integrity in Competitive Examinations

Date: Jan 4, 2014

Prem Kumar Bhakta v. State Of Bihar: Upholding Evaluation Integrity in Competitive Examinations 1. Introduction Prem Kumar Bhakta v. State Of Bihar is a landmark judgment delivered by the Patna High...

Patna High Court Upholds State Authority under Bihar Sugar Undertaking Acquisition Act: Comprehensive Analysis of Bihar State Sugar Corporation Ltd. v. Ahmad Abdullah

Date: Jan 3, 2014

Patna High Court Upholds State Authority under Bihar Sugar Undertaking Acquisition Act: Comprehensive Analysis of Bihar State Sugar Corporation Ltd. v. Ahmad Abdullah Introduction The case of Bihar...

Clarifying Victim's Stand to Appeal under Proviso to Section 372 CrPC: A Comprehensive Analysis of Parmeshwar Mandal v. State Of Bihar

Date: Nov 27, 2013

Clarifying Victim's Stand to Appeal under Proviso to Section 372 CrPC: A Comprehensive Analysis of Parmeshwar Mandal v. State Of Bihar Introduction Parmeshwar Mandal v. State Of Bihar is a pivotal...

Live-in Relationships Not Constituting Marital Relationships under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act: Indra Sarma v. V.K.V. Sarma

Date: Sep 21, 2013

Live-in Relationships Not Constituting Marital Relationships under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act: Indra Sarma v. V.K.V. Sarma Introduction The case of Indra Sarma v. V.K.V. Sarma...

Reliability of Circumstantial Evidence: Insights from The State Of Bihar vs. Bilat Pandit

Date: Aug 28, 2013

Reliability of Circumstantial Evidence: Insights from The State Of Bihar vs. Bilat Pandit Introduction The State Of Bihar (In 4) Petitioner vs. Bilat Pandit (In 313) Petitioner, adjudicated by the...

Patna High Court Establishes Mandatory Appointment of Presenting Officer in CRPF Disciplinary Proceedings

Date: Jul 26, 2013

Patna High Court Establishes Mandatory Appointment of Presenting Officer in CRPF Disciplinary Proceedings 1. Introduction The case of Sudhanshu Shekhar Deo v. Union of India adjudicated by the Patna...

Dhananjay Kumar v. Sanjeet Singh Sanjeet Kumar: Balancing Environmental Protection and Citizen Rights in Confiscation Proceedings

Date: Jul 12, 2013

Dhananjay Kumar v. Sanjeet Singh Sanjeet Kumar: Balancing Environmental Protection and Citizen Rights in Confiscation Proceedings Introduction The case of Dhananjay Kumar (In Re) v. Sanjeet Singh...

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Prosecutorial Authority: Insights from M/S Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. The State Of Bihar

Date: Apr 13, 2013

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Prosecutorial Authority: Insights from M/S Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. The State Of Bihar Introduction The case of M/S Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. &...

Mutual Exclusivity of License Suspension and Cancellation Under Fair Price Shop Order, 2007 - Patna High Court Precedent

Date: Feb 5, 2013

Mutual Exclusivity of License Suspension and Cancellation Under Fair Price Shop Order, 2007 - Patna High Court Precedent Introduction The case of Shiv Chandra Jha v. Harideo Jha adjudicated by the...

Distinction Between Illegal and Irregular Appointments and Their Impact on Regularisation: Insights from Ram Sevak Yadav v. State of Bihar

Date: Feb 2, 2013

Distinction Between Illegal and Irregular Appointments and Their Impact on Regularisation: Insights from Ram Sevak Yadav v. State of Bihar Introduction The case of Ram Sevak Yadav v. State of Bihar,...

Ensuring Fair Consideration Under SBI OTS SME 2010 Scheme: Patna High Court Mandates Proper Review of Settlement Proposals

Date: Jan 15, 2013

Ensuring Fair Consideration Under SBI OTS SME 2010 Scheme: Patna High Court Mandates Proper Review of Settlement Proposals Introduction The case of M/S Ram Ganga Valley Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd....

Ncc Ltd. v. State Of Bihar: Upholding Judicial Oversight in Contractor Debarment

Date: Jan 11, 2013

State Authorities Cannot Unilaterally Debar Contractors: Insights from Ncc Ltd. v. State Of Bihar Introduction The case of Ncc Ltd. v. State Of Bihar, adjudicated by the Patna High Court on January...

Mandate of Strict Compliance with SARFAESI Act's Notification Procedures Before Enforcement Actions: Tirupati Storage v. UCO Bank

Date: Oct 20, 2012

Mandate of Strict Compliance with SARFAESI Act's Notification Procedures Before Enforcement Actions: Tirupati Storage v. United Commercial Bank Introduction The case of Tirupati Storage v. United...