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Pending traffic challans? Use One Time Traffic Challan Settlement Scheme 2026 in Bihar at National Lok Adalat on May 9 amid directions issued by Patna HC

The Patna High Court has issued comprehensive directions for the National Lok Adalat on May 9, 2026, aimed at facilitating the smooth settlement of pending traffic challans under Bihar's One-Time Settlement Scheme. Authorities are instructed to ensure accessible locations, online payment options, and adequate security and parking to manage anticipated…

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Centre appoints three lawyers as judges to Patna High Court

Just in: The Central government has notified the appointment of thee new Judges to the Patna High Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Neetu Chandra moves Patna HC against Honey Singh's controversial song 'Maniac'

Actress Neetu Chandra has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Patna High Court against singer Yo Yo Honey Singh’s latest chartbuster Maniac, citing concerns over alleged vulgarity in its lyrics and visuals. The petition, expected to be heard later this month, also names lyricist Leo Grewal and Bhojpuri…

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SC refuses to entertain plea over alleged irregularities

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea raising allegations of widespread malpractices during the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Preliminary Exam held on December 13, 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Patna High Court: Centre notifies appointment of two judges

The two newly appointed High Court judges are Justices Shashi Bhushan Prasad Singh and Ashok Kumar Pandey. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Central body collected Rs 1,664 cr for a teaching diploma. 6 years on, course invalid, thousands jobless

Ashutosh Kumar Jha, a resident of Saharsa in Bihar, had been a private school teacher for 10 years when the government introduced a two-year diploma in elementary education programme in 2017 and mandated training for all untrained teachers.

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Calling spouse 'bhoot', 'pishach' not cruelty: Patna HC

Patna High Court rules that calling names like "bhoot" and "pishach" in a failed marriage is not cruelty.

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SC collegium recommends transfer of Chhattisgarh HC judge Arvind Singh Chandel to Patna HC

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday resolved to recommend transfer of Chhattisgarh High Court judge Arvind Singh Chandel to the Patna High Court after he sought reconsideration of the earlier proposal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PIL plea filed in Patna High Court challenging quota hike

A PIL petition has been filed in the Patna High Court challenging the decision of the Bihar government to increase reservation in the State from 50% to 65%.

The Hindu

JD(U) hits back at Centre over Solicitor General’s intervention in Bihar caste survey case

Janata Dal-United has hit back at the BJP-led Centre, saying “their only objective is to disrupt the caste survey”

The Hindu

When will Uttar Pradesh implement caste-based census? asks Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party Mayawati on Wednesday said that a caste-based census should be conducted across the country including in Uttar Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite news.

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Analysis | Untangling the political implications of Patna HC nod for Bihar’s caste-based survey

The Patna High Court’s August 1 judgment, upholding the Bihar government’s decision to conduct a caste-based survey in the State, is likely to boost the political fortunes of ruling coalition parties such as the Janata Dal (United) and the Rashtriya Janata Dal, both of which claim to represent marginalised communities

The Hindu

Second phase of caste-based survey resumes in Bihar

Bihar’s caste-based survey is being conducted at a cost of ₹500 crore, approved by the Cabinet of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

The Hindu

Bihar government suspends teachers' training programmes to engage them in caste survey

A day after the Patna High Court held the caste survey in Bihar as “valid” and “legal”, the State government suspended all ongoing training programmes for teachers so that they can be engaged for early completion of the exercise.

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Patna High Court upholds continuance of ongoing caste-based survey in Bihar

Patna HC upholds Bihar CBS: Court dismisses petitions against State Govt's decision to conduct survey. Allowed to continue, 1st phase of survey (house listing) conducted Jan 7-21, 2nd phase Apr 15-May 15. Cabinet & Assembly passed resolution in favour of survey, all parties met PM Modi to demand caste-based Census.

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Justice Vipul M. Pancholi sworn in as Patna High Court judge

Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi was sworn in as a judge of the Patna High Court by Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan

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SC refuses to lift Patna HC stay on caste survey in Bihar

The Apex Court has asked Bihar Government to argue the matter before Patna High Court, which is scheduled to hear the plea on July 3. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Caste-based survey | Patna High Court rejects Bihar plea for early hearing

On May 4, the Patna High Court had issued an interim stay order on the ongoing caste-based survey. Following the stay order, the State Government filed a petition seeking early hearing of the case.

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Bihar BJP delegation meets Governor, seeks judicial probe into communal violence during Ram Navami procession

The BJP leaders urged the Governor to announce a high-level inquiry and constitute a committee under the chairmanship of a judge of the Patna High Court

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Caste-based survey | Dispose-off case as early as possible, Bihar Govt appeals to Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has accepted a plea by the Nitish Kumar-led State government for an early hearing on a caste-based census in Bihar.

The Hindu

Modi surname remark | Patna HC grants relief to Rahul Gandhi, issues stay order on lower court’s summons

The Patna High Court on April 24 issued a stay order till 15 May while hearing Rahul Gandhi’s petition against the summons of a Patna court in a defamation case filed by Rajya Sabha member Sushil Kumar Modi in the Modi surname case.

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