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Widow loses family pension after 7 years: Government notification issued in 2005 can’t be applied retrospectively, rules Patna High Court

Govt employee died in a naxalite bomb blast in 2003. His widow received an ex gratia payment and a seven-year family pension. She sought an extended pension based on a 2005 government policy. The Patna High Court ruled the policy could not be applied retrospectively. Read the article to know…

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Right to practice religion subject to reasonable restrictions in interest of public order: Patna HC

The Patna High Court ruled religious practice is not absolute and has restrictions. It dismissed a plea for a larger religious procession in Siwan. The court cited public order and societal norms as valid reasons for limits. Restrictions were imposed after past incidents of violence and stone-pelting. The court stated…

The Economic Times

Police encounter in Bihar: SC junks plea seeking CBI probe, constitution of expert committee

The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea for an independent probe into the alleged "extra-judicial killing" of activist Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in a Bihar police encounter. Justices directed the petitioner to approach the Patna High Court. Tiwari's family claims he surrendered before being shot, while police stated they fired…

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EPFO held on to Rs 10 lakh for 11 years: Patna HC orders it to refund the deposit with 6% interest for ‘unjust enrichment’

The Patna High Court has ordered the EPFO to pay 6% annual interest on a Rs 10 lakh deposit, citing unjust enrichment. The court ruled that EPFO cannot retain appeal money for nearly 11 years after a PF assessment order was set aside, depriving the assessee of its use and…

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25 years after father went missing, family seeks compassionate appointment for job; HC rejects plea due to delay

A family's plea for a job based on compassionate appointment after 25 years has been rejected. The Patna High Court ruled that such appointments are for immediate financial relief. The court stated that a long delay significantly diminishes the purpose of the scheme. The family's claim was dismissed as it…

The Economic Times

21-year salary delay case: HC orders payment of Rs 6.71 lakh arrears with restricted interest

A retired government employee's son finally received Rs 6.71 lakh in unpaid salary after a 21-year wait. While the Patna High Court initially ordered interest on the full arrears, a larger bench restricted it to three years preceding the court filing. This decision aligns with Supreme Court precedents on delayed…

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Who is Meenakshi Madan Rai, the next Chief Justice of Patna High Court? Know her educational qualifications, legal career and more

Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, a distinguished judge from Sikkim High Court, has been recommended by the Supreme Court collegium to become the next Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. Her appointment follows the retirement of the incumbent. Rai, Sikkim's first woman High Court judge, brings extensive judicial and administrative…

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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…

The Economic Times

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:

The Hindu

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”

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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

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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.

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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.

The Hindu

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

Dynamite News

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:

The Hindu

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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