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The court ruled to drop the case due to lack of progress in the investigation, marking the end of a lengthy legal proceeding against the police official.

The Patna High Court has requested action against a judge in connection with a 'perverse' bail order issued in a 2024 firing case.

The Patna High Court has affirmed a divorce decree based on cruelty, explicitly rejecting infertility as a valid ground for divorce in its ruling.

The Patna High Court acquitted a man previously convicted of attempt to rape and wrongful confinement, ruling that his actions, such as removing a woman's salwar and pressing her chest, were insufficient to establish the serious charge of attempt to rape.

The Patna High Court has ruled that media outlets cannot label an accused person as a 'mastermind' or 'kingpin' until their guilt is legally proven.

The Patna High Court has sought explanations after 189 children in Bihar fell ill following the discovery of 'snakes' in their school mid-day meal.

The Patna High Court ruled that a lecturer, who had been working on a contract basis for 23 years, must be granted permanent status, stating that a 'contract' tag cannot override constitutional rights.

The Patna High Court has sided with Nalanda University's decision to not renew a professor's contract, a refusal reportedly linked to the professor's Harvard fellowship.

The Patna High Court has expressed concern over the large number of petitions it receives for corrections to dates of birth in Aadhaar cards, noting that citizens are 'forced to knock on our doors' for such issues.

The Patna High Court has strongly criticized the Bihar Waqf Tribunal for halting a national highway project, alleging that the decision was made to favor a 'particular community'.

The Patna High Court has upheld an eviction order in a long-running tenancy dispute involving a property rented for Rs 7, 88 years ago.

The Patna High Court has ruled that freedom of religion cannot supersede public order and societal norms. This statement clarifies the limits of religious freedom within the legal framework.

The Patna High Court has reinstated two RPF constables who were previously dismissed from service for allegedly showing support to a colleague accused of murder.

The Patna High Court has cancelled the dismissal of a constable who claimed he had consumed 'toddy' (palm wine) rather than prohibited liquor, leading to his reinstatement.

India's Supreme Court has strongly criticized the Patna High Court for its recent ruling that stated removing a woman's salwar and pressing her chest was not sufficient to prove an attempt to rape.

The Patna High Court has issued a stern warning that unchecked police brutality could transform the force into something akin to Nazi Germany. The court ordered an FIR against a Buxar SHO for allegedly breaking a man's legs due to his caste, rejecting police claims of an accidental fall.

The Patna High Court denied a death certificate to the wife of an ex-Army man, despite the accused having confessed to his killing, raising questions about the legal complexities involved.

A 57-year-old land dispute was resolved by the Patna High Court, which criticized the District Magistrate for disregarding a previously settled title, bringing relief to the affected family.

The Patna High Court denied relief to an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer who was caught by the CBI and subsequently fired by the President in a bribery case.

The Patna High Court has withdrawn criminal trials from a trial judge and ordered special training, citing concerns that the judge based guilt solely on confessions.

Patna High Court has granted bail to JD(U) MLA Anant Singh, who was arrested in connection with the murder of Jan Suraaj supporter Dularchand Yadav, following violence where the ex-RJD man was shot and run over.

The Patna High Court imposed Rs 100 costs on a litigant who sought a review of its decade-old order concerning a land dispute.

The Patna High Court has stayed the transfer of a professor, citing chronic kidney ailment and fragile health as reasons for its decision.

The Patna High Court has cancelled a 2012 case against a surgeon, ruling there was no proof of 'gross' negligence.

The Patna High Court ruled that removing a woman's salwar and pressing her chest does not amount to attempted rape, sparking debate on legal definitions.

The Patna High Court is maintaining focus on a missing Dalit man, with reports indicating he pleaded for help, saying 'Please don’t call me… they are beating me up.'

Popular educator Khan Sir has approached the Patna High Court seeking legal relief.

The Patna High Court has rejected a plea to relocate a village school, despite claims of inconvenience, ruling that a distance of 1.5 km was not considered too far.

The Patna High Court has provided relief to a retired official whose pension was cut without proof of wrongdoing, after he had flagged 'fake appointments'.

The Patna High Court has ordered the videography of vehicles seized for illegal mining, aiming to end a 'cat and mouse game' and ensure transparency in the process.

The Patna High Court criticized a lawyer for making "derogatory" accusations of adultery against his client's wife, stating such remarks are offensive to all women.

The Patna High Court has highlighted severe deficiencies in mental health care in Bihar and issued an order to immediately stop mining activities near the Bihar Institute of Mental Health and Allied Sciences (BIMHAS).