Justice P.B. Bajanthri, 46th Chief Justice of Patna High Court, retires after a tenure of 1 month
Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri was appointed as Chief Justice of Patna High Court in September 2025.
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Patna High Court: FIR noting ‘villagers assembled’ satisfies caste abuse taking place in public view
The victim after her marriage was being taunted for belonging to a particular community (Scheduled Caste).
Supreme Court urges High Courts to encourage filing of anticipatory bail applications first before Sessions Court; discourage direct interference
“A balance has to be struck to protect individual liberty of accused and to secure an environment that is free from any fear in the hearts of victims of the alleged perpetrators. Although grant of bail is a discretionary exercise, the courts must be cautious to exercise the discretion judiciously.”
Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act does not apply to Alcoholic content from fermentation in energy drink: Patna High Court
“Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act does not prohibit sale etc. of the non-alcoholic substances in conformity with the standard set by the BIS”
Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice Vipul M. Pancholi
Justice Vipul M. Pancholi’s journey to the Supreme Court of India is a testament to his legal expertise and steadfast commitment to the principles of justice.
President appoints Justice P.B. Bajanthri as 46th Chief Justice of Patna High Court
Appointed by the President in exercise of powers under Article 217(1) of the Constitution, Justice Bajanthri will be succeeding Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, who was recently elevated to the Supreme Court.
Patna High Court stalls circulation of AI generated video of PM Narendra Modi and his late mother
“Any attempt to stigmatize or marginalize an entire class of persons offends the guarantee of equality before law under Article 14 and freedom of expression with reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2).”
Patna HC quashes maintenance order of ‘qualified’ wife who concealed facts about alimony from previous marriage
“Maintenance claims require disclosure affidavits of assets and liabilities, balanced assessment of needs and quantum based on factors like parties’ status, reasonable need and income.”
‘Condonation of delay under Bihar Public Works Contracts Disputes Arbitration Act governed by Limitation Act or Arbitration and Conciliation Act?’: Patna HC refers matter to larger bench
“As there is conflicting view upon the same by co-ordinate benches, in such circumstances this Court is of the view that the issue should be examined by a larger bench.”
Govt. can’t reject arms dealer quota enhancement request merely on general apprehensions such as celebratory firing: Patna HC
“The doctrine of reasonable restriction under Article 19(6) of the Constitution permits the State to impose limitations on such trade in the interest of public peace and security.”
President appoints Acting Chief Justices for Bombay and Patna High Courts
Appointments for Acting Chief Justices for Bombay and Patna High Courts were made in consequence of their Chief Justices being elevated to the Supreme Court.
Section 12 JJ Act | Serious nature of offence not a ground for denying bail to Juvenile: Patna High Court
“As per Section 12 of the Act, bail to the Juvenile is a rule and refusal of the same is an exception.”
‘Unmerited and undeserved comment’: Patna High Court expunges adverse remarks against Judicial Officer
The Court expressed dissatisfaction over the en-passant, unnecessary, and adverse remarks against a Judicial Officer without affording him any opportunity.
Section 9 Family Courts Act| Appointment of Counsellors in Family Courts mandatory: Patna High Court
The Court directed the Registrar General to collect and collate a comprehensive report to specifically inform the Court about the appointment of counsellors in the Family Courts across the State.
Section 125 CrPC | Levirate Marriages validated by custom, cohabitation, social acceptance, and the birth of children, must be treated as valid: Patna High Court
The Court held that a woman having lived as a wife, borne children, and been deserted without support, falls within the protective umbrella of Section 125 CrPC and the technical plea of invalidity of marriage cannot be a valid ground to deny her maintenance.
‘Prosecution failed to prove case beyond all reasonable doubts’; Patna HC sets aside rape conviction against Juvenile
“No society can afford to punish its children. Punitive approach towards children in conflict with the law would be self-destructive for the society.”
Patna High Court directs State to formulate strategy against child trafficking in orchestra, theatre, and dance groups
“In the garb of running orchestra/dance groups, minor children are subjected to trafficking and exploitation, which is impermissible and if allowed to be continued unchecked, would only lead to frustration of the very policy for protecting the children.”
S. 197 CrPC | Police officer, allegedly exceeding official duty, is safeguarded by prior sanction if acts reasonably linked to official functions: Patna HC
“A mere excess or overreach in the performance of official duty does not, by itself, disentitle a public servant from the statutory protection mandated by law.”
Patna High Court quashes case against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over alleged disrespect to National Anthem during ‘Sepak Takraw’ World Cup inauguration
Patna High Court held that smiling and merely folding hands in Pranaam Mudra in standing position could not be construed by any prudent imagination to be an insult to the National Anthem.
‘Was only present during operation as team member’; Inside Patna HC’s order quashing 22-year-old medical negligence case against a female gynaecologist
The Patna High Court relying upon the Supreme Court’s decisions in Debendra Nath Padhi, (2005) 1 SCC 568 and Bhajan Lal, 1992 Supp (1) SCC 335, acquitted the female gynaecologist in the alleged kidney removal during surgery medical negligence case.