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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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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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Honey Singh seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain as court sets March 28 hearing date in Neetu Chandra's PIL

Rapper and singer Honey Singh was spotted seeking blessings at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain as legal proceedings against him continue.

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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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Justice Chakradhari Singh sworn in as Chief Justice of Orissa HC

Odisha Governor Raghubar Das administered the oath of office to Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh as the Chief Justice of Orissa High Court at a function on Wednesday held on the premises of old High Court premises. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Transfer of 24 HC judges in one go marks power shift from executive to judiciary": Justice Bibek Chaudhuri

Justice Bibek Chaudhuri, who has been moved to Patna High Court from Calcutta, said his transfer along with other 23 judges in one go marks the "beginning of a power shift" from executive to the judiciary. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The BJP’s dilemma in Bihar

The caste survey, initiated by the Nitish Kumar government, has posed a dilemma to the BJP in Bihar

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Will not stay Bihar caste survey unless prima facie case made out by those opposing it: SC

Supreme Court won't stay Bihar caste survey unless prima facie case made out; Centre to file reply in 7 days. SC allows Centre to file response on caste survey, won't stay exercise unless petitioners make out prima facie case

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Supreme Court fixes August 18 to hear appeals against Bihar caste survey

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 18 multiple petitions claiming that the Bihar caste-based survey was an attempt by the Nitish Kumar government to “usurp” the Centre’s powers. The Bench said any prohibitory move by the court at this stage would indirectly amount to a stay…

The Hindu

Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Rohini Panel and Patna HC order | How will it impact caste politics in 2024 polls?

In this episode of Talking Politics, we discuss the Justice Rohini Commission and Patna High Court’s decision to uphold the Bihar caste survey

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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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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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Patna High Court orders stay on caste-based census in Bihar

The High Court on Thursday has ordered a stay on the Caste-based census in Bihar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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How the caste census will play out in Bihar’s power matrix

As was widely expected, the Supreme Court has refused to entertain pleas challenging the ongoing caste census in Bihar. Besides the question about the merit of the petitions, there was an aspect which didn’t find explicit mention – that such a hearing could be viewed as an intrusion into the…

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Nitish Kumar should resign, has grown indifferent towards EBCs who support PM: Sushil Modi

Sushil Kumar Modi demanded that CM Nitish Kumar take moral responsibility for the “humiliation” of the Extremely Backward Classes

The Times of India

Nitish Kumar should resign, has grown indifferent towards EBCs who support PM Modi: Sushil Modi

PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has grown indifferent towards Extremely Backward Classes who are, by and large, supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior BJP leader and former deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi alleged.

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CBI charge sheet against Lalu Prasad, family | There’s nothing in the case, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

The Chief Minister of Bihar said that Prashant Kishor had asked him to merge the JD (U) with the Congress

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Bihar BJP seeks Governor's intervention in deferment of civic polls

The BJP's OBC morcha leaders, led by its president Jaynath Chauhan, also submitted a memorandum to the Governor during the meeting on October 7.

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Municipal polls in Bihar only after quotas are restored, says Janata Dal(U)

The party also alleged role on BJP in the issue saying that the party had always been against reservation

The Times of India

Bihar district judge to Supreme Court: Suspended for speedy judgments

NEW DELHI: At a time when over four crore cases are pending in trial courts making litigants cry for speedy justice, a Bihar district judge on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that he has been suspended by the Patna High Court purportedly for completing trials at express speed and seeking…

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Patna HC exceeded jurisdiction by summoning Sahara group chief Subrata Roy, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Bench said the Patna High Court had summoned Sahara group chief Subrata Roy in an anticipatory bail case completely unrelated to him

The Times of India

Not resisting rape doesn't mean act was consensual: Patna high court

PATNA: If a rape victim does not fight back or has injuries to show as evidence, it doesn't mean that she had consented to the sexual act, the Patna High Court said, while hearing a petition against a lower court order.

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Centre notifies appointment of eight new HC judges, six transferred

Advocate made additional judge of J&K HC four years after SC Collegium had recommended his name

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