Does a Quasi-Judicial Authority Blacklisting a Contractor Need to Pass a Reasoned and Speaking Order? Clarification and Reinforcement by Patna High Court

The Patna High Court affirms that orders of blacklisting require explicit consideration of the contractor’s reply and cogent reasoning, drawing

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September 5, 2025 | Patna High Court

Must a Blacklisting Order by a Public Authority be a Reasoned and Speaking Order? Patna High Court Reaffirms Binding Principle

Patna High Court has reiterated that blacklisting orders by quasi-judicial authorities must contain detailed reasons addressing the affected party’s contentions,

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September 5, 2025 | Patna High Court

Does a High Court Writ Petition for Compensation Become Infructuous When the State Authorities Present Proof of Payment Pending Litigation?

Where the State authorities demonstrate, during writ proceedings, that compensation has been paid, the High Court may dispose of the

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September 5, 2025 | Patna High Court

Does the Pendency of a Writ Petition Extend Limitation for Fresh Claims in Land Acquisition Compensation Disputes? – Clarification of Remedial Rights

Where a writ petition challenging land acquisition compensation is disposed of on the ground of alternative remedy, the High Court

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September 4, 2025 | Patna High Court

Does a Writ Petition Seeking Service Benefits Decades After Retirement Merit Dismissal on Grounds of Delay and Laches?

The Patna High Court unequivocally dismissed a writ petition seeking arrears of salary and promotional benefits filed 14 years after

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September 4, 2025 | Patna High Court

Can police avoid compliance with Section 41A CrPC prior to arrest without departmental scrutiny?

Patna HC upholds mandatory notice requirement under Section 41A CrPC, directs departmental inquiry; persuasive for police procedure   Summary Category

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August 31, 2025 | Patna High Court

Can a High Court Reduce an Excessive Excise Penalty for a Minimal Recovery of Illicit Liquor Under Article 226 to Prevent Multiplicity of Proceedings?

The Patna High Court, invoking Article 226 of the Constitution, affirmed its power to mitigate penal consequences—by reducing a Rs

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August 29, 2025 | Patna High Court

Is Cancellation of an EPC-Mode Tender Mandatory Where State Policy Requires SBD for 18-Month Contracts?

Patna High Court holds that an EPC-mode tender issued for an 18-month project must be quashed as non-compliant with the

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August 28, 2025 | Patna High Court

Does the death of a sole appellant during pendency abate a criminal appeal?

Affirmation of established abatement principles under criminal procedure; certification by police and local authority accepted as proof; binding authority for

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August 26, 2025 | Patna High Court

Can a High Court dismiss a writ petition for want of prosecution when the petitioner fails to appear?

High Court upholds existing practice affirming its inherent power to dismiss non-prosecuted civil writ petitions; binding authority for lower courts

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August 20, 2025 | Patna High Court

When can a civil miscellaneous application be dismissed for non-prosecution due to the petitioner’s non-appearance?

  Summary Category Data Case Name C.Misc./614/2022 of Smt. Ujjwala Shahi @ Ujjwala Mishra Vs The State of Bihar CNR

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August 19, 2025 | Patna High Court

Can a Writ Petition Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution When the Petitioner Fails to Appear and Does Not Seek Adjournment?

Patna High Court dismisses petition for non-prosecution; underscores the procedural necessity of appearance or a formal adjournment request   Summary

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August 19, 2025 | Patna High Court