Is Direct Writ Relief Maintainable Without First Approaching Competent Administrative Authority?

The Patna High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is not to be directly invoked when the petitioner

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November 4, 2025 | Patna High Court

Does the Convenience of the Wife Prevail in Transfer of Matrimonial Cases? Precedent Reaffirmed as Binding Law by the Patna High Court

Patna High Court upholds the settled legal principle that, in matrimonial cases, the convenience of the wife/female litigant merits greater

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November 4, 2025 | Patna High Court

When Is the Wife’s Convenience Paramount in Matrimonial Case Transfers? Reaffirmation of Weightage to Female Litigants’ Rights in Transfer Applications

The Patna High Court reiterates that in matrimonial proceedings, the wife’s convenience carries significant weight in deciding transfer petitions, following

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November 4, 2025 | Patna High Court

Can Service Matters of Employees of Private Affiliated Colleges Be Challenged in Writ Jurisdiction? — Existing Precedent on Maintainability Reaffirmed by the Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has reaffirmed that matters related to the affairs or service conditions of employees in private affiliated

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November 2, 2025 | Patna High Court

Can Writ Jurisdiction Be Invoked Against Private Managing Committees of Affiliated Colleges in Service Matters Absent Statutory Guidelines? — Reaffirmation of Existing Precedent by Patna High Court

The Patna High Court affirms that in the absence of statutory guidelines or regulations, disputes relating to service conditions governed

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November 2, 2025 | Patna High Court

Can the High Court Direct Publication of Supplementary / Revised Results for Teacher Recruitment When a Division Bench Has Set Aside Such Relief?

The Patna High Court has dismissed writ petitions seeking direction for publication of supplementary/revised results in teacher recruitment, holding itself

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November 2, 2025 | Patna High Court

Does Dismissal for Non-Prosecution of a Writ Petition Constitute a Bar to Refiling or a Decision on Merits?

The Patna High Court has reiterated that dismissal of a writ petition for non-prosecution is not a decision on merits

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November 2, 2025 | Patna High Court

When Is a Writ Petition Challenging Deportation Rendered Infructuous After Actual Deportation? Does the High Court Award Compensation for Delayed Deportation Efforts?

A High Court judgment holds that a writ petition seeking to challenge deportation becomes infructuous once the petitioner has already

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November 2, 2025 | Patna High Court

What Are the Principles Governing Appellate Interference With Acquittal Judgments? — Reaffirmation of Limits on Revisional Oversight Over Trial Court Findings

The Patna High Court, in this decision, reaffirmed that appellate interference with acquittals is justified only in cases of clear

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October 25, 2025 | Patna High Court

Can a Second Anticipatory Bail Petition Be Entertained Without Change in Circumstances? Patna High Court Upholds Supreme Court Precedent

The Patna High Court reaffirmed that a second anticipatory bail application is not maintainable in the absence of new grounds

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October 24, 2025 | Patna High Court