Does an Administrative Order Canceling a Certificate Without Considering the Petitioner’s Reply Violate Principles of Natural Justice?

The Patna High Court has held that cancellation of a work experience certificate by a public authority, without due consideration

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October 23, 2025 | Patna High Court

Does Failure to Follow Principles of Natural Justice and Transparency in Allocating Public Dealerships Invalidate the Selection Process?

The Patna High Court mandates that allocation processes for public dealerships must adhere to principles of natural justice, including giving

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October 23, 2025 | Patna High Court

Does Availability of Alternative Statutory Remedy Preclude Writ Jurisdiction in PDS License Disputes?

The Patna High Court reaffirmed that writ jurisdiction should not be exercised when an effective statutory remedy exists under the

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September 11, 2025 | Patna High Court

Can the High Court Enhance Maintenance Ordered under Section 125 CrPC in Revision When an Alternate Remedy Exists under Section 127?

High Court affirms that enhancement of maintenance fixed by the Family Court under Section 125 CrPC must be sought through

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September 10, 2025 | Patna High Court

Can the Principles of Natural Justice Be Bypassed in Tender Disqualification Cases Where Eligibility Is Factually Deficient? – Reaffirmation of Contextual Application by High Court

Court holds that the right to a hearing under natural justice may not arise where foundational eligibility criteria are objectively

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September 10, 2025 | Patna High Court

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