News for 'Patna High Court'

SC orders Tejashwi to vacate deputy CM bungalow, imposes fine

SC orders Tejashwi to vacate deputy CM bungalow, imposes fine

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Yadav, who is currently leader of the opposition in the state assembly, filed an appeal against the Patna high court judgement turning down his petition challenging the Bihar government order to vacate his bungalow to make way for deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi.

SC refuses to stay HC order against Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

SC refuses to stay HC order against Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Thursday moved the Supreme Court (SC) against the Delhi high court's recent order to register a first information report (FIR) against him in the alleged 2018 rape case.

Flood scam accused, Santosh Jha, gets bail

Flood scam accused, Santosh Jha, gets bail

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Jha had surrendered before the court on May 31 ,2005 and was sent to judicial custody.

SC sends Pappu Yadav to jail

SC sends Pappu Yadav to jail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

It stayed a Patna high court order granting him bail in the Ajit Sarkar murder case.

In Bihar, few bahubalis in poll fray this time

In Bihar, few bahubalis in poll fray this time

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Many bahubalis have fielded their wives and relatives as proxies.

Nitish's total liquor ban challenged in HC

Nitish's total liquor ban challenged in HC

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

An ex-serviceman A N Singh filed the PIL in the Patna high court, a day after the Nitish Kumar ministry declared Bihar a total dry state.

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'Even if we have laws in place, which we must, we need a societal change.' 'Rather than telling our daughters that, "Listen, leave your house at so and so time, come back by so and so time," we must tell the men and boys that "Whatever point of time you encounter a woman in public space or wherever, you treat her with respect, dignity, and as an equal participant in these public spaces".'

Lalu surrenders before CBI court in Ranchi

Lalu surrenders before CBI court in Ranchi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

The judge said that Lalu Prasad could also undergo treatment at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Science in Ranchi.

Shahabuddin sent to AIIMS for treatment

Shahabuddin sent to AIIMS for treatment

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Pleading the court for better treatment, Shahabuddin had even prayed for mercy killing.

Bahubali Wives Charge Up Bihar Contest

Bahubali Wives Charge Up Bihar Contest

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The RJD has fielded six women candidates, some of them are wives of bahubalis.

Bihar road rage: Rocky Yadav absconding after SC cancels bail

Bihar road rage: Rocky Yadav absconding after SC cancels bail

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Rocky's mother and suspended Janata Dal-United MLC Manorma Devi told a police team that he will surrender in the court soon. M I Khan reports.

Hooch tragedy kills 25 in Bihar; 12 arrested

Hooch tragedy kills 25 in Bihar; 12 arrested

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Eighteen more people lost their lives after allegedly consuming illicit liquor in dry Bihar's Siwan and Saran districts, taking the toll in the tragedy to 24, officials said on Thursday.

NEET's sanctity hit, says SC, in plea on paper leak

NEET's sanctity hit, says SC, in plea on paper leak

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The top court, however, refused to stay the counselling of successful candidates for admissions to Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery and other courses.

Marwah sworn in as Bihar governor

Marwah sworn in as Bihar governor

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

The Jharkhand governor was given the additional charge of Bihar following the resignation of M Rama Jois on October 28.

HC admits RJD MP Shahabuddin's appeal

HC admits RJD MP Shahabuddin's appeal

Rediff.com30 May 2007

A Siwan court had sentenced him to life imprisonment for kidnapping a CPI-ML worker in 1999.

DM murder case: Former MP Lovely Anand gets bail

DM murder case: Former MP Lovely Anand gets bail

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

The Patna High Court on Tuesday granted bail to former member of Parliament and Janata Dal United leader Lovely Anand, who was recently sentenced to life for the murder of Gopalganj District Magistrate G Krishnaiah in 1994. On October 3, Additional District and Sessions Judge Ramshreshtra Rai had sentenced Lovely Anand , a former MP from Vaishali, to life along with three other accused for inciting a mob to lynch Krishnaiah.

Bihar govt can't challenge Lalu's acquittal: SC

Bihar govt can't challenge Lalu's acquittal: SC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

In a major relief to Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, the Supreme court on Thursday set aside the Patna High court decision against the acquittal of the RJD chief and his wife in the disproportionate assets case, filed against him by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Bihar DM murder: JD-U MLA gets bail

Bihar DM murder: JD-U MLA gets bail

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

The Patna high court on Wednesday granted bail to Janata Dal-United legislator Munna Shukla and Shashi Shekhar, another leader of the JD-U, who were last week sentenced to life for the murder of former Gopalganj district magistrate G Krishnaiah in 1994

'Anand Mohan Singh's place is in jail'

'Anand Mohan Singh's place is in jail'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

'He was directly involved in the rarest of rare crimes -- the killing of an IAS officer.'

After Cong, CPI gets I-T notice for Rs 11 cr; TMC receives 11 notices

After Cong, CPI gets I-T notice for Rs 11 cr; TMC receives 11 notices

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

They said the Left party is consulting its lawyers to challenge the notice of the tax authorities.

SC gives Bihar govt a lashing over Shahabuddin's bail

SC gives Bihar govt a lashing over Shahabuddin's bail

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on Bihar government for not placing facts before the Patna High Court which granted bail to controversial Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Mohd Shahabuddin in a murder case.

Bihar: HC raps police over abduction

Bihar: HC raps police over abduction

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Opposition to file corruption case against Nitish

Opposition to file corruption case against Nitish

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

The opposition Congress, Samata Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal have joined hands to escalate the land scam issue by filing a corruption case against Nitish Kumar and others in view of the ruling of the court.

Delhi HC rejects pleas against Agnipath, says it's in national interest

Delhi HC rejects pleas against Agnipath, says it's in national interest

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday upheld the Centre's Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the armed forces, saying it was made in national interest and to ensure that the armed forces are better equipped.

Bihar imposes lockdown till May 15 after HC nudge

Bihar imposes lockdown till May 15 after HC nudge

Rediff.com5 May 2021

A day after the Patna high court slammed the Bihar government for its poor handling of the second wave of the pandemic and sought to know whether it was enforcing lockdown or not, the administration on Tuesday announced imposition of lockdown from May 5 to May 15.

3 governors move to new capitals

3 governors move to new capitals

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

Arvind Dave replaced Ved Marwah as governor of Manipur. Marwah in turn replaced M Rama Jois in Jharkhand, and Jois moved to neighbouring Bihar.

63 cases of unfair means reported in NEET-UG, no paper leak: NTA officials

63 cases of unfair means reported in NEET-UG, no paper leak: NTA officials

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The agency is under criticism amid allegations of irregularities and inflation of marks in the crucial medical entrance exam.

Bench formed to hear Lalu case

Bench formed to hear Lalu case

Rediff.com15 May 2005

As per the Supreme Court order, the verdict on the petition had to be delivered before the court closes for the summer vacation from May 21.

HC orders taking Shahabuddin to AIIMS

HC orders taking Shahabuddin to AIIMS

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

A state RJD delegation led by its president Abdul Bari Siddiqui had also petitioned Bihar governor R S Gavai earlier in July seeking specialised treatment for Shahabuddin outside the state.

Why is Bihar reducing COVID testing?

Why is Bihar reducing COVID testing?

Rediff.com5 May 2021

As the number of COVID cases rise in Bihar, data indicates that the state is slowing down on testing. It is also relying more on the Rapid Antigen Test than the more accurate RT-PCR test.

Bihar: 2 school children abducted

Bihar: 2 school children abducted

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Police has launched an operation to recover the abducted school children.

'How will you ensure completion of NHAI project?'

'How will you ensure completion of NHAI project?'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

The bench comprising Chief Justice Ravi S Dhavan and Justice Shashank Kumar Singh was hearing a PIL filed by an advocate, M P Gupta, alleging that the future of the Golden Quadrilateral Project was in danger.

Lalu-Rabri petition dismissed

Lalu-Rabri petition dismissed

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

A full Bench comprising Justice R N Prasad, Justice Barin Ghosh and Justice M L Visa unanimously dismissed the petition.

SC rejects Pappu Yadav's bail plea

SC rejects Pappu Yadav's bail plea

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

"Under the fact and circumstances of the case, we do not find merit in his appeal," a Bench comprising Justice S B Sinha and Justice Markandeya Katju said dismissing the bail petition challenging the Patna high court order.

Bihar: 3 months, 1302 abductions

Bihar: 3 months, 1302 abductions

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

Can't Bihar get special status, asks HC

Can't Bihar get special status, asks HC

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

The court asked the Centre to file a related affidavit by March 1.