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  Anant Singh gets bail by Patna High Court in Dularchand Yadav murder case

  Bihar | March 19, 2026 13:05 IST

  JDU MLA Anant Singh has been granted bail by the Patna High Court on Thursday, paving the way for his release after months in custody. Singh was lodged in Beur Jail in connection with the Dularchand Yadav murder case.

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  Patna High Court orders Congress to remove AI-generated video of PM Modi’s mother from social media

  Bihar | September 17, 2025 13:17 IST

  The court observed that circulating the video infringes upon fundamental rights such as the right to privacy and reputation, which are protected under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.

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  Anant Singh, former Bihar MLA, walks out of Beur jail a day after getting bail in Mokama firing case

  Bihar | August 06, 2025 23:53 IST

  Known for his strongman image in Bihar politics, Singh’s exit from the jail drew attention as supporters gathered outside to catch a glimpse of the former legislator. He has served multiple terms as an MLA from the Mokama seat and continues to remain a key figure in Bihar politics.

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  SC collegium recommends Patna HC CJ K Vinod Chandran as top court judge

  India | January 07, 2025 21:18 IST

  The apex court collegium also comprising Justices B R Gavai, Surya Kant, Hrishikesh Roy and Abhay Oka said Justice Chandran stood at number 13 in the combined all-India seniority list of high court judges.

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  Bihar: Patna High Court acquits former RJD MLA Anant Singh in Arms Act case

  Bihar | August 14, 2024 16:29 IST

  Anant Kumar Singh has been a prominent figure in Bihar politics, serving as an MLA from the Mokama Assembly seat multiple times, representing various parties, including as an independent, JD(U), and RJD candidate.

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  SC refuses to stay Patna HC order that scrapped govt's move to increase Backward Classes quota

  India | July 29, 2024 11:58 IST

  Earlier this month, the Bihar government moved Supreme Court challenging the ruling by the Patna High Court concerning reservation quotas of the backward classes in the state.

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  Bihar govt to move Supreme Court against Patna HC order striking down 65 per cent reservations law

  Bihar | June 20, 2024 19:20 IST

  In a major jolt to the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar, the Patna High Court struck down the 65 per cent reservations law. The government will move the top court against the decision, Samrat Choudhary said.

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  Patna High Court receives bomb threat email, police, ATS carry search operation

  Bihar | January 05, 2024 21:50 IST

  Police, bomb squad along with ATS carried a search operation at the premises of Patna High Court after it received an email threatening to blow up the area.

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  Patna HC seeks counter affidavit from Nitish govt on petitions challenging hike in quotas in Bihar

  Bihar | December 01, 2023 16:13 IST

  The Mahagathbandhan government passed a cabinet resolution requesting the Centre that the legislations hiking the quotas for SCs, STs, OBCs and EBCs be placed in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution, in order to protect these against protracted legal battles.

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  Pakadua biya: Patna HC revokes marriage held at gunpoint 10 years ago

  Bihar | November 23, 2023 20:20 IST

  The court also cited a Supreme Court judgement to stress that as per Hindu traditions, no wedding could be valid unless 'saptapadi' (seven circumambulations of the consecrated fire) was performed.

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  Patna High Court admit card 2023 out for Personal Assistant posts, download at patnahighcourt.gov.in

  October 02, 2023 21:15 IST

  Patna High Court admit card 2023 out for Personal Assistant posts has been uploaded at the official website, patnahighcourt.gov.in. Check exam date, admit card download link, instructions and other details.

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  Bihar: Patna HC asks CBI to complete investigation into irregularities in teachers' appointments

  Bihar | September 27, 2023 23:34 IST

  Patna High Court pulled up the state government saying the huge delay on the part of the state by sitting over the preliminary enquiry report of the CBI has done a lot of damage to the interest of the State.

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  Bihar caste survey: Centre's files fresh affidavit in Supreme court removing 'keywords'

  News | August 29, 2023 16:01 IST

  The Centre on Monday filed a fresh revised affidavit in the Supreme Court in the matter of the Bihar caste survey withdrawing the earlier one filed before the apex court. In the fresh affidavit, the Centre cited 'inadvertent error'.

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  Patna HC upholds Bihar caste survey, dismisses pleas challenging Bihar govt's decision to conduct it

  Bihar | August 01, 2023 13:37 IST

  Earlier, the Patna High Court put a stay on the caste-based survey on May 4. The development is a big relief for the Nitish government.

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  Supreme Court refuses to stay Patna HC order halting Bihar govt's caste survey

  India | May 18, 2023 14:50 IST

  Caste-based survey in Bihar: State has already completed more than 80 pc of the survey work in some districts and less than 10 per cent of work is pending.

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  Tej Pratap-Aishwarya divorce case: Set back for Bihar minister

  Bihar | May 12, 2023 11:33 IST

  Patna High Court directed the family court to hold a fresh hearing and give the judgment as per law within 3 months.

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  Bihar government moves Supreme Court against Patna High Court stay on caste-based survey

  Bihar | May 11, 2023 20:47 IST

  Caste-based survey in Bihar: State has already completed more than 80 pc of the survey work in some districts and less than 10 per cent of work is pending. The entire machinery is working at ground level. There shall be no harm in completing exercise subject to final adjudication of the dispute.

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  Caste-based survey: Patna High Court rejects Bihar govt plea for early hearing

  Bihar | May 09, 2023 18:02 IST

  Caste-based survey: The Patna High Court on Tuesday rejected the Bihar government’s plea, seeking an early hearing of its interim stay on a caste-based survey in the state.

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  'Why BJP so afraid of caste survey in Bihar...': Lalu Yadav attacks saffron party over the matter

  Bihar | May 05, 2023 16:22 IST

  Caste-based survey: Lalu Yadav accused the saffron party of being "afraid" of a headcount of 'bahusankhyak' (majority) backward classes.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Patna High Court Puts Interim Stay on Bihar's Caste Census

  Aaj Ki Baat | May 04, 2023 23:38 IST

  Aaj Ki Baat: Patna High Court has put an interim stay on the caste census, the next hearing will be held on July 3, during which no data will come out.