Patna High Court

The controversy began in February 2017 after a newspaper carried a report claiming that beer was being marketed under the garb of energy drinks, with names that bore resemblance to well-known brands like “Thunder Bolt” and “Kingfisher.”

Supreme Court gets two new judges: Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi in line to become CJI in 2031

Justice Pancholi will be in line to become the CJI in October 2031 after Justice Joymalya Bagchi's retirement on October 2, 2031.

'Big money for Babus': Patna HC's scathing observations on prohibition law in Bihar

The High Court further stated in its ruling that the draconian provisions of Bihar's prohibition law had given rise to unauthorised trade of liquor and other contraband items.

Bihar govt moves SC challenging HC verdict striking down quota hike from 50% to 65%

In its June 20 verdict, the high court declared that the amendments, passed unanimously by the state's bicameral legislature in November last year, were "ultra vires" of the Constitution, "bad in law" and "violative of the equality clause"

Patna HC stays Bihar govt's caste survey

The first round of caste survey in Bihar was conducted between January 7 and 21. The second round started on April 15 and was supposed to continue till May 15.

Patna HC stays demolition of historic Sultan Palace, seeks reply from Bihar govt

The move has brought much-needed relief to heritage lovers and a large cross-section of the citizenry which had been demanding the authorities to roll back the decision, and instead restore and reuse the palace

SC sets aside Patna HC order directing Sahara chief Subrata Roy to appear before it

The orders were passed by the high court while hearing the anticipatory bail application of another person.

'Is this a cinema hall?' Judge slams IAS officer for not wearing coat, sparks dress code debate

Meanwhile, lawyers who witnessed the proceedings in the Patna High Court said that there was nothing “inappropriate” about the IAS officer's attire.

Absconder or proclaimed offender is not entitled to anticipatory bail: SC

The apex court was hearing an appeal challenging an order of the high court which granted anticipatory bail to an accused ignoring that the proceedings under Sections 82 and 83 of CrPC had been initiated by the lower court.

COVID-19 | India reports record single-day deaths as Bihar revises tally after HC-ordered audit

6,148 deaths in a day is the highest number of COVID-19 fatalities reported in 24 hours in any country, so far, in the pandemic. The United States of America had reported 5,444 daily COVID-19 deaths, a previous global record, on February 12.

Comments against judges a disturbing new trend: Ravi Shankar Prasad

The Union minister, who also holds the portfolios of Electronics and Telecommunications, also referred to the recently issued guidelines for using social media which was"long overdue".

Bad Boy Billionaires: In yet another setback for Netflix, Patna HC dismisses appeal against Sahara

Sahara had filed an inuction suit against Netflix for using the name of tainted businessman Subrata Roy in its upcoming documentary series named Bad Boy Billionaires.

Patna HC takes cognisance of woman's death on train, two more die aboard 'Shramik Specials'

Meanwhile, two more deaths were reported on board 'Shramik Special' trains in Khagaria district carrying migrant workers back home from different parts of the country amid the lockdown.

Supreme Court orders Tejashwi Yadav to vacate govt bungalow for deputy CM, fines him Rs 50,000

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on the RJD leader for challenging the government decision.

Editors Guild condemns Patna HC order restraining media from reporting on shelter abuse case

In a statement, the media body said such restrictions on reporting on matters of public importance are counterproductive as it decried the recent growing trend of courts.

Patna High Court rejects RJD petition against Nitish Kumar forming govt

A bench of chief justice Rajendra Menon and A K Upadhyay called the petition ‘frivolous’ and rejected petitioner's claim that the governor should have invited RJD to form the government being the single largest party.

Supreme Court stays Patna HC order quashing Bihar liquor ban law

A bench, comprising justices Dipak Misra and U U Lalit, issued notices to all respondents including some liquor manufacturers on whose plea the high court had held as illegal and unconstitutional the Nitish Kumar government's prohibition law and posted the matter for hearing after eight weeks.

Not bullish on liquor stocks despite Patna HC ruling: SP Tulsian

Market expert SP Tulsian shares his views on liquor and chemical companies' stocks. He expect Bihar government to move Supreme Court against the Patna High Court striking down Bihar‘s liquor ban.

USL, Globus Spirits up 7-12% as Patna HC stays Bihar liquor ban

Liquor makers United Spirits, United Breweries, Pincon Spirit, Globus Spirits, Radico Khaitan and Tilaknagar Industries shares rallied 4-12 percent intraday Friday after Patna High Court imposed a stay on Bihar's anti-liquor law.

Patna High Court quashes notification banning liquor

A division bench of the court comprising Chief Justice Iqbal Ahmed Ansari and Justice Navaniti Prasad Singh quashed the April 5 notification of the state government to stop consumption and sale of alcohol in the state.

Max 'crorepati' agriculturists in Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said in Parliament that many prominent people are being probed for allegedly concealing taxable income as agricultural earnings as he told the Opposition not to term it as political victimisation if their names come out.