Patna High Court
Coverage of Patna High Court in the Nexus archive.
- PUCL demands action against Bihar police officers for illegal detention of its members
PUCL demands action against Bihar police officers for the illegal detention of its members. PUCL Bihar Unit General Secretary Sarfaraz stated that Akash Keshav, Advocate-on-Record at Patna High Court, has assisted the court as Amicus Curiae.
- Patna High Court ruling on attempt to rape reignites debate, activists seek judges' training
The Patna High Court ruled that attempting to remove a woman's salwar and pressing her breasts does not constitute an attempt to rape, reigniting debate. Activists have called for training for judges in response to the decision.
- Bihar Cabinet gives nod to Bihar State Teacher Transfer, Rules 2026 for transfer of school teachers across the State
The Bihar Cabinet approved the Bihar State Teacher Transfer Rules 2026 for transferring school teachers across the state. It also approved Justice Vinod Kumar Sinha of the Patna High Court to lead an inquiry into the Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter.