High Court of Patna

os. 2-4 • 16 Feb 2026

The Patna High Court dismissed the criminal appeal filed by Krishna Kumar Sharma against the cancellation of bail granted to the accused involved in a fraudulent passport renewal scheme. The court found that the allegations primarily pertained to civil matters and did not merit further consideration under criminal law.

ia. 3 • 16 Feb 2026

The Patna High Court condoned a 36-day delay in filing an appeal by Usha Kumari against the acquittal of the accused in a criminal case. The court allowed the appeal to be heard on its merits, challenging the trial court's judgment that acquitted the accused due to insufficient evidence.

Anshuman • 20 Feb 2026

Vijay Kumar Jha, a police officer, challenged the disciplinary action taken against him for allegedly demanding bribes in exchange for releasing vehicles, based on a viral audio clip. He argued that the inquiry process was flawed, lacking evidence and violating procedural fairness. The High Court found that the disciplinary proceedings did not adhere to the necessary legal standards and quashed the punishment imposed on him. The court emphasized the importance of following due process in departmental inquiries.

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High Court of Patna • 20 Feb 2026

St. Marys School, Samastipur challenged the applicability of the Employees Provident Fund Act, arguing that it had fewer than 20 employees and thus should not be subject to the Act's provisions. The court examined whether the school's previous adjudication under Section 7A regarding its employee count could be reopened in light of subsequent proceedings under Section 14B for damages. Ultimately, the court upheld the earlier findings, ruling that the school was indeed subject to the Act and that the damages assessed were valid. The petition was dismissed, affirming the enforcement of the Act against the school.

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