The Patna High Court converts Md. Ainul Haque’s conviction under Sections 376/511 IPC to Section 354 IPC, holding that his entry into a woman’s house at night and subsequent acts did not establish an attempt to commit rape beyond the stage of preparation. The Court reduces the sentence to the period already undergone and directs payment of ₹25,000 as compensation to the prosecutrix.
Read Full ArticlePatna High Court grants bail to two juveniles in a commercial quantity ganja case, holding that bail under Section 12 of the JJ Act cannot be denied without material supporting statutory grounds for refusal.
Patna High Court acquits a man serving a 20-year POCSO sentence, holding statutory presumptions can't sustain conviction where the victim and informant turned hostile and foundational facts were never proved.
Patna High Court holds that a woman's name as a spouse in voter records cannot establish a valid Hindu marriage without proof of solemnisation through requisite rites under Section 7 HMA.
Patna High Court quashes electricity theft FIR, holding that mere non-payment of dues does not constitute theft under Section 135 without proof of dishonest intention or meter tampering.
Supreme Court acquits Bihar man after 25 years in dowry death case, finding serious gaps in prosecution evidence and holding that joint or separate trial is for the trial court to decide.
Patna HC acquits studio owner of attempt to rape charge in Banka case, converts conviction to outraging modesty under Section 354 IPC. Why did the Patna High Court overturn a rape-attempt conviction f...
Patna High Court barred media from calling a tender scam accused guilty or using terms like “mastermind” and “scamster” before trial, citing the right to a fair trial.
Patna HC sets aside dismissal of Bihar Food Corporation employee, holding non-supply of documents in inquiry violated natural justice and vitiated proceedings.
Patna High Court upholds Aadhaar-linked facial recognition attendance for medical faculty, ruling it does not violate privacy rights under Article 21.
Patna HC quashes FIR against energy drink seller, rules products with less than 0.5% alcohol meet BIS standards and don’t violate Bihar prohibition laws.
Patna HC orders removal of AI-generated deepfake video of PM Modi and late mother Heeraben, citing dignity and privacy rights.
Patna High Court quashes case against ex-DM Dilip Kumar, calls advocate’s complaint retaliatory, vexatious & abuse of process in 2008 communal issue.
SC cancels bail of woman shelter officer accused of drugging, sexually exploiting inmates; says ‘saviour turned into devil’, cites threat to fair trial.
Patna HC seeks govt response on child trafficking, exploitation in orchestra groups; plea urges regulation, ban on use of minor girls, and rehab measures.
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