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Patna High Court Latest Judgments and Important Court Updates

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The Patna High Court continues to deal with a wide range of legal disputes involving criminal law, civil matters, government administration, property rights, public employment, land acquisition and other important areas of law. As the High Court of Judicature at Patna, it plays an important role in interpreting legislation and examining the legality of actions taken by public authorities across Bihar. For lawyers, law students, legal researchers and litigants, following Patna High Court judgments and court orders provides an opportunity to understand how legal principles are being applied to real disputes. The Court maintains an online system through which judgments and orders can be searched by case number, party name, judge, date, district and other parameters. Patna High Court and Its Role in Bihar The Patna High Court exercises jurisdiction over the state of Bihar and hears matters arising from courts and authorities within the state. Its work covers both civil and criminal litiga...
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High-Profile Cases in Calcutta High Court: What You Need to Know

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The Calcutta High Court has earned recognition in the Indian judiciary as it is a prestigious heritage   and has shaped the jurisprudence in the field of constitutional law, criminal justice ,civil rights. Since the colonial era it has enacted the laws and have adapted them for modern democratic governance. Established in 1862, the Calcutta High Court has witnessed the appointement of many natable   Judges and Lawyers . Legal luminaries like Justice B. N. Banerjee, Justice Sabyasachi Mukharji, Justice P.B. Gajendragadkar , and others have contributed to its esteemed reputation. The court has extraordinary, appellate, and original jurisdiction over cases from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and West Bengal. Being one of the most powerful High Courts, the Supreme Court and other High Courts frequently cite its decisions. In instances involving fundamental rights, property laws, and business laws, the court has been essential in interpreting constitutional requirements. It ha...
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Latest Bombay High Court Rulings: What You Should Know

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Importance of Bombay High Court Rulings The Bombay High Court, one of India's oldest and most esteemed high courts, has jurisdiction over the Indian states of Maharashtra, Goa, and the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Founded in August 14, 1862, under the Indian High Courts Act of 1861 .It fall under the class of one of the oldest high courts in India   along with Madras High Court and Calcutta High Court. Bombay High Court is designed by the British architect Col. James A. Fuller , the court building is a heritage structure and a UNESCO-listed site. Jurisdiction & Authority of the Bombay High Court is original, appellate, and writ jurisdiction over Maharashtra, Goa, and the Union Territories. The court hears proceedings pertaining to criminal cases, civil and administrative cases. It also considers nautical or admiralty cases, including disagreements pertaining to shipping. To guarantee accessibility throughout its jurisdiction, the cour...
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Meghalaya High Court History, Landmark Judgements, and Everything You Should Know

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The highest court in the Indian state of Meghalaya is the Meghalaya High Court. Following its separation from the   Gauhati High Court’s   jurisdiction, it was formally constituted on March 23, 2013, under the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) and Other Related Laws (Amendment) Act, 2012.The Meghalayan capital, Shillong, is home to the High Court. In terms of civil, criminal, constitutional, and other legal issues, it has jurisdiction over the whole state of Meghalaya. The President of India appoints the Chief Justice and additional justices to the court, much like in other Indian High Courts. English is used primarily, as in the majority of Indian High Courts. It makes sure that the Constitution’s fundamental rights are upheld and hears appeals, writ petitions, and other cases from Meghalaya’s lower courts and tribunals. 1.  Meghalaya High Court history A. Before Meghalaya Had Its Own High Court Prior to 2013, Meghalaya lacked a High Court of its own. o Through a perm...
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A Complete Guide to the Bombay High Court: History, Important Judgements and Insights

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Introduction of Bombay High Court The Bombay High Court is one of the oldest High Courts in India, established on August 14, 1862. It is the highest judicial authority in the state of Maharashtra and Goa, and it has jurisdiction over the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. 1. Key Facts About Bombay High Court: • Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra • Bench Jurisdiction: Also has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Panaji (Goa) • Chief Justice: Appointed by the President of India • Language of Proceedings: English • Authority: Exercises jurisdiction over civil, criminal, and constitutional matters in Maharashtra and Goa. 2. Functions & Powers: 1. Appellate Authority: Hears appeals from lower courts and tribunals. 2. Writ Jurisdiction: Can issue writs (such as habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition, and quo warranto) under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution. 3. Judicial Review: Ensures that laws and executive actions comply with the Constitution. 4. S...
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Jharkhand High Court: History, Key Judgements, and Everything You Should Know

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1. Jharkhand High Court Founded on November 15, 2000, the Jharkhand High Court is headquartered in Ranchi, the state capital, and has jurisdiction over the whole state.Justice M. S. Ramachandra Rao was named Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court on September 25, 2024. On July 23, 2025, Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan took over as his successor. The first Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court was Justice V. K. Gupta, who played a pivotal role in establishing the court’s early judicial frameworks and systems. Infrastructure & Facilities: In May 2023, President Droupadi Murmu and Chief Justice D. Y. Chandrachud officially opened Dhurwa, Ranchi, India’s largest High Court complex by area. The new facility, which cost between ₹550 and 1000 crores to build and had several contemporary facilities and integrated security systems, started construction in June 2015. Jurisdiction & Functioning The Court hears civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative matters from across Jha...
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