writ

Patna High Court directs petitioner to approach competent authority for land compensation claim: “For seeking mandamus, a demand must precede the writ” — Writ dismissed as not maintainable, liberty granted to file fresh representation

Court’s Decision The Patna High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking compensation for the laying of underground petroleum pipelines beneath the petitioner’s land on the ground that the primary precondition…
arms act

Patna High Court Acquits Appellant of Arms Act Conviction, Holding Non-Examination of Investigating Officer, Contradictions in Witness Testimonies, and Failure to Produce Seized Weapons Created Reasonable Doubt Warranting Benefit to the Accused

Court’s Decision The Patna High Court allowed the appeal, set aside the conviction and eight-year sentence under Section 25(1-AA) of the Arms Act, and acquitted the appellant, holding that non-examination…