PATNA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON SUNIL KUMAR V/S THE STATE OF BIHAR AND OTHER

PATNA, India, Sept. 17 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Aug. 18: The present criminal appeal has been preferred under Section 372 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 against the order dated 12.03.2024 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge- IX, Kaimur at Bhabhua in Sessions Trial No. 4591 of 2014, arising out of Durgawati P.S. Case No. 42 of 2011, whereby the learned Trial Court has been pleased to release the accused persons by giving them benefits of Probation...


PATNA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON SHERU ANSARI V/S THE STATE OF BIHAR

PATNA, India, Sept. 17 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Aug. 18: Heard Mr. Subodh Kumar Jha, learned counsel for the appellant and Ms. Usha Kumari, learned Spl. PP for the State. 2. The informant/victim was earlier informed by learned Special P.P. for the State and thereafter she has entered appearance through an Advocate whose name is printed in the cause list but no one has appeared on behalf of the informant to oppose the appeal. 3. The present appeals arise out of the ...


PATNA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON VICTIM V/S THE STATE OF BIHAR AND OTHER

PATNA, India, Sept. 17 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Aug. 18: The present criminal appeal has been preferred under Section 372 of the Code of Criminal Procedure against the judgment of acquittal dated 19.01.2024 passed by the learned II Additional District and Sessions Judge VI-cum-Special Judge POCSO, Bhojpur in POCSO Case No. 14 of 2022 arising out of Shahpur P.S. Case No. 397 of 2021, whereby Respondent No. 2 has been acquitted by the learned Trial Court from the charg...


PATNA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON RAJEEV KUMAR RAY V/S THE STATE OF BIHAR

PATNA, India, Sept. 17 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Aug. 18: The present criminal appeal has been preferred under section 372 of the Code of Criminal Procedure against the judgment of acquittal dated 06.11.2023 passed by the learned 1st Additional Sessions Judge, Naugachiya in Sessions Trial No. 336 of 2002 arising out of Kharik P.S. Case No. 53 of 1993, whereby and whereunder respondent no. 2/ Bharat Singh has been acquitted by the learned Trial Court from the charges o...


PATNA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON SHERU ANSARI V/S THE STATE OF BIHAR

PATNA, India, Sept. 17 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Aug. 18: Heard Mr. Subodh Kumar Jha, learned counsel for the appellant and Ms. Usha Kumari, learned Spl. PP for the State. 2. The informant/victim was earlier informed by learned Special P.P. for the State and thereafter she has entered appearance through an Advocate whose name is printed in the cause list but no one has appeared on behalf of the informant to oppose the appeal. 3. The present appeals arise out of the ...


PATNA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON JAITUN NESHA V/S THE STATE OF BIHAR

PATNA, India, Sept. 17 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Aug. 18:. The present intra court appeal has been filed against the judgment dated 17.01.2022, passed by the learned Single Judge of this Court in CWJC No. 1046 of 2021, whereby the writ petition was disposed of with a liberty to the appellant/petitioner to file a representation before the concerned authority. 2. As per the facts on record, the Appellant, retired from the post of Road Mate-cum-Chowkidar under the Works...


BUREAU OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY INTRODUCES NEW CATEGORY FOR CONTENT CREATORS AND INFLUENCERS UNDER NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION AWARDS

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India, has announced the introduction of a new category - "National Energy Conservation Awards for Content Creators and Influencers" - under the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025. This initiative seeks to harness the power of digital media in spreading awareness on energy efficiency, conservation, and sustainable living practices, i...


MINISTER SINGH VISITS SEVERAL FLOOD-AFFECTED VILLAGES OF PATHANKOT, PUNJAB; ISSUES ON THE SPOT INSTRUCTIONS;

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today visited several villages of Pathankot district in Punjab to assess the damage caused to the public infrastructure during the recent floods. Accompanied by administration team led by Deputy Commissioner Pathankot, Aditya Uppal and Superintendent of Police Dhillon, the Union Minister issued several on the spot instructions which were promptly followed up, to the great satisfaction...


25TH EDITION OF THE 'SECRETARIAT REFORMS' MONTHLY REPORT FOR AUG. RELEASED

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, has released the 25th edition of its monthly 'Secretariat Reforms' report for August 2025. The report provides an extensive analysis of the ongoing initiatives aimed at transforming governance and administration through (i) Swachhata and Reducing Pendency to Minimum Levels (ii) Incre...


MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS JOINS NATIONWIDE ROLLOUT OF SWACHHATA HI SEVA CAMPAIGN

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) today joined the nationwide rollout of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2025, being observed across all Ministries and Departments of the Government of India from 17th September to 2nd October 2025. On the inaugural day, Shri Nikunj Bihari Dhal, Secretary, MoPA administered the Swachhata Pledge to all officers and officials of the Ministry. While addressing the gathering, th...