Paswan seeks probe into "lapses" in Bathe massacre case

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 19:28

Lok Janshakti Party on Thursday demanded a high-level probe into the "lapses" on the part of the Bihar government that led to the acquittal of all the accused in the Laxmanpur Bathe massacre case in the state.

Bihar govt to approach SC against HC order in massacre case

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 15:52

The Bihar government has decided to appeal against a Patna High Court order acquitting all 26 accused, 16 of whom were awarded death sentence by a lower court, for the massacre of 58 Dalits in Laxmanpur Bathe village in Jehanabad district 16 years ago.

Patna HC sets asides conviction of 26 persons in massacre case

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 19:13

The Patna High Court Wednesday set aside the conviction of 26 persons, including 16 who were awarded death sentence by a lower court, in the massacre case of 58 Dalits at Laxmanpur Bathe village of Bihar`s Jehanabad district 16 years ago.

Pappu Yadav released from jail

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 13:23

Citing lack of evidence, the Patna High Court last Friday acquitted Pappu Yadav in the case related to Ajit Sarkar`s murder.

SC stays order quashing Bihar MP`s election

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 19:13

Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the decision of the Patna High Court quashing the election of JD-U MP Dinesh Chandra Yadav from the Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency of Bihar in 2009.

Patna HC scraps appointment of 6 VCs and 4 pro-VCs

Last Updated: Friday, December 7, 2012, 14:52

The Patna High Court Friday scrapped the appointment of six vice-chancellors and four pro- -vice-chancellors made by Governor, in his capacity as the Chancellor of the Universities, in Bihar.

Incarcerated criminal Yadav`s bail canceled

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 20:28

The state government has recently identified hundreds of criminals, both incarcerated and absconding, for seeking cancellation of their bail applications from various courts.

Bihar govt asked to file counter affidavit

Last Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012, 15:25

Sinha had filed the petition alleging that Anandi Paswan, the domestic help was injured by a cow kept as a pet at the official residence of minister Ramai Ram.