The Patna High Court on Thursday (Jun 20) struck down a Bihar government's decision that hiked reservations for backward classes, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes from 50 to 65 per cent.

Big blow to Bihar government: Patna HC scraps 65% quota for backward classes

A court in India's Patna city observed that the use of "filthy language" by a couple, who call each other names such as 'bhoot' (ghost) and 'pishach' (vampire) does not amount to 'cruelty'.

India: Patna High Court says calling partner ghost and vampire not ‘cruelty’

A warrant was issued against Shahwat and eight others in a communal clash case on March 17

Bhagalpur communal clashes: Union Minister Ashwini Choubey's son moves Patna High Court

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Big blow to Bihar government: Patna HC scraps 65% quota for backward classes

India: Patna High Court says calling partner ghost and vampire not ‘cruelty’

Bhagalpur communal clashes: Union Minister Ashwini Choubey's son moves Patna High Court