Authority: Patna High Court, Patna
Order Date: 01-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Lalan Prasad, resident of Beur, Patna district.
- Opposite parties: State of Bihar (Chief Secretary), Additional Chief Secretary Land Reforms Dept., Commissioner Patna Division, District Magistrate Patna, various officials of Patna Municipal Corporation, and several local residents listed as respondents.
- Nature: Contempt application arising from alleged non‑compliance with a prior order concerning construction of a boundary wall on land in Mahavir Colony, Vidyapati Marg, Beur.
- Background: The Municipal Commissioner, through counsel, indicated an order dated 22‑09‑2026 wherein the State and PMC undertook that no objection would be raised if the petitioner constructs his boundary wall and that no adverse action would be taken during the pendency of Criminal Misc. No. 6120 of 2026.
Final Outcome
- The Court, after hearing counsel for both sides, held that the contempt proceeding need not be kept pending in view of the undertaking provided by the State and PMC.
- The contempt application is disposed of, granting the petitioner liberty to file a fresh application if required.
Topics: Land Dispute, Contempt Proceedings