Dharmendra Kumar v. The State Of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Arms license transfer rejected by District Magistrate, Patna (order dated 12.6.2024); liberty granted to file appeal under Section 18, Arms Act, 1959; appeal to be considered on merits without limitation impediment; reasoned and speaking order required within six weeks; writ petition disposed; Dharmendra Kumar v. State of Bihar; Patna High Court CWJC No.3965 of 2024; decided 16-12-2024; judge: Mohit Kumar Shah.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with liberty to the petitioner to file an appeal under Section 18 of the Arms Act, 1959 against the District Magistrate, Patna's order dated 12.6.2024 within two weeks; appellate authority to decide on merits without being impeded by limitation and to pass a reasoned, speaking order within six weeks thereafter. ¶19