Shani Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Bihar and Orissa Public Demands Recovery Act, 1914 – Certificate proceeding – Objections under S.9 pending, final order under S.10 not yet passed
Case brief
What is this about?
Shani Kumar v. State of Bihar & ors.; Patna High Court CWJC No.3430 of 2024, decided 23-04-2025 (A. Abhishek Reddy, J); certificate proceeding; Section 9 objections; Section 10 final order; Bihar and Orissa Public Demands Recovery Act 1914; notice and opportunity of hearing; coercive steps restrained; twelve-week timeline; petition disposed at admission stage; East Champaran / Motihari mining authorities.
What did the court decide?
Certificate Officer directed to decide the petitioner's Section 9 objections and pass orders under Section 10 of the Bihar and Orissa Public Demands Recovery Act, 1914 after notice and hearing, preferably within twelve weeks; coercive steps stayed until final orders are passed. ¶22