Subesh Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
CWJC No.3356 of 2026; Patna High Court; decided 07-04-2026; Subesh Kumar v. State of Bihar & Ors.; A. Abhishek Reddy, J.; disposal at admission stage without merits; direction to SDO Hajipur (Respondent No.3) to consider representation dated 18.09.2025 (Annexure-P/1 Series) and pass reasoned order; EPOS machine correction within four weeks if grievance upheld; opportunity of hearing; communication of order; interim restraint on coercive steps; Food and Consumer Protection Department; Vaishali; Block/District/Additional District Supply Officers; Head of I.T. Cell.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of at admission stage with directions to the Sub-Divisional Officer, Hajipur (Respondent No.3) to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.09.2025 in accordance with law and pass a reasoned order after granting an opportunity of hearing and communicating the order to the party; if the grievance is found correct, to endeavour to correct the EPOS machine preferably within four weeks of receipt of the order copy; and an interim direction not to take coercive steps against the petitioner until the final decision.