Upendra Kumar Singh v. The State of Bihar
Writ Petition (Certiorari) – Dismissal from service
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court; Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.7051 of 2025; order dated 16-03-2026; Dr. Anshuman, J.; Upendra Kumar Singh v. State of Bihar and others; dismissal from Chaukidar post by District Collector, Saran order dated 04.03.2025 (Memo No. 303); writ of certiorari; reinstatement sought; preliminary objection — direct approach without exhausting appellate remedy; petitioner directed to appeal before Appellate Forum within 30 days; delay condoned; early disposal of appeal; no statute or precedent citations in judgment.
What did the court decide?
No adjudication on merits; petitioner directed to file an appeal before the Appellate Forum within 30 days, with delay in filing to be condoned and the appeal to be disposed of at the earliest. ¶30