Subhadra Kumari v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court CWJC No.8523 of 2026, decided 22-06-2026 by Raj Kumar, J. Petitioner (Subhadra Kumari) sought consideration for appointment in Home Guard Recruitment on the strength of acquittal in a criminal case and a representation dated 04.05.2026 pending before the District Magistrate, Sheikhpura. Court directed Respondent No. 3 (Commandant, Bihar Home Guard Head Quarters, Patna) to consider and decide the representation within six weeks; petition disposed of. Keywords: Home Guard recruitment; criminal antecedents; acquittal; representation; District Magistrate Sheikhpura; six-week compliance timeline.
What did the court decide?
Direction to Respondent No. 3 (Commandant, Bihar Home Guard Head Quarters, Patna) to consider and decide the petitioner's representation dated 04.05.2026 within a period of six weeks; no appointment direction issued on merits.