Patna High Court Writs & Appellate Advocacy

Appellate legal advocacy in Patna High Court including Constitutional Writ Petitions under Articles 226/227, Criminal Appeals, and FIR Quashing.

Reviewed by: Advocate Dinesh Prasad Tiwari Published: 2026-07-23 Last Updated: 2026-07-31

Court Overview

The High Court of Judicature at Patna is the apex judicial authority for the State of Bihar, exercising original writ jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction over all lower courts in Bihar.

Jurisdictional Scope

Statewide constitutional, appellate, and revisional jurisdiction over civil and criminal orders passed by District Courts in Bihar.

Common Judicial Proceedings

Writ Petitions (CWJC/Cr.WJC), Criminal Appeals, Criminal Revisions, Quashing Petitions under Sec 482 CrPC / Sec 528 BNSS, First Appeals (FA), Second Appeals (SA).

Filing Guidelines & Copying Process

Filings undergo rigorous stamp reporting by the High Court Registry. Digital case status is monitored through the Patna High Court online portal.

Court Practice FAQs

Q: What writ petitions are filed in Patna High Court? A: Civil Writ Jurisdiction Cases (CWJC) and Criminal Writ Jurisdiction Cases (Cr.WJC) under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India.

Applicable Court Jurisdiction

Relevant Enactments & Statutory Legislation

Procedural Steps & Sequence

Documents Ordinarily Required

Exceptions, Limitations & Statutory Bars

Official Legal Sources & Authorities

Informational Notice: This publication is provided strictly for educational and legal informational purposes under the rules of the Bar Council of India. It does not constitute legal advice, solicitation, or creation of an attorney-client relationship.

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