State of Bihar vs. Retired Government Servant — Pension Deduction Case

Updates

1. News14 Oct 2026

   Departmental Proceedings After Retirement Barred For Misconduct Beyond 4-Year Limit Under Bihar Pension Rules: Patna High Court

   The Patna HC has held that where a departmental proceeding is initiated after a government servant

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ruled that the government cannot start disciplinary action against a retired employee for old misconduct.

   Who:

   The State of Bihar is the government party, the retired government servant is the person involved, and the Patna High Court is the judge.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Patna High Court in Bihar.

   Why:

   The court decided that misconduct occurring more than four years before retirement cannot be used to cut a pension.

   What it means:

   This prevents the government from penalizing retired staff for past actions if they fall outside the allowed time.

   LiveLaw
2. News13 Oct 2026

   Big verdict by Patna High Court in Bihar - Deduction in retired officer's pension cancelled, now the amount will have to be returned with interest

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ordered the government to stop cutting the pension of a retired officer and repay withheld money.

   Who:

   The Patna High Court acted against the State of Bihar, which is the government employer of the retired officer.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Patna High Court, Bihar.

   Why:

   The court cancelled the pension deduction, requiring the government to return the withheld funds along with added interest.

   What it means:

   The state must now pay back the money taken from the retiree and add interest to those funds.

   Amar Ujala