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State of Bihar vs 13 accused — 1996 Jehanabad massacre

The Patna High Court acquitted 13 individuals on 13 October 2026, overturning their convictions in the 1996 Jehanabad massacre case due to investigative failures and identification issues. Following the verdict, the court directed the Bihar Director General of Police on 15 October 2026 to investigate the procedural lapses and identify the officers responsible for the failed prosecution.

State of Bihar vs Nikhil Priyadarshi and others — Sexual exploitation case

Nikhil Priyadarshi and his father were arrested by the Patna Police in 2017 following allegations of sexual exploitation involving the daughter of a former minister. On 6 January 2026, the Patna High Court quashed the criminal proceedings against Nikhil Priyadarshi, Manish Priyadarshi, and Krishna Bihari Sinha.