#Bihar School Examination Board

CAT Kolkata ruled that disciplinary proceedings under CCS (CCA) Rules cannot extend to alleged irregularities in external examinations, as these fall outside departmental jurisdiction. The tribunal quashed a major penalty charge sheet against a government employee for purportedly irregular candidature in the Bihar School Examination, reinforcing the boundaries of natural justice in service law.

Patna High Court reinforces that unexplained delay of a decade in seeking anticipatory bail is fatal to relief under Section 438 CrPC, denying bail to six male petitioners while granting conditional bail to four female petitioners who surrender within four weeks. The ruling underscores delay as a critical factor in bail considerations, impacting accused with prolonged inaction in criminal proceedings.