Introduction to the Patna High Court – The Patna High Court, established on 9 February 1916, serves as the apex judicial authority for the Indian state of Bihar. Headquartered in Patna, it is one of India’s oldest high courts, established under the Government of India Act, 1915, during British rule. Patna High Court handles high-value disputes, serious criminal offenses, and matters involving fundamental rights. Issues writs under Article 226 to enforce constitutional rights.