The High Court at Patna (Establishment of a Permanent Bench at Ranchi) Act, 1976

The High Court at Patna (Establishment of a Permanent Bench at Ranchi) Act, 1976 is an Indian law that established a permanent bench of the Patna High Court in Ranchi. This Act was passed in response to the growing demand for a separate High Court in the state of Bihar. The Act was enacted by the Indian Parliament and received the assent of the President on 8th April 1976. The Act provides for the establishment of a permanent bench of the Patna High Court in Ranchi and outlines the jurisdiction, powers, and functions of the bench. It also details the appointment, tenure, and removal of judges and other officers of the bench.