PATNA, India, Feb. 21 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Jan. 20:

1. Heard Mr. Brij Bihari Tiwary, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr. Kumar Manish, learned SC 5 along with Mr. Kumar Pankaj, learned AC to SC 5 for the State.

2. Petitioner has inter alia prayed for following reliefs in the paragraphs No.1 of the writ petition:-

"(i) In the nature of certiorari for setting aside the order dated 03.12.2025 passed in Mutation Case NO.1154 /2025-2026 by the Circle Officer, Sonbersa whereby and whereunder the Mutation application of the petitioner has been rejected.

ii. In the nature of mandamus directing and commanding the respondent authorities to enter the name of the petitioner in mutation re...