Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Bihar Judicial, Police Reshuffles Announce New Postings and Transfers
Bihar’s government made changes to where some court and police officers will work.
Asitabh Kumar was promoted to a senior judicial position.
He will become the Principal Judge of the Family Court in Nalanda district.
His court will be based in Bihar Sharif.
The Patna High Court had recommended the change.
Separately, Bihar Police Headquarters moved 112 Reserve Inspectors to different districts and units.
These officers are also called Sergeant Majors.
The police said the transfers would help match officers with approved positions.
The orders were issued as part of administrative changes.
Asitabh Kumar was promoted to Principal District and Sessions Judge.
Kumar was posted as Principal Judge of the Family Court in Nalanda, headquartered in Bihar Sharif.
The posting followed a recommendation from the Registrar General of the Patna High Court.
Bihar Police Headquarters transferred 112 promoted Reserve Inspectors, also known as Sergeant Majors.
The police transfers aim to address an imbalance between available officers and sanctioned posts.
- Who
- The Bihar government, Asitabh Kumar, the Patna High Court, and Bihar Police Headquarters are involved.
- What
- Judicial postings and promotions were ordered, while 112 promoted Reserve Inspectors were transferred.
- When
- The government notification was issued on Tuesday, September 15; the High Court recommendation was dated September 7, 2026, and the police transfers followed an order issued in 2026.
- Where
- The judicial posting concerns Nalanda district, with Bihar Sharif as headquarters, and the police transfers affect various districts and units in Bihar.
- Why
- The changes were intended to support the functioning of district courts and address an imbalance between available police officers and sanctioned posts.
- Judicial officer
- Asitabh Kumar
- Previous post
- District and Additional Sessions Judge, West Champaran (Bettiah)
- New post
- Principal Judge, Family Court, Nalanda
- Court headquarters
- Bihar Sharif
- Police transfers
- 112 promoted Reserve Inspectors (Senior Quartermaster)
- Administrative purpose
- To address staffing imbalances between officers and sanctioned posts