The Patna High Court cautioned district magistrates and superintendents of police regarding externment orders. The court quashed three externment orders, imposing costs on the state government. It criticized officials for declaring individuals antisocial without following proper legal procedures. The bench directed the state to pay compensation to the The Patna High Court cautioned district magistrates and superintendents of police regarding externment orders. The court quashed three externment orders, imposing costs on the state government. It criticized officials for declaring individuals antisocial without following proper legal procedures. The bench directed the state to pay compensation to the affected petitioners promptly. The state must also recover the awarded amounts from responsible officers.affected petitioners promptly. The state must also recover the awarded amounts from responsible officers.