Jharkand High Court
J'khand HC commutes death penalty of 2 Maoists convicted of killing 6 policemen to life imprisonment
The court held that the injured policemen, who were part of the team, were eyewitnesses to the incident, and the involve...
Jharkhand High Court Grants Exemption to Chief Minister Hemant Soren from Personal Court Appearance
Court modifies order to allow representation through lawyer in minor offence case, citing official duties and nature of ...
Jharkhand HC sets up committee for development of Ranchi
The court has ordered the chief secretary, DGP, secretaries of the urban development and energy departments, managing di...
J'khand HC pulls up state govt over 'non-payment' of gratuity, pension to ex-Madrasa teachers
It also summoned the principal secretary of the state’s School Education and Literacy Department, and director of Second...
Jharkhand High Court Commutes Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment in Police Ambush Case
Dissenting Opinion Leads to Commutation of Death Sentence for Convicted Extremists in 2013 Police Ambush...
Jharkhand HC issues notice to ED to file response in Soren's petition challenging summonses
ED assistant director posted in the capital, Devraj Jha, has filed the complaint stating that as many as 10 summonses we...
HC issues notice to ED to file response in Soren's petition challenging summons
An MP-MLA court had issued a summons to Soren to appear in a case filed by the Enforcement Directorate. The ED had moved...
J'khand HC grants relief to CM, exempts him from personal appearance before court in ED case
The federal agency had filed a complaint case against Soren after he had refused to appear before the office of the ED t...
Jharkhand High Court Mandates Surprise Inspections for Jail Food Quality
Legal Authorities to Oversee Jail Canteen Operations and Food Quality Compliance...
Preventive detention - "Anti-social elements" must exhibit habitual criminal behavior
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Preventive Detention of Alleged Anti-Social Element Court dismisses Dipak Oraon's writ peti...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Preventive Detention Extensions of Upendra Yadav
Court rules no Advisory Board approval needed for extensions beyond initial confirmatory order under Jharkhand Control o...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Arrest of Mohit Deora in Rs. 750 Crore Fake GST ITC Money Laundering Syndicate
Court emphasizes strict compliance with procedural safeguards under PMLA, 2002 and refuses bail citing strong prima faci...
Jharkhand High Court Reiterates Hierarchical Protocol in Criminal Revision Petitions
Direct Filing in High Court Discouraged Without Exceptional Circumstances...
Jharkhand High Court Overturns RRDA's Demolition Orders, Upholds Panchayat Jurisdiction
Court rules Jharkhand Panchayat Raj Act supersedes Regional Development Authority in Panchayat areas, orders properties ...
Jharkhand High Court Allows Late Submission of Documents in Trademark Infringement Case
Court Emphasizes Procedural Law as a Tool for Justice, Sets Aside Trial Court's Rejection on Technical Grounds...
Jharkhand High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile Corruption Case
Vision Hospitality Services Director's Plea Rejected Due to Allegations of Forged Bank Guarantees and Economic Offences...
Jharkhand High Court Declares Permanent Lok Adalat's Order on Land Compensation as Null and Void
High Court clarifies jurisdiction limits under Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, directing dispute resolution to Pri...
Transfer on "Spouse Ground" does not confer an indefeasible right
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Transfer Policy for All India Service Employees. Court Affirms No Absolute Right to Spousal...
Dishonour of Cheque due to insufficiency of funds, no offence under Section 420 IPC is made
The judgment reiterates the legal principle that not every breach of contract amounts to a criminal offence of cheating,...
When deflection of large sum of money for unauthorised construction is a Civil Dispute
This judgment marks a pivotal moment in distinguishing civil disputes from criminal allegations, particularly in cases i...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Judicial Review in Disciplinary Cases, Overturns Dismissal of Veteran Education Officer
This judgment reaffirms the judiciary's role in maintaining fairness in disciplinary proceedings, ensuring that penaltie...
Jharkhand High Court Accepts Sincere Apology in Contempt Case, Drops Proceedings
This decision reinforces the judiciary's commitment to upholding the rule of law while providing individuals the opportu...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Dismissal of Divorce Petition: Lack of Evidence in Alleged Second Marriage Case
This ruling serves as a reminder of the stringent requirements for evidence authentication in legal proceedings, especia...
Jharkhand High Court Grants Rs. 60,000 Monthly Alimony to Wife and Son After Divorce
The court also maintained the husband's right to visit his son, specifying contact times on every second Saturday and la...
Hindu families - Until contrary is proved, every Hindu family is presumed to be joint
The ruling is expected to have significant implications for similar cases concerning the presumption of jointness in Hin...
Jharkhand High Court Rejects Repeated Anticipatory Bail Plea of Harish Kumar Pathak
Ultimately, the court affirmed that Pathak's case did not present any new grounds since the rejection of his earlier bai...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Validity of Arrest in Rs. 750 Crore Money Laundering Case, Rejects Bail Plea of Amit Gupta
Court affirms adherence to legal provisions under PML Act, 2002 regarding grounds of arrest and "reason to believe", hig...
Bail granted under the Money Laundering Act despite allegations of involvement in fraudulent acquisition of properties
The case continues to be a focal point in the region, shedding light on the intricate web of corruption and the judicial...
Condonation of delay : Financial crunch or illness of a family member, when constitute sufficient cause
This judgment serves as a reminder of the judiciary's commitment to upholding procedural rules while ensuring justice is...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Dismissal of Husband's Petition for Restitution of Conjugal Rights
Court Finds Concealment of Previous Marriage and Threat to Respondent's Life Justify Wife's Withdrawal from Matrimonial ...
Jharkhand High Court Quashes "Composition User Fee" as Unconstitutional
This judgment reiterates the court's stance on maintaining the constitutional boundaries of state-imposed levies and ens...
Jharkhand High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail; Advocate's Misconduct Sparks Contempt Concerns
The Registry has been directed to communicate this order to the Chairman of the Jharkhand State Bar Council promptly. Th...
Jharkhand High Court Mandates State Action for HIV/AIDS Management in Prisons
In response to the situation, senior government officials, including Mr. Ajay Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary of...
Maintenance - Even if the wife is earning, Maintenance can be awarded
This ruling aligns with the principles laid out in Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which mandates c...
25 Lakh as permanent alimony and return of 'stridhan' justified despite husband's claims of limited income and wife's capability to earn.
The judgment emphasized the legal precedent set by the Supreme Court in cases like Rajnesh v. Neha, which guides courts ...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds District-Level Recruitment for Chowkidars
While dismissing the petitions, the court concluded that the recruitment process was conducted in compliance with the st...