Jharkand High Court
Jharkhand HC directs Sahibganj district admin to protect Paharia community
The high court, while passing the order on January 28, rejected the plea for bail of the accused persons and observed th...
Jharkhand HC dismisses plea challenging reservation policy for mayor's post in municipal polls
Over 43.33 lakh voters, including 21.26 lakh women, are eligible to exercise their franchise in the elections to 1,087 w...
Jharkhand HC orders govt to formulate guidelines for identifying outsiders
Though the minor has not been recovered, the police have been successful in recovering as many as nine children who were...
Jharkhand HC summons Gumla SP as 6-year-old girl remains missing after seven years
The government had earlier informed the court that a special investigation team (SIT) had been constituted to probe the ...
Jharkhand HC says 'can't be mute spectator' to developments involving raid in Ranchi ED office
The high court also stayed police investigation against ED officers on the basis of an FIR registered at the Airport pol...
Jharkhand High Court Stays FIR Proceedings Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Interim Stay Granted Amid Allegations of Malafide Intent and Disruption of High-Profile Investigations by Enforcement Di...
Jharkhand HC observes state police raid on ED office 'preplanned'
The court observed that if there is any lapse in the security of the ED office and its officers, the SSP Ranchi will dir...
Jharkhand HC refuses to quash ED case against CM Hemant Soren
According to the ED, its assistant director posted in Ranchi, Devraj Jha, filed the complaint stating that as many as 10...
ED moves Jharkhand HC seeking CBI probe into police raid on its office
In his complaint, Santosh stated that he was subjected to severe torture and misbehaviour by ED officers who were interr...
CBI to Probe Alleged Corruption by JUT and AICTE in Student Examination Scandal
Jharkhand High Court Orders Investigation into Allegations of Corruption Jeopardizing Students' Futures...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Divorce Due to Concealment of Material Facts by Wife
Concealment of Age and Criminal Conviction Constitutes Mental Cruelty, Rules Court...
Jharkhand High Court Grants Divorce Over Mental Cruelty Claims
Court Overturns Family Court's Decision, Upholds Wife's Plea of Emotional Distress Caused by Husband's Actions...
Jharkhand High Court Affirms Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty; Orders Substantial Alimony and Child Support
Court mandates monthly alimony and child maintenance, emphasizing the welfare of the dependent child and obligations of ...
HC pulls up govt, Birsa Munda Jail authorities for failing to file affidavit over 'security lapses'
The court directed the state government to file a supplementary affidavit as to what action has been taken against the j...
Jharkhand High Court Commutes Death Sentence in Heinous Rape and Murder Case of a Minor
Life Imprisonment for Convict Indar Oraon with Emphasis on Possibility of Reformation and Rehabilitation...
Jharkhand High Court Denies Bail to IAS Officer in High-Profile Corruption Case
Court Highlights Abuse of Power and Potential Evidence Tampering in Landmark Judgment...
Jharkhand High Court Quashes Bail Cancellation Over Mediation Breach
Court rules non-fulfillment of mediation terms not a valid reason to cancel anticipatory bail. ...
Jharkhand High Court Strikes Down Amendment to Electricity Duty Act
Court Rules First Amendment Act and Related Rules Ultra Vires; Upholds Second Amendment for Captive Power Plants...
Jharkhand High Court Overturns Divorce Ruling, Upholds Marriage Amidst Allegations of Cruelty and Desertion
Court quashes earlier Family Court decision granting divorce, citing lack of evidence for cruelty and desertion claims....
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision Allowing KVS Employees to Switch Pension Schemes
Court Affirms Right of Employees Recruited Before 1986 to Move from CPF to GPF-cum-Pension Scheme Without Time Bar...
Jharkhand High Court Quashes GST Refund Rejection Orders Over Natural Justice Violation
Court Orders Fresh Hearing After Noting Inadequate Response Time and Lack of Personal Hearing in Refund Process...
J'khand HC seeks report from govt over viral video of 2 inmates dancing inside Birsa Munda Jail
It also asked the state government to produce a copy of the digital video recording device, which was used to capture th...
Jharkhand HC orders action against officials over illegal RIMS land allocations
The court expressed dismay and shock that the RIMS also maintained silence while constructions were being made on its pr...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Cognizance in PMLA Case Against Pooja Singhal Without Prior Sanction
Court rules that sanction under CrPC Section 197 is not required for acts unrelated to official duties, dismissing Pooja...
Jharkhand High Court Orders Eviction of Illegal Occupants from Government Land
High Court Directs Anti-Corruption Bureau Investigation and Accountability for Encroachment on RIMS Premises...
Jharkhand HC issues contempt notices to secretaries for non-compliance of orders
The officers will face contempt for non-compliance of the October 4 order for preparation of the appointment rules for t...
HC directs Jharkhand govt to stop open sale of meat, chicken
The bench expressed its annoyance at the sale of meat out in the open and directed the state government and the Ranchi M...
Jharkhand High Court Demands Swift Compliance with Slaughterhouse Regulations
Court Directs State Authorities to Implement Uniform Model Regulations Across Urban Local Bodies...
Jharkhand High Court Mandates Overhaul of Blood Transfusion Services
Court Issues Directives to Ensure Compliance with National Blood Policy and Enhance Healthcare Facilities ...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Contractual Employment Tenure for Special Auxiliary Police Force
Petitioners’ Appeal for Superannuation Age Denied; Recommendations Labeled Non-Binding...
Jharkhand High Court Slams State for Frivolous Litigation Against R.K. Construction, Imposes Costs
Court condemns state for irresponsible litigation, mandates adherence to Jharkhand State Litigation Policy, and imposes ...
Jharkhand HC extends stay on demolition of property on RIMS premises
The administration has been carrying out an anti-encroachment drive to remove encroachments from the RIMS campus, in com...
Jharkhand HC quashes criminal proceedings against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey
In the complaint, it was alleged that the Godda MP had assaulted the person for allegedly selling cattle illegally at Ma...
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 Orders Swift Eviction of Encroachers from Medical Institution Land
Landmark Judgment Reinforces Public Land Acquisition Laws, Directs Immediate Compliance to Preserve RIMS Sanctity ...
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 ...