Jharkand High Court

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...

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 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...

Jharkhand High Court Quashes Sedition FIR Against BJP Leader
In conclusion, the Jharkhand High Court determined that the FIR against Deepak Prakash lacked the necessary elements to ...

Jharkhand High Court Grants Bail to 15-Year-Old Juvenile in Drug Case
This ruling underscores the legal framework's commitment to the welfare and rehabilitation of juveniles, highlighting th...