Jharkand High Court
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...
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 Upholds Old Pension Scheme for Pre-2004 Advertised Appointments
This decision aligns with precedents set by various high courts, including Delhi and Allahabad, which have consistently ...
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...
Employee entitled to interest on retiral benefits illegally deducted by the employer
This ruling not only provides relief to Jahangir but also sets a precedent for similar cases, reinforcing the doctrine o...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds SEIAA's Decision to Deny Environmental Clearance in Eco-Sensitive Zone
The judgment serves as a reminder of the judiciary's role in balancing development with environmental conservation, ensu...