Jharkand High Court
Jharkhand HC takes suo motu cognisance of 'rape, murder' of girl in Hazaribag
Members of the Jharkhand BJP women’s wing also staged a demonstration in Ranchi, seeking justice for the girl....
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Acquittal in Dowry and Attempted Rape Case
Lack of Cogent Evidence Leads to Dismissal of Appeal Against Acquittal of Accused in a Case Involving Dowry Demands and ...
Jharkhand High Court Recognizes PIL on Disability Rights, Calls for Consolidated Proceedings
Court Allows Public Interest Litigation Challenging 2018 Notification Affecting Disabled Candidates, Orders Joint Hearin...
HC directs J'khand PCCF to appear in person in PTR tiger conservation case
The Palamau Tiger Reserve, formed in 1974, has no record of the big cat numbers going up or steps being taken to increas...
Jharkhand HC directs health chief to submit affidavit on burn wards in govt hospitals
However, amicus curiae advocate Diksha Dwivedi said some hospitals still face a shortage of specialists and pointed out ...
Jharkhand High Court Overturns Land Restoration Orders, Upholds Historical Patta Validity
Landmark Judgment Affirms Patta Executed Before 1947 as Valid, Negates Applicability of Section 46 of Chhotanagpur Tenan...
Jharkhand High Court Mandates Performance Evaluation Before Tenure Extension of Consumer Forum Members
Court Sets Aside Advertisement for New Members, Emphasizes the Independence and Integrity of Grievance Redressal Forums...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Strict 90-Day Appeal Limit for NIA Cases
Court dismisses appeal by Amar Yasar due to filing beyond statutory deadline, reinforcing adherence to the NIA Act's str...
Appointments of Lokayukta, chief information commissioner soon: J'khand govt to HC
In the course of hearing, petitioner Raj Kumar informed the court that the posts of Lokayukta, chairman of State Human R...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Labour Court's Decision in TELCO Medical Negligence Case
Court Orders Reinstatement with 40% Back Wages for Workman Dismissed Due to Alleged Misconduct...
Courts to ensure fair trial, especially when an Amicus Curiae is appointed in the absence of the convict's counsel
Supreme Court Orders Retrial in Bhola Mahto Case, Emphasizes Fair Trial and Adequate Representation Court Remands Appeal...
Jharkhand HC directs Bokaro SP to furnish case diary in missing woman case
The bench queried from the SP as to what action has been taken against the officer in charge of the police station for t...
Jharkhand High Court Denies Bail to Kundan Kumar under UAPA, Emphasizes National Security Concerns
Court upholds stringent bail conditions under UAPA, citing serious allegations of organized crime and involvement in ter...
Jharkhand High Court Transfers Investigation of Alleged Custodial Torture Case to CBI Amidst Accusations Against Enforcement Directorate and State Police
In a landmark order, the Court mandates CBI probe into Airport PS Case No. 5 of 2026, highlighting need for impartial in...
Jharkhand HC seeks status report on beautification of Maa Chhinnamastika temple at Rajrappa
Petitioner Sanjeev Kumar had filed a contempt petition before the high court seeking implementation of certain direction...
Jharkhand High Court Orders Immediate Release of Seized Vehicle Amidst Allegations of Contempt by Police Officials
Court Directs Compliance with Judicial Orders, Condemns Willful Disobedience by Police Officers in Vehicle Release Case...
Jharkhand HC pulls up Dhanbad administration for pollution
The court also directed the Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) chairman-cum-managing director to appear in person in this...
Jharkhand High Court Orders UIDAI to Aid in Tracing Trafficked Minor Using Aadhaar Data
Court Directs Immediate Action to Overcome Procedural Barriers in Locating Victims of Human Trafficking...
Jharkhand High Court Stays Investigation in Road Accident Case Amidst Allegations of Bias and Media Trial
Court Orders a Pause on Coercive Actions, Citing Concerns Over Investigation Procedures and Media Influence...
Jharkhand High Court Drops Contempt Charges Against Senior Advocate After Unconditional Apology
Advocate Mahesh Tewari, with over 40 years of practice, expresses sincere regret for court conduct, leading to the closu...
Jharkhand High Court Seeks Detailed Affidavit on Custodial Deaths Since 2018
Court Directs State Secretary to Clarify Judicial Enquiries on Custodial Deaths Under New and Existing Legal Provisions...
Jharkhand High Court Directs Comprehensive Overhaul in Biomedical Waste Management
Sustained Judicial Oversight Leads to Improved Compliance and Infrastructure in State's Healthcare Facilities...
Jharkhand High Court Criticizes Labour Court’s Technical Dismissals, Orders Reexamination
Labour Court’s stringent procedural approach under Industrial Disputes Act overturned by High Court to ensure substantiv...
Bonnet case: Jharkhand HC orders release of advocate’s car
The court also noted that Tandon’s car had met with an accident at a busy junction around 10 am while he was on his way ...
Jharkhand HC directs state to appoint nodal officer to ensure proper biomedical waste disposal
The court further directed that hospitals with more than 30 beds must constitute a Biomedical Waste Management Committee...
Jharkhand HC rejects petition of ex-minister Kamlesh Singh’s relatives in ED case
The ED has been successful in mapping the money trail and how money was laundered from one account to the other, which f...
Jharkhand High Court Dismisses Election Petition Against Chandradeo Mahato
Petition rejected for lack of material facts and false statements, upholding Mahato's election to the Sindri Assembly Co...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Family Court's Maintenance Order in High-Profile Divorce Case
Court dismisses petitions by both spouses, affirming Rs. 24,000 monthly maintenance and addressing permanent alimony....
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Trial Court's Rejection of Regular Bail for Naveen Kedia
Interim Bail Conditions Not Met; Court Emphasizes Need for Physical Presence for Custody Under Section 483 of Bharatiya ...
Jharkhand High Court Mandates Swift Action to Revive State Information Commission
Court Orders State Government to Expedite Appointments and Restore Functionality within Four Weeks...
Jharkhand HC pulls up Chatra SP over detention of child
A student is not a hardcore criminal. Had he been, a case would have been registered and he would have been presented be...
Jharkhand High Court Orders State to Cease Election Use of Pandra Market Yard
Court mandates alternative arrangements to prevent disruption of local businesses, holds officials accountable for compl...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Lecturer Appointment Process; Dismisses Petition Challenging Equity of Long-Serving Educators
Petitioner's claim for appointment as Lecturer in Physics rejected due to non-application under specific advertisement; ...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Woman's Right to Pursue Career Despite Marital Obligations
Court dismisses husband's plea for restitution of conjugal rights, emphasizes equal responsibilities in marriage....
Jharkhand High Court Orders Demolition of Illegal Constructions in Jamshedpur
Court Rejects Pleas for Regularisation, Upholds Rule of Law Against Rampant Violations...
Jharkhand HC stays demolition of houses in state capital
The court while clamping a stay on further demolition in the area has directed the circle officer to not put pressure on...