Jharkand High Court
Jharkhand High Court Orders Judicial Inquiry into Alleged Custodial Death
High Court mandates investigation by Judicial Magistrate following claims of police brutality leading to death, as per g...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Addition of Charges in Poisoning Case
Court affirms trial court's decision to add charges under IPC Sections 328 and 302/34 against accused in Savita Devi's d...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Rape Conviction on Grounds of False Promise of Marriage
Court Overturns Conviction for Causing Miscarriage Due to Lack of Evidence...
Jharkhand High Court Overturns Conviction in Bhang Possession Case
Court Rules Bhang Not a Prohibited Substance Under NDPS Act; Acquits Sunil Kumar Singh...
Jharkhand High Court Overturns Conviction in 498A IPC Case Citing Lack of Concrete Evidence
Court rules that mere matrimonial discord does not constitute cruelty under Section 498A IPC; petitioner acquitted...
Jharkhand High Court Reinstates Contractual Employee Terminated Without Adequate Notice
Court Orders Reinstatement with 50% Back Wages for Peon Dismissed Over Minor Office Infraction...
Jharkhand High Court Invalidates State Disability Commissioner's Jurisdiction Over Land Dispute
Court Confirms Civil Courts' Exclusive Authority on Land Title Disputes, Nullifies Commissioner’s Directive...
Jharkhand High Court Grants Enhanced Compensation to Male Acid Attack Victim
In a landmark judgment, the Jharkhand High Court awards Rs. 15,00,000 to Rahul Kumar, emphasizing the need for gender-ne...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty and Desertion
Court Orders Rs. 40 Lakh Permanent Alimony for Wife After 36 Years of Separation...
Jharkhand High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Abhay Kumar Mishra Despite Chargesheet Submission
Chargesheet filing not a barrier for anticipatory bail, emphasizes court; petitioner directed to surrender within three ...
Jharkhand HC sets 6-month deadline for filling up vacant posts in jails
The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission has already issued advertisement for appointment of assistant jailers, jail war...
Jharkhand HC sets aside criminal proceedings against CM Soren in election model code violation case
During the hearing, Soren’s counsel contended that no violation of the model code had taken place and alleged that the F...
Jharkhand High Court Dismisses Second Appeal for Lack of Substantial Question of Law
Court Upholds Concurrent Findings; Emphasizes Non-Interference in Absence of Substantial Legal Issues...
Jharkhand HC says acid attack compensation cannot be gender-specific
The victim in his petition has also pleaded for rules to be framed by the government for the sale and procurement of aci...
Jharkhand HC directs DGP to give status of CCTV camera installation in police stations
Bhanumati then shot a letter addressed to the chief justice, informing him of her husband's alleged illegal detention an...
Jharkhand High Court Mandates Comprehensive Reforms for Rape Victim Support and Justice
High Court issues directives for Zero FIR registration, victim compensation, education, and prohibition of the "two-fing...
Jharkhand High Court Orders Verification of Digital Land Records for Accuracy
Circle Officers to Authenticate Online Land Entries, Ensuring Consistency with Physical Records...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds State's Commitment to Advocate Welfare with Health Insurance Policy
Court Disposes PIL as State Assures Yearly Budgetary Allocation for Advocates' Health Insurance...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Lokayukta's Limitations in Investigation Powers
Court dismisses allegations of bias, affirms Lokayukta's jurisdiction restricted to state agencies, not central bodies l...
Jharkhand HC directs state to form committee to ensure basic needs of jail inmates
The Supreme Court had passed the verdict in 2017 to ensure that prisoners lodged in jails across the country are entitle...
Jharkhand High Court Appoints Arbitrator in Dispute Between Hindustan Dorr-Oliver and Uranium Corporation
Court Clarifies Limited Role in Examining Arbitration Agreement Existence, Leaves Objections for Arbitral Tribunal...
Jharkhand HC pulls up CID for slow probe into missing Bokaro girl case
The case relates to the disappearance of a class IX student from Kurma village under Pindrajora police station in Bokaro...
Jharkhand HC issues guidelines on handling rape cases; sets timelines for probe
In a situation where a victim and her family would want to shift from one place to another, the government must ensure t...
Jharkhand HC seeks medical board report of woman inmate sexually exploited in jail
The state government had earlier informed the court that a three-member committee of senior police officers had been con...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Dishonour Case
Court Rules Friendly Loans Do Not Constitute Legally Enforceable Debt Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Ac...
Jharkhand High Court Appoints Arbitrator Amidst Delays by Jharkhand State Beverages Corporation
Court emphasizes limited scope of Referral Court under Section 11(6-A) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, appoints...
Jharkhand HC initiates PIL over alleged sexual exploitation of female inmate in Ranchi jail
The BJP leader alleged that despite raising the issue earlier this week regarding the alleged sexual exploitation of a w...
Jharkhand High Court Mandates Judicial Inquiries for Custodial Deaths, Rejects Executive Oversight
Landmark Judgment Declares Executive Magistrate Inquiries Invalid, Orders Compensation for Victims' Families...
Jharkhand High Court Directs Issuance of Enrolment Certificate to Delayed Applicant
Court Orders Jharkhand State Bar Council to Issue Certificate with Retrospective Effect Despite Petitioner's Subsequent ...
Jharkhand High Court Exempts Court Fees for Disadvantaged Minors Suffering from Thalassemia and HIV
Court Directs Local Authorities to Conduct Sensitization Programs to Prevent Social Stigma and Ensure Welfare of Affecte...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds JPSC's Decision on Caste Certificate Compliance
Mandatory Submission of Caste Certificates in Prescribed Format is Constitutionally Valid, Rules High Court...
J'khand HC directs SPs posted in Gumla since 2018 to appear before court in missing girl case
After failing to find the girl despite repeated efforts, her mother registered an FIR in 2020 and later filed a writ pet...
Jharkhand HC pulls up state police for not meeting high standards of investigation
The HC was informed that Sonu Yadav and others had been sentenced to eight years of imprisonment by the Sahibganj Sessio...
Jharkhand High Court Denies Bail to Former Deputy Commissioner in Corruption Case
Court Cites Risk of Witness Tampering in Alleged Illegal Land Mutation and Money Laundering Scheme...
Jharkhand High Court Mandates Health and Infrastructure Overhaul for Chaliyama Steel Plant
Court Issues Directions to Ensure Worker Safety, Adequate Medical Facilities, and Road Infrastructure Improvements...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Family Court's Rejection of Husband's Divorce Petition
Allegations of Cruelty and Desertion Found Unsubstantiated; Court Emphasizes Need for Cogent Evidence...