Three judicial officers, Manoj Prasad, Akhil Kumar and Ram Sharma, were sworn in as judges of the Jharkhand High Court on September 23, 2026. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice MS Sonak. The Central Government had notified their appointment as High Court judges last week.
The Jharkhand High Court directed a complete ban on the two-finger test in all State medical institutions, holding that the practice violates privacy, bodily integrity, and dignity of rape survivors. The Court also issued directions on Zero FIRs, victim rehabilitation, support systems, and assistance for children born from sexual violence.