The Jharkhand High Court has asked the Enforcement Directorate to submit its response in Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s petition challenging the summons in a land scam case. The matter is likely to be heard again on December 18.
Jharkhand High Court has directed surprise inspections in all jails to ensure prisoners are served food as per the jail manual. Any violation will make the jailor personally responsible and open to disciplinary action.
The Supreme Court questioned why the CBI was being used to “fight political battles” while hearing the Jharkhand Assembly recruitment case. The Court refused to allow a preliminary CBI inquiry and criticised the agency’s early involvement.
The Jharkhand High Court clarified that courts cannot substitute or change disciplinary punishments. Instead, matters must be remitted to the disciplinary authority, ensuring fairness and proportionality while protecting long-serving employees’ rights and benefits.
A viral courtroom clash in Jharkhand sees a lawyer in the spotlight as the High Court initiates suo moto contempt proceedings. The heated exchange with Justice Rajesh Kumar sparks nationwide debate on courtroom decorum and legal conduct.
Jharkhand High Court gave major relief to Rahul Gandhi by striking down a Chaibasa court’s cognisance order. The Court held the proceedings were “illegal and procedurally defective.”
Justice Deepak Roshan stressed that judges must remain objective, free from media influence, and use AI only to improve efficiency, not replace courts.
Jharkhand High Court takes a serious view after an advocate allegedly threatened the court during an anticipatory bail hearing in a land-grabbing case. The Bar Council chairman intervened, and the matter is under review for disciplinary action.
Jharkhand High Court expressed concern after a prisoner tested HIV-positive, calling it a “medical tragedy” and evidence of prison negligence. Authorities have been directed to submit complete medical reports and appear at the next hearing.
Jharkhand High Court slammed the state for failing to hold municipal polls despite orders and issued contempt notices to senior IAS officers. The court warned of framing charges for “willful disobedience.”
