The Jharkhand High Court expressed concern about the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code in a case involving a wife’s allegations against her husband’s relatives. Emphasizing the need for fairness, the court quashed the criminal case due to the absence of direct allegations. This highlights debates on the section’s effectiveness and misuse concerns.
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren faces serious allegations from the Enforcement Directorate, including illegal land acquisition and unaccounted cash possession. WhatsApp chats with his associate have come to light, implicating him in property dealings and financial irregularities. The court has adjourned the hearing, granting the agency more time for investigation.
The Jharkhand High Court judge, citing the Yajurveda, conveyed, “O woman, you are not meant to be overcome by challenges. You possess the strength to conquer the greatest of obstacles. Vanquish the foes and their forces; within you lies the courage of a thousand.” In a notable judgment, the Jharkhand High Court has delved into […]
The Jharkhand High Court dismissed disciplinary proceedings against a lawyer accused of an illicit relationship with a client. The Court highlighted the absence of a direct complaint from the client and suggested the husband’s adversarial relationship drove the complaint, emphasizing the need for solid evidence in legal and disciplinary matters. The ruling underscores the importance of evidence and contextual scrutiny in such cases.
The Jharkhand High Court recently delivered a significant judgment, bringing relief to Chief Minister Hemant Soren by dismissing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed against him and his family members. This PIL pertained to the alleged allocation of a mining lease in their names. The court, comprising a division bench of Chief Justice Sanjaya Kumar […]
In a recent hearing, the Supreme Court indicated the challenges associated with revoking the bail granted to RJD chief, Lalu Prasad Yadav, by the Jharkhand High Court in connection with one of the fodder scam cases. The apex court highlighted that the politician has been out on bail for the past four years. A bench […]
Jharkhand High Court Rules on Consent in Case Involving Married Woman and False Promise of Marriage In a recent judgment, the Jharkhand High Court, presided over by Justice Subhash Chand, made significant observations regarding the concept of consent in a case involving a married woman and an alleged false promise of marriage. Justice Chand remarked, […]
Supreme Court Reviews Bail of Lalu Prasad Yadav in Fodder Scam Case Amid CBI’s Claims of Him Playing Badminton The Supreme Court, on Friday, deliberated over the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal against the bail granted to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister, Lalu Prasad Yadav, in connection with the […]
The Supreme Court has decided to hear the appeals challenging the bail granted to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief, Lalu Prasad Yadav, in the Fodder Scam Cases on August 25th. This decision comes in response to the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) challenge to the bail granted by the Jharkhand High Court to Yadav. Additional […]
In a recent development, the Jharkhand High Court has granted relief to Rahul Gandhi, the former Congress president, exempting him from appearing personally before a special Ranchi Court. This court is currently hearing a defamation petition related to the ‘Modi surname’ case against the Wayanad MP. Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, presiding over the case, permitted […]