The Jharkhand High Court observed that the state police raid on the Enforcement Directorate office in Ranchi appeared prima facie preplanned. The Court ordered the deployment of the CRPF for security and stayed the FIR against the ED officials.
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that accessing a wife’s private photographs without her consent and showing them to family members amounts to grave mental cruelty, as it humiliates her and destroys the trust and dignity essential to a marital relationship.
The Jharkhand High Court granted divorce to a woman subjected to repeated humiliation by her husband and in-laws over photographs from a relationship predating her marriage. The Bench found the husband accessed her Google Drive and shared objectionable images.
Justice MS Sonak bid farewell to the Bombay High Court before assuming charge as Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. He urged the Bar to guide the judiciary and said criticism strengthens the institution despite discomfort and challenges.
The Jharkhand High Court strongly criticized the state government over serious jail security lapses after a video of inmates dancing inside Birsa Munda Central Jail went viral. The court termed the state’s response “wholly unsatisfactory” and sought accountability from senior officials.
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.
