Jharkhand High Court delivers a split verdict on the 2013 Maoist attack that killed SP Amarjit Balihar and five policemen. One judge acquits the accused, the other confirms their death sentence.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed the Sunni Waqf Board’s claim over a lake beside the Jharkhandi Mahadev Temple, clarifying it is not recognized as ‘Karbala’. To maintain harmony, a separate site for Tazia immersion was allocated, ensuring the lake’s sanctity and preventing pollution concerns for the local Hindu community.
The Advocates’ Association of Jharkhand High Court has highlighted significant delays in justice delivery, urging the Chief Justice of India for intervention. They claim administrative failures are violating bail rights and constitutional guarantees. Despite repeated grievances, no actions were taken, prompting their appeal for reconstitution of benches and prompt hearings.
The Jharkhand High Court dismissed an appeal by the public service commission against Manoj Kumar Kachhap, who was wrongfully denied consideration for the assistant professor position due to a fee payment issue. The court imposed a Rs.1 lakh penalty on the commission for its unfair treatment and upheld Kachhap’s application reconsideration.
The Supreme Court has instructed the Jharkhand High Court to re-evaluate a single parent judicial officer’s previously denied child care leave request. The Court emphasized that the review should not be influenced by earlier decisions. This case highlights the judiciary’s need for a sensitive approach regarding the challenges faced by single working parents.
