Jharkhand: The Jharkhand High Court Advocates Association is protesting against the appointment of lawyers from outside the state as judges of the Jharkhand High Court.Since March 6, the lawyers have been boycotting the courts of Chief Justice MS Ramachandra Rao, Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad, and Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay. These three judges are part of the High Court Collegium responsible for recommending names for the appointment of judges.
NEW DELHI: On February 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of India declared the 2010 recruitment process conducted by the Jharkhand government for Class-IV employees to be “illegal” and “unconstitutional”. The Court quashed the entire recruitment process, ordering the state government to issue new advertisements for these positions within six months.
The Jharkhand High Court directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to submit an affidavit regarding the voter list for municipal elections in the state. Justice Ananda Sen issued the order while hearing a contempt petition filed by Roshni Khalko, a former ward councillor. The petition highlighted the government’s delay in holding municipal polls. The court is addressing concerns over the timely conduct of elections.
The Jharkhand High Court has temporarily stayed a law requiring 75% reservation for local candidates in private-sector jobs with salaries up to Rs 40,000. The petition, filed by the Jharkhand Small Scale Industries Association, claims the law violates equality principles. The next hearing is scheduled for March 20.
Today, On 3rd December, The Supreme Court stayed the death sentence of a man convicted for the brutal rape and murder of a student in Ranchi. The accused had been sentenced to death by a lower court, but the apex court intervened to examine the case in detail. The decision provides temporary relief to the convict, pending further legal review.
The Jharkhand High Court quashed Eastern Coalfields Limited’s letter denying employment to a woman, emphasizing that the refusal violated Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution of India. The petitioner, a land loser, contested the denial, which the Court deemed unconstitutional, mandating compliance with prior rulings and offering employment.
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that the state cannot suspend internet services during examinations without prior court permission, emphasizing that such actions violate fundamental rights. The court criticized the government’s justification for the broader shutdown, suggesting it constituted contempt of court and lacked factual basis, undermining public convenience and judicial authority.
The Union government appointed Chief Justices to eight High Courts, as announced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Key appointments include Justice Manmohan at Delhi, Justice Rajiv Shakdher at Himachal Pradesh, and Justice Suresh Kait at Madhya Pradesh. This follows earlier recommendations from the Supreme Court Collegium.
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