The Jharkhand High Court, led by Acting Chief Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and Justice Arun Kumar Rai, reserved its decision on a public interest litigation addressing ‘illegal’ Bangladeshi immigrants. Petitioner Danish Daniel alleged these immigrants disrupted local livelihoods. A fact-finding committee, proposed by the Union government, will investigate the issue further.
The Jharkhand government petitioned the Supreme Court over the Central government’s delay in approving the appointment of a new Chief Justice for the state’s High Court. The plea cites the extended delays in previous appointments and highlights concerns about the impact on judicial independence. The intervention of the Supreme Court is sought to address this issue.
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Yesterday, On 10th September, The Jharkhand High Court temporarily halted coercive action against BJP leaders, including state president Babulal Marandi, in connection with a rally case. The case arose from a clash with police during a BJYM rally protesting alleged government injustice. The ruling provides relief amid ongoing tensions with the ruling coalition. Legal proceedings will determine the final outcome.
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The Supreme Court is hearing the Enforcement Directorate’s challenge today to the Jharkhand High Court’s decision to grant bail to Dilip Ghosh in a land scam case. The ED accuses Ghosh of undervaluing land and involvement in money laundering. Arguments regarding the legality of the arrest and the clarity of evidence were exchanged in court.
Justice Dwivedi of Jharkhand High Court criticized poor traffic management in Ranchi, summoning the DGP and senior officers to court. He highlighted security issues and police deployment, expressing concerns for public safety. The judge’s remarks came after facing traffic delays on August 23 and observing heavy police presence near the Chief Minister’s residence.
The Jharkhand High Court Yesterday (August 13th) directed the state government to identify illegal immigrants from Bangladesh who have taken refuge in six districts of the state. A two-judge bench while hearing a PIL, directed the government to launch a campaign to check the land records and domicile credentials before issuing identity documents like Aadhar card, voter’s ID and ration card to people.
