Jharkhand High Court News & Updates
Jharkhand High Court upheld summons against Sujoy Ghosh in a copyright case over alleged script infringement linked to Kahani 2.
Read Full ArticleJharkhand High Court strikes down electricity duty amendment, holding that the State cannot delegate taxing power without clear policy guidance.
Jharkhand HC rules Section 197 CrPC sanction not required for siphoning state funds, holding protection cannot shield corrupt public servants.
Jharkhand High Court directs the State to ensure 100% voluntary blood donation and establish Blood Component Separation Units in all districts within three months.
Jharkhand High Court directs the State to frame model regulations for slaughterhouses across all urban local bodies to curb illegal operations.
Jharkhand High Court allows CM Hemant Soren exemption from personal appearance in a minor summons case under Section 174 IPC, citing official responsibilities.
Jharkhand High Court dismisses PIL seeking mandatory disclosure of pending criminal cases against election candidates, holding no statutory duty exists.
Jharkhand HC directs Home Dept Secretary to file affidavit on custodial deaths since 2018, ensuring compliance with mandatory enquiry procedures.
Jharkhand HC dismisses repeated plea in property dispute, citing res judicata and faulting defendants for delay through negligence.
Jharkhand HC strikes down Section 22-A of Registration Act as unconstitutional, ruling it violates Articles 14 and 246 of the Indian Constitution.
SC seeks reports from all HCs on judgments reserved on or before Jan 31, 2025, citing serious concern over long delays in pronouncing verdicts.
Adivasi not a notified caste or tribe under Constitution, Jharkhand HC quashes FIR against public servant under SC/ST Act for lack of legal basis.
SC stays defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Amit Shah, providing relief as trial court proceedings remain suspended until further orders.
Promotion to district judge posts can’t solely rely on merit lists, SC rules; emphasizes suitability tests and service benefits for qualified candidates.
Jharkhand High Court sets aside order in inheritance case, stressing inclusion of all legal heirs and directing a fresh hearing for substitution application.
A Leading Law firm terminates partner accused under POCSO Act for alleged assault of six-year-old daughter; Bombay High Court to hear bail challenge.
07 May, 2026 11:00 AM
SCBA expresses shock over Andhra Pradesh HC incident where a young advocate was sent to judicial custody during court proceedings.
06 May, 2026 02:54 PM
BCI seeks CJI intervention after an Andhra Pradesh HC judge ordered 24-hour police custody of a young advocate during a courtroom exchange.
06 May, 2026 07:27 PM
Union Cabinet approves proposal to increase Supreme Court strength to 38 judges through amendment to the 1956 law.
06 May, 2026 07:16 PM
Supreme Court refused to adjourn hearing on petitions challenging the law removing the CJI from the Election Commissioner selection panel.
07 May, 2026 12:12 PM
Supreme Court allows lifting of corporate veil in Earth Infrastructure CIRP, restores stalled project resolution plans, and denies GNIDA penal charges.
07 May, 2026 11:55 AM
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![Section 197 CrPC Sanction Not Required for Accumulating Ill-Gotten Wealth; Protection Not Meant to Shield Corrupt Officials: Jharkhand HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_1606_Corruption_Cases.webp)
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![Jharkhand HC Allows Hemant Soren Exemption From Personal Appearance in Minor Offence Case [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_2242_Jharkhand_HC_Allows.webp)
![Jharkhand HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Mandatory Disclosure of Criminal Cases Against Election Candidates [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_5998_Jharkhand_HC_Dismisses.webp)
![Jharkhand HC Orders Affidavit on Custodial Deaths, Seeks Compliance with Enquiry Procedures [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/09/lj_9587_Jharkhand_HC_Orders.webp)
![Jharkhand HC Rejects Repeated Plea in Property Dispute, Slams Defendants for Delay Tactics [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/08/lj_6908_Jharkhand_HC_Rejects.webp)
![Jharkhand High Court Strikes Down Section 22-A of Registration Act as Unconstitutional [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/05/lj_6404_Jharkhand_High_Court.webp)
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