Jharkhand High Court News & Updates
Jharkhand HC rules Section 197 CrPC sanction not required for siphoning state funds, holding protection cannot shield corrupt public servants.
Read Full ArticleJharkhand 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.
Jharkhand High Court holds police officials guilty of contempt for violating arrest guidelines, sentencing them to jail and imposing fines.
Jharkhand High Court stays the Local Job Reservation Law, citing unconstitutionality. Key legal observations and implications explained in detail.
A petition before the NCW seeks suo motu action against misuse of Grok AI on X to create and circulate non-consensual obscene images of women.
03 January, 2026 09:16 PM
Madras High Court refuses to stop Parasakthi release, finds no prima facie copyright infringement, cites delay, balance of convenience, and damages as remedy.
03 January, 2026 08:37 PM
Supreme Court rules that reserved category candidates scoring above the general cut-off must be treated as open category from the first stage itself.
03 January, 2026 10:39 PM
Analysis of Karnataka’s Hate Speech Bill, 2025, examining vague definitions, harsh penalties, executive powers, and its impact on free speech.
04 January, 2026 12:48 AM
Delhi High Court grants ad interim injunction to Britannia Industries in ‘Little Hearts’ trademark dispute, restrains infringers and orders Amazon to delist products.
03 January, 2026 11:29 PM
Madras High Court seeks DGCA’s response on whether IndiGo’s exemption from pilot fatigue norms will be extended, raising concerns over safety and compliance.
03 January, 2026 08:14 PM
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