Jharkhand High Court
Jharkhand High Court Seeks Details On Judicial Inquiries In 437 Custodial Deaths; Says Magistrate Probe Mandatory U/S 176(1-A) CrPC
The Jharkhand High Court has emphasised that Section 176(1-A) of the CrPC (now Section 196 of the BNSS) mandates a judicial inquiry by a Magistrate in every case of death, disappearance, or rape in police or judicial custody, and sought details after the State disclosed that 437 such custodial deaths occurred between 2018 and 2025, with no clarity in most cases whether the mandatory...
Jharkhand High Court Drops Contempt Case Against Advocate After SC Intervention; Says Senior Lawyers Must Show Greater Restraint
On 16 February 2026, the Jharkhand High Court dropped suo motu contempt proceedings against Advocate Mahesh Tewari after accepting his unconditional apology for statements made in open court which were captured in a video clip that later went viral on social media platforms.A Five-Judge Bench comprising Chief Justice M.S. Sonak and Justices Sujit Narayan Prasad, Rongon Mukhopadhyay, Ananda...
Jharkhand High Court Flags Difficulties In Accessing Aadhaar Data To Trace Missing Persons, Seeks Suggestions From MHA
The Jharkhand High Court has expressed concern over the practical difficulties faced by investigating agencies in accessing Aadhaar-related information for tracing missing persons, and has sought suggestions from the Ministry of Home Affairs on evolving an appropriate mechanism to address such situations.A Division Bench of Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and Justice Arun Kumar Rai was hearing...
ID Act | Workmen Need Not File Separate Application If Prior Grievances Raised With Employer Were Marked To Conciliation Officer: Jharkhand HC
The Jharkhand High Court has held that a formal application under Section 2A(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is not mandatory, if the workmen have marked copies of their representations and grievances addressed to the employer to the Conciliation Officer, thereby bringing the dispute to the notice of the labour authorities.A Single Judge Bench of Deepak Roshan was hearing writ...
'Right To Travel Abroad Is Fundamental Right': Jharkhand High Court Modifies Bail Condition Ex-MLA Kamlesh Kumar Singh's Wife, Permits Travel
The Jharkhand High Court has modified the bail conditions imposed on the wife of former Jharkhand MLA and Minister Kamlesh Kumar Singh, permitting her to travel to the United States of America or the United Kingdom for treatment of her advanced liver disease.A Single Judge Bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi was hearing a petition seeking modification of the order dated 13 May 2014 passed...
Every Discrepant Statement During Campaign Is Not 'Corrupt Practice': Jharkhand HC Upholds Election Of Chandradeo Mahato In 2024 Polls
On 3 February 2026, the Jharkhand High Court upheld the election of Chandradeo Mahato from the Sindri Assembly Constituency, holding that every discrepancy in an election campaign cannot, by itself, be treated as a 'corrupt practice' unless it is shown to be reasonably calculated to prejudice the prospects of other contesting candidates by misleading voters.A Single Judge Bench of Justice...
'S.125 CrPC Is Meant To Ameliorate Agony & Financial Suffering Of Woman'; Jharkhand High Court Flags Delay In Deciding Maintenance Case
The Jharkhand High Court has reiterated that proceedings under Section 125 of the CrPC are summary in nature and are intended to prevent vagrancy and destitution. It also held that a wife is legally entitled to maintenance enabling her to live with dignity and in a manner similar to the standard of living she would have enjoyed in her matrimonial home. However, in the facts of the present...
Jharkhand High Court Orders Registration Of FIR In Alleged HIV-Infected Blood Transfusion Case Involving Minor Thalassemia Patients
The Jharkhand High Court has directed registration of an FIR in connection with allegations that HIV-infected blood was transfused to minor thalassemia patients at the Blood Bank of Chaibasa Sadar Hospital in West Singhbhum district.A Single Judge Bench of Justice Gautam Kumar Choudhary was hearing a writ petition seeking registration of an FIR over the alleged transfusion of HIV-infected...
Jharkhand High Court Refuses To Interfere In 25-Year-Old Lecturer Appointments, Cites Long-Standing Service and Equities
The Jharkhand High Court has declined to interfere with the appointments of three lecturers made more than two decades ago, holding that it would be unjust to unsettle appointments that have remained in place for nearly 25 years, particularly when one possible and plausible view had already been acted upon by the competent authorities.A Single Judge Bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi...
'Not Passing Contempt Orders Being Perceived As Weakness': Jharkhand HC Bars Use Of Ranchi Terminal Market Yard For Election Purposes
The Jharkhand High Court has reiterated that the Terminal Market Yard premises at Pandra, Ranchi, shall not be used for any election-related purposes, and warned that officers would be held responsible in the event of any breach of the Court's directions.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice M. S. Sonak and Justice Rajesh Shankar was hearing a public interest litigation raising...
Liquor Scam | Regular Bail Application While On Interim Bail Not Maintainable; Accused Must Be In 'Custody' U/S 483 BNSS: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has held that a person who has been granted interim bail cannot be treated as being in “custody” for the purposes of seeking regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), unless the accused is actually in judicial custody or has surrendered before the Court.A Single Judge Bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi was hearing...
After High Court's Contempt Warning, Jharkhand Govt Undertakes To Make State Information Commission Functional Within Four Weeks
On 29 January 2026, the State of Jharkhand informed the Jharkhand High Court that the State Information Commission, which has remained non-functional due to the non-appointment of its Chairperson and Members, would be made functional within four weeks.A Division Bench comprising Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and Justice Arun Kumar Rai was hearing the matter. During the hearing, Avinash...