Jharkhand High Court
Jharkhand High Court Upholds State's Refusal To Grant Environmental Clearance For Stone Mining In Saranda Forest
The Jharkhand High Court has upheld the decision of the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) refusing environmental clearance (EC) to a proprietorship firm for stone mining in the Saranda forest's no-mining zone. The Court held that the “Management Plan for Sustainable Mining in Saranda and Chaibasa of Singhbhum District, Jharkhand,” framed in 2018, applied to the...
Monetary Compensation Must Be Granted From Date Of Application When Compassionate Appointment Is Denied: Jharkhand HC
A Division bench of the Jharkhand High Court comprising Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar held that if compassionate appointment is denied then employer must grant the monetary compensation from date of application for the compassionate appointment. Background Facts The employee was a Piece Rated worker at Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) Dhori...
Removal From Service For Procedural Lapses, Disinterest & Harassment of Subordinates, Disproportionate To Misconduct: Jharkhand HC
A Division bench of the Jharkhand High Court comprising Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and Justice Arun Kumar Rai held that the capital punishment of removal from service is disproportionate to charges relating to procedural lapses, casualness in duty, lack of interest in work and harassment of subordinates. Background Facts The respondent joined the Bihar Education Service...
'Keep The Light Within Burning': Jharkhand High Court's Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad Celebrates Diwali With Children At Observation Home
Jharkhand High Court judge Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad celebrated Diwali with the children of Ranchi Observation Home in Dumardagga asking them to have faith in themselves, advance in their lives through hard work, discipline and education while keeping the light within them burning. Addressing the children, Justice Prasad said, "Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness....
Old Pension Scheme As Per Job Advt Can't Be Denied Because Employees Joined After Cut Off Date; Jharkhand HC
A Division bench of the Jharkhand High Court comprising Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar held that appointees selected pursuant to advertisements issued prior to 01.01.2004 are entitled to the benefits of the Old Pension Scheme, even if their actual appointment or joining occurred after the introduction of the New Pension Scheme. Background Facts...
'Tried To Bully, Brow-Beat': Jharkhand High Court Issues Contempt Notice To Lawyer Seen Having Heated Exchange With Judge
The Jharkhand High Court has issued notice of criminal contempt to an advocate who was seen in a video involved in a heated exchange with a single judge during court proceedings on Thursday, noting that he tried to brow-beat, bully and threaten the judge. A five judge bench of Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad, Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay, Justice Ananda Sen...
Jharkhand High Court Initiates Suo-Motu Criminal Contempt Against Lawyer Seen On Video Having Heated Exchange With Judge
The Jharkhand High Court on Friday (October 17) initiated suo-motu criminal contempt against a lawyer who was seen in a video clip involved in a heated exchange with a single judge during court proceedings on Thursday.A five judge bench of Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad, Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay, Justice Ananda Sen and Justice Rajesh Shankar heard the suo...
Jharkhand High Court Quashes Adverse Remarks Against Lawyer Over 'Hooliganism' During Hearing, Accepts His Apology
The Jharkhand High Court quashed adverse remarks made against an advocate who had, while arguing an anticipatory bail matter last month, used "loud speech" and had "threatened the court to pass the order" stating that he will approach the Supreme Court challenging the same. Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi in his September 25 order had observed that this was a case where an "attempt was made...
Scope Of S.482 BNSS Is Limited, Subsequent Anticipatory Bail Plea Not Maintainable After Rejection Of Earlier Plea: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has explained that Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)— which provides for anticipatory bail, is limited in scope, as opposed to Section 483, which provides for regular bail and is unlimited in scope, in as much as Section 482 does not envisage a revival of “reasons to believe” or apprehension of arrest once an earlier application...
Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan Inaugurates Crèche, Day Care Centre At Jharkhand High Court
Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan inaugurated a Crèche / Day Care Centre within the High Court premises on Thursday (October 9) aimed at creating a supportive work environment for members of the judiciary, advocates and staff.Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Justice emphasized the importance of institutional support for working parents, particularly women, noting...
Political Leader Claiming That His Party Will Form Govt Is Not Sedition: High Court Grants Relief To Jharkhand BJP President
The Jharkhand High Court has held that a political statement by the President of a State Unit of a national political party expressing confidence that his party will form the government in the State cannot be equated with exciting disaffection against the government established by law. The Court observed that such statements are part of normal political discourse and do not meet the...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds District-Wise Chowkidar Selection, Says Posting Can Be Outside Beat Area For Cogent Reasons
The Jharkhand High Court has held that the recruitment for the post of Grameen Chowkidar has to be made district-wise and not beat-wise, adding that a chowkidar are usually to be posted within their residential beat area however they can be transferred to another area if reasons are cogent. The Court also said that the requirement for a candidate to be a resident of a particular beat is...