Issuance Of Pre-SCN Consultation Is Mandatory Requirement For Issuing SCN Under Customs Act, 1962: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court has held that the issuance of pre-SCN consultation is mandated under proviso to Section 28(1)(a) of the Customs Act, 1962, before issuing the show cause notice.The bench of Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay and Justice Deepak Roshan has observed that the mandatory pre-SCN consultation, as mandated under proviso to Section 28(1)(a) of the Customs Act, 1962, read with...

[Spanish Tourist's Rape] Jharkhand High Court Seeks State's Response On SOP For Foreign Tourists Assistance

On Thursday, the Jharkhand High Court directed the state government to clarify whether it has established standard operating procedures (SOP) to assist foreign tourists visiting the state.During a PIL hearing prompted by alleged gang rape of a Spanish tourist in Dumka, the court led by Acting Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Navneet Kumar, sought clarification from...

Jharkhand High Court Grants Relief To 4 ED Officials In Hemant Soren's FIR Under SC/ST Act; State Directed To Not Take Any Coercive Measures

The Jharkhand High Court has granted significant relief to Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials by ordering on that no coercive measures be taken against them in connection with a case stemming from an FIR filed by former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The FIR, under the ST/SC Act on January 31, accused the ED officials of harassing Soren on the basis of his tribal identity,...

Jharkhand HC Declines Aventis Pharma's Plea To Quash Criminal Proceedings Over Ofloxacin Tablet Samples Allegedly Not Upto Standard Quality Requirements

The Jharkhand High Court has rejected the plea of Aventis Pharma, a global healthcare company, seeking to dismiss the entire criminal proceedings related to a complaint filed under section 27(d) of the Drug and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The complaint arose from a dispute regarding samples of Ofloxacin Infusion taken from three different batches.The samples were collected following a complaint from...

[Spanish Tourist's Rape In Dumka] Jharkhand HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance, Says It Is Likely To Tarnish India's Image Across Globe

The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of a distressing incident involving the sexual assault of a 45-year-old Spanish tourist who was on a motorbike tour with her husband near Dumka in Jharkhand. Highlighting the gravity of the situation, the court emphasized the potential national and international repercussions such crimes could have, particularly on India's image and...

Jharkhand Minerals Rules | Mere Pendency Of Confiscation Proceeding No Bar To Dispose Of Application For Release Of Vehicle: High Court

The Jharkhand High Court while overturning the trial court's decision denying the release of a seized truck involved in an alleged illegal stone crushing operation, has observed that mere pendency of confiscation proceeding is not a bar to dispose of the application for release of the vehicle. Justice Subhash Chand observed, "From the bare perusal of Rule 11(v) of the Jharkhand...

Jharkhand HC Rejects Ex-CM Hemant Soren's Plea Seeking Nod To Participate In State Assembly Budget Session

The Jharkhand High Court today DISMISSED a petition filed by the former state Chief Minister Hemant Soren seeking permission to participate in the budget session of the assembly which started on February 23.A bench of Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad had reserved its verdict in the matter on February 26 after hearing Senior Counsel Kapil Sibal (appearing for Soren) and Addl. Solicitor General...

S.125(4) CrPC | Wife Residing Away From Husband Without Any Reasonable Cause Not Entitled To Maintenance: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court has stated that if a wife chooses to live separately from her husband without any valid reason, she is not eligible for maintenance under Section 125 (4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.Justice Subhash Chand emphasized, “In view of the overall evidence adduced on behalf of both the parties, it is found that the respondent-applicant has been residing aloof...

Person Who Assists With Proceeds Of Crime May Be Prosecuted Under PMLA Though Not Booked For Existing Scheduled Offence: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court has observed that individuals implicated in a PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) case, who become involved after the commission of the scheduled offense by aiding in the concealment or utilization of proceeds of crime, are not required to be accused in the scheduled offense. The court emphasized that these individuals can still face prosecution under PMLA as...

Jharkhand High Court Reserves Verdict On Ex-CM Hemant Soren's Plea Seeking Nod To Participate In State Assembly Budget Session

The Jharkhand High Court earlier today reserved its verdict in a petition filed by the former state Chief Minister Hemant Soren seeking permission to participate in the budget session of the assembly which started on February 23.It may be noted that Soren was arrested on January 31st in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam case by the Enforcement...

Jharkhand High Court Seeks ED's Response In Ex-CM Hemant Soren's Plea Seeking Nod To Participate In State Assembly Session

The Jharkhand High Court today sought the response of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a petition filed by the former state Chief Minister Hemant Soren seeking permission to participate in the budget session of the assembly which started today.Soren moved to the High Court after he was denied permission to participate in the budget session by a special PMLA court in Ranchi on...

'Murder Accused-BJP President' Remark: Jharkhand High Court Dismisses Rahul Gandhi's Plea To Quash Defamation Suit Filed By BJP's Navin Jha

The Jharkhand High Court has dismissed the petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to quash the ongoing proceedings in the trial court in a criminal defamation suit filed against him for calling former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president and current Union Home Minister Amit Shah a "murder accused".On February 16, Gandhi's written version was presented in the court, after...