Jharkhand High Court Conducts Workshop On Gender Sensitization And POSH Act To Promote Safe Work Environment

The Jharkhand High Court on 20th March 2025 organized and successfully conducted a workshop on Gender Sensitization with respect to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace (POSH) Act, 2013 and related High Court of Jharkhand Regulations, 2021. The workshop aimed at creating a fair and just atmosphere within the legal fraternity.The workshop was organized under the patronage...

No Parity With Co-Accused When Allegations Different: Jharkhand HC Upholds Denial Of Bail To Accused 'Instrumental' In Trafficking Minors

The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that the principle of parity cannot be mechanically applied in the case of bail applications, but should consider the factual situations and the role assigned to the accused.The division bench of Justices Sujit Narayan Prasad and Navneet Kumar, presiding over the case, observed, “There is no dispute that the Principle of Parity is made applicable in the...

Jharkhand High Court Bids Farewell To Justice Navneet Kumar, Celebrates 24 Years Of His Service

The Jharkhand High Court yesterday observed a full court farewell reference to bid adieu to Justice Navneet Kumar, who superannuated from service.During the reference, Chief Justice MS Ramachara Rao acknowledged Justice Navneet Kumar's dedication to the cause of justice. The Chief Justice noted that until 18th March 2025, Justice Kumar had handled 6,531 matters and that his judicial...

Jharkhand HC Directs Tax Authorities To Follow Due Procedure While Passing Orders; Imposes Costs For Passing Order Violating Natural Justice

The Jharkhand High Court directed the state tax authorities to follow due procedure while passing adjudication orders. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Ramachandra Rao and Justice Deepak Roshan stated that “despite directions issued by the Court, it appears that State Tax authorities are continuing to conduct adjudication proceedings in utter disregard to the mandatory provisions...

'Procedural Law Can't Obstruct Justice', Jharkhand HC Directs UIDAI To Provide Aadhaar Details For Investigation In Minors Trafficking Case

The Jharkhand High Court recently directed the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to provide the Aadhaar card details of trafficked minors to the investigating agency under a sealed cover. The division bench of Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava directed the UIDAI to provide the Aadhaar Card details of the trafficked minors overruling its...

Department Retaining Balance Amount After Tax Demand Is Reduced Violates Article 14 & Article 265 Of Constitution: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court stated that retaining balance amount by department after the tax demand is reduced is violative of Article 14 & Article 265 of the constitution. The Division Bench of Chief Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao and Justice Deepak Roshan observed that the department cannot retain the amounts deposited by the assessee pursuant to condition imposed by...

Jharkhand Advocates' Association Urges High Court To Standardize Passover And Adjournment Practices

The General Body of the Advocates' Association, Jharkhand convened a meeting on February 21, 2025 and unanimously passed two resolutions addressing concerns related to the judicial practice of passover of cases and adjournments in the Jharkhand High Court. The resolutions, adopted after detailed deliberations, highlight difficulties faced by advocates and litigants due to inconsistent...

Jharkhand High Court Quashes Summons Issued To Swiss Resident, Says Police Must First Obtain MHA Concurrence

The Jharkhand High Court quashed summons issued to a Swiss resident in a criminal case, observing that in terms of the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, the Investigating Agency is required to forward its draft request to Internal Security Division of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for its concurrence on seeking attendance of a person from contracting State.Justice Anil Kumar Choudhary...

Excluding Psychiatric Treatment From Medical Reimbursement Schemes Violates Mental Healthcare Act: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court has held one cannot be denied reimbursement for expenses incurred to get treatment for mental health, ruling that excluding psychiatric treatment from medical reimbursement schemes violates the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. It was emphasized by the Court that the treatment of mental health is required to be treated on a par with physical healthcare and that...

Court Can Allow Substitution Petition Even Without Explicit Plea For Setting Aside Abatement If Application Justifies Relief: Jharkhand HC

Recently, the Jharkhand High Court has held that abatement by necessary implication can allow a substitution petition even without a specific plea to set aside, provided the entire application makes out a case for such relief.Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, presiding over the case, observed, “In a case where the relief of setting aside of abatement has not been specifically claimed, the court...

Court Having Jurisdiction Over Seat Of Arbitration Would Be Entitled To Entertain Petition U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi has held that the court having jurisdiction over the seat of Arbitration would be entitled to entertain a petition under section 34 of the Arbitration Act. Brief Facts: A dispute arose between the petitioner and the opposite party. An Arbitration clause was invoked. The award was also passed which was subsequently...

Legal Heirs Of Deceased Driver Entitled To Compensation Under Personal Accident Cover Even If Driver Was At Fault: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court has held that the legal heirs of a deceased driver are entitled to compensation under the personal accident (PA) cover of an insurance policy, even when the driver himself was at fault for the accident. The court ruled that a driver in such circumstances enters “into the shoes of the owner” and is eligible for compensation as per the PA coverage of the...