Jharkhand High Court
Jharkhand High Court Orders ₹1.23 Crore GST Refund To Tata Steel Over ITC On Compensation Cess
The Jharkhand High Court has ordered Rs. 1,23,22,617/- GST refund to Tata Steel, whose largest steel plant is situated in State's Jamshedpur city.The amount represented Input Tax Credit (ITC) on Compensation Cess paid by the company under Section 8(2) of the Goods and Service Tax (Compensation to States) Act, 2017 for purchasing its key raw material- Coal.Finding that the refund was denied by...
Jharkhand HC Asks Power Dept To Not Cut Electricity During Festivals, Directs Action To Protect Procession-Goers From Overhead Tension Lines
In a suo moto action, the Jharkhand High Court has directed the Jharkhand Bijli Vitaran Nigam Limited (for short 'JBVNL') to not cut electric supply to neighbourhoods during the festive season. These directions were passed by a division bench of CJ M.S. Ramachandra Rao and Justice Deepak Roshan in a plea complaining of power outages during the Sarhul festival in Ranchi on April 1st.It cannot...
Penalty Under RTI Act Cannot Be Imposed Without Notifying Responsible Officer: Jharkhand HC Sets Aside ₹25k Fine On Addl Dy Commissioner
The Jharkhand High Court has held that a penalty under Section 20(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, cannot be imposed without first issuing notice to the officer actually responsible for the delay in furnishing information.Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad, setting aside a ₹25,000 penalty imposed on Ganesh Kumar, the then Additional Deputy Commissioner of East Singhbhum, said, “for...
State Cannot Retain Deposits When At Fault: Jharkhand High Court Permits Bidders To Seek Refunds Over Delayed Environmental Clearance
The Jharkhand High Court has held that where cancellation of a government auction is caused by the State's own delay in issuing mandatory environmental clearance, the bidder is entitled to seek refund of the earnest money and security deposit. The ruling affirms that no financial burden can be imposed on a party when the fault lies with administrative authorities and not the bidder.The...
Landlord Has Exclusive Right To Choose Property For Bona Fide Requirement, Tenant Can't Dictate Alternative Arrangements: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has held that in eviction matters based on bona fide necessity, the landlord is the best judge to decide which of their properties is required to meet their needs, and the tenant cannot dictate alternative arrangements.Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, while rejecting the tenant's plea that alternative premises were available, stated, “The law with regard to the eviction...
Legal Services Institutions Must Ensure Support For All Sections Of Society And Inspire Them To Seek Justice: Justice MS Ramachandra Rao
Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice, Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao, while addressing the 5th State Level Meet of District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) of Jharkhand on March 23, 2025, emphasized that legal services institutions need to take a step to assure that the services provided by them reach all sections of society and inspire them to seek justice. He also acknowledged the...
Jharkhand High Court Issues Notice On PIL Challenging Rules For Selection And Appointment Of State's DGP & DIG
The Jharkhand High Court has issued notice on a PIL filed by BJP leader and former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi seeking striking down of Selection and Appointment of Director General and Inspector General of Police, Jharkhand (Head of Police Force) Rules, 2025 in particular Rules 4, 5(C) and 10, as manifestly arbitrary, unreasonable, and ultra vires.A division bench of Chief Justice...
Interlocutory Maintenance Order Can Be Challenged Under Article 227, Not U/S 19 Of Family Courts Act: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has held that a petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India is maintainable against an interlocutory order granting interim maintenance, as no appeal can be filed under Section 19 of the Family Courts Act, 1984, against such orders.Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, presiding over the case, observed, “In view of above discussions when the provisions of Section...
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...