Jharkhand HC Overturns Death Sentence in Family Murder Case, Citing “House of Cards” Prosecution

Jharkhand HC Overturns Death Sentence in Family Murder Case, Citing “House of Cards” Prosecution

Sep 30, 2024

Jharkhand High Court cancels death sentence, citing defective investigation and weak prosecution in the murder of a family. It cited lack of evidence and inconsistencies for this, highlighting judicial scrutiny in the cases of capital punishment.

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Jharkhand High Court Grants Interim Bail, Affirms Judicial Vigilance Over Liberty Rights

Jharkhand High Court Grants Interim Bail, Affirms Judicial Vigilance Over Liberty Rights

Aug 1, 2024

The Jharkhand High Court has granted interim bail to an accused who was in transit remand following an arrest by the Jharkhand Police in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi presided over the case and determined that releasing the petitioner on interim

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Jharkhand High Court dismisses Rahul Gandhi’s plea, allows defamation proceedings against him

Jharkhand High Court dismisses Rahul Gandhi’s plea, allows defamation proceedings against him

Feb 23, 2024

Recently, Jharkhand high court dismissed the petition filed by Rahul Gandhi challenging the defamation proceedings against him for making defamatory remarks against Amit Shah. Allegedly, Rahul Gandhi made defamatory remarks against the then president of Bharatiya Janata Party, Amit Shah, of being involved

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Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s Plea Against ED Arrest to Be Heard by High Court

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s Plea Against ED Arrest to Be Heard by High Court

Feb 6, 2024

The Jharkhand high court has scheduled a hearing for former chief minister Hemant Soren’s plea filed on February 5. Soren has challenged his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged land scam case. The high court previously granted Soren five-day custody in

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Repeatedly Following, Watching, Or Contacting a Child With Sexual Intent is Sexual Harassment under POCSO Act: Jharkhand HC

Repeatedly Following, Watching, Or Contacting a Child With Sexual Intent is Sexual Harassment under POCSO Act: Jharkhand HC

Jan 8, 2024

Issue:- The ruling has come up after a criminal revision petition that was directed on behalf of the petitioner was made against the order passed by a special POCSO court, that rejected the discharging application of the petitioner-accused. Facts:- The father of the

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