Jharkhand High Court judgment

Record of Rights Final: Jharkhand High Court dismisses delayed land claim

SUMAN K SHRIVASTAVA Ranchi, March 19: Bringing an end to a long-running land dispute from Dumka, the Jharkhand High Court…

Jharkhand High Court throws out DVC appeal over ‘impersonation’ dismissal

SUMAN K SHRIVASTAVA Ranchi, February 20: In a significant ruling reinforcing the principles of natural justice, the Jharkhand High Court…

Wife cannot be forced to quit job to save marriage, rules Jharkhand High Court

SUMAN K SHRIVASTAVA Ranchi, January 30: In a significant ruling reinforcing women’s autonomy within marriage, the Jharkhand High Court has…

Marriage annulled over hidden live-in relationship, Jharkhand HC enhances alimony to Rs 50 lakh

SUMAN K SHRIVASTAVA  Ranchi, January 30: After nearly a decade-long legal battle that began soon after a troubled marriage, the…

One Conspiracy, One FIR: How Jharkhand HC reasserted constitutional limits on police power

SUMAN K SHRIVASTAVA In mid-2021, Jharkhand’s coalition government—led by the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) with the Congress and the RJD—was…

Jharkhand HC@25: A marriage, a child, and a court ahead of its time

SUMAN K SHRIVASTAVA   Ranchi, December 21: The Jharkhand Hindu Marriage Registration Rules, 2002 were framed for an India where…