Can a Writ Petition Seeking Further Relaxation of Cut-off Date and Upper Age Limit Survive When the Government Already Grants the Requested Relief?

Where a writ petition challenges recruitment criteria, the petition becomes infructuous & disposed of when the State extends sought relaxation,

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice Act Require Bail to Be Granted to All Juveniles, Regardless of the Nature of the Offence or Age, Unless Specific Statutory Exceptions Apply?

The Jharkhand High Court reiterates that, under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015,

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does Mere Ownership of a Vehicle Implicated in Illegal Mining Constitute Sufficient Ground for Anticipatory Bail? High Court of Jharkhand Clarifies Precedent Value for Anticipatory Bail Applications Involving Fake Number Plates and Alleged Mining Offences

Jharkhand High Court reaffirms that serious allegations, including fraudulent use of vehicle documents and misuse of registration plates for illegal

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September 5, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can Anticipatory Bail Be Granted for Recovery of Narcotic Drugs from Accused’s House Under NDPS Act? — Jharkhand High Court Reaffirms Strict Approach

Jharkhand High Court reiterates that the recovery of narcotic drugs from an accused’s house is a strong ground to deny

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September 5, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can Anticipatory Bail Be Granted for Recovery of Narcotic Drugs from Accused’s House Under NDPS Act? — Jharkhand High Court Reaffirms Strict Approach

Jharkhand High Court reiterates that the recovery of narcotic drugs from an accused’s house is a strong ground to deny

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September 5, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does an Arbitration Clause in a Booking Form Survive a Subsequent Mutual Agreement Cancelling the Original Contract?

The High Court of Jharkhand affirms that an arbitration clause originally contained in a Booking Form remains valid and enforceable,

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Does a Writ Petition Seeking Release of Admitted Contractual Dues Become Infructuous Due to Payment?

A High Court judgment confirms that once the admitted dues are paid during the pendency of a writ petition, the

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can Lack of Parental Guardianship Alone Justify Denial of Bail to Juveniles under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015?

Reaffirming that bail is the rule under Section 12 JJ Act – refusal only on statutorily specified grounds; lack of

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August 30, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Is a Registered Adoption Deed Conclusive Proof of Adoption under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act When Suspicious Circumstances Suggest Property Grabbing?

High Court Reaffirms that Section 16 Presumption Is Rebuttable and Burden Lies on Proponent to Prove “Giving and Taking” Ceremony

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August 29, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Is a suit under the Specific Relief Act maintainable without producing the power of attorney and impleading subsequent purchasers?

The Jharkhand High Court answered that under pre-amendment Specific Relief Act provisions a decree of specific performance cannot stand when

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August 29, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does Section 43D(5) of the UA(P) Act bar bail when a prima facie case of conspiracy and extortion by a banned organisation member is established?

Division Bench of Jharkhand High Court affirms existing precedent on mandatory bail embargo under Section 43D(5) UA(P) Act in PLFI

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August 27, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can High Courts Interfere via Writ Jurisdiction in Pure Contractual Disputes Over Suspension of State Work Orders?

The Jharkhand High Court answers “No,” upholding existing precedent that administrative suspension of a public procurement contract under CPCB‐mandated environmental

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August 27, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand