Can Denial of ACP/MACP Benefits Solely on “Non-confirmation” of Service be Sustained When Full Retiral Benefits Have Been Paid?

The Jharkhand High Court reaffirms that long-serving government employees, post-superannuation, cannot be denied ACP/MACP benefits merely because their services were

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Is A Writ Petition Maintainable for Challenging Rent Fixation Without Exhausting Statutory Remedies Under the Jharkhand Building (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 2011? – Scope of Judicial Review and Procedural Prerequisites Upheld

The High Court reaffirmed that when an alternative remedy exists under the Jharkhand Building (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act,

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can Conviction under Section 302 IPC Be Altered to Section 304 Part II in the Absence of Evidence of Intent to Cause Death?

The Jharkhand High Court reaffirmed that where the prosecution fails to establish intent or knowledge requisite for “murder” under Section

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Should High Courts Refrain from Making Observations on Merits While Referring Parties to Civil Court? — Precedent on Limiting Influence of Writ Court Remarks

The Jharkhand High Court affirms that when parties are left to pursue remedies before a civil court, the writ court

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can a High Court Dismiss a Writ Petition for Non-Prosecution When the Petitioner Fails to Provide Instructions or Comply With Court Orders?

The Court reaffirmed that where a petitioner fails to comply with court directions or provide instructions to their counsel, and

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can Bail Be Granted Where the Alleged Involvement of the Accused Relates to Abetment or Cruelty Preceding Death by Hanging? — Affirmation of a Stringent Approach Under BNS, 2023

The High Court of Jharkhand reaffirms a restrictive approach in bail matters involving allegations of participation by in-laws in abetment

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Is a Widow Entitled to Monetary Compensation Under the National Coal Wage Agreement After Rejection of Her Compassionate Appointment Application?

The Jharkhand High Court has clarified that a female dependent, whose application for compassionate appointment is rejected (even after delay),

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does Grant of Bail Become Justified When the Informant and Victim Are Declared Hostile and a Compromise Has Been Reached? (Jharkhand High Court, 2025) — Existing Precedent Reaffirmed as Binding Authority

The Jharkhand High Court reaffirmed that when the complainant and victim are declared hostile due to compromise between the parties,

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does a Certificate Issued by a Private Body (All India Council for Open Education) Qualify as a ‘Matriculation Certificate’ Recognisable by State Authorities? Clarification on State Recognition of Private Educational Certifications

The Jharkhand High Court held that certificates issued by the All India Council for Open Education are not recognised as

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

# When Can Courts Grant Extension to Surrender After Grant of Anticipatory Bail? — Clarification on Modification and Interpretation of Bail Orders

The Jharkhand High Court clarifies that where an anticipatory bail order does not specify a surrender timeline, there is no

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does a Writ Petition Challenging Investigative Actions under Criminal Law Lie in Civil or Criminal Jurisdiction? Jharkhand High Court Upholds Roster Allocation, Declares Orders Passed Beyond Allocated Jurisdiction as Void

The High Court of Jharkhand clarifies that writ petitions arising from or relating to investigative actions under criminal statutes, such

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does an Agreement of Sale for Non-Transferable Leasehold (Khas Mahal) Property Sever the Landlord-Tenant Relationship and Bar Eviction for Rent Default? (Jharkhand High Court – Precedent Upheld)

Clarifies that an agreement of sale, when void ab initio for government leasehold (Khas Mahal) property, does not extinguish the

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand