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No 2-finger test, free education for rape survivors' children: Jharkhand HC issues landmark guidelines
June 09, 2026 7:08 pm
The Jharkhand High Court directed the state to appoint nodal officers to ensure free and compulsory education for children born out of rape incidents till Class 12, and provide scholarships if they got selected in IITs, NITs, AIIMs or IIMs.
Bokaro Steel Plant protest death: Court quashes case against senior officials based on CCTV, drone footage
June 04, 2026 10:18 am
The Jharkhand High Court was hearing the plea filed by two senior officials of Bokaro Steel Plant seeking quashing of the FIR and proceedings arising out of the 2025 protest.
Why Jharkhand High Court uses woman’s life expectancy to award Rs 25 lakh in alimony
May 22, 2026 5:49 pm
Considering the ex-husband’s salary, the Jharkhand High Court said he has a constant source of income, but the appellant-wife is to survive on the amount of interest to be received from the alimony.
Techie appeals against Rs 40 lakh alimony payout, Jharkhand High Court raises it to Rs 70 lakh: Here’s why
May 21, 2026 10:56 pm
The Jharkhand High Court was hearing cross appeals filed by the husband and wife challenging the award of Rs 40 lakh as one-time permanent alimony to the wife.
‘Witchcraft’ murder: Jharkhand High Court says ‘no true story’, acquits brothers 22 years after life term award
May 17, 2026 9:54 am
Noting that the witnesses turned hostile and underlining inconsistencies in the statements of the victim’s family members, the Jharkhand High Court said the prosecution could not prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Custodial killings ‘worst kind of crime’: Jharkhand High Court raps state government; fresh probe ordered in over 260 cases
May 15, 2026 2:51 am
According to the state’s own affidavit, inquiries in 262 of these cases were conducted by Executive Magistrates instead of Judicial Magistrates despite a statutory requirement mandating judicial probes in custodial death cases.
Wife’s income, employment no ground for denial: Jharkhand High Court upholds Rs 6 lakh alimony
May 13, 2026 10:34 am
Courts determine the maintenance granted based on the lifestyle that the woman enjoyed in her matrimonial home, the Jharkhand High Court held.
‘Public service can’t be instrument of fraud’: Supreme Court on constable joining 2 police forces with fake ID
May 11, 2026 3:33 pm
The Supreme Court made the observation while restoring an order dismissing a constable who allegedly secured jobs in the Bihar and Jharkhand police but remained unauthorisedly absent.
'From city of 1,000 gardens to graveyard of grey': Jharkhand High Court halts Hazaribagh illegal mining
May 13, 2026 2:39 pm
The Jharkhand High Court was hearing a PIL filed in 2013 alleging illegal mining around the Siwane River in Hazaribagh district, widespread pollution and collusion between mining operators and local authorities.
‘Victim’ turns aggressor: Why Jharkhand High Court refused divorce to man who ‘tortured’ wife with false allegations
May 01, 2026 1:36 pm
The Jharkhand High Court was hearing the appeal of the man whose plea to seek a divorce on the grounds of cruelty was rejected by the family court.
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