
Jharkhand High Court: 'Normal Wear and Tear' Not Cruelty in Marriage
The Jharkhand High Court refused to grant a divorce to a man, ruling that 'normal wear and tear in marriage' does not constitute cruelty.
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The Jharkhand High Court refused to grant a divorce to a man, ruling that 'normal wear and tear in marriage' does not constitute cruelty.

The Jharkhand High Court has quashed a 25-year-old remark made against a retired CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) commandant, citing "liability to force."

The Jharkhand High Court has refused to allow a Bokaro Steel plant officer to go unpunished, despite acknowledging a procedural error in the case.

The Jharkhand High Court took suo motu cognisance and criticized the police's "lethargic attitude" following the rape and murder of a 12-year-old, demanding action.


The Jharkhand High Court has ordered the transfer of an assault case against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in Ranchi to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings.

The Jharkhand High Court has issued a series of directives to ensure the enforcement of biomedical waste management rules, addressing a public interest litigation that has been pending for 12 years.

The Jharkhand High Court has requested a detailed explanation from the government regarding more than 400 reported custodial deaths.

The Jharkhand High Court denied bail to an individual accused in a 2019 police ambush case, prioritizing 'national interest' over individual liberty in its ruling.

The Jharkhand High Court has denied a man custody of his 7-year-old daughter, expressing concerns about potential problems with the stepmother.

The Jharkhand High Court has deemed burn injuries a health crisis in India, issuing a 120-day ultimatum to the state to establish special units for treatment, following a 2021 fire.

The Jharkhand High Court acquitted two individuals in a 1995 murder case, emphasizing the principle to "weigh evidence, not count it."

The Jharkhand High Court has upheld a man's divorce, ruling that false allegations of impotency against a husband constitute mental cruelty, causing him anguish.

The Jharkhand High Court overturned a murder conviction and life sentences for a husband and his relatives in a 25-year-old case, citing lack of proof.

The Jharkhand High Court criticized Tata Motors for terminating an employee who allegedly yelled at a doctor over medical negligence.

The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that lenders publishing photos of loan defaulters in newspapers constitutes an invasion of privacy.

The Jharkhand High Court has directed the Railways to take an Army veteran on board, overturning a rejection based on a cut-off date issue.

The Jharkhand High Court refused to suspend a man's life sentence, stating that Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty) cannot be invoked while ignoring the nature of the crime committed.

The Supreme Court bench allowed Sujoy Ghosh's plea, challenging a Jharkhand High Court's order, which had refused to quash the proceedings pending against him.

The Jharkhand High Court has ordered a CBI probe into allegations of custodial assault against officials of the Enforcement Directorate, indicating a serious investigation into potential misconduct.

The Jharkhand High Court has rejected a transfer plea in a cross-FIR case involving lawyers, stating that a speedy trial would not be prejudicial.

The Jharkhand High Court has quashed an FIR against a woman accused of insulting Lord Jesus on social media, with the reasons for the decision being detailed.