In a case that blends administrative sensitivity with judicial oversight, the Jharkhand government officially informed the High Court of its decision to withdraw the April 17 order that removed Dr. Raj Kumar, Director of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi. As a result, the Jharkhand High Court disposed of Dr. Kumarβs petition, indicating that no further legal action was necessary.
The initial removal had sparked significant debate, with questions raised over the process followed and the rationale provided. The court’s intervention led to an interim stay, showcasing the judiciaryβs active role in preventing possible misuse of executive powers. The official withdrawal, now recorded in court proceedings, strengthens institutional confidence in legal recourse mechanisms.
The health ministerΒ of Jharkhand, who chairs the RIMS Governing Council, had been directly involved in the initial decision. However, under public and legal scrutiny, the administration revised its course, sending a strong signal in favour of due process and institutional integrity.
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π April 17 order removing Dr. Raj Kumar as RIMS Director has been officially withdrawn.
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ποΈ Withdrawal was submitted on record to the Jharkhand High Court, leading to case disposal.
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βοΈ Court intervention played a pivotal role in preserving procedural fairness.
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π§ββοΈ Dr. Kumar continues as director, with his term legally reinstated.
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π₯ Reaffirms the judiciaryβs importance in maintaining checks and balances in public administration.
