SC Criticises Jharkhand HC Supreme Court Criticises Jharkhand High Court Over 67 Delayed Verdicts

⚖️ SC Criticises Jharkhand HC for Delayed Verdicts ⚖️

SC Criticises Jharkhand HC for Delayed Verdicts: The Supreme Court of India has expressed grave concern over a massive backlog in the Jharkhand High Court, where 67 criminal appeals were argued and judgements were reserved but never delivered. These include 56 division bench cases and 11 by single benches. In some cases, judgements have remained pending for over two years, leading to what the apex court has deemed a clear denial of justice.

Tata Lease Renewal Issue

🏡 Tata Lease Renewal Issue

MLA Saryu Roy has made a fervent appeal for renegotiating Tata Lease Renewal agreement concerning land in Jamshedpur. The lease, originally renewed in 2005 retrospectively, is under scrutiny for incorporating alleged unconstitutional clauses and failing to provide adequate public grievance redressal mechanisms. Roy emphasised that the terms of such crucial agreements should undergo public consultation and align with the Bihar Land Reforms Act.