Justice Sonak will assume office upon the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice, Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, who is due to demit office on January 8, 2026.
Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday directed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear before a Chaibasa court on August 6 in connection with a defamation case over alleged derogatory remarks made against former BJP national president Amit Shah in 2018.
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Jharkhand High Court order directing the CBI inquiry into alleged irregularities in appointments and promotions made in the state assembly.
The top court said that since observations made by the judge are with regard to bail, the same would not influence the trial judge either at the stage of trial or any other proceedings.
The Central Government through Ministry of Law and Justice on Thursday notified the appointment of Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad as Acting Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court.
Speaking to ANI on Monday, Kumar said, "The new laws have been introduced according to the needs of changing India and they will ensure justice is provided on time. Training has been provided to lawyers, judicial officers, etc. The transition will be very smooth."
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against Jharkhand High Court's order which dismissed his plea challenging his arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in a money laundering case against him.
The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday dismissed the petition of former Chief Minister Hemant Soren seeking permission to attend the budget session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly.