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Md. Mumtaz Ansari vs State of Jharkhand

The Jharkhand High Court ordered fresh judicial inquiries into 262 custodial death cases, condemning the state's use of executive probes as administrative lawlessness. As of 25 July 2026, the court has emphasized the requirement for judicial inquiries under Section 196(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. A separate public interest litigation remains pending as of 02 July 2026, challenging an NHRC circular regarding the procedures for these inquiries.

State vs accused — Inter-state child trafficking case, Jharkhand

A suspect was arrested in connection with an extensive inter-state child trafficking enterprise in which 52 minors, including a 2-year-old, were rescued. The accused has been in custody since January 18, 2026, and the Jharkhand High Court rejected his bail appeal.

Public Interest Litigation in Jharkhand High Court — Challenge to NHRC circular on custodial death inquiry

A public interest litigation challenged an NHRC circular that withdrew mandatory judicial inquiries into custodial deaths, disappearances, and rape cases. On 25 July 2026, a Division Bench of the Jharkhand High Court ruled that a mandatory judicial inquiry must be conducted under Section 196(2) of the BNSS for such allegations.