Authority: High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi
Order Date: 19 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Shanti and Raj Infracon Private Limited, registered at Shekhar Sadan, Harmu Housing Colony, Ranchi, represented by its Director Amit Raj, S/o Lallu Prasad Singh, residing at Flat No. 306, 3rd Floor, Hariom Nand Tower, Kathalmore, Near HP Petrol Pump, PO‑Piska Nagri, PS‑Nagri, District‑Ranchi.
- Respondents: 1. The State of Jharkhand, through its Secretary, Department of Industries, Mines and Geology, Ranchi; 2. The Deputy Commissioner, Palamu; 3. The District Mining Officer, Palamu.
- Court Composition (Coram): Hon'ble Chief Justice Mr. Justice Rajesh Shankar.
- Counsel for Petitioner: Mrs. Shilpi Sandil Gadodia, Advocate; Ms. Shruti Shekhar, Advocate.
- Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Vibhor Mayank, AC to AG.
- Nature of Petition: Writ Petition (Civil) No. 6161 of 2026 seeking relief against the State and mining officials; the specific relief sought is not detailed in the order.
- Prior Reference: The learned counsel for both parties agreed that the issue raised is already covered by the decision of a coordinate Bench dated 23 September 2024, which disposed of W.P.(C) No. 2360 of 2022 and connected matters.
Final Outcome
- By adopting the reasoning of the coordinate Bench decision dated 23‑09‑2024, the Court dismisses the present writ petition without any order for costs.
- The order is signed by M. S. Sonak, C.J. and Justice Rajesh Shankar, J.
- The order was uploaded on 19.08.2026.
Topics: Legal Dismissal, Mining Regulation