📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Flashthomsom
Crime
Jharkhand High Court rebukes state over missing girl case, probes clean chit to ex‑SPs
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 07:40 AM
👁 11
The Jharkhand High Court criticised the state government for its handling of a missing‑girl investigation and questioned the clean chit granted to former senior police officers.
The Jharkhand High Court on Monday expressed strong displeasure with the state government's response to a high‑profile missing‑girl case. The bench highlighted lapses in the investigation and directed officials to provide a detailed report on the steps taken so far.
In addition to the criticism, the court scrutinised the clean chit that had been issued to two former senior police officers (SPs) who were earlier in charge of the case. The judges asked the state to justify the basis of the clearance, noting that the family of the missing girl continues to seek answers.
The court ordered the state to submit a comprehensive status report within two weeks, covering forensic findings, witness statements and any corrective actions taken. It also warned that any further delay could attract contempt proceedings.
Legal experts say the High Court’s intervention underscores growing judicial oversight of police conduct in sensitive investigations, especially when public confidence is at stake.
In addition to the criticism, the court scrutinised the clean chit that had been issued to two former senior police officers (SPs) who were earlier in charge of the case. The judges asked the state to justify the basis of the clearance, noting that the family of the missing girl continues to seek answers.
The court ordered the state to submit a comprehensive status report within two weeks, covering forensic findings, witness statements and any corrective actions taken. It also warned that any further delay could attract contempt proceedings.
Legal experts say the High Court’s intervention underscores growing judicial oversight of police conduct in sensitive investigations, especially when public confidence is at stake.