Lagatar24 Desk
Ranchi: The Chief Secretary appeared before the Jharkhand High Court through video conferencing during the hearing of Anita Devi’s petition seeking compensation for a minor being kept in jail, and was told by the court that the government’s lawyers are not presenting its case properly.
Court Says Coordination Between Government and Its Advocates Lacking
Justice Rangon Mukhopadhyay’s bench told the Chief Secretary that there is a lack of coordination between the government and its advocates, which needs serious consideration. The Chief Secretary assured the court that the problem would be fixed. The court fixed November 3 as the next hearing date and exempted the Chief Secretary from appearing at that hearing.
Case Concerns Minor Sent to Jail After Snatching Complaint
The matter relates to a snatching case in Ranchi’s Sadar police station area, in which police arrested the petitioner’s 16-year-old son and sent him to jail. Later, on the basis of his birth certificate, the boy was sent to the juvenile reform home at Dumardaga on the lower court’s order.
Petitioner Seeks Rs 20 Lakh Compensation
The petitioner has approached the High Court claiming Rs 20 lakh in compensation. Advocate Venkatesh Kumar appeared for the petitioner and argued that the government is avoiding putting forth its side.
