IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P. (PIL) No. 682 of 2025

1. Nageshwar Acharya, Aged about 37 years, Son of Arun Kumar Acharya, Resident of Village Icha, Rajnagar, P.O. Icha, P.S. Rajnagar, District Saraikela Kharsawan.

2. Suraj Pradhan, Aged about 35 years, Son of Arbind Kumar Pradhan, Resident of Village Icha, Rajnagar, P.O. Icha, P.S. Rajnagar, District – Saraikela Kharsawan. ... Petitioners Versus

1. The State of Jharkhand through Chief Secretary, Government of Jharkhand having its Office at Project Building, P.O. Dhurwa, P.S.

Dhurwa, District Ranchi.

2. The Principal Secretary, Department of Industries, Government of Jharkhand, having its office at Nepal House, P.O. Doranda, P.S.

Doranda, District Ranchi.

3. The Principal Secretary, Department Health, Medical Education &

Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand, having its office at Nepal House, P.O. Doranda, P.S. Doranda, District Ranchi.

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CORAM: HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH SHANKAR ---------

For the Petitioners: Mr. Anupam Anand, Advocate Mr. Pranav Kumar, Advocate For the Respondents: Mr. Piyush Chitresh, A.C. to A.G.

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Reserved on: 08.04.2026 Pronounced on: 16.04.2026 Pe