Vivek Rai & Anr vs High Court Of Jharkhand Thr.Reg.Gen & Or

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Rule 159 of the High Court of Jharkhand Rules, 2001, stating it does not violate Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution or Sections 397 and 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court established that the Rule serves to ensure compliance with the law by convicted individuals and does not conflict with statutory provisions. The petitioners' challenge was dismissed, affirming that the Rule is a procedural regulation that is not arbitrary or discriminatory.