THE STATE OF JHARKHAND vs SHIV SHANKAR SHARMA

The Supreme Court examined the maintainability of Public Interest Litigations (PILs) filed in the Jharkhand High Court, challenging the High Court's decision to proceed with these petitions. The court emphasized the necessity for PILs to comply with specific procedural rules and the established legal framework. Ultimately, the court ruled that the High Court's order allowing the PILs to proceed was to be stayed pending further examination of their compliance with the relevant rules.