Jharkhand High Court Stays Employee Cancellations, Grants 450 Candidates Relief
On August 20, 2026, the Jharkhand High Court stayed notifications cancelling appointments of government employees through 11th to 13th JPSC exams and food safety officers. The court asked the State to reply by September 15, citing violation of natural justice principles. This provided relief to around 450 candidates. Earlier, Chief Minister Hemant Soren cancelled JSSC-CGL exams following protests over recruitment exam irregularities.
21 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Protesters in Jharkhand clashed with police and JMM workers after attempting to burn effigies of the Chief Minister and a Congress leader.
22 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Protesters in Jharkhand accused the government of betrayal after the High Court stayed some exam cancellation notifications, leading to unrest.
23 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Police and protesting job aspirants clashed in Giridih and Hazaribag, Jharkhand, leading to the filing of multiple FIRs against individuals.
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