Dr Geeta Singh v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Dr. Geeta Singh challenged failure to investigate abortions at Ashutosh Hospital, Ramgarh. The Court listed the case and directed the Superintendent of Police to appear to explain steps taken regarding investigation into abortions and termination of pregnancy.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI A.B.A. No. 902 of 2018
Dr. Geeta Singh ….. Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand & Ors. ….. Opp. Parties --------CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANANT BIJAY SINGH --------- For the Petitioner : Mr. Avishek Prasad, Advocate. For the State : A.P.P. For the O.P. No. 2 : Mr. Suchendra Prasad, Advocate.
--------- 06/Dated: 19/11/2018
It appears that under order dated 06.08.2018, petitioner was admitted on bail on certain conditions and a copy of this order was handed over to the learned APP for its transmission to the Superintendent of Police, Ramgarh for compliance.
When the case is called out, Sri Vikash Kishore appeared on behalf of the State and submitted that he has no instruction in the matter.
List this case on 09.01.2019 . On that date, Superintendent of Police, Ramgarh is directed to remain physically present before this Court and explain as to what steps he has taken in terms of order dated 06.08.2018 as from perusal of para-107 of the case diary, it reveals that register of Ashutosh hospital was inspected thereafter it was found that several persons were admitted and their pregnancy was terminated but no investigation has been done with regard to abortions and further in para-130 of the case diary, after investigation final form has been submitted, but no investigation was conducted against the owner of the Ashutosh Hospital, Ramgarh, where the petitioner was working.
Let a copy of order be sent to the court below, Superintendent of Police, Ramgarh for his appearance along with the up-to-date investigation on the above points and also handed over to learned APP, who is directed to ensure the presence of the Superintendent of Police, Ramgarh on the next date.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Superintendent of Police has conducted investigation against the owner of Ashutosh Hospital regarding terminated pregnancies and abortions as directed by the interim order.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Dr. Geeta Singh
- respondent
The State of Jharkhand
- other
Superintendent of Police, Ramgarh
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Jharkhand HC
- Decided on
- · August
- Registered
- Case no.
- A.B.A./902/2018
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