IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P (PIL) No. 7553 of 2023 ---- 1. Ramdev Mahto, aged about 82 years, son of Late Ugan Mahto, 2. Tukan Mahto, aged about 72 years, son of Late Toto Mahto, 3. Mohan Singh, aged about 57 years, son of Atwari Singh, 4. Babita Devi, aged about 32 years, wife of Nakul Yadav, 5. Sukhdev Yadav, aged about 46 years, son of Kisun Yadav, 6. Uma Devi, aged about 51 years, wife of Puna Yadav, 7. Ramu Yadav, aged about 33 years, son of Babu Lal Yadav, 8. Priyanka Kumari, aged about 27 years, daughter of Sonu Kumar Yadav, All are residents of Village- Lalgarh, PO: Mahugain, PS: Markacho, District- Koderma ..... Petitioners Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand 2. Deputy Commissioner, Koderma, PO & PS: Koderma, District- Koderma 3. Additional Collector, Koderma, PO & PS: Koderma, District- Koderma 4. Circle Officer, Markacho, PO & PS: Markacho, District- Koderma 5. Mahesh Turi, son of Late Kedar Turi, 6. Meghlal Turi, son of Jagdish Turi, 7. Churamani Devi, wife of Badri Turi, 8. Shanti Devi, wife of Dhumi Turi, 9. Nunu Turi, son of Jodhi Turi, 10. Sadanand Turi, son of Laxman Turi, No. 5 to 10 are residents of Village- Lalgarh, PO: Mahugain, PS: Markacho, District- Koderma .....Respondents --- CORAM: HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN --- For the Petitioners : Mr. Rahul Kr. Gupta, Advocate Mr. Rakesh Kr. Singh, Advocate Mr. Surya Prakash, Advocate Miss Swati Singh, Advocate For the State : Mr. Sreenu Garapati, SC-III Mr. Sudhanshu Kumar Singh, AC to SC-III --- 05/ Dated: 05.02.2025 1. Since in the instant PIL, settlements made long back in the year 1988 are being sought to be quashed and since there is no explanation for the delay in approaching the Court after 35 years, we are of the opinion that this PIL is not bonafide. Therefore, this PIL is dismissed. 2. Pending I.A, if any, stands disposed of. (M. S. Ramachandra Rao, C.J) (Deepak Roshan, J.) Amit/Vedanti