2026:JHHC:14803 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(C) No. 3534 of 2026 ------ Ankit Kumar Agrawal, S/o Baij Nath Agarwal, R/o 7 Chakki Line Mill Area, Sakchi, PO & PS-Sakchi, Town-Jamshedpur, Dist-East Singhbhum, Jharkhand, PIN Code 831001. … … Petitioner(s) Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand through the Chief Secretary, at Project Building Dhurwa, PO-Dhurwa, PS-Jagarnathpur, Dist- Ranchi, Jharkhand. 2. Department of Home, Jail & Disaster Management through its Secretary, at Project Building Dhurwa, PO-Dhurwa, PS- Jagarnathpur, Dist-Ranchi, Jharkhand. 3. Deputy Commissioner, Jamshedpur, East Singhbhum, at PO & PS-Sakchi, Dist-East Singhbhum, Jharkhand. 4. Senior Superintendent of Police, Jamshedpur, East Singhbhum, at PO & PS-Sakchi, Dist-East Singhbhum, Jharkhand. 5. Officer-in-Charge, Sakchi Police Station, at PO & PS-Sakchi, Dist-East Singhbhum, Jharkhand. … … Respondent(s) ------ CORAM : SRI ANANDA SEN, J. ------ For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Kirtivardhan, Advocate Mr. Aditya Aman, Advocate For the Respondent(s) : Mr. Mohan Dubey, AC to AG ------ 03/ 14th May, 2026 1. Heard the parties. 2. In this writ petition, the petitioner has prayed for the following reliefs:- (I) To direct the respondent-State and its authorities not to interfere with the lawful business and trade of the petitioner and not to restrain or obstruct the petitioner from operating his hotel establishment, in any manner whatsoever, in absence of any proceeding/written order passed by a competent authority in accordance with due process of law. AND (II) Further be pleased to direct the respondent-state to hand over the keys of the hotel rooms that are in possession of the Sakchi Police Station, Jamshedpur. AND (III) Further be pleased to direct the respondents to pay appropriate compensation to the petitioner for illegally restraining the petitioner from operating the hotel and thereby violating the petitioner’s fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution of India. AND (IV) Pass such order(s) as may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case and in the interest of justice. 2026:JHHC:14803 2 3. On the last date, the State was directed to seek instruction and inform this Court about the status. 4. Today, Mr. Mohan Dubey, learned Assisting Counsel appearing on behalf of learned Advocate General, submits that in this matter, he received a letter dated 13.05.2026, written by Officer-In-Charge, Sakchi Police Station, Jamshedpur, stating therein that the premises of the petitioner has not been sealed and though there was some complaint of immoral activities in the Hotel of the petitioner but on inquiry, nothing was found against the petitioner. He submits that there was some dispute between the petitioner and the neighbors in respect of parking which created the problem. 5. The aforesaid letter which has been addressed by the Officer-In-Charge, Sakchi Police Station, Jamshedpur, is kept on record. 6. From the aforementioned letter, it is quite clear that the respondents are not interfering with the hotel business of the petitioner and also their premises has not been sealed. 7. In view of the specific stand taken by the State, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents that without taking recourse of law, the business of the petitioner should not be interfered with. 8. With the aforesaid observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. (ANANDA SEN, J.) 14.05.2026 S.K.D/CP-2 Uploaded on 15.05.2026