2026:JHHC:20483 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI Cont. Case (Civil) No. 634 of 2026 ------- Church of North India, Lohardaga, having it’s registered office at St. Thomas Church, S.P.G. Mission, P.O.-Lohardaga, P.S.-Lohardaga, Dist.-Lohardaga, Jharkhand, through its presbyter, Anil Kumar Dahanga, son of Simon Dahanga, resident of St. Thomas Church, S.P.G. Mission, P.O.-Lohardaga, P.S.-Lohardaga, Dist.-Lohardaga,Jharkhand .... Petitioner(s). Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand 2. Ashutosh, Circle Officer, Lohardaga, P.O.-Lohardaga, P.S.-Lohardaga, Dist.-Lohardaga, Jharkhand . … Opp. Party(s). ------ CORAM : SRI ANANDA SEN, J. ------ For the Petitioner(s): Mr. Jorong Jedan Sanga, Advocate For the State: Ms. Omiya Anusha, AC to AAG-IA ------ 02/10.07.2026 It has been submitted by the learned counsel for the opposite parties that the order dated 17.05.2024 passed in WP(C) No. 2405 of 2024 has been complied with by passing a reasoned order. Considering the aforesaid submission, I am of the opinion that no contempt is made out. Accordingly, this contempt is dropped. Pending interlocutory application, if any, also stands disposed of. Liberty is reserved to the petitioner to file an appropriate application challenging the order passed by the opposite parties. (ANANDA SEN, J.) 10th July, 2026 Anu/SKC-CP-02 Uploaded on 13/07/2026