HC Asks Soren to Form Panel on Parasnath Hill, Seeks Report

The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to form a committee comprising members of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), state government representatives, and the petitioner to visit the site and submit a report on its condition.

- MUKESH RANJAN @ Ranchi

The directive came during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Jain organisation 'Jyot' to maintain the sanctity of Parasnath Hills in accordance with their religious beliefs and traditions. The court will pass an interim order after examining the findings. During the hearing, the petitioners' advocate argued that Parasnath Hill is the nirvana bhoomi (place of liberation) of several Jain Tirthankaras and holds immense religious significance for Jain followers.