The Home Secretary of Jharkhand, Ms Vandana Dadel, appeared online before the Supreme Court today in compliance with yesterday's order summoning her over repeated lapses by the State in appearing in matters where service of notice had been completed. The Court asked her to ensure that Jharkhand's legal representatives remain duly present in such cases.

As for the main matter, the Court directed the State to challenge the anticipatory bail granted by the Jharkhand High Court to two murder accused, noting that the High Court had issued the order without examining the merits.

A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan briefly interacted with Ms Dalel today and requested her to ensure that the State's counsels appear whenever the notice is issued.

Justice Pardiwa

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