Department of Law (Jharkhand)

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Department of Law
विधि विभाग
Jharkhand Rajakiya Chihna.svg
Department overview
Jurisdiction Government of Jharkhand
HeadquartersProject Bhawan, Dhurwa, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Minister responsible
Department executive
Website Official Website

Department of Law is a department of the Government of Jharkhand. It is the principal legal policy-making and advisory authority of the state government. [1] [2] The department provides legal advice to the government, [3] [4] assists in upholding the rule of law, [5] and is involved in matters relating to access to justice and judicial infrastructure. [6] The department also plays a crucial role in reviewing legislative and policy proposals in the state. [7]

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Ministerial team

The department is headed by the Cabinet Minister of Law. Civil servants such as the Principal Secretary are appointed to support the minister in managing the department and implementing its functions. Since December 2024, the minister for Department of Law is Hemant Soren. [8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "About Us – Law Department". Government of Jharkhand. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  2. ↑ "Law Department, Jharkhand | National Government Services Portal". services.india.gov.in. Archived from the original on 13 January 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  3. ↑ "Law Department & Advocate General Portal". Government of Jharkhand. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  4. ↑ Ranjan, Mukesh (30 January 2023). "Jharkhand Governor returns domicile bill based on 1932 land records". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  5. ↑ "Department of Law". Government of Jharkhand. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  6. ↑ "Department of Law". Government of Jharkhand. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  7. ↑ "Proposal to Merge Labour Laws in Jharkhand Delayed After Law Department's Objections". Business Jharkhand. 11 August 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  8. ↑ "Department of Law | Who's Who". www.jharkhand.gov.in. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
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