Dhanbad court judge Uttam Anand was hit by an auto while he was on morning walk.
Dhanbad Judge Uttan Anand Murder Case: The Supreme Court Friday took suo motu cognizance of the sad demise of a judge who was allegedly mowed down in Dhanbad and sought a status report within a week from Jharkhandâs Chief Secretary and the DGP on the investigation into the incident.
A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said the Jharkhand High Court would keep monitoring the probe.
The apex court said it has been taking suo motu cognizance of attacks on judicial officers and legal fraternity across country.