Chhattisgarh High Court
Poklen is "motor vehicles" under Motor Vehicles Act : Insurance companies cannot deny liability
The court also ordered the insurance company to pay the entire compensation amount, totaling Rs. 7,10,400, to the claima...
Divorce : Cruelty : Repeated complaints and quarrels causing mental agony to husband - Decree of divorce justified.
The ruling underscores the judicial consideration of mental cruelty and desertion in matrimonial cases, reiterating the ...
Insurance company cannot avoid liability when the deceased was traveling in a goods carriage to safeguard his goods
This ruling is a crucial affirmation of the rights of individuals traveling with goods in insured vehicles and underscor...
Chhattisgarh High Court Initiates Suo Moto PIL Over Misconduct in SECR Boxing Ring
The court's bench, comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru, expressed concern over the conduc...
Blocking of public pathway used by residents for decades, is a serious issue warranting intervention.
The court has scheduled the next hearing for October 28, 2025, and has instructed the Registrar (Judicial) and the State...
Chhattisgarh High Court Initiates Suo-Moto PIL Over Cattle Deaths in Bilaspur
Acknowledging the prima facie evidence of administrative failures, the court has scheduled the next hearing for October ...
Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Compassionate Appointment Request After Long Delay
Court affirms the principle that compassionate appointments are for immediate financial relief, rejecting a plea filed 1...
Chhattisgarh High Court Orders Rs. 2 Lakh Compensation for Breach of HIV Patient Confidentiality
The Court has set a deadline for the compensation payment and scheduled a follow-up hearing to monitor compliance and fu...
Mere extra-marital relationship of a husband does not constitute mental cruelty
This decision is a pivotal reminder of the intricate balance courts must maintain between legal interpretations of cruel...
Rape : Victim willingly participated in the relationship no promise of marriage.
The judgment has been seen as a reaffirmation of the need to differentiate between consensual relationships and cases of...
Chhattisgarh High Court Overturns Railway Servant's Demotion to Original Rank
The ruling mandates Rao’s reversion to the Master Craftsman post for one year, with additional terms from the Revisional...
Chhattisgarh High Court Dismisses Petition Alleging Fake Encounter in Maoist Operation
Ultimately, the court concluded that the allegations lacked merit, and the petitioner failed to establish any violation ...
Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Input Tax Credit for Electricity Supplied to Residential Township by Bharat Aluminium Company
This judgment reaffirms the legal stance that ITC claims must strictly adhere to the statutory conditions outlined in th...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Mitakshara Law in Ancestral Property Dispute
The ruling underscores the continuity of traditional inheritance laws in certain contexts, despite modern legislative am...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case
With this decision, the Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed the principles guiding convictions in sexual offence case...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Acquittal in 28-Year-Old Murder Case
The judgment concludes a long-standing legal battle, bringing closure to the accused, who have maintained their innocenc...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Validity of Income Tax Assessment Based on PAN Address
This ruling underscores the importance for taxpayers to maintain updated records in official databases and to adhere to ...
Chhattisgarh High Court Overturns Acquittal, Convicts Accused in Bilaspur Murder Case
As a result of the High Court's ruling, the accused have been sentenced to life imprisonment for murder and ten years fo...
Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Cess on Exempted Mining Lands
This judgment is expected to have wide implications for mining leaseholders in Chhattisgarh, reaffirming the legal princ...
Trade Mark “RIYAAN” for detergent powder - Appellant restrained from using deceptively similar trademark
In dismissing the appeal, the High Court underscored the necessity of protecting established trademarks and preventing c...
A sale deed duly attested and verified by the Sub-Registrar and supported by witness, cannot be deemed fraudulent
The judgment serves as a reminder of the importance of documentary evidence in legal proceedings, especially in cases al...
High Court Acquits Husband in Wife's Death, Citing Procedural Lapses in Dying Declaration
The judgment highlighted the necessity of procedural safeguards in recording dying declarations, emphasizing the need fo...
Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Doctors in Medical Negligence Case
This judgment reinforces the protective stance towards medical practitioners in cases of alleged negligence, ensuring th...
Chhattisgarh High Court Directs Swift Appointment of Electronic Evidence Examiners
The matter is scheduled for further hearing on November 4, 2025, as requested by the Deputy Solicitor General. This dire...
Chhattisgarh High Court Awards Compensation for Custodial Death
This judgment resonates with previous Supreme Court rulings that have established compensation as a remedy for infringem...
Chhattisgarh High Court Orders Immediate Overhaul of Cremation Facilities in Suo Moto PIL
The judgment came after the court observed several deficiencies at the Muktidham site, including the absence of essentia...
Dishonour of Cheque - No of proof regarding the complainant's proprietorship - Mere statement without documentary evidence is insufficient.
The judgment reiterates the principle that appellate courts should avoid overturning acquittals unless compelling reason...
Children born from void or voidable marriages - No rights to ancestral property; only inherit their parents' property.
This ruling has significant implications for the interpretation of legitimacy and inheritance rights under Hindu law, re...
High Court Issues Dire Warning to Authorities Over Reckless Driving by Affluent Youths
This intervention marks a critical step in addressing road safety concerns, with the court underscoring the necessity fo...
Married sister is not "family" can not seek employment under Rehabilitation Policy
This ruling reinforces the stringent interpretation of family definitions under the rehabilitation policy, impacting emp...
Limitation - Government departments cannot claim condonation of delay as a matter of right
The ruling serves as a reminder to government bodies of their responsibility to approach legal matters with urgency and ...
Contributory negligence - Tribunal cannot dismiss a claim in toto merely because the deceased was held to be contributory negligent.
This ruling not only impacts the involved parties but also sets a precedent for how contributory negligence cases should...
Parole cannot be denied solely on the ground that the crime committed by the petitioner is heinous
This ruling is a reaffirmation of the judiciary's commitment to ensuring procedural fairness in parole decisions and hig...
Chhattisgarh High Court Initiates Suo Moto PIL Over Police Vehicle Mismanagement
The matter has been adjourned for further hearing on October 8, 2025, by which time the Director General's affidavit is ...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Arbitration Award in Water Supply Dispute
This decision underscores the judiciary's deference to arbitral tribunals in resolving commercial disputes, reinforcing ...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Eligibility Criteria for Civil Judge Recruitment
The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed the petitions, noting that the petitioners had failed to demonstrate any legislati...