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Chhattisgarh High Court Dismisses Petition Alleging Fake Encounter in Maoist Operation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Chhattisgarh High Court Rules Compensation for Land Acquisition Under National Highways Act Exempt from Income Tax

Chhattisgarh High Court Rules Compensation for Land Acquisition Under National Highways Act Exempt from Income Tax

The ruling marks a pivotal moment for landowners, ensuring that compensation received for land acquisitions under the Na...

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Railway Workers' Right to Overtime Pay

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Railway Workers' Right to Overtime Pay

This decision is expected to have significant implications for similar cases, reinforcing the rights of employees to cla...

Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Quashing of FIR in Corruption Case Involving Government Officials

Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Quashing of FIR in Corruption Case Involving Government Officials

The court referenced landmark judgments such as State of Haryana v. Bhajan Lal and State of M.P. v. Laxmi Narayan, which...

Chhattisgarh High Court Overturns Conviction in Corruption Case

Chhattisgarh High Court Overturns Conviction in Corruption Case

The judgment references multiple Supreme Court decisions, reinforcing the principle that demand and acceptance must be p...

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Divorce Decree on Grounds of Cruelty and Desertion

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Divorce Decree on Grounds of Cruelty and Desertion

The Chhattisgarh High Court's decision underscores the legal recognition of emotional and mental well-being in marital r...

Discretionary Nature of Specific Performance: Principles Governing Specific Relief Act, 1963

Discretionary Nature of Specific Performance: Principles Governing Specific Relief Act, 1963

The case of Smt. Nirmala Tanwani v. Sunil Chandra Jeevanmal serves as a cautionary tale for litigants seeking specific p...

Upholding the Sanctity of Lease Agreements: Consequences of Breaching Lease Conditions.

Upholding the Sanctity of Lease Agreements: Consequences of Breaching Lease Conditions.

The Chhattisgarh High Court's decision in this case reinforces the sanctity of contractual obligations and the legal con...