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Death of "quick unborn child" : Essential ingredient of "quick unborn child" missing as the fetus was only six weeks old

Death of "quick unborn child" : Essential ingredient of "quick unborn child" missing as the fetus was only six weeks old

The state's appeal, which argued that there was ample evidence for the charges under Sections 294 and 316, was dismissed...

Chhattisgarh High Court Reverses Acquittal, Convicts Accused of Murder in 1994 Witchcraft Case

Chhattisgarh High Court Reverses Acquittal, Convicts Accused of Murder in 1994 Witchcraft Case

The judgment serves as a stern reminder of the judiciary's role in upholding justice, ensuring that credible evidence is...

Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Condonation of Delay for State's Appeal

Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Condonation of Delay for State's Appeal

The judgment serves as a reminder to government departments of their special obligation to discharge duties diligently a...

Transfer order cannot be challenged later by the employee after joining the transferred post

Transfer order cannot be challenged later by the employee after joining the transferred post

The Chhattisgarh High Court's decision reaffirms the principle that once a transfer order is acted upon, it is spent, an...

Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Bail in Narcotics Case

Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Bail in Narcotics Case

The decision serves as a reminder of the judiciary’s role in balancing legal processes with the rights of individuals, p...

Chhattisgarh High Court Orders Fresh Inquiry into Medical Negligence Case

Chhattisgarh High Court Orders Fresh Inquiry into Medical Negligence Case

Inquiry Report Deemed Invalid; New Committee to be Constituted Following Proper Legal Provisions...

Chhattisgarh High Court Demands Stricter Enforcement Against Misuse of Highways for Personal Celebrations

Chhattisgarh High Court Demands Stricter Enforcement Against Misuse of Highways for Personal Celebrations

As the state gears up to address the court's directives, the judgment serves as a reminder of the importance of stringen...

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Gram Sabhas' Authority to Prevent Illegal Conversions in Tribal Areas

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Gram Sabhas' Authority to Prevent Illegal Conversions in Tribal Areas

The judgment has significant implications for the protection of tribal rights and cultural heritage in India, balancing ...

Presumption of death  when a person has not been heard of : Declaration by civil court is not mandatory

Presumption of death when a person has not been heard of : Declaration by civil court is not mandatory

The court emphasized that a civil court's declaration of death is unnecessary when facts are undisputed, aligning with t...

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Suresh Sarkar in Murder Case

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Suresh Sarkar in Murder Case

The court's decision reaffirms the importance of thorough forensic analysis and the role of circumstantial evidence in s...

Arrest under Money Laundering Act :  judicial review is limited to legality and procedural propriety, not merits of evidence

Arrest under Money Laundering Act : judicial review is limited to legality and procedural propriety, not merits of evidence

This ruling represents a nuanced balancing act between protecting individual liberty and empowering investigating agenci...

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty and Desertion

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty and Desertion

This ruling serves as a precedent for similar cases, underscoring the judiciary's role in addressing marital disputes wh...

Insurance Company liable despite policy cancellation, as cancellation was not properly communicated to insured party.

Insurance Company liable despite policy cancellation, as cancellation was not properly communicated to insured party.

The insurance company has been directed to pay the enhanced compensation with interest at 6% per annum from the date of ...

Poklen is "motor vehicles" under Motor Vehicles Act : Insurance companies cannot deny liability

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...