Bilaspur: The Chhattisgarh High Court, under the leadership of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha, has witnessed a flurry of significant judicial interventions ranging from proactive Suo Motu cognizance of civic apathy to setting critical precedents in criminal and service law. The Division Bench has been particularly vocal regarding the fundamental rights of citizens to basic amenities while simultaneously clarifying complex questions of law regarding evidence and sentencing.
Here is a comprehensive round-up of the recent important decisions and observations made by the High Court under the stewardship of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha.
Sentence Remission Discretionary but Must Comply with Articles 14 and 21 of Constitution: Chhattisgarh HC
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/sentence-remission-discretionary-but-must-comply-with-articles-14-and-21-of-constitution-chhattisgarh-hc/
Electric Poles Turning into Hazards: Chhattisgarh HC Calls for Immediate Action on Overhead Cable Menace
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/electric-poles-turning-into-hazards-chhattisgarh-hc-calls-for-immediate-action-on-overhead-cable-menace/
Sudden Fight Without Premeditation: Chhattisgarh High Court Reduces Convictions in Murder Case
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/sudden-fight-without-premeditation-chhattisgarh-high-court-reduces-convictions-in-murder-case/
Courts Typically Should Not Interfere with Bank Guarantee Invocation if Terms Are Met: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/courts-typically-should-not-interfere-with-bank-guarantee-invocation-if-terms-are-met-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Life Suffocates on Roads Burdened by Dust and Neglect: Chhattisgarh HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/life-suffocates-on-roads-burdened-by-dust-and-neglect-chhattisgarh-hc-takes-suo-moto-cognizance/
Conviction Possible on Minor Victim’s Testimony with Corroborative Evidence: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/conviction-possible-on-minor-victims-testimony-with-corroborative-evidence-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Retrospective Seniority Cannot Be Granted for Periods Before Cadre Appointment: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/retrospective-seniority-cannot-be-granted-for-periods-before-cadre-appointment-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Basic Facilities Are a Right, Not a Luxury: Says Chhattisgarh High Court on Absence of Toilets in Schools Taking Suo Motu Cognizance
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/basic-facilities-are-a-right-not-a-luxury-says-chhattisgarh-high-court-on-absence-of-toilets-in-schools-taking-suo-motu-cognizance/
Chhattisgarh HC Explains When a Case Would Fall Under Section 304 Part 1 and 304 Part 2
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/chhattisgarh-hc-explains-when-a-case-would-fall-under-section-304-part-1-and-304-part-2/
Mockery of Law and Order: Chhattisgarh High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Over Police Shielding the Powerful in Road Blockage Birthday Bash
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/mockery-of-law-and-order-chhattisgarh-high-court-takes-suo-motu-cognizance-over-police-shielding-the-powerful-in-road-blockage-birthday-bash/
Chhattisgarh High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of State Bar Council’s Non-Functioning
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/chhattisgarh-high-court-takes-suo-motu-cognizance-of-state-bar-councils-non-functioning/
People Cannot Be Left Under House Arrest Due to Civic Indifference: Chhattisgarh HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Municipal Negligence
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/people-cannot-be-left-under-house-arrest-due-to-civic-indifference-chhattisgarh-hc-takes-suo-motu-cognizance-of-municipal-negligence/
Chhattisgarh High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Over Poor Road Conditions Leading to Apollo Hospital
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/chhattisgarh-high-court-takes-suo-motu-cognizance-over-poor-road-conditions-leading-to-apollo-hospital/
State Rules Cannot Dilute B.Ed. Requirement for Teachers Fixed by NCTE: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/state-rules-cannot-dilute-b-ed-requirement-for-teachers-fixed-by-ncte-chhattisgarh-high-court/
If No Strong Motive for False Allegation, Court Should Ordinarily Accept Evidence: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/if-no-strong-motive-for-false-allegation-court-should-ordinarily-accept-evidence-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Testimony of a ‘Related’ Witness Cannot Be Dismissed Solely Due to Relationship with Victim, Must Be Assessed on Reliability: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/testimony-of-a-related-witness-cannot-be-dismissed-solely-due-to-relationship-with-victim-must-be-assessed-on-reliability-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Chhattisgarh HC Raps Government For Not Making Bus Stand Functional Despite Spending Crores
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/chhattisgarh-hc-raps-government-for-not-making-bus-stand-functional-despite-spending-crores/
Offence Under Atrocities Act Attracted Only If Accused Knew Victim Belonged to SC/ST: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/offence-under-atrocities-act-attracted-only-if-accused-knew-victim-belonged-to-sc-st-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Child Tried as Adult Can Be Awarded Life Sentence, but Only with Possibility of Release: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/child-tried-as-adult-can-be-awarded-life-sentence-but-only-with-possibility-of-release-chhattisgarh-high-court/
“Why Do Officials Keep Their Eyes Shut?”: Chhattisgarh High Court Slams Authorities Over Filth, Death of Tortoises, and Smart City Mismanagement
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/why-do-officials-keep-their-eyes-shut-chhattisgarh-high-court-slams-authorities-over-filth-death-of-tortoises-and-smart-city-mismanagement/
Compassionate Appointment Cannot Be Claimed Merely Because Employed Family Member Is Not Supportive: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/compassionate-appointment-cannot-be-claimed-merely-because-employed-family-member-is-not-supportive-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Child Witness Testimony Can Be Accepted If Found Trustworthy and Corroborated by Evidence: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/child-witness-testimony-can-be-accepted-if-found-trustworthy-and-corroborated-by-evidence-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Victim’s Sole Testimony Can Be Basis for Conviction in Sexual Assault Cases if Found Reliable: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/victims-sole-testimony-can-be-basis-for-conviction-in-sexual-assault-cases-if-found-reliable-chhattisgarh-high-court/
‘Sterling Witness’ Must Be of Unassailable Credibility and High Caliber: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/sterling-witness-must-be-of-unassailable-credibility-and-high-caliber-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Chhattisgarh High Court Awards ₹2 Lakh Compensation in Custodial Death Case
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/chhattisgarh-high-court-awards-%e2%82%b92-lakh-compensation-in-custodial-death-case/
Mere Suspicion Not Enough to Prosecute for Human Trafficking Without Cogent Evidence of Exploitation: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/mere-suspicion-not-enough-to-prosecute-for-human-trafficking-without-cogent-evidence-of-exploitation-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Consensual Relationship Turning Sour Not a Ground for Criminal Action: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/consensual-relationship-turning-sour-not-a-ground-for-criminal-action-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Failure to Explain Last Seen and Proven Recoveries Fatal to Accused’s Defence if Circumstantial Chain Is Complete: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/failure-to-explain-last-seen-and-proven-recoveries-fatal-to-accuseds-defence-if-circumstantial-chain-is-complete-chhattisgarh-high-court/
PILs Meant for Public Welfare, Not to Challenge Executive or Legislative Policy Decisions: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/pils-meant-for-public-welfare-not-to-challenge-executive-or-legislative-policy-decisions-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Chhattisgarh High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Highway Stunt Incident, Seeks Chief Secretary’s Personal Affidavit
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/chhattisgarh-high-court-takes-suo-moto-cognizance-of-highway-stunt-incident-seeks-chief-secretarys-personal-affidavit/
Courts Must Adopt Sensitive, Realistic Approach While Assessing Testimony of Sexual Offence Victims: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/courts-must-adopt-sensitive-realistic-approach-while-assessing-testimony-of-sexual-offence-victims-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Chhattisgarh High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Unregulated Knife Sales, Impleads Home Secretary
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/chhattisgarh-high-court-takes-suo-motu-cognizance-of-unregulated-knife-sales-impleads-home-secretary/
Judicial Review Cannot Determine Qualification Equivalence, It’s for the State to Decide: Chhattisgarh HC
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/judicial-review-cannot-determine-qualification-equivalence-its-for-the-state-to-decide-chhattisgarh-hc/
Writ Petition Not Maintainable under Article 226 If Effective Alternative Remedy Exists: Chhattisgarh HC
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/writ-petition-not-maintainable-under-article-226-if-effective-alternative-remedy-exists-chhattisgarh-hc/
PIL Filed by Party to Dispute Already Pending Before Court Is Mala Fide: Chhattisgarh HC Imposes ₹50,000 Cost
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/pil-filed-by-party-to-dispute-already-pending-before-court-is-mala-fide-chhattisgarh-hc-imposes-%e2%82%b950000-cost/
Matriculation Certificate is Conclusive Proof for Determining a Victim’s Age: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/matriculation-certificate-is-conclusive-proof-for-determining-a-victims-age-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Teacher’s Sexual Act with Student is a Grave POCSO Offence, Not Just Professional Misconduct: Chhattisgarh HC
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/teachers-sexual-act-with-student-is-a-grave-pocso-offence-not-just-professional-misconduct-chhattisgarh-hc/
Blacklisting a Party Is a ‘Civil Death’ and ‘Commercial Exile’; Allowed Only for Egregious Breaches: Chhattisgarh HC
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/blacklisting-a-party-is-a-civil-death-and-commercial-exile-allowed-only-for-egregious-breaches-chhattisgarh-hc/
JJ Act | Child Found Fit for Trial in Heinous Offence Can Be Sentenced Up to 3 Years in Place of Safety: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/jj-act-child-found-fit-for-trial-in-heinous-offence-can-be-sentenced-up-to-3-years-in-place-of-safety-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Chhattisgarh HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Child Deaths by Electrocution; Seeks Roadmap from State Government
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/chhattisgarh-hc-takes-suo-motu-cognizance-of-child-deaths-by-electrocution-seeks-roadmap-from-state-government/
Police Action an ‘Eye Wash’, Wrath Only Falls on the Poor: Chhattisgarh HC on Road Stunts; Orders 18 Seized Cars Not Be Released
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/police-action-an-eye-wash-wrath-only-falls-on-the-poor-chhattisgarh-hc-on-road-stunts-orders-18-seized-cars-not-be-released/
Right to Dignified Death Includes Respectful Last Rites: Chhattisgarh HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Poor Condition of Cremation Grounds
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/right-to-dignified-death-includes-respectful-last-rites-chhattisgarh-hc-takes-suo-motu-cognizance-of-poor-condition-of-cremation-grounds/
Doctors Not Criminally Liable for Negligence Without Clear Proof of Lack of Reasonable Care: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/doctors-not-criminally-liable-for-negligence-without-clear-proof-of-lack-of-reasonable-care-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Chhattisgarh High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Cow Deaths, Seeks Personal Affidavit from Principal Secretary
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/chhattisgarh-high-court-takes-suo-motu-cognizance-of-cow-deaths-seeks-personal-affidavit-from-principal-secretary/
Chhattisgarh HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Party in Railway Boxing Ring During Holiday Sitting, Directs SECR GM to File Personal Affidavit
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/chhattisgarh-hc-takes-suo-motu-cognizance-of-party-in-railway-boxing-ring-during-holiday-sitting-directs-secr-gm-to-file-personal-affidavit/
High Court Should Not Be Approached Without First Availing Statutory Alternative Remedy: Chhattisgarh HC
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/high-court-should-not-be-approached-without-first-availing-statutory-alternative-remedy-chhattisgarh-hc/
JJ Act Removes All Disqualifications for Offences Committed as a Minor: Chhattisgarh HC Quashes Termination for Non-Disclosure
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/jj-act-removes-all-disqualifications-for-offences-committed-as-a-minor-chhattisgarh-hc-quashes-termination-for-non-disclosure/
Chhattisgarh High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Non-functional Lifts in Composite Building, Seeks Personal Affidavit from PWD Secretary
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/chhattisgarh-high-court-takes-suo-moto-cognizance-of-non-functional-lifts-in-composite-building-seeks-personal-affidavit-from-pwd-secretary/
Merit Must Prevail in Specialized Courses; Relaxing Standards for Domicile Reservation Risks Professional Excellence: Chhattisgarh HC
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/merit-must-prevail-in-specialized-courses-relaxing-standards-for-domicile-reservation-risks-professional-excellence-chhattisgarh-hc/
Court Cannot Direct State to Create Posts or Amend Rules to Provide Promotional Avenues: Chhattisgarh High Court
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/court-cannot-direct-state-to-create-posts-or-amend-rules-to-provide-promotional-avenues-chhattisgarh-high-court/
Acquitting Accused of Main Offence but Convicting Only for Conspiracy Despite Overwhelming Evidence Is Unsustainable: Chhattisgarh HC
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/acquitting-accused-of-main-offence-but-convicting-only-for-conspiracy-despite-overwhelming-evidence-is-unsustainable-chhattisgarh-hc/
Electronic Evidence Inadmissible Without Mandatory Sec 65-B(4) Certificate in Kidnapping-for-Ransom Case: Chhattisgarh HC
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/electronic-evidence-inadmissible-without-mandatory-sec-65-b4-certificate-in-kidnapping-for-ransom-case-chhattisgarh-hc/
Chhattisgarh HC Imposes ₹50,000 Cost for Filing “Frivolous” Review Petition Through New Counsel
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/chhattisgarh-hc-imposes-%e2%82%b950000-cost-for-filing-frivolous-review-petition-through-new-counsel/
Executive Instructions Supplement but Cannot Override Statutory Provisions: Chhattisgarh HC Dismisses Joint Venture’s Mining Lease Appeal
Read more: https://lawtrend.in/executive-instructions-supplement-but-cannot-override-statutory-provisions-chhattisgarh-hc-dismisses-joint-ventures-mining-lease-appeal/
