498 Chhattisgarh High Court judgments explained in plain English: what was decided, the law applied and why it matters. Page 15 of 21.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that seniority disputes in service matters cannot be reopened after nearly a decade, affirming settled rights and administrative stability.
Chhattisgarh High Court rejects bail in cyber fraud case, holding that organized financial crimes with inter-state ramifications warrant stricter scrutiny under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Chhattisgarh High Court quashes premature retirement order passed to circumvent pending departmental appeal, affirming that public interest must be genuine, not punitive.
Chhattisgarh High Court grants bail in NDPS case, holding that intermediate quantity of ganja (12 kg) does not attract Section 37 restrictions. Key takeaways for bail jurisprudence.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that entries in record of rights carry statutory presumption of correctness; unregistered gift deeds cannot transfer title under Transfer of Property Act.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that service rendered under Panchayat Raj Adhiniyam does not count toward eligibility for Kramonnati Vetanmaan under School Education Department circulars.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that each dependent is entitled to individual compensation for loss of consortium, overturning lump-sum awards in motor accident claims.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that ex parte awards under ID Act are void unless due service of notice is conclusively proven, reinforcing natural justice in labour adjudication.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that limitation under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act begins only upon receipt of a signed copy of the award, not its pronouncement.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that delayed death after a motor accident does not negate compensation for injuries sustained; medical expenses and pain and suffering remain recoverable.
Chhattisgarh High Court directs consideration of representation for salary enhancement under Samagra Shiksha Mission, emphasizing procedural compliance and timely disposal.
Chhattisgarh High Court quashes cancellation of education leave granted to teachers pursuing PhD, affirming that procedural fairness and completed coursework override technical suppression claims.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that pension claims must be finalized within reasonable time after retirement, even if documents are pending. No undue delay permitted under Article 14.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that landowners must first seek demarcation to establish acquisition extent before claiming compensation under land revenue laws.
Chhattisgarh High Court rejects 233-day delay in appealing POCSO acquittal, reaffirming that government departments must prove bonafide cause, not bureaucratic inertia.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that FIR for dowry cruelty can be registered at complainant's post-abuse residence, as cruelty is a continuing offence under BNS 2023.
Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirms that at charge-framing stage, courts must only assess prima facie evidence-defence arguments and witness contradictions are for trial.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that mere possession of WhatsApp messages or screenshots is insufficient to prove child pornography charges without authenticating source, intent, and chain of custody.
Chhattisgarh High Court reduces NDPS sentence to time served, emphasizing rehabilitation over retribution under Section 20(b)(ii)(B). Key precedent from Mohammad Giasuddin applied.
Chhattisgarh High Court grants bail in cyber fraud case where applicants allegedly facilitated contact between co-accused but had no direct role in fund transfers or possession of incriminating material.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that uncorroborated memorandum statements and seized devices with no recoverable data cannot form the basis of criminal proceedings under IPC or Gambling Act.
Chhattisgarh High Court acquits accused in rape case, holding that prosecutrix's testimony must be of sterling quality and corroborated by medical and scientific evidence to sustain conviction.
Chhattisgarh High Court quashes vague eviction notices lacking Khasra number or revenue case reference, affirming procedural fairness under Article 21 and natural justice.
Chhattisgarh High Court directs authorities to consider pending representation for OBC candidate in vacant Assistant Professor post, affirming obligation to fill reserved quotas expeditiously.