498 Chhattisgarh High Court judgments explained in plain English: what was decided, the law applied and why it matters. Page 17 of 21.
Chhattisgarh High Court grants anticipatory bail where seven-year delay in FIR, lack of documentary evidence, and retaliatory motive undermine prosecution credibility under Section 482 BNS.
Chhattisgarh High Court grants anticipatory bail in Section 69 BNS case, holding that consensual sexual relationships between adults, even if unfulfilled promises of marriage, do not automatically attract criminal liability.
Chhattisgarh High Court directs Collector to decide pending Van Adhikar Patta application within 90 days, halting coercive action against tribal land occupant.
Chhattisgarh High Court directs Appellate Authority to decide pending appeal against hospital de-empanelment within 60 days, affirming duty to act expeditiously under Ayushman Bharat guidelines.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that notional income of an 11-year-old deceased student must be assessed at Rs. 5,000 per month without deduction for personal expenses, aligning with Supreme Court precedent.
Chhattisgarh High Court reduces sentence to time already served in NDPS case, emphasizing therapeutic sentencing over retributive punishment under Mohammad Giasuddin precedent.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that undue delay in land demarcation by revenue authorities violates property rights; mandates completion within 45 days of order.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that Section 18 bar on anticipatory bail under SC/ST Act does not apply if FIR lacks caste-based allegations, even if offences are registered.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that government circulars granting academic session extensions to teaching staff must be honored, overriding automatic retirement on superannuation date.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds insurers cannot deny liability for deceased agricultural labourers without proving policy breach; burden lies on insurer.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that juveniles in custody over two years must be released on bail under Section 12 of JJ Act 2015, regardless of offence severity.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that transfer of criminal and maintenance proceedings is warranted when wife resides at a different location and multiple cases are already pending there.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that nominee status in service records cannot override proven customary marriage; forensic evidence and oral testimony prevail over presumption.
Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses State's 183-day delay in filing writ appeal, holding that bureaucratic inertia cannot excuse non-compliance with limitation periods under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1908.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that dismissal of a Section 138 NI Act complaint for want of prosecution due to procedural confusion violates principles of natural justice and commercial justice.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that bail under Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 is the rule, not exception. Denial requires concrete evidence of risk, not mere gravity of offence.
Chhattisgarh High Court grants bail to a driver accused of transporting illegal liquor, holding that mere employment does not establish culpability under BNS and Excise Act.
Chhattisgarh High Court rules that a minor child's right to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC cannot be waived by parental settlement agreements, even when the child is born out of wedlock.
Chhattisgarh High Court upholds parole rejection for life convict, emphasizing victim safety and public order concerns under Chhattisgarh Prisoner’s Leave Rules, 1989.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that Section 125 CrPC maintenance can be granted based on cohabitation and paternity, even without formal marriage proof under Hindu Marriage Act.
Chhattisgarh High Court rules that maintenance under Section 125 CrPC can be awarded without strict proof of husband's income if he is able-bodied and earning.
Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses writ appeal, holding that withdrawal of proceedings to cure defects or overcome limitation constitutes abuse of process.
Chhattisgarh High Court reduces NDPS sentence to time already served, emphasizing rehabilitation over retribution for first-time offenders with family responsibilities.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds insurers liable for scheduled injuries under the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923, even without separate disability certificates or policy terms raised at appeal.