498 Chhattisgarh High Court judgments explained in plain English: what was decided, the law applied and why it matters. Page 18 of 21.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that executive guidelines barring remission based on crime type violate Article 14 and undermine reformative justice under CrPC and prison rules.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that mere stock shortage under custom milling agreements does not constitute criminal offence without proof of fraudulent intent at time of misappropriation.
Chhattisgarh High Court rules that a statement made under expectation of death loses admissibility under Section 32 Evidence Act if the maker survives, but may be used under Sections 155/157 for corroboration or contradiction.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds insurers liable to indemnify third parties even if policy was issued post-accident, provided issuance occurred on same day, reinforcing statutory duty under MV Act.
Chhattisgarh High Court upholds conviction for trafficking and forced marriage under IPC and SC/ST Act, holding that consent obtained through deception, coercion, and identity fraud is not lawful.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that filing false 498A IPC complaint leading to acquittal constitutes mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that Sub-Divisional Magistrates lack jurisdiction to adjudicate wage disputes, which must be resolved under labour laws before competent authorities.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that mere registration of a Will does not dispense with the statutory burden to prove due execution and eliminate suspicious circumstances under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that allegations of sexual exploitation by a public official, even if contested as consensual, require full trial; quashing not warranted at preliminary stage.
Chhattisgarh High Court upholds acquittal in rape case, emphasizing that appellate courts must not substitute their view unless trial court's finding is perverse or legally flawed.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that maintenance under Section 125 CrPC requires proof of reasonable cause for separation; vague allegations insufficient to sustain claim.
Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirms that second appeals under Section 100 CPC cannot re-appreciate evidence; concurrent findings of fact are binding unless perverse or legally flawed.
Chhattisgarh High Court rejects condonation of 73-day delay in appealing acquittal, holding bureaucratic delays insufficient under Limitation Act. Key precedent on state accountability.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that amendment of plaint after evidence closure requires proof of due diligence; failure to record satisfaction renders order invalid.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that registration alone does not dispense with the requirement to examine at least one attesting witness under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act.
Chhattisgarh High Court clarifies that maintenance under Section 125 CrPC may not be reduced solely on grounds of adultery or voluntary desertion without considering financial capacity and needs.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that offences under IPC Sections 489-A to 489-E committed before 2019 NIA Amendment remain triable by Special Court (NIA) with trial continuing from existing stage.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that suppression of material facts in writ petitions can lead to recall of orders, restoring the petition for fresh consideration.
Chhattisgarh High Court rejects bail in cyber fraud case under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, emphasizing organized conspiracy and flight risk in economic offences.
Chhattisgarh High Court mandates arbitration authorities to decide pending land acquisition compensation claims within four months, reinforcing statutory timelines under the Arbitration Act.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that delay in filing criminal revision must be explained by events occurring within the limitation period; mere financial hardship or counsel's advice is insufficient.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that maintenance enhancement under Section 127 CrPC requires concrete evidence of changed circumstances, not mere presumptions about cost of living or earning capacity.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that regularization of ad hoc workers cannot be granted with retrospective effect to avoid disrupting seniority of regular employees.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that obstruction of long-standing public passages violates statutory easements under Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code and undermines rule of law.