India - High Court of Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh HC Bench Recuses Over Judge's Niece as Counsel, Terms CJ's Anti-Bench Hunting Circular 'Interference': Rule 6 Advocates Act

Judge's Niece in Courtroom Prompts Recusal—and a Rare Rebuke to Chief Justice's CircularIn an unusual twist during a matrimonial appeal at the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur, a division bench led by Justices Sanjay S. Agrawal and Narendra Kumar Vyas recused itself from hearingAyushi G...

23 Apr 2026

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Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Life Term For Rape And Murder Of 9-Year-Old Girl

While displaying zero tolerance for heinous crime of rape and murder of a minor girl, the Chhattisgarh High Court at Bilaspur in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Bablu Kalmoom vs State of Chhattisgarh in Case No.: CRA No. 614 of 2023 and cited in Neutral ...

12 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Chhattisgarh

Delays in Filling Mental Health Specialist Posts Like MD Psychiatrist Cause Serious Public Prejudice: Chhattisgarh High Court

Chhattisgarh High Court Cracks Whip on Mental Health Recruitment Delays: 'Serious Prejudice' to CitizensIn a stern admonition to the Chhattisgarh government, the High Court at Bilaspur has declared that prolonged delays in filling special...

07 Apr 2026

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Artificial Distinction Invalid in Common Conspiracy: Chhattisgarh HC Convicts Amit Jogi Under Sections 302/120B IPC

From Acquittal to Life: Chhattisgarh HC Nails Amit Jogi as Murder Plot MastermindIn a dramatic reversal that closes a 23-year chapter of political intrigue and intrigue, the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur convicted former MLA Amit Jogi—son of the state's first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi...

07 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Chhattisgarh

State Can't Transfer Officers in Electoral Roll SIR Without ECI Prior Approval: Chhattisgarh HC on Section 13CC RP Act

Election Duty Shields Officers: Chhattisgarh HC Blocks Mid-Revision TransfersIn a significant ruling reinforcing the Election Commission's authority, the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur dismissed a writ appeal on March 2, 2026, upholding a single judge's ord...

06 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Chhattisgarh

No Law Bars Prayer Meetings in Dwelling House, No Prior Permission Needed: Chhattisgarh High Court

Prayers at Home? Chhattisgarh High Court Says No Permission Needed, Police Notices QuashedIn a strong defense of private religious freedoms, theHigh Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspurhas ruled that no law prohibits organizing prayer meetings in one's own home, and prior permission from authori...

01 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Chhattisgarh

Prima Facie Role in ₹540 Cr Coal Levy Extortion Bars Bail in Economic Offences: Chhattisgarh HC

Chhattisgarh HC Slams Door on Bail in Monumental Coal Levy RacketIn a stern rebuke to pleas for leniency in high-stakes corruption cases, theHigh Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspurhas denied regular bail toDevendra Dadsena, a former aide to a Congress party treasurer, in the spr...

31 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Chhattisgarh

Deaf-Mute Victim's Gesture & Doll Testimony Valid for Rape Conviction u/s 376(2)(j)(l) IPC: Chhattisgarh HC

When Gestures Became the Voice of Justice: Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Life Term in Deaf-Mute Rape CaseIn a landmark affirmation of victim rights, theHigh Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspurdismissed an appeal on March 16, 2026, upholding the life imprisonment sentence a...

24 Mar 2026

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Vague Apprehension-Based Complaint Against Judges Quashed for Abuse of Process: Chhattisgarh High Court

Chhattisgarh High CourtShields Judiciary: Quashes 'Conspiracy' Complaint Lacking SubstanceIn a decisive ruling onFebruary 28, 2026, theChhattisgarh High Court, led by Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru, quashed a 2016 criminal complaint filed by Pratibha Gwal, wife of the...

09 Mar 2026

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ST Members Can Invoke Section 13B HMA If Hinduised By Customs: Chhattisgarh High Court

ST Husband's 'Hinduised' Marriage Opens Door to Mutual Divorce: Chhattisgarh HCIn a landmark ruling blending tribal customs with codified Hindu law, theHigh Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspurhas ruled that members of Scheduled Tribes (ST) can invoke provisions of theHindu Marriage Act, 1955(HM...

06 Mar 2026