'Dismissed After 2 Yrs Without Any Opportunity For Hearing': Chattisgarh HC Sets Aside Cancellation Of Anganbadi Sahayika's Appointment

The Chhattisgarh High Court has struck down an administrative decision to cancel the appointment of an 'anganbadi sahaika' who was ousted from the said post after the manner of appointment of a similarly placed employee was called into question in a distinct proceeding. The single-judge bench of Justice Goutam Bhaduri noted that the CEO, Janpad Panchayath erred in removing the petitioner...

Merely Abducting Woman Not An Offence U/S 366 IPC, Intention To Marry Or Force Intercourse Must Be Proved: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has recently held that every abduction of a minor female cannot be regarded as an offence under Section 366 IPC [Kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage, etc].The Division Bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal underscored that the ingredients of such an offence must be corroborated by the victim's statement,...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Two Lawyers As Chhattisgarh HC Judges

The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday recommended the names of two advocates to be appointed judges of the Chhattisgarh High Court.The Collegium comprising the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice BR Gavai recommended the following names for judgeship,1.Advocate Bibhu Datta Guru.2. Advocate Amitendra Kishore Prasad @ AK Prasad.Click here to read...

'Lakhs Of Fishes Have Died' : Chhattisgarh HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Alcohol Factories Polluting River In State

On Monday, the Chhattisgarh High Court took suo moto cognizance of severe pollution caused by alcohol factories in the Mohbhatta-Dhooma region of District Mungeli in the state. The pollution resulted in mass fish deaths in the river and community distress.A bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal took suo moto note of the alcohol factories polluting river in...

Chhattisgarh High Court Takes Suo-Moto Cognizance Of Malaria-Diarrhea Outbreak In State, Seeks Details Of Measures Taken By Govt

Based on the news stories published in the Daily News Papers, the Chhattisgarh High Court took suo-moto cognizance of the Malaria and Diarrhea outbreak in the State of Chhattisgarh and the resultant deaths occurred due to the lack of medical facilities in the remote parts of Chhattisgarh.The Bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal issued notice to the...

Can Rely Upon A Dying Declaration Recorded By Executive Magistrate After Doctor Finds Patient To Be Mentally Fit: Chhattisgarh HC

The Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that a dying declaration recorded by an Executive Magistrate, following a certification by a doctor that the patient is fit to give a statement, can be considered reliable. A bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal observed thus while upholding the conviction of two accused, one of whom had been convicted of...

Right To Expeditious Trial Is A Fundamental Right: Chhattisgarh HC Reiterates While Allowing Bail Application U/S 439 CrPC

The Chattisgarh High Court has allowed a bail application upon observing that the right to expeditious trial is a fundamental right.While allowing a bail application, the court referred to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 which replaced the Criminal Procedure Code with effect from 01.07.2024. The applicant/accused filed an application under Section 439 CrPC before the...

S.52A NDPS Act Mandates Samples To Be Drawn In Presence Of Judicial Magistrate, Not Gazetted Officer: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has made it clear that the mandate of Section 52A NDPS Act qua drawing of samples from alleged contraband is fulfilled only when the same is done in presence of a Judicial Magistrate, not in presence of a Gazetted Officer.Underscoring the critical importance of adhering to the statutory procedures outlined under the Act, a Division bench of Chief Justice Ramesh...

Conviction U/S 364A IPC Requires Proof Of Abduction With Ransom Demand & Life Threat: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that no conviction can be made out under Section 364A of IPC unless it is proved by the prosecution that abduction was coupled with ransom demand and life threat. A bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Sachin Singh Rajput observed this while acquitting two accused convicted by the trial court in 2022 under Sections 364A, 343 and 323/34...

'Sorry State Of Affairs' | Chhattisgarh HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Woman Delivering Baby On Health Centre Floor

The Chhattisgarh High Court on Monday took suo moto cognizance of a newspaper report regarding an incident wherein a Woman had to deliver a baby on the floor in the State's Ambikapur Sub Health Centre due to the absence of doctors/nurses.A bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Sachin Singh Rajput called it "a very sorry state of affairs" that the authorities and staff responsible...

Frequent Road Accidents On State & National Highways | Chhattisgarh HC Initiates SUO Moto PIL, Seeks State/NHAI Reply

The Chhattisgarh High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the frequent road accidents occurring on the state and national highways, by initiating a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to address the issue. Expressing concerns over the alarming rate of road accidents, a bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Parth Prateem Sahu has sought responses from state...

Chhattisgarh HC Initiates Suo Motu PIL Over High-Tension Electric Towers Posing Threat To Residents Of 10 Villages

The Chhattisgarh High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the perilous situation posed by high-tension electric towers and lines to the safety of residents across 10 villages in the State's Bilaspur district. A bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Rajani Dubey initiated a Suo Moto Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on the news reports published in “Dainik Bhaskar”...