Live-In Relation A 'Stigma' In Indian Culture; Apathy Towards Matrimonial Duties Gave Rise To This Concept: Chhattisgarh HC

The Chhattisgarh High Court recently observed that live-in relationships, which are followed in certain sects of society, still continue as a “stigma” in Indian culture as such relations are an imported philosophy contrary to the general expectations of Indian Tenets. Noting that "apathy" towards matrimonial duties has given rise to the concept of a Live-in Relationship, a bench...

One Open & Two Special Jails In State To Be Operational Soon: Govt Informs Chhattisgarh High Court

The State Government has informed the Chhattisgarh High Court about the imminent operation of three new jail facilities across the state. As confirmed by the Chief Secretary of the State of Chhattisgarh, establishing one open jail and two special jails marks a significant development in the State's correctional infrastructure. Filing an affidavit in response to the High Court's...

Matrimonial Home Can't Be Built With Bricks & Stones But With Love, Respect & Care Between Spouses: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court recently observed that a matrimonial home cannot be constructed merely with bricks and stones, but rather, it is the elements of love, respect, and care exchanged between spouses that lay the foundation of such a home. A bench of Justice Goutam Bhaduri and Justice Radhakishan Agrawal observed this while dismissing a first appeal moved by Sarojlata...

Chhattisgarh HC Initiates Suo Moto PIL Over Lack Of Experts In State Cyber Police Stations, Seeks DGP's Personal Affidavit

In a proactive move addressing the critical issue of cybercrime policing, the Chhattisgarh High Court has initiated a Suo Moto Public Interest Litigation (PIL) over the lack of expert personnel in cyber police stations across the state. The Court noted the issue based on the news reports published in “Bilaspur Bhaskar” on April 24, 2024, about the absence of specialized...

If Rape Victim Has No Strong Motive To Implicate Accused Falsely, Her Evidence Is Ordinarily Acceptable: Chhattisgarh HC

The Chhattisgarh High Court recently observed that if the totality of the circumstances appearing on the record of the case discloses that the prosecutrix does not have a strong motive to involve the person charged falsely, the Court should ordinarily have no hesitation in accepting her evidence. A bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Sachin Singh Rajput added...

Chhattisgarh HC Orders State To Pay ₹3 Lakh Compensation To Mother-Daughter Duo For 'Illegal' Arrest, 30-Hour Detention

The Chhattisgarh High Court recently directed the State government to compensate a mother-daughter duo with ₹3 Lakh (₹1 lakh to the mother, ₹2 lakhs to the daughter) for their illegal arrest and illegal detention for over 30 hours. A bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal passed this order on a plea moved by one Anju Lal (Mother/a retired...

Reservation Policy For SC/ST In Promotion Can Be Framed Only On Basis Of Yardstick Fixed By SC For Collecting Quantifiable Data: Chhattisgarh HC

The Chhattisgarh High Court recently ruled that the reservation policy for SC/ST in promotions must be established based on quantifiable data and in accordance with Article 16(4A) and (4B) of the Constitution. The division bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal held, “Reservation Policy for SC and ST in Promotion can be framed only on the basis...

'Case Of Betrayal Of Trust': Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Life Sentence For Man Who Repeatedly Raped Minor Daughter

Calling it a case where 'trust was betrayed' and 'social values were impaired', the Chhattisgarh High Court last week upheld the conviction and sentence of life imprisonment for a man guilty of repeatedly raping his own daughter for 3 years. “The accused instead of showing fatherly love, affection and protection to the child against the evils of the society, rather made her the...

2003 Jaggi Murder Case | 'Organised Crime' : Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Life Sentence For 18 Men, Conviction Of 9 Others Also Confirmed

The Chhattisgarh High Court has affirmed the life sentence of the 18 convicts in connection with the murder case of NCP leader Ram Avatar Jaggi, a case that stirred political turmoil just prior to the 2003 assembly elections in the state. The court has also affirmed the conviction of 9 other convicts linked with the case.Terming it as "an organised crime committed in a deep rooted...

Primary School Teachers' Job | Chhattisgarh HC Annuls Appointment Of B.Ed Degree Holders, Directs State Govt To Rearrange Selection List In 6 weeks

In a significant verdict, the Chhattisgarh High Court last week declared the Annexure - I (i) of Schedule-III appended to Section 8 of the Chhattisgarh School Education Services (Education Administrative Cadre) Recruitment and Promotion Rules, 2019 to the extent that it allowed the B.Ed degree holders to participate in the assistant teacher recruitment process as ultra vires to Article 21-A...

Chhattisgarh HC Orders Action For Reposting Court Proceedings On Social Media & Passing Derogatory Comments Against Judges

The Chhattisgarh High Court on Tuesday ordered the Registrar General to take measures and if need be issue contempt notices against persons who reposted the morphed video of Court proceeding and also against netizens who posted derogatory comments against the Judges and the Court.While taking exception to the scurrilous social media attack on the Court's image and integrity, the Division Bench...

Enquiry Officer Cannot Act As Presenting Officer And Cross-Examine Witnesses: Chhattisgarh HC Reiterates

A single judge bench of the Chhattisgarh High Court comprising of Justice Rajani Dubey while deciding a Civil Writ Petition in the case of Tapash Choudhary & Ors vs DG, CRPF & Ors. has held that an Enquiry Officer cannot act as Presenting Officer and cross-examine witnesses as it is against the principles of natural justice. Background FactsTapas Choudhary and Mohammad Matiur...