High Court
Chhattisgarh High Court
Bilaspur
The Chhattisgarh High Court was established in 2000, when Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh. It has jurisdiction over the state of Chhattisgarh.
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Permanent Alimony Cannot Be Decided for the First Time in Appeal Without Trial Court Evidence: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Smt. Ekta Vishwas against a divorce decree granted to her husband, Devashish Vishwas, by the Family Court, Ambikapur, on November 11, 2024. The division bench of Justice Parth Prateem Sahu and Justice Sushma Sawant delivered the judgment on September 24,…
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Municipal Corporation Lacks Power to Seal Nursing Homes Under Chhattisgarh Nursing Home Law: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has quashed a notice issued by the Municipal Corporation, Durg, and its subsequent action of sealing a nursing home run by Dr. Shyama Agrawal. Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad passed the order on 22 September 2026 in WPC No. 5701 of 2022. The case concerned a notice dated 15 December 2022,…
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Husband’s Repeated Visits to Wife’s Parental Home Cannot Alone Prove Lack of Reasonable Cause, Restitution Plea Rejected: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed a husband’s appeal seeking restitution of conjugal rights, holding that he failed to establish that his wife had left the matrimonial home without reasonable cause. A Division Bench of Justice Parth Prateem Sahu and Justice Sachin Singh Rajput delivered the judgment in FA(MAT)…
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WhatsApp Chats Establish Mental Cruelty, Divorce Granted to Wife: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court at Bilaspur has granted a divorce to Archana Singh, setting aside a Family Court order that had rejected her plea against her husband, Anand Kumar Gupta, on grounds of cruelty. The Division Bench of Justice Parth Prateem Sahu and Justice Sushma Sawant delivered the judgment on September 23,…
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Calling Husband ‘Black Complexioned’ or ‘Fatty’ Not Sufficient for Divorce Without Proof of Cruelty: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court at Bilaspur has dismissed an appeal filed by Akash Ghosh against the Family Court’s refusal to grant him a divorce from Pooja Seet. The couple married on 7 March 2019 at Village Raigarh. They lived together for around two to three months before the wife went to her parental home. The…
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Married Daughter Cannot Claim Compensation as Dependant Under Employees’ Compensation Act: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court decided two connected appeals concerning the death of Padum Bahadur Soni, who allegedly died after a factory boundary wall collapsed on him on 26 April 2015. His widow, Suraji Bai Soni, had filed a compensation claim under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, but she died while the case…
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Sharia Body Cannot Determine Muslim Woman’s Marital Status: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court at Bilaspur has partly allowed a writ petition challenging a decision issued by Idara-E-Shariya Islami Court in Raipur. The private religious body had issued a document dated 18 January 2022 stating that the petitioner had been divorced by Triple Talaq, after her husband had separately…
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Inquiry Records Sought for Self-Defence Cannot Be Denied Where No Third-Party Privacy Is Involved: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court considered a case involving Akram Khan, who was working as a driver in the establishment of the Family Court, Janjigir. After two departmental inquiries and his termination from service, he sought records connected with the inquiries so that he could defend himself in the challenge to his…
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₹25,000 RTI Penalty Quashed, Deliberate Withholding of Information Must Be Proved: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court at Bilaspur has set aside a Rs.25,000 penalty imposed on Radhika Sidar under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The penalty had been imposed by the Chhattisgarh State Information Commission after Akash Bairagi sought information about the accounts, funds, achievements and beneficiaries of…
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Maintenance for Autistic Child Cannot Automatically Stop at 18, Must Continue Until Child Becomes Capable of Earning: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that merely reaching the age of majority cannot automatically bring an end to the right of a child suffering from a physical or mental abnormality or disability to receive maintenance. The Court held that the real question is whether, even after attaining majority, the person is…
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Denying Compassionate Appointment to Married Daughters While Granting It to Married Sons Is Unconstitutional: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has recently pronounced a landmark judgment declaring the practice of denying compassionate appointment to married daughters, while granting it to married sons, as unconstitutional. The Court held that such discrimination based on gender and marital status violates the fundamental rights…
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Consensual Sex Work Not an Offence, Immoral Trafficking Case Against Sex Worker Quashed: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that when it is clear that a sex worker is an adult and is participating in sex work voluntarily and with consent, the police must refrain from unnecessary interference or criminal action merely on that ground. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice…
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Inquiry Records Sought for Self-Defence Cannot Be Denied Where No Third-Party Privacy Is Involved: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court considered a case involving Akram Khan, who was working as a driver in the establishment of the Family Court, Janjigir. After two departmental inquiries and his termination from service, he sought records connected with the inquiries so that he could defend himself in the challenge to his…
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25-Week Pregnancy Termination Allowed for Minor Rape Survivor; Sonography Report Not Conclusive: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted permission for a minor rape survivor to undergo a medical termination of pregnancy at 25 weeks and 5 days of gestation. The court emphasized that the sonography report's estimate of gestational age cannot be the sole basis for denying her constitutional rights to dignity, bodily…
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Bail Plea Rejected in Case Involving Allegedly Misleading Social Media Video on PM Modi: Chandigarh Court
The Chandigarh court has dismissed the second regular bail application filed by Hassan Mohiduddin Siddiqui, emphasizing that no new facts or circumstances had emerged since his earlier plea was rejected. The court observed that merely filing the chargesheet could not be a sufficient ground to grant bail in a case…
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Lawyer Accused of Blackmailing Judge Over Objectionable Video Granted Bail: Chandigarh Court
A Chandigarh Court has granted bail to advocate Mohit Verma who was accused of blackmailing a judge using an objectionable video clip. The Court analyzed the provisions of Section 308 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and held that the offence of extortion was not clearly made out at this stage, leading to grant of…
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Delay in Recruitment to Specialised Medical Posts, Especially in Mental Healthcare, Causes Prejudice to Public: Chhattisgarh High Court
On 7th April 2026, the Chhattisgarh High Court expressed serious concern over the prolonged delay in recruitment for specialized posts in mental healthcare, particularly MD Psychiatrist positions. The delay was highlighted as causing prejudice to citizens who rely on timely mental health services. Bench Hearing and…
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No Law Bars Conducting Prayer Meeting Inside One's Home, Permission From Authority Not Required: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant judgment delivered in 2026, the Chhattisgarh High Court clarified an important aspect of religious freedom under Article 25 Constitution of India. The Court held that individuals are free to organize prayer meetings inside their own dwelling house and no prior permission is required from authorities,…
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Hearing and Speech Impaired Rape Victim Uses Plastic Doll for Testimony, Convict’s Life Sentence Upheld: Chhattisgarh High Court
In an important judgment delivered on 24 March 2026, the Chhattisgarh High Court upheld the conviction of an accused in a rape case involving a deaf and dumb victim. The case titled Neelam Kumar Deshmukh Versus State of Chhattisgarh highlighted how courts can rely on non-verbal communication as valid evidence under…
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Liability of Insurance Company and Compensation in Motor Accident Case Explained Under Sections 56 and 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: Chhattisgarh High Court
The High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur delivered a significant judgment on 20 March 2026 in a motor accident compensation case, clarifying the liability of the insurance company under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. The Court examined issues relating to absence of a valid fitness certificate, liability of insurer,…
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Complaint Filed Against Chief Justice and Other Judges by CJM’s Wife Quashed: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court delivered an important judgment protecting the integrity of the judiciary while examining allegations of criminal conspiracy against senior judges. In this unique matter, the Court had to exercise its own constitutional jurisdiction to prevent misuse of criminal law against members of the…
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Second Marriage During Subsistence of First Marriage Void in Property Dispute: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying that a marriage performed during the lifetime of a previous spouse is void under Hindu law, even if claimed to be based on local custom. The ruling arose from a long-standing family property dispute from Balod district, where the inheritance rights…
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Cheque Dishonor Dispute: Did the Complainant Prove the Debt? High Court's Verdict in a Key Section 138 Case – Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant ruling under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the High Court of Chhattisgarh has dismissed an appeal filed by the complainant against the acquittal of the respondent. The appeal stemmed from a dishonored cheque issued by the respondent for an alleged debt, but due to lack of proper…
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Fresh Inquiry Ordered into Alleged Wrong Knee Surgery, Court Cites Violation of State Clinical Establishments Law: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted important relief to petitioner Mrs. Shobha Sharma, who complained that doctors operated on the wrong knee and that the inquiry into her complaint was conducted by an improperly formed committee. The Court examined whether the enquiry process followed by authorities complied with…
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Conditional Promotion Due to Financial Objections Serves State Interest: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant judgment concerning service law and administrative discretion, the Chhattisgarh High Court, on October 2, 2025, ruled that promotions granted to government employees can be made conditional, particularly when serious financial objections or inquiries are pending. The Division Bench, comprising Chief…
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Calling Husband 'Paaltu Chooha' and Asking Him to Leave Parents Amounts to Cruelty, Divorce Upheld: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court, in a significant matrimonial ruling under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, has upheld the Family Court’s decree of divorce granted in favour of a husband whose wife had insulted him by calling him a "paaltoo chooha" (pet rat) for obeying his parents, and persistently demanded that he separate…
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FIR Can't Be Quashed On Basis Of Compromise In Cases Involving Illegal Gratuity Demands For Pension Release: Chhattisgarh High Court
A Division Bench of the Chhattisgarh High Court, comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru, has refused to quash an FIR involving allegations of illegal gratification, cheating, and misappropriation of public funds, holding that such offences are not of a private nature and cannot be quashed…
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211 Knives Bought Online Seized, 677 Cases Registered, Alarm Raised Over Unregulated Knife Supply: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has expressed serious concern over the increasing availability and purchase of dangerous weapons, especially knives, through e-commerce platforms. Citing a disturbing rise in cases related to possession and use of such weapons, the Court emphasized the urgency to curb this growing menace…
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Shortcomings in Medical Services Across State Flagged, Affidavit Sought on Steps for Better Facilities: Chhattisgarh High Court
The High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur, through a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru, has initiated suo motu public interest litigation (WPPIL No. 27 of 2024) on the deteriorating state of healthcare services in the State. The matter arose after media reports,…
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'No Clinching Evidence of Victim's Minority, Punishment of Man Convicted for Raping Niece Reduced: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant judgment dated August 22, 2025, the Chhattisgarh High Court altered the conviction of a man accused of committing rape on his niece. The division bench comprising Justice Rajani Dubey and Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad observed that the prosecution had failed to present clinching and legally…
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Sexual Harassment Charge Fails POSH Test, Yet Transfer Ordered: Chhattisgarh High Court
The High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur on 22 August 2025 admitted a writ petition filed by Subodh Kumar Deshpandey, a Senior Technician (Services) at the Medical Department of Bhilai Steel Plant, challenging his transfer to Nandini Mines, Rajhara. The transfer was issued through an order dated 14 May 2025,…
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Taunting Husband Over Unemployment Amounts to Cruelty: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court has held that taunting a husband for being unemployed and making unreasonable demands during financial hardship constitutes mental cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act. The judgment was delivered on August 18, 2025, by a Division Bench comprising Justice Rajani…
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S.12(1)(b) HMA | Mental Illness of Spouse Must Be Proved by Doctor, Mere Prescriptions Not Enough for Annulment: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a notable judgment dated 14.08.2025, the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur dismissed an appeal filed under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, wherein the appellant-husband had sought annulment of marriage under Section 12 and, in the alternative, divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) and (ib) on grounds of fraud,…
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Individual Hardship No Ground to Challenge Vires; State Law Fixing Private School Fee Structure Upheld: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court recently upheld the constitutional validity of the Chhattisgarh Non-Government Schools Fees Regulation Act, 2020 and the corresponding Chhattisgarh Non-Government Schools Fees Regulation Rules, 2020. The challenge against these laws was based on the claim that they unduly restricted the…
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Saying 'I Love You' to a Girl Not Sexual Harassment Under POCSO Act: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court, in a significant judgment, has clarified that merely saying "I love you" to a girl, without any sexual intent, does not constitute sexual harassment under Section 7 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The judgment was delivered by Justice Sanjay S.…
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Empowering Women Through Law: Comprehensive Guide to Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 & Its Practical Impact
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 was enacted by the Indian Parliament to provide effective protection to women who are victims of violence occurring within the family. The Act defines domestic violence broadly, covering physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, and economic abuse, ensuring that…
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About the Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court was established in 2000, when Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh. It has jurisdiction over the state of Chhattisgarh.
Seat
Bilaspur
State / UT
Chhattisgarh
Region
Central India
