“Private Agenda”: PIL Seeking Release Of Sanctioned Amount Of ₹20 Lakh For 'Malhar Mahotsav' Dismissed : Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court, in a significant ruling dated 2.04.2025, dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a Bilaspur-based cultural organization that sought judicial direction for the release of Rs. 20 lakh sanctioned by the State for organizing the Malhar Mahotsav—a historic cultural festival in Chhattisgarh that has not been held for six years due to lack of funding. Bench Rules PIL as Driven by Personal Motive The Division…