Chhattisgarh High Court
“Non-Compliance With Mandatory Bank Guarantee Validity Justifies Rejection Of Tender Bid": Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the disqualification of a contractor from a government tender process related to the construction of an Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS).M/s Ramsaran Singh Projects LLP (Petitioner 1)— engaged in civil construction work, challenged the validity of an e-mail issued by WAPCOS Limited, a Government of India...
Hearing & Speech Impaired Rape Victim Uses Plastic Doll For Testimony, Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Convict's Life Term
While upholding the conviction of a man for rape of a deaf and dumb woman, the Chhattisgarh High Court has emphasised that a witness— who is unable to speak, can depose in Court through gestures or demonstrative methods, and such testimony shall be treated as substantive oral evidence.In the present case, the victim- a young woman, deaf and dumb since birth, was raped by one of her...
Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Appointment Of State Pharmacy Council Registrar, Says Govt Cannot Directly Appoint Under Pharmacy Act
The Chhattisgarh High Court has quashed the appointment of Ashwani Gurdekar as Registrar of the Chhattisgarh State Pharmacy Council, holding that under Section 26 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948, the Registrar must be appointed by the State Pharmacy Council with the prior sanction of the State Government, and not directly by the Government.Justice Parth Prateem Sahu was hearing a writ petition...
“Exams About To Start”: Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Bail To Class 12 Student Accused Of Possessing 40 Litres Of Country Liquor
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted bail to a 19-year-old, 12th class student, who was arrested after 40 bulk litres of country made Mahua (country) liquor were allegedly seized from his possession.Upon receipt of information, police officials of Saraypali District conducted a raid and seized the aforesaid quantity of liquor from the alleged possession of the applicant, and...
Chhattisgarh High Court Directs Authorities To Decide Prisoner's Parole On Medical Grounds, Says Right To Life Includes Timely Treatment
While directing the competent authorities to expeditiously decide the parole application of a 68-year old prisoner suffering from a serious medical condition requiring imminent treatment, the Chhattisgarh High Court has emphasised that the right to life, guaranteed under Article 21, includes within its ambit the right to timely and adequate medical treatment.A Division Bench comprising...
After State Action, Chhattisgarh High Court Closes Suo Motu PIL Over Child Electrocution Deaths
Following effective State action, the Chhattisgarh High Court has consigned to the records a suo-motu Public Interest Litigation concerning the recurring instances of electrocutions caused on account of unauthorised live-wires, which resulted in the loss of human lives, cattle and wild animals.The suo-motu PIL was initiated in 2025, in response to two alarming incidents of electrocution...
'Criminal Process Can't Be Used As Tool Of Harassment': Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Complaint Against Former CJ, Sitting Judges
The Chhattisgarh High Court has quashed a criminal complaint involving serious allegations against a former Chief Justice, a sitting High Court Judge, and several members of the State's Higher Judicial Service.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru remarked that the complaint was founded merely on conjectures, and that permitting omnibus...
Study Leave For Higher Education Not A Matter Of Right: Chhattisgarh High Court Dismisses Lecturer's Plea
While reiterating that study leave cannot be claimed as a matter of right, the Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld an order of a Single-Judge, whereby the plea of a Mathematics Lecturer (appellant)– serving at Government Polytechnic College, seeking study leave to pursue PhD was rejected.The appellant had applied for permission to pursue higher studies before the Principal of the College,...
Scheduled Tribe Person Can Voluntarily Opt To Be Governed By Hindu Marriage Act: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that if a person belonging to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) voluntarily chooses to follow Hindu customs, rites and traditions in order to get 'Hinduised' and opts to submit himself to the jurisdictional Court under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 ('the HMA'), he cannot be denied its cover merely because Section 2(2) thereof excludes its application to the...
'Form Of Oppression': Chhattisgarh High Court Seeks Education Secretary's Personal Affidavit Over Lack Of Girls' Toilets In Govt Schools
The Chhattisgarh High Court has lamented the glaring inadequacy of toilets for girls in schools and the abysmal conditions of the existing ones across the State, and has consequently directed the Secretary, School Education Department to file his personal affidavit with respect to the same.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal, while...
Entering School Premises Without Permission May Amount To 'House Trespass' Under IPC: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that school premises can be construed as a 'place for custody of property' where school furniture and educational assets are kept in custody, and can consequently attract the offence of house trespass under Indian Penal Code.Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal referred to Sections 452 (House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful...
Chhattisgarh High Court Monthly Digest: January 2026
[CITATIONS: 2026 LiveLaw (Chh) 1-2026 LiveLaw (Chh) 15]NOMINAL INDEXChaitanya Baghel vs Directorate Of Enforcement (MCRC 8716/2025) & Chaitanya Baghel vs State of Chhattisgarh: 2026 LiveLaw (Chh) 1M/s Eastman International v. Union of India & Ors: 2026 LiveLaw (Chh) 2Union of India & Ors. vs. Rakesh Kumar Rathore & Ors.: 2026 LiveLaw (Chh) 3Rajendra Kumar Vaid vs. State...