Compassionate Employment To Dependent Of Deceased Not 'Pecuniary Advantage' For Calculating Accident Compensation: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that compassionate appointment granted to a dependent of a deceased employee cannot be treated as a "pecuniary advantage" liable to be deducted while determining compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court observed that compassionate appointment flows from the service conditions of the deceased employee and is not a benefit arising out of...

'Tripling On Motorcycle Not Automatically Contributory Negligence': Chhattisgarh High Court Enhances Accident Compensation

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the mere fact that three persons were travelling on a motorcycle does not automatically establish contributory negligence. The Court observed that, in the absence of evidence showing that tripling contributed to the occurrence of the accident, compensation cannot be reduced on that ground alone.Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal was hearing an appeal filed by...

Specific Notice Under RTI Act Mandatory Before Imposing Penalty On Public Information Officer: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the State Information Commission cannot treat an earlier notice issued during appeal proceedings as a "final notice" for the purpose of imposing a penalty under Section 20(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Court observed that before imposing a penalty upon a Public Information Officer, the Commission must issue a specific notice under...

President Of Municipal Council Cannot Be Individually Held Liable For Decision Taken By Council: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the President and the Chief Municipal Officer of a Municipal Council cannot be individually held liable for a decision taken collectively by the Municipal Council through a duly passed resolution. The Court observed that where the diversion of funds and other decisions were approved unanimously by the entire municipal body, individual criminal...

Authorities Cannot Rely Solely On Web Portals For Recruitment Notices When Prior Physical Notice Is Mandatory: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that where a State Government circular mandates that candidates be informed of the date of document verification through Registered Post at least twenty days in advance, the authorities cannot rely solely on uploading information on a web portal. The Court observed that failure to follow the prescribed mode of communication renders the action arbitrary...

"5-Acre Rule" Applies Only To Coercive Attachment, Not Voluntary Sale Of Tribal Land U/S 165(6) Land Revenue Code: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the requirement of retaining five acres of irrigated land or ten acres of unirrigated land is applicable only to attachment or sale of land in execution of a decree or order under Section 165(7) of the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, 1959, and cannot be imported into proceedings for grant of permission to voluntarily transfer tribal land under...

Chhattisgarh High Court Rejects Plea Against Recital Of Saraswati Vandana, Gayatri Mantra In Schools; Says They're 'Moral Instruction'

The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld State's order on recital of the National Anthem, National Song, Deep Mantra, Saraswati Vandana, Guru Mantra, Shanti Mantra and accounts of the lives of Great Personalities (Mahapurushas) in schools at the beginning day along with Rajya Geet (State Song), Gayatri Mantra and Shanti (Peace) Mantra at the end. [2026 LiveLaw (Chh) 57]The court dismissed...

Cannot Ignore Steps By Accused To Save Himself From False Allegations Before Lodging Of FIR: Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Rape Conviction

The Chhattisgarh High Court has set aside the conviction of a man for offences under Sections 376(1) and 506 Part II IPC, holding that the trial court failed to appreciate material evidence produced by the defence, including a complaint and legal notice issued by the accused prior to the lodging of the rape FIR. The Court observed that such legal steps taken by the accused to protect himself...

Electricity Theft | Inspection Report Prepared By Officials Carries Presumption Of Correctness Unless Rebutted: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that a panchnama and inspection report prepared by officials of the Electricity Distribution Company in discharge of their official duties cannot be discarded merely because no independent witness was examined. The Court further held that proceedings for assessment under Section 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003 and prosecution for theft of electricity...

Subsequent Omission Of "Two-Child" Eligibility Rule Does Not Invalidate Terminations Made While Rule Was In Force: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the subsequent omission of Rule 6(6) of the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (General Conditions of Service) Rules, 1961, which disqualified a person having more than two living children from appointment, does not invalidate termination orders validly passed while the rule was in force. The Court observed that unless an amendment or omission is expressly or...

LiveLaw Chhattisgarh High Court Half Yearly Digest: January - June, 2026

Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Chh) 1 - 2026 LiveLaw (Chh) 50Nominal 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...

Judicial Officer Can't Be Denied Promotion Based On Complaint Which Did Not Lead To Any Disciplinary Action: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that mere deferment of an employee's promotion on the basis of a complaint, which did not culminate in any departmental enquiry, disciplinary proceedings or adverse finding, cannot permanently operate to the employee's detriment by denying consequential seniority and promotional benefits. The Court observed that once the employee was subsequently found fit...