Conviction U/S 364A IPC Requires Proof Of Abduction With Ransom Demand & Life Threat: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that no conviction can be made out under Section 364A of IPC unless it is proved by the prosecution that abduction was coupled with ransom demand and life threat. A bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Sachin Singh Rajput observed this while acquitting two accused convicted by the trial court in 2022 under Sections 364A, 343 and 323/34...

'Sorry State Of Affairs' | Chhattisgarh HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Woman Delivering Baby On Health Centre Floor

The Chhattisgarh High Court on Monday took suo moto cognizance of a newspaper report regarding an incident wherein a Woman had to deliver a baby on the floor in the State's Ambikapur Sub Health Centre due to the absence of doctors/nurses.A bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Sachin Singh Rajput called it "a very sorry state of affairs" that the authorities and staff responsible...

Frequent Road Accidents On State & National Highways | Chhattisgarh HC Initiates SUO Moto PIL, Seeks State/NHAI Reply

The Chhattisgarh High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the frequent road accidents occurring on the state and national highways, by initiating a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to address the issue. Expressing concerns over the alarming rate of road accidents, a bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Parth Prateem Sahu has sought responses from state...

Chhattisgarh HC Initiates Suo Motu PIL Over High-Tension Electric Towers Posing Threat To Residents Of 10 Villages

The Chhattisgarh High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the perilous situation posed by high-tension electric towers and lines to the safety of residents across 10 villages in the State's Bilaspur district. A bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Rajani Dubey initiated a Suo Moto Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on the news reports published in “Dainik Bhaskar”...

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...