RTI Act | Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes ₹25K RTI Penalty, Says Mala Fide Intent Must Be Established For Action

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that imposition of penalty under Section 20 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 requires a categorical finding that the information was withheld due to the deliberate and mala fide acts of the Public Information Officer. The Court accordingly set aside a ₹25,000 penalty imposed on a Public Information Officer, finding that there was no mala fide...

Backward Classes Commission Cannot Adjudicate Private Commercial Disputes, Direct Recovery Of Money: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the Chhattisgarh State Backward Classes Commission cannot adjudicate upon a private commercial dispute or direct recovery of a quantified amount from one private party and payment thereof to another. The Court observed that merely describing a direction as a recommendation does not alter its substantive character. [2026 LiveLaw (Chh) 123]A Division...

Centre Notifies Appointments Of Chief Justices At Eight High Courts

The Central Government on Saturday (September 5) notified appointments of Chief Justices at eight High Courts. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal took to X (formerly Twitter) to notify the appointments: "In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the President is pleased to appoint the following High Court Judges as...

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal To Perform Duties Of The Office Of Chhattisgarh High Court Chief Justice

The Central Government on Friday (September 4) notified the appointment of Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court pursuant to the retirement of outgoing Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha upon his retirement today. A notification issued by the Union Law Ministry states:"In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of...

Promotion Eligibility To Be Counted From Calendar Year Of Joining Feeder Cadre, Not Actual Joining Date: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that qualifying service for promotion is to be counted from the calendar year in which an employee joins the feeder cadre, and not from the actual date of joining. The Court observed that when the statutory provision itself specifically provides the calendar year as the reference for counting, the actual date of joining cannot be made the basis for...

Chhattisgarh High Court Confers Senior Designation On Advocate General Vivek Sharma

The Chhattisgarh High Court on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, designated Advocate General Vivek Sharma as Senior Advocate with immediate effect. The notification issued by the High Court reads:"In exercise of powers conferred under Section 16 of the Advocates Act, 1961 and the High Court of Chattisgarh (Designation of Senior Advocates) Rules, 2025 and in pursuance of the Judgment and Order...

Executing Court Cannot Award Back Wages Omitted From Final Decree: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that an Executing Court cannot go beyond the decree and award back wages when no such relief was granted by the Court in the judgment and decree being executed. The Court observed that the Executing Court had neither the authority to explain the decree nor the jurisdiction to travel beyond it.[2026 LiveLaw (Chh) 121]Justice Naresh Kumar Chandravanshi...

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Chief Justices At 4 High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Chief Justices at four High Courts. At the meeting held on August 31, the Collegium resolved to recommend Justice Sanjay K Agarwal, presently serving as a Judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. The recommendation came amidst the controversy surrounding Rajasthan High Court Acting...

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds ED's ₹110 Crore Provisional Attachment Of Goa's Westin Hotel In Alleged Liquor Scam Cash Trail

The Chhattisgarh High Court has refused to interfere with the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) provisional attachment of Hotel Westin, Goa, to the extent of ₹110 crore. While dismissing the petition, the Court clarified that it has not taken a final adjudication on the allegations concerned, and such question were required to be examined through the statutory adjudicatory mechanism in...

Acquittal Under Section 498A IPC Does Not Bar Proceedings Under Domestic Violence Act: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that Section 498A IPC and Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 operate in different fields and serve distinct objects. The Court observed that acquittal under Section 498A IPC does not prohibit or restrict a complainant from filing a complaint under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act. [2026 LiveLaw (Chh)...

'Maintenance For Autistic Child Cannot Automatically Stop At 18 Yrs, Must Continue Till Child Is Capable To Earn': Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that mere attainment of majority cannot, by itself, result in automatic cessation of the right to receive maintenance in the case of a child suffering from a physical or mental abnormality or disability and unable to maintain himself. The Court observed that the relevant consideration would be whether, after attaining majority, such person is capable...

Denying Compassionate Appointment To Married Daughters While Granting It To Married Sons Is Unconstitutional: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that denial of compassionate appointment to married daughters solely on the ground of their marital status, when married sons have been granted such appointment under the same Scheme, is arbitrary, discriminatory and violative of Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution. The Court further held that the issue of dependency is essentially one of fact and cannot...