Accused Tortured & Paraded Over Trivial Dispute? Chhattisgarh High Court Flays Police For 'Casual' Action; Orders Probe Against SHO

The Chhattisgarh High Court has expressed serious concern over the handling of a case by the Bhilai police authorities, in which the petitioners alleged that they were booked over a trivial issue and subjected to mental and physical custodial torture, illegal handcuffing and public parading, where they were allegedly forced to chant derogatory slogans.The incident arose out of a purported...

Failure To Provide Basic Needs To Parents Breaches Implied Condition Under Senior Citizens Act; Gift Deed Liable To Cancellation: Chhattisgarh HC

The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the cancellation of a 2016 gift deed executed by an elderly octogenarian couple (respondents 2 and 3) in favour of their nephew (petitioner 1), holding that failure to provide care and basic needs amounts to breach of an implied condition under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (2007 Act).Justice Narendra Kumar...

Chhattisgarh High Court Grants ₹1 Lakh Compensation To Law Student Arrested Illegally & 'Mechanically' Remanded To Judicial Custody

The Chhattisgarh High Court on Wednesday (January 21) ordered the State to pay Rs. 1 Lakh compensation to a law student who was illegally arrested by the police without registration of any FIR and mechanically remanded to judicial custody bereft of any cognizable offence.Emphasizing the value of personal liberty and dignity, the Division Bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice...

Father Living With Second Wife Without Divorce Not Entitled To Custody; Child's Welfare Prevails Over Financial Capacity: Chhattisgarh HC

The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld a Family Court's decision whereby custody of a 7-year old child (respondent 2) from his biological mother (respondent 1) was refused to be transferred to the appellant—father on the grounds that he kept a second wife without obtaining a decree of divorce from his first wife.As the minor was already getting requisite love and affection from his...

'Gravity Of Offence Cannot Be Sole Ground To Deny Bail': Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Bail To Anwar Dhebar In Rice Custom Milling Case

The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted regular bail to businessman Anwar Dhebar in connection with the alleged rice custom milling scam being probed by the State EOW/ACB. The Court observed that the material presently relied upon by the prosecution does not justify continued detention, especially when the investigation qua the applicant stands completed.Justice Arvind Kumar Verma heard the...

HMA | Second Marriage During Subsistence Of First Marriage Void Unless Party Proves Custom Permits It: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court on Tuesday held that solemnisation of second marriage based on custom during the subsistence of the first marriage, is void as per Sections 5(i) and 11 of the Hindu Marriage Act unless party proves that the custom permits such remarriage.Clarifying the position of law, a Bench of Justice Bibhu Datta Guru held –“The law on this point is clear. Under Sections...

Compassionate Appointment Barred Where Co-dependent Is Already Employed : Chhattisgarh HC

A Division Bench of the Chhattisgarh High Court comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Arvind Kumar Verma held that the compassionate appointment is governed by the policy in force on the date of the employee's death and cannot be granted where a dependent is already employed. Background Facts The deceased employee worked as a Subordinate Engineer with South...

Compassionate Appointment Barred Where Co-Dependent Is Already Employed: Chhattisgarh High Court

A Division Bench of the Chhattisgarh High Court comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Arvind Kumar Verma held that the compassionate appointment is governed by the policy in force on the date of the employee's death and cannot be granted where a dependent is already employed.Background Facts The deceased employee worked as a Subordinate Engineer with South Eastern Coalfields...

Court Premises Are Dignified & Inviolable Places, Can't Be Used As Venues For Demonstrations: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has recently denied anticipatory bail to two persons accused of raising slogans in courtroom, threatening another accused person, manhandling and obstructing police officials, who were discharging their lawful duties.A Single Bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha took the incident seriously and made it clear that any unlawful activity, having potential to...

20 Important Chhattisgarh High Court Judgments Of 2025

1. Victim Can't Be Compelled To Give Birth To Child Of Her Rapist: Chhattisgarh HC Allows Termination Of 24+ Weeks Old Foetus Of MinorCase Title: ABC (Minor) Through Natural Guardian XYZ v. State of Chhattisgarh & Ors.Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Chh) 1The Chhattisgarh High Court on Thursday allowed the prayer of a minor rape victim for abortion of her 24 weeks 6 days old foetus and held that...

Uncommunicated Adverse Entries In ACRs Can Be Considered For Passing Order Of Compulsory Retirement: Chhattisgarh HC

A Division Bench of the Chhattisgarh High Court comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru held that the uncommunicated adverse entries in an employee's Annual Confidential Reports can be considered for passing an order of compulsory retirement. Background Facts The employee was appointed as a Process Writer in the District Court Establishment at Jagdalpur...

Lateral Movement Between Posts Carrying Same Grade Pay Not A Promotion: Chhattisgarh HC

A Division Bench of the Chhattisgarh High Court comprising Justice Rajani Dubey and Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad held that movements between posts with the same Grade Pay (like Goods Guard to Passenger Guard) are lateral inductions, not promotions. Therefore, such movements should not be counted against the limited number of MACP upgradations. Background Facts The...