Chhattisgarh HC dismisses Hasdeo Aranya Bachao Sangharsh Samiti’s appeal, upholding mining clearances for the PEKB coal block
Bilaspur : The High Court of Chhattisgarh has firmly dismissed a writ appeal filed by the Hasdeo Aranya Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, upholding a previous decision that allows mining operations to continue in the Parsa East and Kete Basen (PEKB) coal block. The Division Bench, led by Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal,…
Chhattisgarh High Court Dismisses Appeals in Coal Levy Money Laundering Case
Bilaspur : The High Court of Chhattisgarh has delivered a significant ruling in the ongoing coal levy scam investigation, dismissing a batch of appeals filed by former IAS officer Ranu Sahu and several of her family members. The division bench, led by Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal, upheld the provisional attachment…
Chhattisgarh High Court Upheld Life Sentence in Raipur POCSO DNA Case
Bilaspur : The High Court of Chhattisgarh has upheld the life imprisonment of a Raipur man for the repeated sexual assault of a minor, a case solidified by DNA evidence that proved he was the biological father of the victim’s child. The Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal, dismissed…
Chhattisgarh High Court Dismisses “Motivated” PIL Over Lemehai Talab, Imposes ₹50,000 Fine
Bilaspur : The High Court of Chhattisgarh has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding the pollution of Lemehai Talab in Raipur, labeling the petition as a “misconceived” attempt to settle a private grievance under the guise of public interest. The Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal, expressed strong…
Durg Division Judicial Seminar Highlights New Criminal Laws, Mediation Model and Strengthening of Justice Delivery System
Durg : The Divisional Judicial Seminar and Refresher Training Programme on new criminal laws for judicial officers of the Durg Division was held at the District & Sessions Court, Durg, emerging as a significant platform for strengthening judicial capacity and improving the justice delivery system. The event brought together judicial officers from across Durg, Kabirdham,…
Chhattisgarh High Court Affirms State’s Right to Cancel Tenders for Policy Reforms
Bilaspur – The High Court of Chhattisgarh has reinforced the principle that participating in a government tender does not grant a bidder an automatic right to a contract, even if they are declared the lowest bidder. In a recent judgment, a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Judge Ravindra Kumar Agrawal dismissed a…
Durg Judicial Seminar: Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha Emphasizes Modern Criminal Law Reforms
Durg – A One-day Divisional Judicial Seminar for Judicial Officers of Durg Division was organized by the Chhattisgarh State Judicial Academy at the District Court Durg. The seminar was attended by 92 Judicial Officers from Five Civil Districts of the Durg Division. The Chief Guest, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ramesh Sinha, Hon’ble The Chief Justice, High…
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Life Sentence in Minor Rape and Murder Case, Relies on DNA Evidence
Bilaspur – The High Court of Chhattisgarh has upheld the conviction and life sentence of a man accused of raping and murdering a minor girl in Bijapur district, finding that DNA evidence and other circumstances conclusively established his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The division bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal…
Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Jashpur Hospital Tender Over MSME Relaxation Violations
Bilaspur – The High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur has set aside a government tender for dietary services at the District Hospital in Jashpur, holding that the evaluation process was arbitrary and violated the principles of fairness and equality under Article 14 of the Constitution. The case arose from a writ petition filed by Adhishri…
Chhattisgarh High Court cancels Jashpur hospital tender, citing denial of MSME relaxation and arbitrary evaluation
Bilaspur – The High Court of Chhattisgarh has set aside a government hospital tender in Jashpur, holding that authorities acted arbitrarily by denying relaxation benefits meant for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), thereby violating principles of fairness in public procurement. In its order dated 9 April 2026, a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha…