First National Lok Adalat 2026

Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha Inaugurates First National Lok Adalat 2026 at District Court, Durg, Virtually Connects with All 23 Districts; Chhattisgarh Records Settlement of Over 71 Lakh cases with award amount exceeding 3732 crore rupees

Bilaspur : In a significant initiative aimed at ensuring the delivery of swift, accessible, and affordable justice, Hon’ble Shri Justice Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice, High Court of Chhattisgarh and Patron-in-Chief, Chhattisgarh State Legal Services Authority (CGSLSA), inaugurated the first National Lok Adalat of the year 2026 at the District and Sessions Court, Durg. Hon’ble the…

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Chhattisgarh High Court

Chhattisgarh High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Tender for 108 Sanjeevi Express Ambulance Services

The Chhattisgarh High Court in Bilaspur has dismissed a writ petition challenging the tender process for operating the state’s 108 Sanjeevi Express emergency ambulance services, reiterating that courts should not interfere in government tenders unless there is clear proof of arbitrariness, mala fide action, or violation of established procedures. The petition was filed by M/s…

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Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds 15-Year Jail Term for Four in Bilaspur Codeine Cough Syrup Case

The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the conviction and 15-year prison sentence awarded to four persons in a case related to the illegal possession and sale of codeine-based cough syrup in Bilaspur. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal dismissed three criminal appeals filed by the accused, thereby affirming…

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National Lok Adalat

Hon’ble Shri Justice Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice of High Court of Chhattisgarh, Conducts Virtual Review Meeting on Preparations for National Lok Adalat Scheduled on 14 March 2026; Chhattisgarh Judiciary Gears Up

Bilaspur, March 11th, 2026: In a significant stride towards reducing judicial pendency and ensuring accessible justice, Hon’ble Shri Justice Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice, High Court of Chhattisgarh and Patron-in-Chief, Chhattisgarh State Legal Services Authority (CGSLSA), convened a virtual meeting with all Principal District Judges/Chairpersons, Secretaries of District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs), Judges of Family Courts,…

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International Women's Day at High Court of Chhattisgarh

International Women’s Day Celebrated at the High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur

Bilaspur : On 10 March 2026, a dignified felicitation ceremony was organized on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026 at the Unity Auditorium of the High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur. Following the arrival of the Hon’ble Judges and distinguished guests, the programme commenced with the National Anthem, after which the traditional lighting of the…

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Chhattisgarh High Court: No Default Bail If UAPA Investigation Period Is Validly Extended to 180 Days

Bilaspur : The High Court of Chhattisgarh has clarified that an accused cannot seek default bail after 90 days if the trial court has lawfully extended the investigation period under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal dismissed an appeal filed by Ramesh…

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Chhattisgarh High Court Hears Batch of Pleas Challenging Contract Termination and Three-Year Blacklisting in Jal Jeevan Mission Projects

Bilaspur : The High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur on Saturday heard a batch of writ petitions filed by multiple contractors questioning the cancellation of their contracts and a three-year blacklisting order issued by the State authorities in connection with water supply projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The lead matter, WPC No. 778 of…

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Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha Calls for Competence and Compassion in Justice Delivery at Judicial Colloquium in Bilaspur

Hon’ble Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha Calls for Competence and Compassion in Justice Delivery at Judicial Colloquium in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

Bilaspur : The Chhattisgarh State Judicial Academy, Bilaspur, organised a Special Training Programme for the Judges of FTC and FTSC Courts, Public Prosecutors, District Prosecution Officers, Officers of Anti Human Trafficking and Investigating Officers on 1st March, 2026 at the Vivekananda Auditorium of the Academy. The programme was conducted in the form of a Judicial…

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