Bilaspur – The Chhattisgarh High Court has reiterated that any deviation from constitutional and statutory safeguards governing arrest and custody, even in cases arising from minor public disputes, is impermissible and capable of undermining the rule of law. While declining to award compensation or order coercive action, the Court directed senior police authorities to examine…
21 January 2026 – The High Court of Chhattisgarh has quashed criminal proceedings against a Bhilai-based hotel owner and directed the State of Chhattisgarh to pay ₹1 lakh as compensation, holding that his arrest and detention were illegal and in violation of constitutional safeguards. A Division Bench headed by Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha found that…
Bilaspur : The High Court of Chhattisgarh has ruled that domestic violence proceedings cannot continue when the Domestic Incident Report (DIR) is vague, lacks mandatory details, and appears to have been filed as a pressure tactic in a matrimonial dispute. The court held that such proceedings amount to an abuse of the process of law….
Bilaspur, 14 January 2026 – In a significant step towards strengthening judicial infrastructure in the State, the Virtual Bhoomi Poojan and Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for construction of the Civil Court Building at Pratappur, District Surajpur was held on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. The ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ramesh Sinha, the Chief…
The Chhattisgarh High Court has sent a strong message about protecting the dignity and authority of courts by refusing anticipatory bail to two men accused of creating trouble inside court premises. The accused, Sanjeet Kumar Burman and Amrit Das Dahariya, were alleged to be part of a mob that entered a courtroom in Bilaspur, disrupted…
Bilaspur, 9 January 2026 – A farewell ceremony was organised today at the High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur, in honour of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Deepak Kumar Tiwari on the occasion of his superannuation . Hon’ble Mr. Justice Deepak Kumar Tiwari is scheduled to retire on 10 January 2026, and as today marked the last working…
Bilaspur : The High Court of Chhattisgarh has ruled that the state government cannot impose transit fees on iron ore transported via the railway network. The judgment, delivered on January 6, 2026, by a Division Bench consisting of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Naresh Kumar Chandravanshi, provides major financial relief to the Steel Authority…
Bilaspur – The High Court of Chhattisgarh has dismissed a criminal appeal and upheld the life sentence awarded to a man convicted for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl. The High Court, while hearing the appeal against a 2022 trial court judgment, held that the prosecution had proved the case beyond reasonable doubt. The…
01 January 2026 : The Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009 is a national law that builds a scientific and technology-based system to prevent, control and eradicate animal diseases in India. This Act is not only about rules and penalties. It creates a structured framework that depends heavily on…
Bilaspur, December 31, 2025 : The High Court of Chhattisgarh has achieved commendable progress in the disposal of cases during the calendar year 2025, reflecting its unwavering commitment to the cause of timely, efficient, and accessible Justice. As on 01 January 2025, the total pendency of cases stood at 84,305. During the period from 01…