Electrocuted Railway Contract Worker
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Noting the Union’s plea for some time to respond, the Court opined that such a plea reflected a lack of seriousness on the part of the Railways, particularly when the victim was admitted in hospital and struggling for his life.

sentence of man who raped nice
Case BriefsHigh Courts

In her statement, the victim stated that firstly, her father committed forcible sexual intercourse with her, and after some days when she was sleeping at her paternal aunt’s house, then the convict, who was her paternal uncle, committed the same offence against her.

phenyl mixed in school children's meal
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Had the contaminated food been consumed by the students, it is beyond imagination what devastation it would have caused to the lives of their parents and families, who repose their faith in the residential school system, believing that their children would be cared for like their own.”

Toddler's death at Anganwadi
Case BriefsHigh Courts

A news report was published about a three-year-old girl child sustaining a grievous head injury when an iron pipe, kept along with other DJ equipment unlawfully dumped within the Anganwadi premises, fell upon her while she was playing.

guard administering injection
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The spectacle of a security guard administering an injection in place of a trained nurse is not only a clear breach of medical ethics and professional standards, but also a stark reflection of systemic failure in ensuring accountability and adherence to established protocols of patient care.”

Insulting and humiliating during financial vulnerability
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Her behaviour, including instigating the daughter against the father, making unfounded demands during a financially unstable period, and leaving the home with the daughter while abandoning the son, demonstrated a pattern of mental harassment and disregard for the matrimonial bond.”

Dog-Licked Mid-Day Meal
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court stated that though three doses of anti-rabies vaccine had been administered to the school children, there was negligence on the part of the State.

Unregulated Sale of Sharp Knives
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“This lack of oversight and regulation can contribute to an increase in violent incidents, such as stabbing, and raises concerns about public safety.”

Chhattisgarh City Buses ceasing operation
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“This is the situation when 20 days ago, the Secretary-cum-Transport Commissioner had given an affidavit saying that the insurance, fitness, and tax of 6 out of 9 city buses had been deposited, five were currently running on the roads, and one more will start soon.”

Stray Cattle on roads
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The PIL was filed due to repeated incidents of stray cattle being killed in road accidents or traffic congestions taking place.

Chhattisgarh HC on poor conditions of AIIMS Raipur
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It raises a serious question on the functioning of the Health Department of the State as well as the Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation.”

Chhattisgarh HC designates Senior Advocates
Hot Off The PressNews

The Full Court, vide a notification dated 07-08-2025, designated three advocates as Senior Advocates.

School Children Fed Dog-Licked Food
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Providing food to the school students is not an empty formality, and the same has to be done with dignity. A person, especially an innocent child, cannot be served any food that has been licked/soiled by a dog.”

Saying 'I Love You' alone not sexual assault
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It was his solitary act of showing his “expression of love”, and a close scrutiny of her statements vis-a-vis the statements of her friends, would reveal that it was not made with an intention of his sexual desire.”

transfer alleging bias of Judge
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Scandalizing a Judicial Officer of District Court is bound to shake confidence of the litigating public in the system and has to be tackled strictly.”

appointment of judges to 6 High Courts
Appointments & TransfersNews

The Collegium led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai held a meeting on 28-07-2025 to approve and recommend the appointment of several judges in Karnataka, Calcutta, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, and Bombay High Court.

IED Blast Case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Mere prolonged detention or socio-economic hardship cannot outweigh the serious and grave nature of allegations involving offences against national security.”

Filming Reels On National Highway
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Nuisance on the roads not only puts the life of such people in danger but also the life of the other people passing through the said roads.”

Man Seeking Wife’s Call Records
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The husband cannot compel the wife to share her passwords of the cellphone or bank account and such an act would amount to a violation of privacy and potentially, domestic violence. There should be a balance between marital privacy and the need for transparency and at the same time trust in the relationship.”

Termination for Habitual Absenteeism
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is well settled position of law that the imposition of punishment is a managerial function of the management and unless the punishment is so shocking or touches the conscience of the Court, it should not be interfered with by the Court.”