Government Servant acquitted after 39 years in a Rs. 100 bribe case: Inside Chhattisgarh HC Ruling
“The evidence, whether oral, documentary, or circumstantial, falls short of establishing the essential ingredients of the alleged offence of bribery.”
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Chhattisgarh HC takes suo motu cognizance of non-delivery of medical equipment worth Rs. 15 Crores to CIMS despite Govt approval
“It transpires that despite the availability of sufficient funds, the machines/equipment are not being made available to the CIMS, which is causing hardships not only to the patients but also to the Doctors, which could have saved their precious time and energy, and treated a greater number of patients.”
Chhattisgarh HC seeks State response on alleged 100% domicile-based reservation in PG Medical Admissions
The petitioner contended that the Chhattisgarh Medical Post Graduate Admission Rules, 2021, worked in a way that would amount to 100 per cent reservation to candidates who got MBBS degree from Chhattisgarh or belonged to Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh HC takes suo motu cognizance of dilapidated Police quarters in Raipur; Seeks Police Housing corporation’s response
The news report stated that the Police quarters, which were 34 years old, were dilapidated, however, no action had been taken for the affected families.
Chhattisgarh HC| No relief to Flipkart associated delivery agent, area manager for delivering knives allegedly used for a murder
“The FIR specifically alleges that the knives ordered by the accused persons through Flipkart, which were prohibited under the Arms Act, were delivered through the logistics chain of ElasticRun where the present accused persons were employed, despite prior communications and warnings from the police authorities to e-commerce platforms to desist from supplying such prohibited items.”
“Alarming picture”: Chhattisgarh HC continues monitoring unregulated sale of knives as State informs online sale of 211 knives, registration of 677 cases in 2025
“The aforesaid data shows an alarming picture of the situation prevailing in the society, though the State appears to be taking adequate measures.”
‘Lack of seriousness by Railways’; Chhattisgarh HC takes suo motu cognizance of lack of financial assistance to electrocuted contract worker
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.
“No evidence that victim was minor”: Chhattisgarh HC modifies life sentence to 10 years imprisonment for man who raped his niece
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.
“Matter of grave concern that such incidents are recurring”: Chhattisgarh HC takes suo motu cognizance of phenyl being mixed in residential school children’s meal
“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.”
Chhattisgarh HC takes suo motu cognizance of toddler’s death at Anganwadi due to unlawfully dumped DJ equipment
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.
“Such lapse imperils public trust in govt. medical institutions”: Chhattisgarh HC seeks DM’s response on security guard administering injection to patient at District Hospital
“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 spouse during time of financial vulnerability amounts to mental cruelty: Chhattisgarh HC
“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.”
Chhattisgarh HC directs State to pay Rs 25,000 to each student who ate dog licked mid-day meal at Govt. School
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.
Chhattisgarh HC takes suo motu cognizance of unregulated sale of sharp knives as stabbing incidents surge
“This lack of oversight and regulation can contribute to an increase in violent incidents, such as stabbing, and raises concerns about public safety.”
“Causing great hardship to public at large”: Chhattisgarh HC seeks Transport Commissioner’s appearance for city buses ceasing operation in few days of restarting
“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 and Highways | Chhattisgarh HC directs NHAI to file affidavit amid rising accidents endangering cattle and human lives
The PIL was filed due to repeated incidents of stray cattle being killed in road accidents or traffic congestions taking place.
‘Pathetic situation in State’s biggest hospital’; Chhattisgarh HC seeks health department’s response on poor condition of Govt. hospitals, especially AIIMS Raipur
“It raises a serious question on the functioning of the Health Department of the State as well as the Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation.”
Chhattisgarh High Court designates three advocates as Senior Advocates
The Full Court, vide a notification dated 07-08-2025, designated three advocates as Senior Advocates.
‘Serious dereliction of duty’; Chhattisgarh HC rebukes authorities, self-help group for govt. school children being fed dog-licked food
“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 in absence of proven sexual intent’; Chhattisgarh HC upholds acquittal of man in POCSO case
“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.”