Chhattisgarh High Court

Chhattisgarh High Court Reduces Life Sentence for Rape to 10 Years: “Extraordinary Circumstances Must Be Shown for Maximum Punishment Under Section 376 IPC”

Court’s Decision: The Chhattisgarh High Court partly allowed the appeal against the judgment of the trial court. It: Reduced the appellant's sentence for the offence under Section 376 IPC from…

Rawlaw February 19, 2025

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Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Husband: “Burden of Explaining Wife’s Homicidal Death in Locked Room Lies on the Accused, Strengthening Conviction Under Section 302 IPC”

Court’s Decision The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for murdering his wife under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The appellant was sentenced to…

Rawlaw January 28, 2025

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Chhattisgarh High Court Reduces Sentence Under Section 324 IPC: “Ends of Justice Would Be Served with Sentence Already Undergone Due to 21-Year Delay Since the Incident”

Court’s Decision The Chhattisgarh High Court modified the appellant's sentence for an offence under Section 324 of the IPC. The trial court had sentenced the appellant to rigorous imprisonment for…

Rawlaw January 25, 2025

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Chhattisgarh High Court Permits Termination of 24-Week Pregnancy of Minor Rape Victim: Upholds Reproductive Autonomy and Mental Health Rights Under MTP Act and Article 21

Court’s Decision: The Chhattisgarh High Court allowed the termination of a minor rape victim's 24-week pregnancy. The court observed that forcing the victim to continue her pregnancy would severely compromise…

Rawlaw January 25, 2025

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Chhattisgarh High Court Stays ₹16.22 Lakh Recovery Order and Arbitrator’s Decision Against Paddy Procurement In-charge: “Opportunity to Be Heard Is a Fundamental Principle of Natural Justice, Appeal Rights Under Clause 14 Must Be Honored”

Court’s Decision: The High Court of Chhattisgarh stayed two crucial orders: The Arbitrator-cum-Collector’s order dated 21.10.2024: This order had dismissed the petitioner’s arbitration application. The recovery order dated 29.11.2024: This…

Rawlaw January 25, 2025

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Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Bail to Two Women Accused Under BNS, Citing Minor Injuries and Allegations of Procedural Bias: “Fairness Must Prevail When Public Officials Are Involved in Disputes”

Court’s Decision: The High Court of Chhattisgarh granted regular bail to two women accused under Sections 296, 115(2), 109, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, in connection…

Rawlaw January 16, 2025

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Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Bail to MLA in ₹10.21 Crores Property Damage Case: Cites Prima Facie Evidence, Video Footage, and “Sufficient Material Demonstrating Gravity of the Offence”

Court’s Decision The Chhattisgarh High Court rejected the bail plea of the applicant, a Member of the Legislative Assembly, who was accused of conspiring, instigating violence, and supporting acts of…

Rawlaw January 15, 2025

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Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Conviction for Outraging Modesty Under Section 354 IPC: Reduces Sentence to Time Served, Enhances Fine to ₹7,000 with ₹5,000 as Compensation, and Emphasizes Timeliness and Evidence

Court’s Decision The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld the applicant's conviction under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which pertains to the use of criminal force or assault with…

Rawlaw January 15, 2025

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Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Appellate Court’s Remand for Retrial in Fraudulent Caste Record Case: “Order for Retrial Must Only Be Made in Exceptional Cases,” Affirms Jurisdiction Under Section 386(a) CrPC

Court’s Decision: The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed the revisions filed by the accused, challenging the appellate court's decision to remand the case for re-trial under Section 386(a) of the Criminal…

Rawlaw January 15, 2025

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Chhattisgarh High Court Awards Maintenance Under Domestic Violence Act Despite Void Marriage: Reinforces That Marriage Is Not a Prerequisite for Relief and Broader Protection for Women in Domestic Relationships

Court’s Decision The Chhattisgarh High Court overturned the judgments of the trial and appellate courts, which had previously dismissed the applicant’s claims. The High Court held that the applicant was…

Rawlaw January 15, 2025