Can New Grounds or Re-arguing the Case Constitute Valid Grounds for Review under Order 47 Rule 1 CPC?

The Chhattisgarh High Court firmly clarified that review jurisdiction under Section 114 and Order 47 Rule 1 CPC is strictly

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Is the Insurance Company Liable to First Pay Compensation for Pillion Rider Death Under a “Liability Only” Motor Policy, and Then Recover From Owner?—Precedent Reaffirmed and Clarified

The Chhattisgarh High Court clarifies that where a “Liability Only” insurance policy exists but no additional premium has been paid

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Review Petitions Be Used to Re-Argue a Case or Introduce New Grounds Beyond Order 47 Rule 1 CPC? – High Court Reaffirms Narrow Limits on Review Jurisdiction

The High Court reiterates that a review petition under Section 114 and Order 47 Rule 1 CPC cannot be entertained

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Must Insurers Pay Compensation to Pillion Riders Not Covered by Liability-Only Policies Before Seeking Recovery? – Chhattisgarh High Court Affirms “Pay and Recover” Principle

Court holds that when a pillion rider is not covered under a ‘Liability Only’ motor insurance policy due to no

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Delay in Challenging Promotion Orders Bar Relief under Article 226? Chhattisgarh High Court Reaffirms Strict Timelines in Service Matters

The High Court of Chhattisgarh upholds existing precedent requiring prompt action in service disputes—especially in promotion or seniority challenges—categorically dismissing

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Appellate Courts Reduce Sentence to Period Already Undergone for Conviction Under Section 498-A IPC Where Significant Time Has Lapsed since the Incident?

The High Court of Chhattisgarh reaffirms the discretion to modify sentence under Section 498-A IPC to the period already undergone,

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Whether Conviction Under NDPS Act Can Be Sustained Solely on Police Testimony When Independent Witnesses Turn Hostile? — Reaffirmation of Existing Precedent

The High Court reaffirmed that reliable police testimony can sustain conviction under Section 20(b)(ii)(C) of the NDPS Act even if

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does a High Court Writ Petition Lie When an Appeal Against Contractor Licence Demotion is Pending? Clarifying Exhaustion of Statutory Remedies in Public Works Contractual Disputes

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that when a statutory appeal against contractor licence demotion is pending and heard, judicial

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Delay in Releasing Sanctioned Financial Assistance Under Government Scholarship Schemes Amount to Violation of Natural Justice: Clarification from Andhra Pradesh High Court?

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that, once eligibility and sanction are undisputed, any unreasonable delay by authorities in

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can Possessors of Private Land Be Evicted Without Due Process? Gauhati High Court Reaffirms Mandatory Adherence to Legal Procedure

The Gauhati High Court has reaffirmed that eviction from private land—even if the possessors lack title—cannot be done without following

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October 24, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

Is a Writ Petition Maintainable When Government Officials are Impleaded by Name Instead of Official Capacity?

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirmed that petitions naming government officers personally, rather than in their official capacity, are defective and

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can New Grounds or Previously Overlooked Evidence Justify Review of a Judgment Dismissing a Writ Petition Under Order 47 Rule 1 CPC? – Precedential Limits Reaffirmed

The High Court of Chhattisgarh reaffirms the settled principle that review jurisdiction under Order 47 Rule 1 CPC is confined

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh