Can a Plaintiff Seek Specific Performance of a Contract if They Fail to Prove Continuous Readiness and Willingness and File Beyond the Limitation Period?

The Chhattisgarh High Court has reiterated that in suits for specific performance, the plaintiff must plead and prove continuous readiness

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October 22, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Conviction Solely Based on Recovery of Blood-Stained Clothes, Without Conclusive Serological Link to the Deceased, Satisfy the Standard for Circumstantial Evidence in Murder Trials? (Precedent Affirmed: Five Golden Principles of Circumstantial Evidence)

High Court clarifies and reaffirms that recovery of blood-stained clothes or weapons, without established serological connection to the deceased, cannot

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October 22, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Is Mere Entry in School Records Enough to Prove Victim’s Minority under the POCSO Act? — High Court Clarifies Evidentiary Standard (Precedent Binding in Chhattisgarh, Persuasive Elsewhere)

The Chhattisgarh High Court affirms that entries regarding date of birth in school registers, without corroborative or cogent evidence, are

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October 22, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Conviction Be Based Solely on a Sole or Weak Witness Testimony or Uncorroborated Dying Declarations? High Court Reaffirms Need for High Evidentiary Standards and Cautious Scrutiny

The Chhattisgarh High Court sets aside convictions under IPC Sections 302/149, 147, and 201, firmly reasserting that conviction cannot rest

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October 22, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does a Candidate Have a Vested Right to Appointment Where Recruitment is Cancelled for Proven Irregularities? – Precedent Affirmed on State’s Discretion in Public Employment

The High Court of Chhattisgarh reaffirms that no indefeasible right to appointment exists for candidates merely because they are selected,

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October 22, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Can an Accused Be Acquitted Despite Sole Testimony of Prosecutrix in Rape Cases? Clarification on the Weight of Sole Testimony Versus Medical and Circumstantial Evidence

The High Court clarified that, while the sole testimony of the prosecutrix can suffice for conviction in rape cases if

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October 22, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Can an Insurer Deny Liability for Compensation on the Grounds of Policy Cancellation Due to Premium Cheque Dishonour? — Upholding Existing Precedent, Requiring Substantiation and Due Communication for Policy Cancellation

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirmed that an insurer cannot escape liability for compensation solely by alleging non-receipt of premium or

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October 22, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Contradictory Testimony, Non-Examination of Material Witnesses, and Inconclusive Evidence Mandate Acquittal in Cheating Cases under Section 420 IPC?

The Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed that where prosecution witnesses provide inconsistent accounts, material witnesses are not examined, and cogent

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October 22, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Civil Servant Claim Retrospective Promotion When He Does Not Qualify the Departmental Exam and Seeks Relief After Significant Delay?

The Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed that retrospective promotion cannot be granted if the employee fails to clear the departmental

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Can Contributory Negligence Be Attributed to a Deceased Victim in Motor Accident Claims? Reaffirming the Evidence Standard in Motor Accident Cases

The Chhattisgarh High Court, through a single-judge decision, clarified that contributory negligence must be strictly proved by the party alleging

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Conviction for Rape Be Based Solely on the Testimony of the Prosecutrix if Her Testimony Is Inconsistent and Lacks Corroboration?

The High Court clarified that while the sole testimony of the prosecutrix may suffice for conviction if deemed of “sterling

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Mere General Allegations Without Specific Overt Acts Attract Joint Liability under Section 34 IPC in Attempt to Murder Cases? – High Court Clarifies and Limits Application

The Chhattisgarh High Court has clarified that in the absence of clear evidence of a common intention or specific overt

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh