Does Mere Simplicity of Injury Preclude Conviction under Section 307 IPC? — Chhattisgarh High Court Affirms and Clarifies Assessing Intention Over Injury Severity

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirms that under Section 307 IPC (attempt to murder), it is not necessary for the inflicted

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does the Compensation under Conventional Heads in Motor Accident Claims Require Mandatory Upward Revision as per Pranay Sethi?

The High Court clarified that, following *Pranay Sethi*, amounts awarded under ‘conventional heads’ (such as loss of consortium, loss of

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Seized Vehicles Allegedly Used for Illegal Mining Be Released on Supurdnama Pending Trial? — Affirmation of Supreme Court Precedent as Binding Authority

The High Court reiterates that seized vehicles, even in cases of alleged illegal sand transportation, should not be left to

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Acquittal for Dowry Death and Cruelty Stand When Key Prosecution Witnesses Negate Dowry Demand and Harassment Allegations?

The High Court of Chhattisgarh upheld the acquittal of the accused in a dowry death case, reaffirming that the absence

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Absence of Specific Allegations Regarding Dowry Demand or Injury Preclude Conviction Under Section 304-B/34 IPC?

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirmed that, in prosecutions under Section 304-B/34 IPC (dowry death with common intention), conviction cannot be

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Maintenance Order Under Section 125 CrPC Be Challenged Solely on Grounds of Insufficient Proof of Marriage or Applicant’s Income? — Existing Precedent Upheld by High Court

The High Court of Chhattisgarh reaffirmed that, where the Family Court has assessed evidence regarding marital status and income, its

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Complainant Appeal an Acquittal Order in a Cheque Dishonour Case Under the Proviso to Section 372 CrPC? Chhattisgarh High Court Affirms Supreme Court’s Clarification and Grants Procedural Liberty

Chhattisgarh High Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s 2025 decision in M/s Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran Etc., permits withdrawal

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Conviction Be Sustained Solely on the “Last Seen Together” Circumstance Without Corroborative Evidence? Chhattisgarh High Court Applies Supreme Court Precedent Clarifying the Evidentiary Threshold for Circumstantial Cases

Reaffirming the Supreme Court’s position that “last seen together” is a weak form of circumstantial evidence, the Chhattisgarh High Court

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Writ of Quo Warranto Be Issued Without Proof of Statutory Violation or Bona Fide Intent?

The High Court of Chhattisgarh has clarified that a writ of quo warranto may be issued only if the appointment

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Conviction Under the POCSO Act Be Sustained Solely on Private School Records as Proof of Minority When There Are Contradictions in Oral Evidence?

Court emphasises that documentary evidence from private schools, especially without foundation or corroboration, is insufficient to establish the minority of

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Can an Appellate Court Interfere With an Acquittal Under Section 378 CrPC? Scope for Setting Aside Acquittals Reaffirmed

The High Court of Chhattisgarh has reaffirmed that interference with a trial court’s acquittal in criminal cases is permissible only

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Contractual Disputes Arising Under Statutory Framework Be Challenged in Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226 Merely for Alleged Procedural Violations? — High Court Reaffirms Limits of Judicial Review in Commercial Contracts

The High Court holds that contractual disputes between private parties and statutory corporations cannot be adjudicated under Article 226 of

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh