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Mother who killed her children's suspected murderer granted bail
July 17, 2026 6:09 pm
The Chhattisgarh High Court was hearing the bail plea of a woman accused of killing another woman whom she believed had caused the deaths of four of her children through black magic.
Guest lecturers also entitled to maternity pay, rules Chhattisgarh High Court
July 15, 2026 10:30 am
The Chhattisgarh High Court was hearing a guest lecturer’s plea seeking benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act after her maternity leave was approved but she was not paid salary for the period.
Free speech or hate? Court refuses to drop charges against 11 over ‘anti-Hindu’ remarks
July 13, 2026 5:36 pm
The case before the Chhattisgarh High Court originated from an FIR lodged by a VHP member after a meeting organised by Bharat Mukti Morcha and Rashtriya Christian Morcha on February 27, 2024.
‘Kitchen knife’ murder: Case to continue against 4 online delivery platform employees
July 10, 2026 12:21 pm
Investigators alleged that a kitchen knife purchased through an online marketplace was used in the fatal stabbing of a petrol pump manager during a robbery in Raipur in July 2025.
Visually impaired teacher wins job back as court bars post-hiring eligibility changes
July 09, 2026 12:18 pm
Two physical education teachers faced rejection of their appointments by the education department, which questioned their eligibility in 2023, and moved the Chhattisgarh High Court.
No proof of 'public threat', court says FIRs can’t justify expelling doctor from 7 districts
July 09, 2026 11:39 am
The Chhattisgarh High Court noted that an externment order directly affects a citizen's right to live, move freely and carry on a job, making it essential to strictly comply with legal safeguards.
'Constitution does not ban moral instruction': High Court rejects plea against ‘Gayatri Mantra’ in Chhattisgarh schools
July 09, 2026 6:09 am
This comes after the state education department made the 'Gayatri Mantra' and other Hindu prayers mandatory at morning assemblies—a move the Opposition termed saffronisation of education.
Can’t ‘recklessly’ accuse judges: Contempt proceedings dropped against lawyers, litigant
July 07, 2026 12:42 pm
The Chhattisgarh High Court accepted the unconditional apologies, noting the genuine regret expressed by the erring persons in relation to a transfer plea.
Main accused escaped: Court slams 'casual' investigation, frees 5 in 833 kg ganja case
July 07, 2026 12:09 pm
The Chhattisgarh High Court was hearing a batch of criminal appeals filed by five accused against their convictions and sentence up to 15 years' rigorous imprisonment by a trial court, for offences under the NDPS Act.
Upholding son’s eviction from home, court says 93-year-old mother must live in peace
July 06, 2026 12:18 pm
Chhattisgarh High Court rules that receiving pension does not bar an elderly person from seeking eviction proceedings against their abusive children under the Senior Citizens Act.
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