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During an important court session, the High Court expressed unhappiness with the condition of roads after a public interest lawsuit was filed about their poor state. Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha was displeased, especially noting that despite previous promises, nothing had improved. The issue was worsened by non-working street lights. In the hearing on Thursday, it was revealed that Rs. 22.5 crore had been allocated to fix a badly damaged road near the Legislative Assembly. However, issuing tenders was delayed due to the Model Code of Conduct being in effect. The bench of Judges Ramesh Kumar Sinha and Ravindra Agrawal directed quick tender issuance, with the Advocate General overseeing the process. Chief Justice Sinha emphasized the urgency, saying, “Until these roads are fixed, you'll keep facing these problems.” During the session, experts presented a report on terrible road conditions in certain areas like Dhaneli and the route to Raipur Airport. They pointed out potholes and dark ...

SPEECH ON "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY' BY HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMESH SINHA, CHIEF JUSTICE, HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR, ON 07.03.2024 AT DISTRICT BAR ASSOCIATION, DURG President, District Bar Association Durg and Members of the Executive Body, District Judge, Durg and Judicial Officers of the District Judiciary, Learned members of the Bar Ladies and Gentlemen Namaste and a very good evening to everyone present here. As you all know that this evening we have gathered here to share our gratitude towards our women on this occasion of International Women's Day. I feel delighted to address the gathering of Advocates and Judges of District Judiciary in the vibrant district of Durg. International Women's Day is celebrated on 8th March every year. It is an opportunity to commemorate women's social, economic, cultural and political achievements and highlights the need to continue accelerating gender equality. The history of the day dates back to the ...

Party Name Case No. Decided on Coram Subject Matter Point decided Himanshu Namdeo and Others Vs Dena Bank and Others WA No. 188 of 2016 19.11.2019 Hon’ble Shri P.R. Ramachandra Menon, Chief Justice and Ho’ble Shri Justice Parth Prateem Sahu Service Matter (I) Legal heirs of missing employee, who sustained a civil death, are entitled to get his retiral dues including gratuity, provident fund, leave encashment and family pension etc. (ii) Charge-sheet not served to the missing employee – he can only be terminated/ removed simplicitor from service without any reference or finding of guilt. Ashutosh Agrawal and Another Vs. Union of India and Others WA No. 7, 9 of 2009 and WA No. 819 of 2018 06.12.2019 Hon’ble Shri P.R. Ramachandra Menon, Chief Justice and Ho’ble Shri Justice Parth Prateem Sahu Indian Stamp Act, 1899 National Highways Act, 1956 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabil...