Why Chhattisgarh High Court paved way for installation of this goddess idol

Key Highlights

• “It is a settled principle of law that when a consequential order is challenged without questioning the foundational action, the writ petition is liable to fail on that ground alone.” The present petition has been filed for the third time without curing the foundational defects, as the technical approval, NIT (Notice Inviting Tender) and the subsequent order passed by the elected municipal council remain unchallenged, the court held on February 24.
• Somya Panwar works with the Legal Desk at The Indian Express, where she covers the various High Courts across the country and the Supreme Court of India.
• Her writing is driven by a deep interest in how law influences society, particularly in areas of gender, feminism, and women’s rights.
• She is especially drawn to stories that examine questions of equality, autonomy, and social justice through the lens of the courts.
• Her work aims to make complex legal developments accessible, contextual, and relevant to everyday readers, with a focus on explaining what court decisions mean beyond legal jargon and how they shape public life.