Inadequate Teachers in MP Govt Schools: Madhya Pradesh HC seeks data on vacancies
The petitioner contended that 499 schools were inadequately staffed and 102 schools had no teachers available.
Justice Vinay Saraf
Illegal Tree Felling Case | ‘Complete area for afforestation not stated’: Madhya Pradesh HC directs State to file better affidavit giving details of compensatory plantation
The Court noted that the State’s report did not mention the complete afforestation area and the number of trees that could be accommodated there. Further, a part of that area was adjacent to a city forest, i.e., trees already existed there.
MP Cough Syrup Deaths Case| “Most shocking case in medical history”: MP HC denies relief to distributor who sold Coldrif cough syrup
At the outset, the Court remarked that the subject case was one of the most shocking cases in the medical history where as many as 30 children died by alleged consumption of the Coldrif cold syrup.
“Photographs show dismal state of affairs regarding transplantation”: MP HC extends ban on harming trees to entire MP, seeks responses from State Authorities
The Court directed that no tree shall be cut, pruned or transplanted in any manner in Madhya Pradesh except with the prior permission of the Committee constituted by the NGT and the Tree Officer concerned till the next date of hearing.
Madhya Pradesh HC quashes amendment giving institutional preference in PG courses in private medical colleges to MBBS graduates from MP
“Giving institutional preference in the first round would most likely entail filling up all the postgraduate seats from the institutional candidates who have qualified for MBBS from colleges within MP, as the number of postgraduate seats is far less than MBBS seats.”
‘State destroying entire vegetation’; Madhya Pradesh HC bars cutting, pruning, or shifting of any tree in Bhopal in Illegal Tree Felling Case
“Clearly, it appears that respondents are not interested in protecting or transplanting any tree but are, in a rampant manner, cutting and destroying the entire vegetation that is coming in the way of alleged development.”
Right to Study | MP High Court recognises 18-year-old girl’s Civil Services aspirations; appoints IAS Officer as Mentor
“The corpus is a bright child and wishes to pursue her studies and even attend civil services examination.”
Indore Truck Crash Case| “Sufficient action not taken”: Madhya Pradesh HC directs Police Commissioner to appear on next date
Upon perusal of the status report filed by the Amicus Curiae, the Court held that despite the order passed by the Court, sufficient action had not been taken by the authorities to prevent recurrence of similar incidents.
Madhya Pradesh HC issues notices to Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, BJP MLA Nirmala Sapre in disqualification case filed by Congress MLA Umang Singhar
Umang Singhar filed the present petition because the disqualification petition was not yet decided by the Speaker since June 2025.
“Photos show trees not transplanted, rather cut completely”: MP HC directs State to file photos with GPS location of 253 allegedly transplanted trees out of 488 illegally cut trees
“The photographs placed on record of alleged transplanted trees show that none of the trees have been transplanted, rather the trees have been cut completely.”
“Shocking state of affairs”: Madhya Pradesh HC takes suo motu cognizance of alleged illegal felling of 488 trees near Bhopal
The Court remarked that the news article displayed a shocking state of affairs wherein 488 trees were sought to be axed despite the NGT declining such an action and repeated orders by the Court.
Madhya Pradesh HC temporarily stops livestreaming of Court Proceedings amid alleged misuse in making reels, memes
The petitioner contended that the live streams of court proceedings were being misused by several private entities in creating reels, clips, and memes, which were derogatory and wrongfully portrayed the legal fraternity.
Medical Termination of Pregnancy | MP High Court upholds minor sexual assault survivor’s right to continue Pregnancy; directs for comprehensive State support
“The right of personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India has held that unmarried woman has right to decide in respect of the pregnancy.”
‘Removal from service is shockingly disproportionate’; MP High Court directs reconsideration of punishment for proven misconduct
“The High Court can interfere with the order of punishment only in case of violation of the provisions of rules or principles of natural justice are proved.”
Missing persons cases can’t be brought under Habeas Corpus, unless illegal detention is established: MP High Court
“Cases of missing persons are to be registered under the regular provisions of the Penal Code and the Police officials concerned are bound to investigate the same in the manner prescribed under the Code of Criminal Procedure.”
MP High Court directs NGT to scrutinise compensation claims in Firecracker Factory Explosion case
When the NGT passed the impugned order, the injured persons were not identified, nature of injuries was not determined and damage to houses and displacement of persons was also not identified or determined.
MP High Court accepts man’s unconditional apology in contempt case; directs him to plant 50 trees of indigenous species
The respondent expressed remorse and tenders an apology, undertakes that in future he will ensure maintenance of proper decorum of the Court and volunteered to undertake social service.
Contamination of Drinking Water | MP High Court orders Testing and Inspection of Drinking Water supply in Central Jail Jabalpur
The petitioner contended that the manner in which drinking water is stored for the Jail inmates, the water will get contaminated, and the inmates are probably not being supplied potable drinking water.
MP High Court upholds Additional District Judge’s removal from service over “double standard in handling bail applications”
The Court reaffirmed that the court’s role in judicial review is limited to examining the decision-making process and not to re-evaluate the evidence or impose a different penalty.
Bhopal Gas Tragedy Victims’ Treatment and rehabilitation: MP High Court directs implementation of Monitoring Committee Recommendation
The instant matter related to the non-compliance of the Supreme Court’s directives for the treatment and rehabilitation of Bhopal gas victims.