Congress Leader Challenges BJP MLA Pratima Bagri’s Scheduled Caste Certificate; MP HC Orders Scrutiny
Congress Leader Pradeep Ahirwar had filed a complaint against BJP MLA Pratima Bagri questioning the validity of her Scheduled Caste Certificate.
Justice Vivek Agarwal
“A case of sibling jealousy”: Madhya Pradesh HC refuses to suspend sentence of woman convicted of sibling’s murder; Bats for mental health infrastructure
“Present case appears to be a case of mental depravity arising out of sibling jealousy, which needs to be addressed before it takes unruly dimensions in the society.”
OBC man forced to wash another’s feet & drink water| MP HC asks State why accused were detained under NSA without official communication via signed Court order
The Court directed the District Magistrate and SP to file affidavits explaining what material was placed before them and what was the basis to appreciate it before passing orders of detention on 14-10-2025 itself.
Madhya Pradesh HC upholds conviction of Chemistry Professor for electrocuting her Doctor husband to death
The Court held that it was a well-planned cold-blooded murder by the woman, who for the reasons best known to her, was not keeping good terms with her husband tortured him to death firstly by serving him a seductive drug and electrocuting him.
Accused can’t said to be “brutal” though “barbaric”; MP High Court commutes death sentence to 25 yrs imprisonment in 4-yr-old minor rape case
While the crime was heinous and against a child, the Court noted that although the act was “barbaric”, it could not be termed “brutal” in the sense that it required capital punishment.
“If guilty, basis must be disclosed; if not, litigation is futile”; MP High Court directs NGT to decide culpability before fastening liability in fire incident
The Court emphasised the need for fairness and cautioned against causing prejudice by delaying a determination of culpability and liability in fire incident.
‘Attempt to disrupt communal harmony and reinstate Mughal Order’; MP High Court denies bail under UAPA
“It is for the trial Court to decide it on the basis of the evidence as to what is the material available to prove or otherwise the charges which have been framed.”
‘Attempt to curtail individual’s personal freedom’; MP High Court quashes Externment order; directs State to pay ₹ 25,000/- in litigation costs
“It is unfortunate that even the Divisional Commissioner, Shahdol has chosen to merely countersign an order of rejection of appeal, without application of mind.”
MP High Court disposes of Guest faculty’s plea alleging coercion by college authorities to join RSS; State assures prompt action against authorities
The petitioner stated that college authorities compelled him to participate in activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) which does not align with his personal beliefs.
MP High Court imposes cost of ₹50,000/- on State for harassment; directs Chief Secretary to caution DMs against politically influenced decisions
The Court held that lodging an FIR does not equate to conviction as per the requirements of the M.P. Rajya Suraksha Adhiniyam, 1990.
MP High Court orders status quo on Nawab of Bhopal’s Property declared as ‘Enemy Property’; directs Pataudi family to approach appellant authority
The controversy stems from the government’s declaration of the Nawab of Bhopal’s properties as enemy property as the Nawab’s elder daughter, Princess Abida Sultan, moved to Pakistan in 1950.
MP High Court seeks response in plea challenging State Committee’s expertise on Rehabilitation of migrated Wild Elephant
The petitioner argued that the State committee lacks expertise in handling elephants and suggested involving experts from states like Kerala, which have significant experience in managing wild elephants.
MP High Court imposes Rs. 25,000/- cost on advocate for non-cooperation
MP High Court noted that during the last hearing on 07-05-2024, the Court explicitly stated that the case would be taken up at 2:15 P.M., however, the respondents’ counsel failed to appear before the Court, demonstrating non-cooperation.
State Bar Council’s refusal to grant separate recognition to High Court Advocates Bar Association not arbitrary: MP High Court
Madhya Pradesh High Court held that there was no justification for granting separate recognition to the petitioner association when the welfare schemes for advocates were already being administered through recognized bar associations.
Exclusion of Professors/Department Heads indicates favoritism; Selection Committee playing ‘a game of pick and choose’: MP High Court
Madhya Pradesh High Court held that non-inclusion of Professors/Head of the Department in selection committee amounts to violating the mandate of Madhya Pradesh Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Avam Sanchar Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 1990.
‘Patwari is not God’; MP High Court directs to register FIR against Patwari for creating report to prove Former CM’s son title
Madhya Pradesh High Court held that Patwari may be a “demigod in the rural society but, he cannot supersede the legal provision”.
MP High Court issues notice to Congress MLA Arif Masood over alleged concealment of loan information in Nomination Papers
The election petition is filed by Dhruv Narayan Singh, a BJP candidate from Bhopal Central Constituency, the same constituency as of the respondent.
Promotion can’t be kept in sealed cover due to pendency of 28-year-old criminal case: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that petitioner, a police officer, was a member of the party which was deputed to nab a dreaded anti-social element of Uttar Pradesh, namely Kamaluddin.
Collegium reiterates its recommendation for transfer of Justice Vivek Agarwal to Allahabad HC
Reconsideration of the proposal of transfer of Justice Vivek Agarwal, Judge, Madhya Pradesh High Court. Collegium had recommended transfer of Justice Vivek