Know Thy Newly Appointed Judge of Supreme Court of India: Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva
Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva was elevated to the Supreme Court in June 2026 and has previously served as Chief Justice of MP High Court.
Madhya Pradesh High Court
“Parents Who Solemnise Child Marriages Cannot Escape Liability”: MP High Court Tells Husband to Seek Recourse from Them, Enhances Wife’s Maintenance Threefold
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MP Cough Syrup Deaths Case| MP HC Denies Bail to Paediatric Doctor Who Prescribed Banned Fixed Dose Compound to Children Below 4 Despite Government Circular
The Court noted that the accused prescribed the fixed dose compound to the children below the age of 4 years, which was banned by the Government Circular, due to which many innocent children died.
“Father can’t discriminate between educational expenses of son and daughter”: MP HC enhances maintenance granted to government servant’s wife and daughter
The Court stated that if the husband was bearing substantial expenses for the technical education of the major son, the same could not be a ground to restrict reasonable maintenance and educational support to the minor daughter.
Twisha Sharma Case: Six Ante-Mortem Injuries, Forced Abortion Allegations, Non-Cooperation — Why MP HC Quashed Mother-in-Law’s Anticipatory Bail
The Court noted that as per the post-mortem report, the death was due to ante-mortem hanging by ligature, but 6 other ante-mortem injuries were found on the body of the deceased, which were not caused by taking the body out of the ligature or carrying it out to the hospital.
Bhopal Dowry Death Case: Husband Withdraws Anticipatory Bail to Surrender; MP HC Issues Notice to Mother-in-Law
The Court also took note of the State’s contention that the anticipatory bail was granted in a very hurried manner, as the death occurred on 12 May at night, the post-mortem was conducted on 14 May, the anticipatory bail application was filed on 14 May, and the same was allowed on 15 May.
Colony Built, Pipes Not Laid: MP HC Ends SADA-Jal Nigam Buck Passing; Directs Jal Nigam to Ensure Residents’ Right to Potable Water
The Court stated that although it would have been appropriate for the State to proactively coordinate and ensure that its instrumentalities discharge their respective obligations, the failure to do so does not give any right to the Special Area Development Authority (SADA) and Jal Nigam to shed their responsibilities and deny the residents their basic entitlement.
“Humiliation, degradation, or public shaming of accused violates Art. 21”: Madhya Pradesh HC Directs Inquiry into Alleged Mala-Fide Public Parading of Accused
At the same time, the Court stated that mere transportation of an accused from a police station to the Court for production before the Magistrate, even if done on foot, under unavoidable circumstances, would not ipso facto constitute a violation of fundamental rights, unless it is shown that such an act was done deliberately to humiliate or with mala fide intention.
“International gang of wildlife poachers & traffickers”: Madhya Pradesh HC denies bail to alleged pangolin poacher noting prima facie involvement
The Court noted that the case indeed involved an international gang of poachers and traffickers of wildlife animals like Pangolin, and the accused prima facie seemed to be involved.
Affected persons not rehabilitated even after 20+ years of Narmada Dam: Madhya Pradesh HC directs Additional Chief Secretary to address Medha Patkar’s suggestions, concerns
A PIL was filed by Medha Patkar in 2024 seeking registration of land plots allotted to persons displaced by the Narmada Dam project, since the allotment letters had not been registered as formal title deeds since 20+ years.
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.
Deliberate monopoly for unlawful excessive profits: MP HC denies relief to private schools, booksellers & publishers in unauthorized fee hike and book selling case
The Court noted that the cumulative financial impact, as reflected in the investigation, indicated that students were compelled to incur an additional expenditure of approximately Rs 53 lakhs which could not be brushed aside as incidental or insignificant.
Right to default bail accrues on accused if charge-sheet not filed within stipulated time: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Court remarked the trial Judge did not spare any time to peruse/follow the settled and binding legal position and, on extraneous reasons, dismissed the application for grant of default bail, despite accrual of an indefeasible right to the accused due to non-filing of charge-sheet within the stipulated period.
Breach of Undertaking is Contempt of Court: Madhya Pradesh HC Directs Reopening of Check Posts for Curbing Overloaded Trucks in 30 Days
The present contempt petition was filed against the State Government for not following the undertakings given by them before the Court in several PILs filed regarding overloaded trucks.
Posted a Pro-Iran Reel, Ended Up in Jail — Here’s Why MP HC Granted Bail
The accused persons had posted an Instagram reel where they, along with others, stating, “Iran Ka Sath Dene Ja Rahe Hai Sab Milkar Allahu Akbar Hindustan Ka Musalman Na Kal Dara Tha Na Ham Aaj Darengey.”
“Attempt to Extract Pound of Flesh From Husband”: Madhya Pradesh HC Denies Maintenance to Wife Earning Over Rs 1 Lakh a Month
The Court held that there was no error in the jurisdiction or reasoning in the impugned order because as per admitted income of the wife, her monthly income would be Rs 1.66 lakhs, and even if it had been reduced, it would still be 1.25 lakhs.
“Quasi-judicial powers to be exercised with care, not mechanically”; Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes wrongful forfeiture
“When there are provisions for imposing a heavy fine on a quasi-judicial officer, it is expected that they would decide the matter in a judicial manner”
‘Not Even 10% Women Nominations’: MP HC halts Rewa Bar Association Elections
A woman advocate challenged the Rewa Bar Association Elections claiming that there was no reservation of 30 per cent for women candidates in violation of the Supreme Court’s directions.
Tiger Corridor at risk? MP HC seeks assistance from National Tiger Conservation Authority, Wildlife Board on NH-46 Widening
A petition was filed against widening of NH 46 as it passes through an important tiger and wildlife corridor, and any construction was likely to affect the movement of wild animals.
Courtroom Shocker: Man alleging ₹200-Crore Maruti Scam Places Miscarried Foetus Before Judge; MP High Court Finds Claims of Threat to Family ‘Vague’
“Justice is administered strictly in accordance with law and on the basis of legally admissible material placed on record, and not on emotional considerations or theatrical conduct in the Courtroom.”