Madhya Pradesh HC recalls incorrect order wherein accused was ‘accidentally’ granted bail
The Court had granted bail to the accused whose bail had to be denied due to a typographical error.
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“An Ideal Hindu Wife”: Madhya Pradesh HC lauds woman for living with in laws despite husband deserting her for 19 years; denies relief to husband
“She did not use her sufferings for gain of sympathy, instead she channelled it inward, reflecting the Hindu ideal of the woman as Shakti – not weak, but submissive and powerful in her endurance and grace.”
Indore-Dewas Highway Jam| Madhya Pradesh HC directs expeditious construction of service lanes
“The photographs show that they are now constructing/ upgrading side lanes/diversions on both sides of the flyover at Arjun Barodia. In fact, as per the agreement and the norms of Road Congress guidelines, the service road ought to have been constructed before starting the construction work of the bridge/flyovers/subways, etc.”
Madhya Pradesh High Court directs action against private vehicles with illegal flashing lights, sirens and number plates
The Court directed the Regional Transport Officer and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) to immediately act against those vehicles who were violating the notice/circular dated 01-03-2025.
Bhopal Gas Tragedy | Madhya Pradesh HC directs state to urgently examine issue of shifting containment site away from habitation
The Court noted that undisputedly, the residue from the incineration process was also toxic and needed to be contained for almost 30-40 years.
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.
President appoints 19 Advocates, Judicial Officers as Judges in 3 High Courts
In a press note issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, the President appointed 19 Advocates and Judicial Officers as Judges and Additional Judges in Gauhati, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana High Court.
Madhya Pradesh HC imposes Rs 50,000 cost on convict for ‘attempting to overawe District Judiciary’ by alleging assurance of acquittal by Trial Court Judge
“The complainant is not a person aggrieved when he or she informs the High Court to act against the erring Judge for his judicial decision, and the role of the complainant comes to an end with the complaint being referred to the High Court.”
“As we sow, so shall we reap”: MP High Court Criticizes Feudal Mindset in Judiciary, Grants Relief to Illegally Terminated District Judge
“Instances of the District Judges personally attending to High Court Judges (as desired by them) on railway platforms and waiting on them with refreshments, are commonplace thus perpetuating a colonial decadence with a sense of entitlement.”
‘Can’t claim only beneficial part of a scheme as admissible’; MP HC rejects Former Revenue Inspector’s plea to count furlough period towards eligible service
“The Furlough Scheme has to be read as a whole, and an employee cannot contend that the beneficial part of the scheme is admissible and the part which provides for furlough period not being counted towards retiral dues separately is not sustainable.”
‘Review of a review not permissible’; Supreme Court upholds Calcutta HC judgment on finality of Review Medical Board’s decision in BSF recruitment
The respondents submitted that the action of the Petitioners in conducting another Review Medical Examination is clearly illegal, ultra vires, and without authority, and therefore deserves to be set aside in its entirety.
‘Inhumane and unsympathetic behavior by police’; Madhya Pradesh HC directs Rs 41 Lakh compensation to yoga instructor sexually harassed by LNIPE VC
“Police authorities are responsible for not taking action in time on the complaint made by the petitioner as they waited for three long years to register the crime, that too after directions of the Supreme Court, which had added to the agony of the petitioner.”
Madhya Pradesh HC appoints Retd. Justice Alok Verma as arbitrator for dispute concerning development of Hukumchand Mill Area
A dispute had arisen between the M.P. Housing and Infrastructure Development Board and the applicant regarding non-performance of their consulting services in a given timeline as per their agreement.
Madhya Pradesh HC mandates photography of injuries in all criminal cases by police, doctors
The Court called out the disturbing trend of extending undue benefit of deliberate procedural lapses at the initial stage of a crime.
No Re-NEET UG 2025: Madhya Pradesh HC sets aside direction of re-exam due to power outage in some centres
“It is correct that this exam is very important for every child for their future career, but it is also important to note that out of 27,264 candidates, only 70 candidates have filed writ petitions complaining about disruption due to power outage which is a very insignificant figure.”
A party alone cannot decide to appoint an Arbitrator of their choice when 2nd party has not given consent: MP High Court
“Proviso to Section 12(5) gives a discretion to the parties to waive the applicability of the appointment of an Arbitrator by one party, but the word ‘may’ has been used”.
“Sheer misuse of the freedom of speech and expression”: Madhya Pradesh HC denies anticipatory bail to cartoonist for PM Modi, RSS caricature
“It is apparent that the act is deliberate and malicious intended to outrage religious feelings of the complainant and the public at large by insulting its religion, which is prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony in the society.”
Madhya Pradesh HC sets aside 25-year-old Trial Court order concerning Saif Ali Khan’s ancestral property; Remands matters for fresh trial
The original partition suits were filed by the heirs of the deceased Nawab’s elder brother against Saif Ali Khan’s grandmother who inherited the vast personal estate of the late Nawab, her grandfather, when she took the throne.
‘No intention to cause death’; Madhya Pradesh HC modifies conviction of man who killed wife with brick from murder to culpable homicide
The Court noted that since the convict assaulted his wife with a brick in the spur of the moment, the case would fall under the ambit of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, i.e., Section 304-II of the IPC.
Power Outage During NEET UG 2025: Madhya Pradesh HC orders re-test, re-evaluation of ranks, and delay in counselling
“The exam was only three hours, in which even for ten minutes, if a student faces a difficulty in reading and writing due to a power outage, the same has the effect of rattling one’s mental condition, and is sufficient to disturb his or her composure and focus for the remaining time.”