MP High Court quashes Rape case lodged by Honey trap racket operator
The Court held that while delay in reporting rape is not always material, in the present case, it is crucial due to the complainant’s history and the timing of her allegations.
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Failed Long-term relationships not ground for filing Rape FIRs: Madhya Pradesh High Court
‘In a young age when relationship develops, they naturally carry impression that they will get married. However, sometimes it fails, and the girl, considering herself to be betrayed and deceived, cannot lodge the FIR saying that rape has been committed with her.”
MP High Court stays Som Distilleries’ licence suspension in Child Labour case
The petitioner’s license was suspended based on inspection by the National Child Protection Commission disclosing employment of 59 minor children.
HIGH COURT JULY 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Stories on Lakshmi Puri’s defamation; Agniveer recruitment; Cancer patient’s termination of pregnancy; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
Centre notifies appointment of Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, as Acting Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court
Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva will begin to perform the duties of Acting CJ consequent upon appointment of Justice Sheel Nagu, as the 66th Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
President appoints Justice Sheel Nagu as the new Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court
In December 2023, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Sheel Nagu as the next Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court after the retirement of former Chief Justice, Justice Ravi Shanker Jha.
RTI| MP High Court directs disclosure of marks obtained by other candidates in Agniveer recruitment examination within 15 days
MP High Court affirmed the candidates’ right to access information about the performance of other candidates as part of a public activity.
MP High Court imposes cost of Rs 50,000/- on Khandwa BJP MLA Kanchan Tanve for delaying tactics and false allegations against the Court
‘Section 86(6) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, mandates the trial of an election petition to continue from day to day unless adjournment is necessary.’
Waqf Tribunal has no jurisdiction to decide pre-Waqf Act suits pending before civil courts: MP High Court
Section 7(5) of the Waqf Act, 1995 states that the Wakf Tribunal does not have jurisdiction over matters that were already the subject of a suit or proceeding in a civil court before the commencement of the Act.
Supreme Court issues notice in MP Bar Association plea claiming exemption from electricity charges
The Bar Association wanted the State Government to bear the electricity expenses of the Bar rooms used for setting the client, conference rooms, etc. in the accommodation within the court premises.
MP High Court permits minor daughter to donate Liver Tissue on exceptional medical grounds
The petitioner is suffering from end stage chronic liver disease, his liver is severely affected and if treatment of transplant of tissue of liver is not done then there is danger to his life.
Executing Court must ascertain stamp duty payment issue before enforcement of Arbitral Award: MP High Court
The Court held that unilateral appointment of the Arbitrator without the petitioner’s consent could render the award void under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
IBC proceedings don’t bar liability under Section 138 of NI Act: MP High Court
The Court held that the proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 are penal in nature and not akin to civil recovery proceedings.
MP Civil Judge Junior Division | MP High Court directs to weed-out ineligible candidates from prelims under Amended Recruitment Rules
The Court stated that the impugned order under review misunderstood the nature of cut-off marks as immutable rather than subject to change based on eligibility criteria.
No physical injuries, delayed FIR & subsequent marriage: MP High Court quashes Rape charges amid doubt over prosecutrix’s credibility
“No reasonable person would believe the prosecutrix’s allegations given the circumstances and inconsistencies in her statements.”
‘Cries of deceased child’s family can’t be ignored’; MP High Court affirms denial of bail to juvenile in kidnapping and murder case
“A striking balance is necessary while considering the matter of bail of a juvenile from the angle of best interest of the child, demands of justice to the victim and the concern of the society at large.”
Husband’s conviction for murder constitutes mental cruelty; wife entitled to divorce: MP High Court
“No wife can live in the matrimonial relationship with the person who is so short-tampered and impulsive turned criminal.”
Non-disclosure of Right to Terminate Pregnancy by Police/Doctors violates Minor Rape Survivor’s Right to live with dignity: MP High Court
The Court criticised the investigating officer and the treating doctor for not informing the survivor’s family about the pregnancy and the option for termination, considering the survivor’s minor status and health risks.
“Adding specific dress in Cartoon prima facie indicates attempt to promote enmity”; Madhya Pradesh HC refuses to quash FIR against Folk Singer
The Court stated that applicant’s inclusion of specific dress details not related to the actual incident suggests an intent to attribute the incident to a particular group, potentially inciting enmity and disrupting harmony.
Legal heirs of deceased employee entitled to benefits under Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Yoddha Kalyan Yojna: MP High Court
The MP High Court provided compensation of Rs 50 lakh under Mukhyamantri COVID -19 Yoddha Kalyan Yojna and also imposed a cost of Rs. 1 lakh for unnecessary harassment.