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Madhya Pradesh High Court held that Patwari may be a “demigod in the rural society but, he cannot supersede the legal provision”.
A quick recap of Bail cases passed by the Supreme Court and High Courts in the month of April 2024 along with some top stories on Arvind Kejriwal seeking Interim Bail; Puthiyakavu Temple blast; and more.
The petitioner alleged that the BJP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya shared a false video on X (Twitter) to incite the communal riots which erupted in Khargone during the Ram Navami in April 2022.
Madhya Pradesh High Court found that the quantum of maintenance awarded by the trial court was reasonable, considering the circumstances and prevailing cost of living.
“The language used in the instant amendment is neither ambiguous nor calls for any interpretation. The expression used in the amendment is clear and cogent.”
Madhya Pradesh High Court rejected the petitioner’s argument for voiding the contract under Section 56 of the Contract Act, 1872, and found the failure to lift scrap was attributable to the petitioner.
Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notice to Congress MLA and Leader of Opposition, Umang Singhar to respond to the allegations of adopting corrupt practices.
Madhya Pradesh High Court held that no party can be allowed to assassinate the character of a person without any basis as it undermines the integrity of the legal process and individuals involved.
Madhya Pradesh High Court deliberated on whether morality could supersede legal provisions and questioned if leading a modern lifestyle could be deemed immoral.
Regarding the timing of the FIR in relation to the divorce petition, the Madhya Pradesh High Court held that the pendency of a civil proceeding does not bar criminal proceedings.
The MPPSC adopted a two-list formula, 87:13 percent formula, to divide the whole advertisement into two parts to declare result, i.e., holding back the results of 13% of both general and OBC category candidates for appointment and declaring result of 87%.
The petitioner, Congress candidate PC Sharma, has alleged irregularities in the election process, specifically regarding the functioning of EVMs.
The election petition is filed by Dhruv Narayan Singh, a BJP candidate from Bhopal Central Constituency, the same constituency as of the respondent.
Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that Supreme Court has emphasised on the broad interpretation of the term “wife” under Section 125 of CrPC and the presumption of marriage in cases of long cohabitation.
Madhya Pradesh High Court noted petitioners’ contentions that they were busy with election-related responsibilities and thus couldn’t submit the personal undertaking for permanent exemption.
Madhya Pradesh High Court, vide order 11-03-2024, directed ASI survey of the complex stating that it is Constitutional and statutory obligation of the ASI to have a scientific survey.
Madhya Pradesh High Court note that questions regarding the petitioner’s status in the ancestral house and the subsequent eviction suit cannot be adjudicated in Section 482 CrPC petition.
Supreme Court said that the elaborate exercise of the trial Judge has been washed away by the High Court in a totally cursory manner.
Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that the applicant has lodged 5 cases under Section 376 IPC against different persons including two cases against her husband.
Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that wife compelling the husband to do household chores, not preparing food on time, going to the market for shopping purposes, etc., are trivial dispute within domestic life.