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.
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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.”
Read why Madhya Pradesh HC quashed anticipatory bail of brand counterfeiting case
The Madhya Pradesh High Court examined whether anticipatory bail could stand when additional, more serious offences had already been taken cognizance of by the Magistrate.
‘Unlikely that 12-year relationship was based on False Promise of Marriage’: MP High Court quashes Rape Case
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that to show that consent was vitiated by a misconception of fact based on a promise to marry, it must be proven that the promise was false from the outset, made in bad faith, and directly influenced the woman’s decision to engage in the sexual act.
Explained | Why Kankar Munjare’s Vote-Mismatch Petition against BJP MP Bharti Pardhi Did Not Stand Before the MP High Court
BSP Candidate Kankar Munjare approached the High Court alleging irregularities in the vote count at Polling Station 88, prompting judicial scrutiny of the 2024 parliamentary election process in Balaghat.
Madhya Pradesh HC directs Enquiry against Trial Court Judge for Non-Compliance with its Orders
“Although the Trial Court might be right in obtaining spot inspection report, but that report should have been considered after recording evidence of witnesses and the trial Court should have come to a conclusion as to whether temporary injunction order was breached by any of the parties or not, but nothing of that sort has been done.”
“Ensure No Damage to Jal Jeevan Mission Infrastructure”: MP High Court directs protection of pipelines during optical fibre cable work
Larsen And Toubro Limited filed the present petition aggrieved by the inaction on the damage caused to the water pipelines laid down by them under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Wife’s convenience no longer paramount in matrimonial transfer petitions: Madhya Pradesh HC
“Now the convenience of the wife/lady is not the paramount consideration for deciding the transfer applications and alternatives to transfer proceedings have been provided.”
Ex gratia, leave encashment cannot be denied to sole legal heir married daughter: Madhya Pradesh HC grants relief to District Court driver’s daughter
“Ex gratia is not a legally mandatory payment like gratuity, it is discretionary, based on employer policy. The purpose of ex gratia is to provide immediate financial relief to the family of the deceased employee.”
Madhya Pradesh HC directs audit of facilities for women, disabled, chronically-ill and elderly across all Court complexes
The present writ petition was filed by an advocate seeking provision of amenities for specially abled persons to access the Court premises.
“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.”
Madhya Pradesh High Court dismisses PIL challenging stoppage of fresh registrations in Ladli Behna Yojana
The Court held that decisions relating to eligibility criteria, age limits, and closure of registrations fall within the executive policy domain of the State and are not amenable to judicial review in the absence of arbitrariness, statutory violation, or unconstitutionality.