Only legally recognised heirs, preferably through a succession certificate, can stake a claim to deceased’s employment dues: MP High Court
“The nominee is nothing but a trustee who holds money on behalf of all the legal representatives.”
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Heinous acts of abduction, armed threat, assault, coerced self-incrimination is detrimental to public order & beyond scope of private dispute: MP High Court
The Court reiterated that heinous offences and crimes against society cannot be quashed merely on the basis of compromise.
Read why MP High Court stayed proceeding under Section 307 IPC against BJP leader Akshay Kantilal Bam till next date of hearing
The Court directed the State to requisition and submit the case diary and relevant documents before the next date of hearing.
Missing liquor stock case | MP High Court rejects Senior Advocate’s unconditional apology for ‘causing ruckus’ in Court
When the Court asked the Senior Advocate about the presence of respondent 5 in Court, instead of responding to the query, he created a ruckus in the Court by shouting at top of his voice, which is recorded in the live-streamed recording of the Court.
Missing liquor stock case | MP High Court refers matter regarding Senior Advocate’s designation before Full Court due to misconduct in Court
When the Court asked the Senior Advocate about the presence of respondent 5 in Court, instead of responding to the query, he created a ruckus in the Court by shouting at top of his voice, which is recorded in the live-streamed recording of the Court.
MP High Court seeks State response on detention of a man over alleged WhatsApp threat to Prime Minister’s cavalcade
“In a democratic country, protestors can protest but they cannot disturb the protocol of Prime Minister and Vice President;” State argued.
MP High Court seeks State’s response over accountability for missing liquor stock allegedly handed over in panchnama
The question regarding State’s accountability for missing liquor stock is not a mere contractual dispute
Advocate General can represent any autonomous body/Corporation of State or charge independent professional fees: MP High Court
The Court did not find “any illegality prima facie in the case of engaging lawyers by the autonomous body i.e. MPNRC and paying the professional fees as per their norms.”
Why Muslim civilians denied prayer rights at Masjid Noor situated at defence land? MP High Court seeks clarification
The Court took a prima facie view of the matter and issued notice to all respondents.
MP High Court upholds Indore Municipality’s traffic control measures at ‘56 Dukan’ Food Street
“Traffic jams are not new to the world and are known to be highly contagious … if the vehicles are allowed to enter in the 56 Dukan area from MG road, it would lead to a total chaos.”
‘A person’s rightful claim can’t be rejected on a machine’s failure’; MP High Court quashes candidate’s rejection order based on biometric verification failure
“A person’s identity is not lost when he is not recognized by a machine, and in such circumstances, his claim has to be verified on the basis of the documents which he possesses regarding his identification.”
Spouse can’t be directed to pay permanent Alimony without a formal application under S. 25 of Hindu Marriage Act: MP High Court
“Without demanding permanent alimony in the written statement or by a separate application, Trial Court would not have granted permanent alimony to the respondent/wife.”
Sole proprietorship firm don’t fall under definition of “debtor” under S. 94 of IBC; MP High Court refuses to halt recovery proceedings
“Section 94 of IBC gives remedy to “debtor’ only to either apply personally or through a Resolution Professional to the Adjudicating Authority for initiating the insolvency resolution process.”
Advocate-client privilege | MP High Court quashes DCP’s notice summoning Advocate to give statement and signature specimen
The Court rejected the intervener’s application with costs of Rs. 10,000/- to be deposited in the account of the High Court Employees Union within 15 days.
‘Attempt to curtail individual’s personal freedom’; MP High Court quashes Externment order; directs State to pay ₹ 25,000/- in litigation costs
“It is unfortunate that even the Divisional Commissioner, Shahdol has chosen to merely countersign an order of rejection of appeal, without application of mind.”
MP High Court directs BCI to take criminal action against law institutions admitting students without securing recognition
“Since the colleges of the petitioners before this Court did not deposit the fee before the Bar Council of India and it did not renew the recognition, it is not the fault of the candidates and the Bar Council of India should have taken strict action against such institutions.”
Woman though can’t commit rape, but can be held liable for abetment to rape under Section 109 IPC: MP High Court
““abetment is separate and distinct offence than rape” and if the act abetted is committed in consequences of the abetment, then the person i.e. man or woman abeting such crime is liable to be punished under Section 109 of IPC.”
MP High Court deems Advocate’s “tamasha” remark as disgraceful & contemptuous; asks Chief Justice for further action against Advocate
During the hearing, the advocate remarked that the court had been conducting a “tamasha” for four hours and criticized judicial appointments, referencing incidents in Delhi.
Selection process, prioritising educational qualification over disability severity, contradicts spirit of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act: MP High Court
The Court noted that the circular dated 03-07-2018 mandated that preference should be given to persons with higher disabilities unless their condition prevents them from performing the job.
‘EWS candidates can’t claim age relaxation/additional attempts as a matter of right’: MP High Court upholds executive instructions
“A person claiming EWS benefits on account of economic deprivation cannot be said to have faced discrimination on the basis of the caste, which unfortunately, in a casteist society, casts stigma by birth and can never be changed by the person.”