‘Judicial forum not for harassing a person, but to protect rights of parties’; MP High Court quashes JMFC order for FIR registration
“It is expected from a litigant to approach the court with all bonafides and without any ill-motive.”
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Lawyers’ Strike| MP HC discharges Bar Council members of contempt proceedings following an unconditional apology
In the instant matter, the State Bar Council of MP issued a communication calling on lawyers in the State to abstain from judicial work in order to protest against the High Court’s scheme mandating the disposal of 25 oldest cases every quarter.
Custodial statements under Section 50 PMLA are inadmissible; MP High Court grants bail
“The arrest should be rational, fair and as per law and shall not be merely based upon guilt of accused established from inadmissible evidence.”
MP High Court extends migration benefits to meritorious reserved category candidates at all stages of MP Judicial Services recruitment
The Court added that this directive does not affect ongoing recruitment where examinations have already been conducted.
Husband forcing wife to quit job & live as per his wish and style amounts to cruelty: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The wife was appointed as Assistant Manager in LIC Housing Finance Ltd., and at time the respondent was doing nothing, this was the reason why husband compelled the appellant to leave the job and stay with him.
Internal Complaints Committee obligated to attempt Conciliation to settle sexual harassment case before starting inquiry: MP High Court
“The enquiry is nothing but an eye wash because the same was conducted without following any procedure which had to be mandatorily followed.”
Trademark Infringement | MP High Court upholds Excise Commissioner’s order prohibiting reuse of embossed Mount Everest beer bottles
“Private Respondents are free to reuse generic beer bottles manufactured by third parties which do not violate the label, trademark/brand/logo of another entity.”
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MP High Court upholds closure of right to cross-examine prosecutrix due to usage of intentional delay tactics to harass her
The applicant bore sole responsibility for any adverse effects arising from the inability to cross-examine the prosecutrix due to repeated delay tactics.
Aadhaar Card not valid proof of age for compensation claims under Mukhyamantri Jan Kalyan (Sambal) Yojna: MP High Court
The Court deemed the Coordinate Bench decision in Narmadi Prasad v. State of M.P., as per incuriam, as it did not consider the Aadhaar Card’s intended use solely as identity-only proof.
Father-in-law not liable to maintain Daughter-in-law under Muslim Personal Law: MP High Court
As per the provisions of Muslim law and the DV Act, the Court opined that the present petitioner being father-in-law of respondent, cannot be compelled to give maintenance to the respondent.
MP High Court issues interim order to prevent misuse of live-streamed court proceedings on social media
“If any social media platform intends to publish the Court proceedings, that will be permissible only in the manner provided by and subject to restrictions and limitations as per Rule 11(b) of Rules of 2021 and not in any other manner.”
MP High Court refuses to quash MP Vivek Tankha’s defamation case against Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
“Indisputably, the public good is a question of fact. Good faith has also to be established as a fact. Ergo, to prove good faith so as to constitute offence of Section 499 of IPC, trial is necessary.”
2017 Mandsaur Firing | MP High Court rejects PIL to table Justice Jain Commission Report before MP legislative assembly after 6-7 yrs delay
The Justice Jain Commission Report pertains to the 2017 Mandsaur farmers’ protest, during which police action resulted in five deaths and several injuries.
Wife’s education alone does not bar her ‘Right to Maintenance’; Husband’s support still required: MP High Court
The Court, however, opined that “Section 125 of CrPC has not been constituted to create an army of idle or inactive people waiting for maintenance to be awarded from the income of the other spouse.”
MP High Court seeks State’s reply on ban on sale of meat, eggs & related products during Ganesh Mahotsav
The Court observed that the effect of the order was limited to 17-09-2024, indicating that the immediate urgency of the issue may be moot, however, recognised the need to address the concern of setting a future precedent.
MP High Court directs authorities to decide on Rehabilitation of migrated Wild Elephant as per Section 11(1)(a) of Wild Life Protection Act
The petitioner pointed out that respondents are keeping the elephants in captivity and in process giving inhuman treatment and out of 10 elephants, 2 elephants died and the respondents have concealed this fact from the Court.
“Say ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’, Salute tricolour 21 times”; MP HC grants bail to accused for shouting “Pakistan Zindabad, Hindustan Murdabad”
The Court opined that applicant may be released on bail by imposing some conditions which may enthuse in him the sense of responsibility and a pride for the country in which he is born and living.
Juvenile tried as adult cannot be denied bail solely due to absence of male member in family to supervise him: MP High Court
The primary objective of the JJ Act is the rehabilitation of juveniles rather than punishment. The grant or denial of bail/suspension should be based on the individual’s conduct and circumstances, not solely on the severity of the offense.