Madhya Pradesh HC mandates photography of injuries in all criminal cases by police, doctors
The Court called out the disturbing trend of extending undue benefit of deliberate procedural lapses at the initial stage of a crime.
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No Re-NEET UG 2025: Madhya Pradesh HC sets aside direction of re-exam due to power outage in some centres
“It is correct that this exam is very important for every child for their future career, but it is also important to note that out of 27,264 candidates, only 70 candidates have filed writ petitions complaining about disruption due to power outage which is a very insignificant figure.”
A party alone cannot decide to appoint an Arbitrator of their choice when 2nd party has not given consent: MP High Court
“Proviso to Section 12(5) gives a discretion to the parties to waive the applicability of the appointment of an Arbitrator by one party, but the word ‘may’ has been used”.
“Sheer misuse of the freedom of speech and expression”: Madhya Pradesh HC denies anticipatory bail to cartoonist for PM Modi, RSS caricature
“It is apparent that the act is deliberate and malicious intended to outrage religious feelings of the complainant and the public at large by insulting its religion, which is prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony in the society.”
Madhya Pradesh HC sets aside 25-year-old Trial Court order concerning Saif Ali Khan’s ancestral property; Remands matters for fresh trial
The original partition suits were filed by the heirs of the deceased Nawab’s elder brother against Saif Ali Khan’s grandmother who inherited the vast personal estate of the late Nawab, her grandfather, when she took the throne.
‘No intention to cause death’; Madhya Pradesh HC modifies conviction of man who killed wife with brick from murder to culpable homicide
The Court noted that since the convict assaulted his wife with a brick in the spur of the moment, the case would fall under the ambit of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, i.e., Section 304-II of the IPC.
Power Outage During NEET UG 2025: Madhya Pradesh HC orders re-test, re-evaluation of ranks, and delay in counselling
“The exam was only three hours, in which even for ten minutes, if a student faces a difficulty in reading and writing due to a power outage, the same has the effect of rattling one’s mental condition, and is sufficient to disturb his or her composure and focus for the remaining time.”
Read why Madhya Pradesh HC denied observance of Urs at Hazrat Sheikh Muhammad Ghaus Dargah
“Constitutional vision and morality ought to prevail over personal and vested interests. It deserves to be protected with utmost care and caution, and no activity as sought by the petitioner can be permitted lest the monument lose its originality, sanctity, and vitality.”
Accused can’t said to be “brutal” though “barbaric”; MP High Court commutes death sentence to 25 yrs imprisonment in 4-yr-old minor rape case
While the crime was heinous and against a child, the Court noted that although the act was “barbaric”, it could not be termed “brutal” in the sense that it required capital punishment.
Family Courts can admit WhatsApp chats procured without consent as evidence in matrimonial disputes: MP High Court
“Merely admitting evidence on record is not proof of a fact-in-issue or a relevant fact… Admitting evidence is mere inclusion of evidence in record, to be assessed on a comprehensive set of factors, parameters and aspects, in the discretion of the court.”
MP High Court grants bail to Government Model College Guest Faculty accused of circulating alleged WhatsApp posts to hurt religious sentiments of other community
“…simply on the ground of forwarding messages, video which may hurt the religious sentiment of community, a person cannot be indefinitely kept in jail.”
“If guilty, basis must be disclosed; if not, litigation is futile”; MP High Court directs NGT to decide culpability before fastening liability in fire incident
The Court emphasised the need for fairness and cautioned against causing prejudice by delaying a determination of culpability and liability in fire incident.
Mount Everest conqueror, Megha Parmar, approaches MP High Court seeking inclusion of her name in this year’s Vikram Award List
The State submitted that the consideration of the eligible candidates including the petitioner has been done by a duly constituted committee and one Kumari Bhavna Dehariya is selected for the grant of Vikram Award 2023.
MP High Court allows NTA to announce NEET-UG 2025 results for all candidates except for those affected by Power Outage at Indore Centres
In the instant matter, the grievance is centered around a power outage lasting approximately 1—2 hours, which allegedly disrupted the examination and caused extreme stress to the candidates.
Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat, can withdraw Financial Powers of Sarpanch facing corruption charges: MP High Court
“It is the duty of Chief Executive Officer to ensure that no loss of money or property of Panchayat is caused…”
‘Attempt to disrupt communal harmony and reinstate Mughal Order’; MP High Court denies bail under UAPA
“It is for the trial Court to decide it on the basis of the evidence as to what is the material available to prove or otherwise the charges which have been framed.”
Forced Unnatural Sex not punishable under S. 377 IPC, but attracts S. 498-A if coupled with cruelty/assault: MP High Court
Cruelty under Section 498-A IPC does not necessarily require proof of dowry demands; physical or mental cruelty alone is sufficient.
Medical Termination of Pregnancy | MP High Court upholds minor sexual assault survivor’s right to continue Pregnancy; directs for comprehensive State support
“The right of personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India has held that unmarried woman has right to decide in respect of the pregnancy.”
‘Inquiry Committee appears to be hand in gloves with RDVV’; MP High Court orders SIT Probe into Sexual Harassment allegations against VC of RDVV
“The manner in which the investigation has been carried out carves out suspicion on the officials who have carried out the investigation.”
Probationary Judicial Officer’s discharge for unsatisfactory performance, even if preceded by complaints, not punitive without misconduct allegations: MP High Court
“The public’s perception of the judiciary matters just as much as its role in dispute resolution… therefore it is imperative to maintain a high benchmark of honesty, accountability and good conduct.” – Rajesh Kohli v. High Court of J&K, (2010) 12 SCC