Madhya Pradesh High Court
Centre Notifies Appointment Of Judges For High Courts At Madras, Karnataka, Calcutta and Madhya Pradesh
The Central Government on Friday notified appointments for judges at Madras, Calcutta, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh High Courts. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal took to X (formerly Twitter) to notify the appointments which states:"In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, in consultation with Chief Justice of India, the President is pleased to appoint the...
MP High Court Refuses To Quash Extortion FIR Against Journalist, Notes Alleged 'Systematic Extortion By Local Media Elements'
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to quash an FIR registered against a journalist accused of extortion and criminal intimidation, observing that the respondents had placed material on record pointing towards a "broader pattern of alleged systematic extortion by certain local media elements" and that the allegations in the FIR prima facie disclosed commission of a cognizable offence....
'No Moral Turpitude': MP High Court Orders Fresh Consideration Of District Judge Aspirant Rejected Over 'Student-Era' Criminal Cases
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside the rejection of a Higher Judicial Service aspirant's candidature and directed the competent authority to reconsider his case, observing that the criminal cases registered against him during his student days did not involve offences of moral turpitude. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 317]The Court noted that the cases stemmed from a protest over the poor quality...
'Mahant Cannot Seek Declaration of Temple Lands in His Personal Name': MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the Trial Court's order dismissing the appeal of the Mahant of Janrai Toriya Temple seeking a declaration of proprietary rights in his personal name, observing that the Mahant cannot seek declaration of temple lands in his personal name. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 316]Remarking that the Trial Court had rightly denied the Mahant's suit, the bench of Justice...
Indore Gas Pipeline Blast: Victims Claim Before MP High Court They Haven't Been Reimbursed Despite Municipal Corporation's Assurances
The victims of the June 23 Indore gas pipeline explosion on Thursday (August 6) informed the Madhya Pradesh High Court that they were yet to be reimbursed for their medical expenses despite assurances by the Municipal Corporation that treatment costs would be borne by the authorities. They also alleged that the Corporation's reply before the Court incorrectly suggested that hospital expenses...
Muslim Husband Can't Seek Declaration Of Divorce Solely On Basis Of 'Fatwa': MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a fatwa cannot form the basis for a decree declaring divorce of a Muslim couple. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 315]Justice Vivek Jain added that no seminary can grant divorce to a Muslim male. The bench thus rejected a Muslim man's suit seeking declaration of divorce solely on the basis of a fatwa issued by the Darul-Dafa Masajid Committee, Bhopal. The...
'Silence Of Grave Can't Be Substituted By Signature Of Heirs': MP High Court Refuses To Quash Culpable Homicide Case On Compromise
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to quash an FIR arising out of the death of a bystander who was allegedly hit by a bullet during an unauthorised target shooting practice, holding that a compromise with the deceased's legal heirs cannot be a ground to quash proceedings for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and allied offences, which are crimes against society. [2026 LiveLaw...
MP High Court Issues Notice On Congress Leader's Plea Against Rejection Of Rajya Sabha Nomination, Election Of BJP MPs
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notice on a petition challenging election of BJP MPs Tarun Chugh, Rajneesh Kumar Agarwal and Mahesh Kewat.The plea has been filed by former Congress MP Meenakshi Natarajan, also challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination.The bench of Justice BP Sharma directed:"Heard on admission. Issue notice to respondents, on payment of requisite...
Property Ownership Or Tenancy Dispute Can't Stall Action Under Section 152 BNSS To Vacate Dangerous Building: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the pendency of a civil dispute over ownership or tenancy of a property cannot prevent authorities from taking preventive action under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to vacate a dangerous building and safeguard human life. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 314]Justice Himanshu Joshi made the observation while dismissing three...
MP High Court Extends Interim Protection Granted To Viral Kumbh Mela Star & Husband In FIR Alleging Child Marriage
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday directed the continuation of interim protection granted to the viral Kumbh Mela star and her husband, in their petition alleging that her birth records were manipulated to falsely portray her as a minor and criminalise her interfaith marriage. The couple has also sought restoration of her original birth certificate and an independent investigation into...
Law Officer Doesn't Commit Misconduct By Placing Relevant Facts Before Court, Even If They Favour Another Party: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a law officer does not commit professional misconduct by bringing relevant facts to the notice of the Court, even if those facts incidentally favour a party whom the Law Officer does not represent, provided the assistance is rendered in the bona fide discharge of official duties. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 310]The division bench of Acting Chief Justice...