LiveLaw Madhya Pradesh High Court Weekly Roundup: October 19 - October 25, 2026

Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 419 to 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 426

Nominal Index: 

• DB v State of MP, 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 419
• SC v SAC, 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 420
• Suraj Sagar v State of MP, 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 421
• MK v State of MP, 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 422
• RP v State of MP, 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 423
• Dr Krishna Kumar Tripathi v State of MP, 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 424
• Priyanshu Jain v Union of India 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 425
• Mrigendra Singh v Union of India 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 426

Prior Agreement On Dowry Amount Not Necessary For Prosecution; Subsequent Dowry Demand Also Punishable: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that a dowry demand made after marriage can still attract Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, even in the absence of a pre-marital dowry agreement.

Case Title: DB v State of MP, CRA-3639-2019

CITATION: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 419

Maternal Grandmother Can Seek Maintenance For Minor Without Being Appointed Legal Guardian: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a maternal grandmother can seek maintenance for her grandchild under Section 125 CrPC, without being appointed as the minor's legal guardian.

Case Title: SC v SAC, CRR No 4086/2022

CITATION: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 420

Daughter's Claim Cannot Automatically Be Treated As Superior To Grandson's For Compassionate Appointment: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that the claim of a deceased government employee's daughter for compassionate appointment cannot automatically be deemed to be superior to a grandson's claim. 

Case Title: Suraj Sagar v State of MP, WP-4352-2019

CITATION: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 421

Husband's Plea For Restitution Of Conjugal Rights Under Muslim Law No Ground To Quash Wife's Cruelty FIR: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a husband's plea seeking restitution of conjugal rights under Muslim law cannot by itself be a ground to quash his wife's FIR alleging cruelty and dowry harassment.

Case Title: MK v State of MP, MCRC-41505-2024

CITATION: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 422

Wife Can't Authorise Husband's Detention At De-Addiction Centre Without His Consent Or Legal/Medical Mandate: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that private rehabilitation centers have no statutory authority to detain a person based solely on their spouse's consent form. 

Case Title: RP v State of MP, WP-39187-2026

CITATION: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 423

Advocate's Duty To Maintain Client Confidentiality Doesn't End With Service, Remains Perpetual: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that an advocate's obligation to maintain confidentiality regarding client communications and professional advice does not cease upon termination of employment and remains perpetual.

Case Title: Dr Krishna Kumar Tripathi v State of MP, WP-14704-2025

CITATION: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 424

Indore Metro Project: MP High Court Permits Tree Felling, But Directs Phased Cutting Under Bird Experts' Supervision

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has disposed of a public interest litigation seeking directions against the cutting of 150 trees for the Indore Metro Project, while issued comprehensive directions in the matter. 

Case Title: Priyanshu Jain v Union of India, WP No.954 of 2026

CITATION: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 425

MP High Court Closes Bar Association President's Plea After WhatsApp Restores Accounts

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has disposed of the plea filed by the President of the Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Association challenging the blocking of his WhatsApp accounts.

Case Title: Mrigendra Singh v Union of India, WP-42065-2026

CITATION: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 426