Madhya Pradesh High Court
PIL Alleges 40% Teacher Vacancies, Dilapidated Schools In Madhya Pradesh; High Court Seeks State's Response
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notice on a public interest litigation highlighting the "alarming and deteriorating" condition of school education in the State, including alleged vacancy of 40% sanctioned teacher posts. The division bench of Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla and Justice Alok Awasthi observed:"Heard on the question of admission. Issue notice to the respondents. Dr. Amit Bhatia, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents / State and prays...
Coldriff Cough Syrup Deaths: MP High Court Grants Bail To Supplier, Medical Representative
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted bail to the registered proprietor of a firm supplying diethylene glycol (a toxic solvent) and a medical representative engaged in selling packaged Coldriff cough syrup, which resulted in the death of as many as 30 children in the State. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 247]Shailesh Pandiya, the proprietor, contended that he merely purchased diethylene glycol and was not involved in manufacturing of the chemical. Satish Verma, the medical representative, contended...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Allows Woman's Plea For Abortion Despite Estranged Husband Remaining Unrepresented
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed a woman's plea to terminate her 13-week-old pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1971, despite her estranged husband remaining unrepresented before the court. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 245]The bench of Justice Sandeep N Bhatt directed:"...as such there is no need to obtain any further permission from this Court, however, considering...
MP High Court Quashes ₹35 Lakh Compensation Awarded To POSH Complainant Pending Accused's Appeal
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside a Single Judge's order directing the Vice Chancellor of Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) to pay compensation of ₹35 Lakhs to a Yoga Instructor, over allegations of sexual harassment at the workplace. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 246]Emphasizing that the right to appeal is a substantive right, the division bench of Justice Anand...
MP High Court Suspects POCSO Convict Faked Deafness To Vitiate Trial
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that an accused cannot evade mandatory examination under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in an attempt to vitiate trial, by "pretending" to be deaf and dumb. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 244]The division bench of Justice Anand Pathak and Justice Pushpendra Yadav made the observation while suspecting that a POCSO convict had, prima facie, exaggerated...
MP High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Probe Into PNB's ₹1 Crore Currency Chest Discrepancy
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notice on a writ petition filed by a bank officer seeking an independent investigation into an alleged ₹1crore cash discrepancy in the Punjab National Bank's currency chest at Mandsaur. The bench of Justice Sandeep N Bhatt observed:"Learned counsel for the respondent no.2 prays for time to file reply in the matter. Learned counsel appearing...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Interim Relief To Khandwa Residents Facing Eviction Following Cow Slaughter Allegations
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted interim protection to a group of Muslim residents of Khandwa district, facing eviction from their homes purportedly as a backlash to cattle slaughter allegations against them.In an urgent Sunday hearing, the bench of Justice Maninder S Bhatti directed:"Till next date of hearing, the effect and operation of impugned notice dated 25.06.2026 (Annexure...
Marriage Invalid Due To Husband Concealing Religious Identity Doesn't Bar Woman's Maintenance Claim: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted maintenance to a woman, while noting that her claim was rejected by the Family Court solely on the ground that her marriage was not legally valid. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 243]The bench of Justice Gajendra Singh observed that the couple performed marriage rituals, but the husband had concealed his religious identity. Therefore, the finding of the Family...
MP High Court Directs Private Hospital To Treat 4-Year-Old Acid Attack Survivor, Expenses To Be Covered Under Ayushman Scheme
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the private Bombay Hospital in Indore to immediately admit and provide specialized treatment to a four-year-old girl who suffered burn injuries in an acid attack, while ensuring that her family is not burdened with the medical expenses. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 242]The bench of Justice Deepak Khot passed an interim order on June 24, after taking note of...
BSF Must Assess Nature And Gravity Of Criminal Charges Before Declaring Candidate 'Permanently Unfit' For Service: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside a Single Judge's order upholding the termination of a man who was provisionally appointed as a constable in the Border Security Force (BSF), observing that the employer was still obligated to evaluate the nature and gravity of the offence alleged against him before terming the candidate 'permanently unfit' for service. [2026 LiveLaw (MP)...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Refuses To Close Village's Only School, Calls For Constructive Measures To Remove Deficiencies
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Gram Panchayat of Umaria to take proactive measures, including passing a resolution, to mitigate and remove the infrastructure deficiencies in the only school operating within the said area. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 241]The division bench of Acting Chief Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Pradeep Mittal was dealing with a public interest litigation...