'Shocking & Disproportionate': MP High Court Quashes Dismissal Of Driver Who Was Late For VIP Duty Of Attending To High Court Judge

While setting aside the dismissal of a driver as "punishment" for reaching late on VIP duty to attend to a High Court Judge, the Madhya Pradesh High Court remitted the matter to the disciplinary authority to reconsider the quantum of punishment imposed on the delinquent.In doing so, the Court said that the punishment of removal from service was 'shocking' and 'disproportionate'.A division...

PIL Against State's Inaction On 'Vandalisation' Of Ambedkar's Statue: MP High Court Directs Police To Probe Until Culprits Are Booked

While hearing a PIL questioning inaction of authorities against people accused of breaking Dr. BR Ambedkar statue, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the concerned Investigating Officer and Superintendent of Police to investigate the matter until culprits are booked.In doing so, the Court while disposing of the plea, has also asked monthly reports to be filed before the...

Court Must Intervene When Party Tries To Undervalue Substantive Relief Sought In Plaint For The Purpose Of Paying Court Fees: MP High Court

The Gwalior Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court held that the valuation of suits must be based on the relief sought and the substance of the plaint and not merely on the words used in the plaint.In doing so, the Court said that where a plaintiff attempts to under-value a suit, the Court has to intervene to ascertain whether the relief sought has real money value.Referring to Subhash Chand Jain...

'Error Of Judgment, Not Major Misconduct': MP High Court Grants Relief To Judge Dismissed From Service After Granting Bail To Murder Accused

While granting relief to a District and Sessions Judge, the Madhya Pradesh High Court replaced the punishment of dismissal from service imposed on the judicial officer with punishment of withholding two increments.The Court opined that the dismissal of the judge was based on an error of judgement and not major misconduct. Thus, the Court termed the punishment of dismissal from service...

MP High Court Asks Gwalior Residents To Participate In Social Audit Of Swarn Rekha River Project, Encourages Them To Give Suggestions

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked residents of Gwalior to participate in the social audit of the Swarna Rekha River Revival Project noting that they are important stake-holders in the city's urban planning and development activities.The Court opined that the vision and suggestions of the residents can be a real value addition as they are well-versed with the city's ethos which can be...

NEET PG 2025: MP High Court Permits Nine Foreign Medical Graduates To Fill Online Form Pending Decision On Increased Internship Period

While hearing pleas by graduates who completed MBBS from foreign universities against an order increasing internship period from two to three years, the Madhya Pradesh High Court in an interim order directed the State Medical Council to permit nine petitioner foreign graduates to fill NEET PG Exam 2025 online form which closes on May 7. A division bench of Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and...

Why Has No Action Been Taken Against Those Accused Of Breaking Dr BR Ambedkar's Statue? MP High Court Asks State

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the State to answer why no action has been taken against "anti-social elements" who broke the statue of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar in the state's Seoni district in February. The division bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain observed, “Notice issued. Shri Abhijeet Awasthi, Deputy Advocate General accepts notice on behalf of...

PIL In MP High Court Over State's Failure To Fill Vacant President Posts In 31 District Consumer Commissions Despite 2018 Undertaking

A PIL based on a letter written to the Chief Justice, has been lodged in the Madhya Pradesh High Court regarding vacant positions in District Consumer Commissions in the State. A division bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain in its order said, “Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks adjournment to file Vakalatnama and thereafter, he will assist the Court on...

MP High Court Directs Immediate Transfer Of Head Constable Accused Of Rape For Manipulating Probe

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the state's Director General of Police to immediately transfer a head constable accused of rape, for trying to manipulating the investigation. The Court while dismissing the constable's plea to quash the rape FIR, also gave liberty to the police authorities to take the constable in custody. Further, the Court noted that only under the pressure...

MP High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Reservation For Orphan Kids In Govt Jobs & Educational Institutions

The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notice to the State government on a PIL seeking formulation of a proper policy for welfare and upliftment of Orphan children, including reservation for orphan students in Government, Non-Government Service, and Educational Institutions.A division bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain was hearing a PIL filed by Disha Education...

MP High Court Seeks Report On Legal Aid Provided To Undertrial Prisoners, Convicts In Filing Bail Applications, Appeals & Revisions

While hearing a murder convict who had also sought condonation of delay of 850 days in filing appeal against trial court judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought answer from District Legal Services Authority, Rewa as to why legal aid was not provided to the convict immediately. In doing so, the Court observed that this was a "reflection of working of legal aid in the State" and...

Election Petition Presented By Advocate Without Specific Authorization Under Panchayat Rules Is Not Valid Representation: MP High Court

While hearing an appeal challenging the order of rejection of application for dismissal of election petition, the Madhya Pradesh High Court said that presentation of election petition by an Advocate under state Panchayat (Election Petition, Corrupt Practices and Disqualification for Membership) Rules, without specific authorization, is not valid.The division bench of Justice Vijay Kumar...