'Grave Misconduct': Madhya Pradesh HC Upholds Dismissal Of Civil Judge For Acquitting Accused Without Writing Judgment

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the dismissal of a civil judge for acquitting accused in criminal trials without writing a judgement. The Court stated that the charges are of 'grave misconduct' and cannot be condoned.The division bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain observed, “When we look into the record, it is noted that all the five charges were...

Madhya Pradesh HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Licensing Procedure For Manufacturing And Selling Sharp-Edged Weapons

The Indore Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition which sought direction to the Central Government to formulate a licensing procedure for manufacturing and selling sharp-edged weapons.The Court opined that Court cannot be used to compel the Government to formulate a policy for manufacturing sharp edged weapons which might only be used by 'unscrupulous' persons.Justice...

'Ensures Meritorious Students Get Admission': MP High Court Upholds Vires Of CM's Public Welfare Education Encouragement Scheme

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Mukhya Mantri Jankalyan Shiksha Protsahan Yojana (Chief Minister's Public Welfare Education Encouragement Scheme) which provides financial assistance to meritorious students domiciled in Madhya Pradesh to take admission in Government or Private institutions in Madhya Pradesh.Referring to Supreme Court's decision in TMA...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quarterly Digest: January - March, 2025

Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 1 to 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 69Madhya Pradesh High Court Paves Way For Major Couple To Reside Together But Expresses Concern Over Live-In Relationship At 'Tender Age'Case Title: Anjali Kushwah And Others Versus The State Of Madhya Pradesh And OthersCitation: 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 1The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently allowed a major couple to reside together without...

MP High Court Dismisses Congress Leader Prakash Mangilal Sharma's Plea Challenging Election Of BJP MLA Alleging EVM Tampering

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Congress Leader Prakash Mangilal Sharma challenging the election of BJP Leader and MLA from Bhopal Dakshin-Paschim Assembly constituency Bhagwandas Sahbnani alleging EVM tampering.Justice Vishal Dhagat in his order observed, “As per Section 81 election petition can be filed on grounds mentioned in Section 100(1) and 101 of...

Schizophrenia Diagnosis Unlikely To Improve, Falls Under Permanent Disability: MP High Court Directs Appointment Of Man As IT Officer

The Indore Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the appointment of a man as IT Officer of the Union Bank of India, whose candidature was rejected on the ground that his mental disability- Schizophrenia was temporary. The Court opined that since the disability certificate did not mention any likely improvement in future, therefore, the disability would fall under the 'permanent'...

MP High Court Issues Notice To Centre, Google & Others On PIL To Check Mobile Apps Before Launch To Prevent Data Breach, Financial Scams

The Madhya Pradesh High Court sought the response of Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and tech giants–Google India, Apple India, Microsoft Corporation India, Xiaomi Technology India in a PIL for direction to establish a regulatory agency to scrutinize mobile apps before their launch on digital platforms.A division bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and...

“Shocking”: High Court Imposes ₹5 Lakh Fine On Bhopal DIG For Suppressing Evidence In 2017 Murder Case, Criticizes Trial Court's Approach

The Gwalior Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the present Deputy Inspector General of Bhopal to pay a fine of Rs 5 lakh for deliberately suppressing evidence in a murder case, while he was posted as the Superintendent of Police at Datia District. In doing so, the Court has also directed the Director General of Police to initiate departmental inquiry against the officer.A...

MP Arbitration Tribunal Taking Decade To Decide Matters? High Court Directs State To Consider Increasing Member Posts

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday (April 21) directed the State to assess the need to appoint more members to the State Arbitration Tribunal and if required, then undertake the process of appointment.The division bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain observed, “The State is directed to complete the proposed amendment process and notify the same within two...

'First Come First Serve' Policy Inherently Flawed, Cannot Be Resorted To In Matters Of Public Employment: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Indore Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has reiterated that the policy of First Come First Serve is 'inherently flawed' and should not be applied by the State in matters of public employment.The Court directed the Ministry of Jal Shakti Department of Water Resources to not resort to the said policy in future.A single judge bench of Justice Subodh Abhyankar observed, “…the policy...

MP High Court Upholds Order Confirming 6-Month Detention For 21 Yr Old Accused Of Repeated Drug Trafficking Despite Bail

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld an order detaining a 21-year-old man for six months who was allegedly involved in continuous illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs even after being released on bail.The court opined that the order was desirable and in the interest of the society.A division bench of Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Gajendra Singh observed, “The petitioner, who is...

Madhya Pradesh HC Asks Indigo Airlines To Commence Test Runs And Check Commercial Viability Of Increasing Flights From Jabalpur

While hearing a PIL for increasing flights to Jabalpur, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday (April 21) orally asked Indigo Airlines to do a test run and check the commercial viability of the proposal. The Court also suggested that by introducing more flights, it might become more viable as more tourists might come since Jabalpur is the entry point to many tourist areas.The Division Bench...