Madhya Pradesh High Court
'Sorry State Of Affairs': MP High Court Seeks Explanation From Bhind Municipal Council For Non-Payment Of Contractor Dues Since 2014
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has expressed serious concern with the Municipal Council of Bhind over non-payment to a contractor for the works executed between 2014 and 2017, terming the situation a 'sorry state of affairs'.The Court was hearing a writ petition filed by Ramkumar Mishra against the Bhind Municipal Council. Counsel for the petitioner referred to a letter issued by the...
Stamp Duty Must Be Assessed On Date Of Execution, Not On Impounding Or Registrar's Order: MP High Court Quashes Excess Demand
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the stamp duty on an instrument must be determined as of the date of its execution, not on the date it was impounded or on the date the Registrar of Stamps passes a subsequent order. The division bench of Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Pradeep Mittal observed; "it is clear from the relevant law and rules that stamp duty is to be determined...
Married Daughter Eligible For Ex-Gratia & Leave Encashment If Sole Legal Heir: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a married daughter is entitled to receive leave encashment and ex gratia payments if she is the only legal heir of the deceased. The division bench of Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Pradeep Mittal, while referencing the notification of 14th November 1972, observed,"The above notification does not debar the married daughter. The above rule is made...
MP High Court Issues Notice On Journalist's PIL Against Public Health Hazard Caused By Transport Of Fly Ash From Thermal Power Plant
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, on Wednesday (February 25), issued notices in a public interest litigation highlighting the environmental and public health hazard caused by the transportation of fly ash from the Jhabua power plant. The division bench of Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf heard initial arguments and admitted the matter for further consideration. The...
Govt Employees, Police Have No Right To Go On Leave Without Permission, Unauthorised Absence Can't Be Adjusted Later: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a government employee or a police personnel have no right to proceed on leave without prior permission and later seek adjustment of the absence from accumulated leaves.The division bench of Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Pradeep Mittal thus rejected a Head Constable's contention that his absence could be adjusted against the available leave...
Pending Challenge To Ammunition Quota Cut, MP High Court Directs Release Of 1,000 Cartridges Each To Shooters To Practice For Competitions
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted interim relief to a group of renowned and aspiring shooters ahead of upcoming competitions, in a writ petition challenging the reduction of their ammunition quotas.The bench of Justice Vishal Mishra directed; "Under these circumstances, as a matter of interim relief and taking note of para 21 of the return, the respondents-authorities are directed...
Accessibility In Courts: MP High Court Directs Audit Of Facilities For Women, Disabled, Chronically Ill And Senior Citizens
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Registrar General to file an audit report listing the amenities and facilities available to women, persons with disability, persons suffering from chronic disease and senior citizens in the High Court premises, District Court and Tehsil Court buildings, in a public interest litigation seeking adequate infrastructure and facilities. The division...
Bhojshala Temple - Kamal Maula Dispute: MP High Court Asks Parties To File Objections To ASI Survey Report In Two Weeks
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday (February 23), directed all parties to submit their objections and opinions regarding the scientific survey conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India at the disputed Bhojshala Temple cum Kamal Maula Mosque complex.The division bench of Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla and Justice Alok Awasthi further ordered that the status quo of the site be maintained...
Jealousy Led To 'Mental Depravity': MP High Court Refuses To Suspend Sentence For Sibling's Murder, Calls For Mental Health Policy
In a case involving the alleged murder of a woman by her sister, the Madhya Pradesh High Court observed that the incident appeared to be one of mental depravity arising out of sibling jealousy. Thus, the division bench of Justice Vivek Agarwal and Justice Ratnesh Chandra Singh Bisen underscored the urgent need for a comprehensive mental health policy with special focus on youth and the...
MP High Court Directs Return Of Original Documents To NEET PG Candidate Amid Seat Leaving Bond Dispute
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted interim relief to a postgraduate medical student by directing the return of his original documents, which were withheld over a ₹30 lakh seat leaving bond after he discontinued his course. The bench of Justice Jai Kumar Pillai directed; "In order to maintain parity with the case relied upon by the petitioner, it is directed that the respondents...
Wife's Convenience No Longer Paramount In Transfer Petitions; VC Facility Or Commute Compensation Can Be Granted: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the convenience of wife is no longer the sole or paramount consideration for deciding a transfer petition in matrimonial disputes, as there are viable alternatives available now including a video conferencing facility or compensation of travel expenses. The bench of Justice Deepak Khot observed,"convenience of wife/lady is not the...
Magistrate Cannot Order Conditional Seizure Based On Disputed Ownership: MP High Court Sets Aside Seizure In Robbery Case
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a Magistrate, while exercising powers under Section 156(3) of CrPC, cannot issue conditional directions that hinge upon adjudication of disputed title or ownership, as such issues fall within the domain of trial or civil proceedings. The bench of Justice Himanshu Joshi observed, "The power of seizure during investigation lies with the Police under...