Madhya Pradesh High Court

After three decades, MP HC acquits ex-revenue officer accused of accepting Rs 300 bribe

The HC noted that the complainant provided conflicting statements regarding the presence of the individuals in whose pre...

Indore water contamination: Upload judicial commission's report on official website, orders MP HC

An outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea followed the supply of contaminated drinking water in Bhagirathpura in December 20...

Ujjain mosque row: MP HC disposes of pleas by Muslim side after they cite settlement with civic body

He also said that the mosque's minaret portion would be relocated within the building, and the civic body had assured to...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Rejects Husband’s Plea to Quash Wife’s Restitution Case Under Article 227

Court says Section 9 Hindu Marriage Act proceedings are civil in nature and cannot be short-circuited through supervisor...

Shahi Masjid case: MP HC disposes of petitions by Muslim side after they cite settlement with civic body

After hearing all parties, the bench said the appellants informed the court that the matter had been settled between the...

MP High Court Quashes Indefinite Suspension of Arms Licence, Says Criminal Case Alone Is Not Enough

Court holds licensing authority must record specific satisfaction under Section 17(3) of the Arms Act before suspending ...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Execution of Foreign Arbitral Award in Single Proceeding

Court Rules High Court Can Enforce and Execute Foreign Awards Without Separate Proceedings, Even Without Original Civil ...

Madhya Pradesh High Court sets aside GST appeal dismissal for non-prosecution, orders fresh hearing

Court says assessee had already made pre-deposit and should not be denied a decision on merits; urges department to impr...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Rejects Clubbing of Partition Suit with Firm Accounts Cases

Court says suits involving different causes of action, reliefs and evidence cannot be consolidated merely because one fa...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Perjury Action Against Trap Case Complainant

Court says complainant’s contradictory testimony on bribe handover was deliberate and material, justifying prosecution u...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Order for Wife’s Medical Examination in Divorce Case

Court says compulsory medical testing in matrimonial disputes can be ordered only on strong prima facie material, not at...

High Court Sets Aside Consumer Forum Dismissal, Says Pre-Deposit Defect Should Not Defeat Appeal on Merits

Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that 50% pre-deposit under Section 41 of the Consumer Protection Act need not necessaril...

MP High Court Rejects Financier’s Plea for Custody of Vehicle Seized in NDPS Case

Court holds hypothecation does not make finance company the “owner” for Supurdagi; only registered owner or his agent ca...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Rejects Bail in Murder Case, Says No Prejudice Shown Despite Lack of Written Grounds of Arrest

Court holds that non-supply of written arrest grounds violates Article 22(1) and BNSS, but refusal of bail was justified...

MP High Court Upholds Civil Court’s Role in Partnership Deed Fraud Dispute, Refuses Arbitration Referral

Court says a mere arbitration clause cannot override a plaintiff’s challenge to the very execution, consent and validity...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Preventive Detention Under National Security Act Due to Non-application of Mind and Incorrect Police Reports

Court highlights misuse of preventive detention, emphasizes need for factual verification and constitutional safeguards ...

Plea in MP HC against Cong MLA for 'concealing' criminal case info in poll affidavit

Congress fielded Ghanshyam Singh, who faced 19 other candidates, including Ashutosh Tiwari of the BJP and Damodar Sing...

MP: Plea in HC accuses Datia Cong MLA of concealing info about criminal case in election affidavit

Congress fielded Ghanshyam Singh, who faced 19 other candidates, including Ashutosh Tiwari of the BJP and Damodar Singh ...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes FIR Against Teacher Alleged to Have Been Replaced at Duty

Court holds criminal proceedings an abuse of process as departmental enquiry exonerates teacher; FIR under Section 318(4...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Trial Court Order, Directs Reconsideration of Vehicle Release in NDPS Case

High Court emphasizes application of Supreme Court's nuanced approach in Bishwajit Dey v. State of Assam for release of ...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds CCI's Jurisdiction Over Alleged Bid-Rigging in State Excise Tender Process

Court Rules Competition Commission of India's Investigation into Distilleries' Tender Practices Valid, Distinguishing It...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Claim for Rehabilitation Benefits Post Corporate Insolvency Resolution Plan Approval

Court Upholds "Clean Slate Doctrine" under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Extinguishing Rehabilitation Policy Cla...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Will as Sham; Clarifies Succession of Jointly Owned Property Among Siblings

Court holds no presumption of joint Hindu family from mere joint ownership; property of deceased brother to be equally d...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Parity in Pay Scales for Veterinary Assistant Surgeons and Medical/Dental Officers

Court directs State to grant time scale benefits to Veterinary Surgeons on par with Medical and Dental counterparts, emp...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Governor's Continuance in Office Beyond Five-Year Term

Court dismisses PIL seeking appointment of new Governor, citing constitutional proviso preventing vacancy until successo...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to Accused in Attempted Assault and Firearm Case

Court orders release of Shaligram @ Chote Sarkar on bail, emphasizing no mini-trial at bail stage and noting allegations...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Strikes Down "Second Division" Requirement for High School Teacher Recruitment; Directs Reconsideration Under NCTE Guidelines

Court holds Madhya Pradesh School Education Service Rules, 2018 arbitrary and mandates supplementary recruitment, allowi...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Magistrate's Decision to Treat FIR Application as Complaint in Police Assault Case

Court dismisses quashing plea, affirms applicant's right to proceed with complaint under Section 200 Cr.P.C., ruling tha...

MP HC dismisses plea seeking new Guv; says incumbent can continue till successor assumes office

The bench said that delay in appointing a governor could lead to an inference that there had been a failure to act in ac...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Civil Court's Power to Direct FIR Registration in Forgery Cases

Court Rules Civil Courts Can Use Inherent Powers under Section 151 of CPC to Forward Complaints for Serious Offences Lik...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Appearance Beyond Tenure of Additional Government Pleader Unauthorized, Directs Fresh Appointment Process

Court holds that appointment term specified in the letter governs tenure; rejects claim that Departmental Manual clause ...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Furnace Oil and Light Diesel Oil as Distinct Commodities, Quashes Tax Orders Imposing Same Rate

Court Highlights Technical Differences Between Furnace Oil and Light Diesel Oil, Quashes Orders Taxing Both at Identical...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Transmission Line Project, Dismisses Petitions Challenging Landowner Consent and Alignment

Court affirms statutory powers under Electricity and Telegraph Acts; imposes costs on petitioners for meritless litigati...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Right of Adult Woman to Marry by Choice, Directs Police to Ensure Her Safety