S. 30 of Advocates Act | Advocates can appear in confiscation proceedings but have no right to cross-examine: MP High Court
“There is no bar under Section 52 of Forest Act, 1927 from appearance of Advocates in said proceedings.”
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Spouse indulging in vulgar conversation with opposite gender, despite objections, amounts to Mental Cruelty: MP High Court
“No husband will tolerate that his wife is in undignified or indecent conversation through mobile by way of vulgar chatting.”
State can’t deny honorarium to frontline workers compelled to work during COVID-19 pandemic: MP High Court
“If the officers had allowed or compelled the petitioners to work in the field for the safety of people, specifically when the country was fighting hard against the COVID-19 pandemic, then such an action of the officers cannot be said to be contrary to law or mala fide.”
Misuse of Advocate-Client Relationship | MP High Court refuses to quash FIR in Rape allegations against Advocate
“Statement of prosecutrix recorded under Section 164 of CrPC cannot be given preference over the FIR and the statement recorded under Section 161 of CrPC.”
MP High Court strikes down notification exempting 62 Species of ‘Forest Produce’ from Transit Rules
“Right to life is deeply entrenched in the protection and conservation of environment, forests, and all the natural resources of the State, as a facet of Article 21 read with 48-A of the Constitution of India.”
Compelling wife to discontinue her studies is equivalent to destroying her dreams & amounts to Mental Cruelty: MP High Court
“Forcing wife to live with a person who is neither educated nor eager to improve himself certainly amounts to mental cruelty.”
MP High Court acknowledges privacy concerns in photo-based attendance system; suggests alternative attendance method for female teachers & students
“Till a solution is found, female teacher will be permitted to send photographs of the Campus or Office of the Principal treating it to be attendance.”
“Time is a valuable Resource’; MP High Court directs for policy review in PIL against ‘displaying long advertisements in movie theatres’
The Court acknowledged the concerns raised by the petitioner, however, asserted that the “issue at present is not ripe for adjudication before this Court.”
Madhya Pradesh High Court gives green flag for removal of BRTS Corridor in Indore
“Huge increase in volume of traffic and everyday traffic congestion in both sides of the BRTS Corridor persuaded the Expert Committee to conclude that BRTS Corridor has lost its utility in the present-day scenario.”
Visually impaired candidates eligible to participate in judicial service examination: Supreme Court
“The Constitution of India is blind to the differences between able-bodied and differently abled citizens in matters of providing equal opportunity to all citizens in all spheres of life, including employment, and envisages equality and non-discrimination.”
Electricity Act | Jurisdiction to impose civil liabilities for electricity theft lies with Special Court, not Administrative Authorities: MP High Court
“Section 154(5) of the Electricity Act, 2003 gives exclusive jurisdiction to the Special Court to determine civil liability in electricity theft cases.”
MP High Court lays down SoPs for termination of pregnancy up to & exceeding 24 weeks in sexual assault cases
The Court stated that failure to comply with Court’s guidelines will amount to contempt of court, and strict contempt proceedings will be initiated against the erring officers under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
MP High Court approves three-phase trial run for disposing 30 metric tons of Union Carbide’s toxic waste
The instant matter pertains to the disposal of hazardous waste from the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) site.
Tehsildar can’t decide mutation applications based on disputed testamentary documents, particularly a Will: Madhya Pradesh High Court
“Revenue Officers, including the Tehsildar, do not have judicial authority to resolve disputes related to wills or non-testamentary documents. These matters must be decided by the Civil Court.”
MP High Court directs Sub Divisional Officer to maintain ‘legible’ order-sheets & not treat election proceedings ‘so casually’
The Court found the Sub Divisional Officer’s handwritten order-sheets, nearly illegible, making it difficult for the higher authority to discern the proceedings.
‘Emotional affection without physical relations does not constitute Adultery’; MP High Court upholds interim maintenance order
The Court clarified that under Section 125(4) CrPC, maintenance can only be denied if the wife is living in adultery, which requires proof of a sexual relationship.
MP High Court grants bail to rape accused with condition to handover documents, electronic gadgets, social media access for investigation
The Court directed accused to handover his all electronic gadgets like mobile, laptop etc. to the investigating agency along with the password of his all social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, whatsapp etc. for the investigation.
“Senior citizens have right to peaceful living”; MP High Court upholds Son-in-Law’s eviction from Father-in-Law’s property
The right to peaceful and secure living environment for father-in-law under Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act outweighed the son-in-law’s legal ownership or adverse possession claims.
Missing persons cases can’t be brought under Habeas Corpus, unless illegal detention is established: MP High Court
“Cases of missing persons are to be registered under the regular provisions of the Penal Code and the Police officials concerned are bound to investigate the same in the manner prescribed under the Code of Criminal Procedure.”
MP High Court disposes of Guest faculty’s plea alleging coercion by college authorities to join RSS; State assures prompt action against authorities
The petitioner stated that college authorities compelled him to participate in activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) which does not align with his personal beliefs.