Husband’s conviction for murder constitutes mental cruelty; wife entitled to divorce: MP High Court
“No wife can live in the matrimonial relationship with the person who is so short-tampered and impulsive turned criminal.”
Madhya Pradesh High Court
Non-disclosure of Right to Terminate Pregnancy by Police/Doctors violates Minor Rape Survivor’s Right to live with dignity: MP High Court
The Court criticised the investigating officer and the treating doctor for not informing the survivor’s family about the pregnancy and the option for termination, considering the survivor’s minor status and health risks.
“Adding specific dress in Cartoon prima facie indicates attempt to promote enmity”; Madhya Pradesh HC refuses to quash FIR against Folk Singer
The Court stated that applicant’s inclusion of specific dress details not related to the actual incident suggests an intent to attribute the incident to a particular group, potentially inciting enmity and disrupting harmony.
Legal heirs of deceased employee entitled to benefits under Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Yoddha Kalyan Yojna: MP High Court
The MP High Court provided compensation of Rs 50 lakh under Mukhyamantri COVID -19 Yoddha Kalyan Yojna and also imposed a cost of Rs. 1 lakh for unnecessary harassment.
MP High Court issues notice to Election Commission over non-payment for services rendered during 2019 Lok Sabha elections
The petitioner claimed he had only received Rs 8 lakh out of the total Rs 64 lakh owed to him for erecting tents during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and the Anuppur Assembly by-elections.
Can a wife claim that sexual act by her husband is without consent? Madhya Pradesh HC answers
The Court stated that as per the amended definition of rape, any sexual intercourse or act, by the husband with his wife not below the age of fifteen years is not a rape, therefore, consent is immaterial.
MP High Court criticises Indian Army’s behavior towards missing soldier’s family; calls for reforms of worn-out pension rules
“Instead of helping the family of the missing solider, the Indian Army expects them to get the date of his civil death declared through civil Court, and they are denied to release the pension and other retirement allowances of the missing solider.”
Corruption in MNREGA | MP High Court issues notice to Collector for not taking action after investigation
Commissioner of the MP Rajya Rojgar Guarantee Commission confirmed the corruption allegations after investigation and submitted a report instructing the Collector to act.
Special Marriage Act allows inter-religious marriages but does not override personal law prohibitions; MP High Court refuses protection to inter-religious couple
“It is not the case of petitioners that in case if marriage is not performed, then they are still interested to live in live-in relationship. It is also not the case of petitioners that petitioner No.1 would accept Muslim religion.”
Mutual agreement on separation without court intervention holds no legal weight in divorce matters for non-Muslim parties: MP High Court
MP High Court held that any agreement restricting a party from pursuing legal proceedings is void, thereby, rendering respondent’s undertaking not to take legal action against the applicants invalid.
Whether Housing Finance Company can recover loan amount of less than ₹20 lakh under SARFAESI Act? MP High Court answers
MP High Court held that the writ petition is maintainable due to the pure legal questions involved regarding the applicability of SARFAESI Act provisions to HFCs for amounts below the Rs. 20 Lakhs threshold.
MP High Court refuses to quash FIR against advocate booked for posing as Train TTE
MP High Court noted that even if the receipt book was not an EFT Book, it had the seal of the North-Central Railway, creating the impression of official railway documentation.
Justice Ravi Vijaykumar Malimath, 27th Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court, retires
Belonging to an illustrious family of freedom fighters and eminent jurists, Justice Ravi Vijaykumar Malimath who retires on 24-05-2024, has carved his niche in the legal echelons with an exceptional track record of case disposal.
Mental cruelty can continue even after leaving matrimonial house and while residing at parental home: MP High Court
MP High Court asserted that while physical cruelty ceased after leaving the matrimonial house, the psychological impact of separation and the trauma induced by dowry demands persisted.
Threat to falsely implicate in rape and eve-teasing case amounts to abetment to suicide: MP High Court
MP High Court opined that continuous threat of false implication can demean and destroy an individual’s self-esteem and career, significantly contributing to psychological distress and potentially leading to suicide.
MP High Court imposes Rs. 25,000/- cost on advocate for non-cooperation
MP High Court noted that during the last hearing on 07-05-2024, the Court explicitly stated that the case would be taken up at 2:15 P.M., however, the respondents’ counsel failed to appear before the Court, demonstrating non-cooperation.
HIGH COURT MAY 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on Baba Tarsem Singh Murder; Maternity Benefits for Third Child; Aaj Tak Sting Operation; PM Modi; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
Termination of pregnancy | Nobody can be allowed to play hide and seek for committing an unborn child’s murder: MP High Court
MP High Court held that the Court could not allow its authority to be used to terminate an unborn child when there is an intent to later deny the occurrence of the alleged offense.
Insurance Company not liable if owner fails to produce evidence showing verification of driver’s skills before employment: MP High Court
Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that the Motor Vehicle Tribunal applied the principle of pay and recover based on the driver of the offending vehicle not having a valid and effective driving license at the time of the accident.
MP High Court permits termination of minor rape survivor’s pregnancy despite exceeding 24 weeks gestation
Madhya Pradesh High Court asserted that “permitting for carrying out the pregnancy of a woman who is not in a position to manage herself will be creating great problems to her in future life.”