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Madhya Pradesh High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court
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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.

Published on May 16, 2024May 23, 2024By Ritu
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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.”

Published on May 16, 2024May 23, 2024By Ritu
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State Bar Council’s refusal to grant separate recognition to High Court Advocates Bar Association not arbitrary: MP High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court held that there was no justification for granting separate recognition to the petitioner association when the welfare schemes for advocates were already being administered through recognized bar associations.

Published on May 15, 2024May 17, 2024By Ritu
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‘Rule 3(7) of IT Rules not iniquitous, draconian or harsh on taxpayers’; SC holds bank employees' interest-free loans taxable as perquisites
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‘Rule 3(7) of IT Rules not iniquitous, draconian or harsh on taxpayers’; SC holds bank employees’ interest-free loans taxable as perquisites

“When there is certainty and clarity, there is tax efficiency which is beneficial to both the tax payer and the tax authorities. These are all hallmarks of good tax legislation.”

Published on May 14, 2024May 15, 2024By Apoorva
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Contempt of Court | MP High Court imposes ₹1 lakh cost on news editor for vilification of a sitting judge in a 2011 news report

Madhya Pradesh High Court stated that despite opportunities, the respondent failed to offer a genuine apology or show remorse for his actions.

Published on May 13, 2024May 18, 2024By Ritu
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‘Throwing 13-month-old child on floor’ in courtroom: MP High Court rejects application for FIR quashment in light of serious allegations

Madhya Pradesh High Court stated that “throwing a 13-month-old child on the floor by itself would amount to an attempt to murder and throwing a paperweight towards his head would further aggravate the situation.”

Published on May 13, 2024May 13, 2024By Ritu
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MP High Court issues notice to Kareena Kapoor Khan for use of word ‘Bible’ in her pregnancy book’s title

Whether the use of the word “bible” in the title of Kareena Kapoor Khan’s book constitutes an act that offends religious sentiments, specifically those of Christians?

Published on May 12, 2024May 18, 2024By Ritu
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | MP High Court affirms rejection of INC’s substitute candidate’s plea to contest from Indore as ‘approved candidate’

Madhya Pradesh High Court opined that interference during the electoral process should be avoided, and issues regarding nomination rejection should be raised through an election petition rather than a writ petition.

Published on May 7, 2024July 3, 2024By Ritu
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Exclusion of Professors/Department Heads indicates favoritism; Selection Committee playing ‘a game of pick and choose’: MP High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court held that non-inclusion of Professors/Head of the Department in selection committee amounts to violating the mandate of Madhya Pradesh Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Avam Sanchar Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 1990.

Published on May 7, 2024May 10, 2024By Ritu
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No disciplinary action required for temporary employee’s termination due to unsatisfactory performance: MP High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court stated that the petitioner, being an educational institution, is governed by specific laws and regulations concerning service conditions, which was not adequately considered by the Labour Court.

Published on May 6, 2024May 6, 2024By Ritu
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Unnatural sex by husband with wife not offence under Section 377 IPC: MP High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court held that under Section 375 of IPC any sexual intercourse or sexual act by the husband with his wife not below the age of fifteen years is not a rape, therefore, absence of consent of wife for unnatural act loses its importance.

Published on May 4, 2024May 10, 2024By Ritu
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Ujjain Sinhast Terror Alarm | MP High Court refuses to suspend sentence of man accused of creating potential Communal Disturbance

The prosecution alleged that the appellant, along with a co-accused, conspired to create disturbance during the Sinhast occasion at Ujjain by leaving behind the bag with explosive substances and forged identity documents to falsely implicate a particular community.

Published on May 2, 2024May 7, 2024By Ritu
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‘Patwari is not God’; MP High Court directs to register FIR against Patwari for creating report to prove Former CM’s son title

Madhya Pradesh High Court held that Patwari may be a “demigod in the rural society but, he cannot supersede the legal provision”.

Published on May 2, 2024May 7, 2024By Ritu
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Bail cases Roundup April 2024
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Bail or Jail | A quick view of top Bail cases in April 2024

A quick recap of Bail cases passed by the Supreme Court and High Courts in the month of April 2024 along with some top stories on Arvind Kejriwal seeking Interim Bail; Puthiyakavu Temple blast; and more.

Published on April 30, 2024April 30, 2024By Editor_4
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2022 Khargone communal riots incitement| MP High Court directs SHO to consider Congress Spokesperson Aminul Khan Suri’s complaint against BJP’s Kailash Vijayvargiya

The petitioner alleged that the BJP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya shared a false video on X (Twitter) to incite the communal riots which erupted in Khargone during the Ram Navami in April 2022.

Published on April 26, 2024May 2, 2024By Ritu
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“To trigger Section 125(4) CrPC, continuous and repeated acts of adultery required”; MP High Court upheld maintenance order

Madhya Pradesh High Court found that the quantum of maintenance awarded by the trial court was reasonable, considering the circumstances and prevailing cost of living.

Published on April 24, 2024April 24, 2024By Ritu
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3 years practice or 70% marks in bachelor’s degree mandatory for Civil Judge exam: MP High Court upholds validity of amendment in MP Judicial Service Rules

“The language used in the instant amendment is neither ambiguous nor calls for any interpretation. The expression used in the amendment is clear and cogent.”

Published on April 22, 2024April 24, 2024By Editor_4
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Madhya Pradesh High Court affirms decision to close ‘Scrap Sleepers Lifting’ contract and forfeiture of deposited money

Madhya Pradesh High Court rejected the petitioner’s argument for voiding the contract under Section 56 of the Contract Act, 1872, and found the failure to lift scrap was attributable to the petitioner.

Published on April 18, 2024April 23, 2024By Ritu
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Madhya Pradesh High Court orders release of sealed EVMs for use in the Lok Sabha elections 2024

Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notice to Congress MLA and Leader of Opposition, Umang Singhar to respond to the allegations of adopting corrupt practices.

Published on April 15, 2024April 22, 2024By Ritu
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Lying about educational qualification for marriage does not amount to offence under Section 420 IPC: MP High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court held that no party can be allowed to assassinate the character of a person without any basis as it undermines the integrity of the legal process and individuals involved.

Published on April 15, 2024April 22, 2024By Ritu
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