MP High Court Issues Notice To Centre, Google & Others On PIL To Check Mobile Apps Before Launch To Prevent Data Breach, Financial Scams

The Madhya Pradesh High Court sought the response of Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and tech giants–Google India, Apple India, Microsoft Corporation India, Xiaomi Technology India in a PIL for direction to establish a regulatory agency to scrutinize mobile apps before their launch on digital platforms.A division bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and...

“Shocking”: High Court Imposes ₹5 Lakh Fine On Bhopal DIG For Suppressing Evidence In 2017 Murder Case, Criticizes Trial Court's Approach

The Gwalior Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the present Deputy Inspector General of Bhopal to pay a fine of Rs 5 lakh for deliberately suppressing evidence in a murder case, while he was posted as the Superintendent of Police at Datia District. In doing so, the Court has also directed the Director General of Police to initiate departmental inquiry against the officer.A...

MP Arbitration Tribunal Taking Decade To Decide Matters? High Court Directs State To Consider Increasing Member Posts

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday (April 21) directed the State to assess the need to appoint more members to the State Arbitration Tribunal and if required, then undertake the process of appointment.The division bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain observed, “The State is directed to complete the proposed amendment process and notify the same within two...

'First Come First Serve' Policy Inherently Flawed, Cannot Be Resorted To In Matters Of Public Employment: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Indore Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has reiterated that the policy of First Come First Serve is 'inherently flawed' and should not be applied by the State in matters of public employment.The Court directed the Ministry of Jal Shakti Department of Water Resources to not resort to the said policy in future.A single judge bench of Justice Subodh Abhyankar observed, “…the policy...

MP High Court Upholds Order Confirming 6-Month Detention For 21 Yr Old Accused Of Repeated Drug Trafficking Despite Bail

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld an order detaining a 21-year-old man for six months who was allegedly involved in continuous illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs even after being released on bail.The court opined that the order was desirable and in the interest of the society.A division bench of Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Gajendra Singh observed, “The petitioner, who is...

Madhya Pradesh HC Asks Indigo Airlines To Commence Test Runs And Check Commercial Viability Of Increasing Flights From Jabalpur

While hearing a PIL for increasing flights to Jabalpur, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday (April 21) orally asked Indigo Airlines to do a test run and check the commercial viability of the proposal. The Court also suggested that by introducing more flights, it might become more viable as more tourists might come since Jabalpur is the entry point to many tourist areas.The Division Bench...

Why Full Time Members Not Posted At NCLT Indore Since 2017? MP High Court Seeks Centre's Stand

In a plea seeking establishment of a permanent bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) at Indore, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought response from the Union government as to why at least two members are not being posted at NCLT Bench Indore permanently.The Court also warned that if a satisfactory reply is not given then the Court may pass a judicial order or writ.A division...

MP High Court Issues Notice To State On Plea Seeking Live-Streaming Of Legislative Assembly Proceedings

While hearing a PIL seeking direction to introduce live streaming of proceedings of MP Legislative Assembly, the Indore Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notice to the State and sought a response within four weeks.The division bench of Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Gajendra Singh observed, “Issue notice to the respondents on payment of PF within 7 working days. Notice be...

English Version Of National Council For Teachers Education Regulation Will Prevail Over Hindi To Assess Recruitment Criteria: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has said that English text of National Council for Teachers Education (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulation (NCTE) shall prevail over the Hindi version in case of discrepancy, after noting that since the regulation is made by Centre its version in English language will be applicable.The court said this while directing the state education department to...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays Appointment Of Govt College Principal For Not Giving Charge To Senior Most Professor

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed the appointment of a Junior Professor as the Principal of government girls' college on the ground that the procedure as per the circular for giving the charge of the Principal to the senior most Professor had not been followed.The court was hearing a plea by an individual stated to be the senior most professor working in the college who had challenged...

Marital Rape Not Recognized In India: Madhya Pradesh HC Upholds Acquittal Of Man In 'Unnatural' Sex Allegation Filed By Wife

The Indore Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the order acquitting a man charged in unnatural sex offence. Referring to the judgement of Supreme Court in Navjet Singh Johar v. Union of India Ministry of Law and judgement of Madhya Pradesh High Court in Umang Singhar v. State of Madhya Pradesh, a single judge bench of Justice Binod Kumar Dwivedi observed that till date...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Monthly Digest: March 2025

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 42 to 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 69Nominal Index:Deepankar Vishwas Versus State Of Madhya Pradesh Through P.S. Omti, District Jabalpur 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 42Murli Manohar Soni Vs. State Of Madhya Pradesh 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 43Kishore Deepak Kodwani And Others Versus State Of M.P. And Others 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 44Rajendra Soni Versus The State Of Madhya Pradesh And Others 2025...