MP High Court Orders Medical College To Return Original Documents Of Student Who Wished To Leave His Seat & Return To Home State

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed Government Bundelkhand Medical College in Sagar to return the original documents of a student from Manipur along with No-Objection Certificate who stated that he wants to quit his three-year course in Second year and return to his home state due to unforeseen circumstances therein.The student had moved the high court after the college had asked him...

Madhya Pradesh HC Quashes Order Sealing Fertility Clinic, Says It Violated Natural Justice Priniciples & Was Passed In 'Haphazard Manner'

The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently quashed an order issued by the State authorities sealing and de-registering a fertility clinic, on the ground that the authorities issued the order in a 'haphazard manner' without following the principles of natural justice.Justice Subodh Abhyankar in his order observed, “…so far as the sealing of the petitioner's premises is concerned which was...

Abduction From Public Spot, Assault & Making False Video With Self-Incriminating Words Under Threat Is Heinous Offence: MP High Court

While refusing to quash a FIR following compromise between parties, the Madhya Pradesh High Court held that abduction from a public place, assaulting by butt of pistol and making a false video containing self-incriminating admissions under threat would come under the ambit of heinous offence.Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia in his order observed, “Abduction from a public place and then...

Centre Notifies Transfer Of Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari From MP HC To Kerala High Court

The Central Government has notified the transfer of Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari from Madhya Pradesh High Court to the Kerala High Court.The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended his transfer following the meetings held on 20th March 2025, 24th March 2025 and 03rd April 2025.Born on 8th July, 1966 at Raipur, Justice Dharmadhikari has an experience of 24 years as an Advocate in the...

'Merely Because A Man Is Known To Woman, Wouldn't Give Him License To Commit Rape': MP High Court Refuses To Quash FIR

While dismissing an application for quashing of rape FIR against a man, the Madhya Pradesh High Court said that merely because a man is acquainted to a woman, it would not give him a 'license' to commit rape.A single judge bench of Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia observed, “The prosecutrix in her F.I.R. has specifically stated that applicant was known to her for the last 3 years. therefore,...

'Suffers From Delay': Madhya Pradesh HC Rejects Plea Of Students From Unrecognized Nursing Colleges To Appear In Exam Of 2022-23 Session

While hearing the PIL claiming irregularities in granting recognition to nursing colleges, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected an intervening application filed on behalf of students of colleges which have not been granted any recognition and their recognition has been rejected.The division bench of Justice Sanjay Dwivedi and Justice Achal Kumar Paliwal in its order observed, “In...

Madhya Pradesh HC Rejects Senior Lawyer's Unconditional Apology For 'Causing Ruckus', Says Show Cause Notice To Strip Designation Issued

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday (April 9) rejected a plea moved by senior advocate Narinder Singh Ruprah tendering unconditional apology, following the court's observation on his conduct that he caused a "ruckus in court" and had "raised his voice" during the hearing of an excise case earlier this week. When the matter was first called, senior advocate RN Singh submitted before...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays Attempt To Murder Trial Against BJP Leader Akshay Kantilal Bam And His Father Till May 02

The Indore Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed the Trial proceedings against BJP Leader Akshay Kantilal Bam and his father in attempt to murder case under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.A single judge bench of Justice Sanjeev S. Kalgaonkar observed, “In peculiar facts and circumstances of the case, it is directed that further proceedings of the trial shall remain...

Attempt To Shield Ineligible Persons: MP High Court Quashes CIC Order Denying RTI Info On Experience Certificate Of Public Office Appointees

The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed an order of the Central Information Commission which denied information to an applicant under RTI Act pertaining to educational qualification including experience certificate of candidates appointed to public office, holding that the same cannot be termed as private information.In doing so the court said that the stand taken by the Central...

Guard Posted At HC Judge's Home Consuming Liquor On Duty Is 'Serious Misconduct': MP High Court Upholds Penalty Of Compulsory Retirement

While upholding an order of compulsory retirement of a Guard posted at a High Court Judge's bungalow, the Madhya Pradesh High Court observed that since a guard's duty is to protect, consuming liquor while on duty is a serious misconduct.Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia observed, “Petitioner was posted as a Guard and it was his duty to remain vigilant. If a Guard is allowed to consume...

MP HC Calls For Status Report On Action Taken Against Errant Hospitals In Plea Challenging Irregularities In Granting Registration To Private Hospitals

While hearing a PIL pertaining to gross illegalities in grant of registration to private hospitals/nursing homes, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State to file a fresh status report for action being taken against erring hospitals.The division bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain observed, “The respondents are directed to file a fresh status report...

MP High Court Seeks Report On Functioning Of District Judge Who Passed 'Cryptic' Order Ignoring Provisions Of Statute

While dismissing a 'cryptic order' pertaining to Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013, passed by a District Judge, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed inspection of files of the said District Judge and to furnish a report as to the functioning of the District Judge.A single-judge bench of Justice Vivek Agarwal...