Madhya Pradesh High Court
Madhya Pradesh High Court Issues Notice On PIL Challenging Caste Discrimination In Appointment Of 'Pujari' In State Controlled Temples
While hearing a PIL challenging caste based discrimination in appointment of Pujari/Priests in State controlled Hindu Temples, the principal bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notice to the State authorities and has granted four weeks' time to file a reply.The division bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain observed, “Notice issued. Shri Abhijeet...
Remarks On Col. Sofiya Qureshi | Following HC Order, MP Police Books Minister Vijay Shah For Endangering India's Sovereignty
Hours after the Madhya Pradesh High Court suo motu directed the registration of an FIR against BJP leader and State Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his comment calling Colonel Sofiya Qureshi a "sister of terrorists", the state police have booked him under Sections 152, 196(1)(b), and 197(1)(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.#JustIN | Following #MadhyaPradeshHighCourt's order, the MP...
'Language Of Gutters' : MP High Court Directs FIR Against BJP Minister Vijay Shah For Comments Against Col Sofiya Qureshi
The Madhya Pradesh High Court today suo motu directed the registration of an FIR against BJP leader and State Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his comment calling Colonel Sofiya Qureshi a "sister of terrorists". The Court described his remarks as 'disparaging,' 'dangerous,' and 'language of the gutters'-not merely targeting the officer in question, but denigrating the armed forces as a whole....
MP High Court Declines To Reduce Sentence Of Man Convicted For Sand Theft Through Illegal River Mining, Cites Environmental Impact
In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court citing environmental impact, refused to reduce the sentence of an accused convicted for theft of sand by illegal mining from a river. Justice Achal Kumar Paliwal in his order observed, “On the question of sentence, this Court has examined submissions of learned counsel for the petitioner. It is correct that petitioner is not having...
'Attempt To Shirk Responsibilities': MP High Court Slams State For Denying Compensation To Late Policeman's Wife Under CM Covid-19 Scheme
The Madhya Pradesh High Court pulled up State authorities for denying compensation to wife of a policeman who died while performing duty during the Covid-19 Pandemic.While setting aside the impugned order, the Court directed the authorities to pay compensation to the petitioner as per Mukhya Mantri COVID-19 Yoddha Kalyan Yojna (CM COVID-19 Warrior Welfare Scheme). Justice Pranay Verma in...
Irregularly Appointed Staff, If Confirmed, Can't Be Terminated Arbitrarily: MP High Court
Madhya Pradesh High Court: A division bench consisting of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Chief Justice Vivek Jain, reinstated a university employee terminated after over 25 years of service. The court ruled that his appointment was merely irregular and not illegal, and that subsequent confirmation of service had regularised his post. The court held that confirmed employees cannot...
MP HC Grants Reinstatement With 50% Back Wages, As Termination Violated Section 25(F), Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Madhya Pradesh High Court: A single judge bench consisting of Justice Milind Ramesh Phadke set aside a labour court award of 2017, that had denied a worker full back wages. The court held that the worker's termination was illegal, as it violated Section 25(f) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 ('ID Act'). Relying on an earlier case from the same court, the High Court directed the...
Change Of Counsel Is Not Grounds To Recall Witness, Accused Can't Hijack Proceedings Of Court As Per Convenience: Madhya Pradesh HC
The Indore Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that change of counsel cannot be a ground to recall a witness.A single judge bench of Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia observed “It is clear that only change of counsel cannot be a ground to recall a witness. Even otherwise, convenience of witnesses cannot be ignored and the accused cannot be allowed to hijack the proceedings of the...
'Trying To Hide Alleged Illegal College Recognition': MP High Court Summons Nursing Council's Officers To Explain Non-Compliance With Orders
In a PIL alleging irregularities in recognizing nursing colleges, the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the Director and Registrar of state Nursing Council and Secretary, Indian Nursing Council to personally appear before it to explain non-compliance of court orders and failure to supply relevant documents to Office of Advocate General.A division bench of Justice Sanjay Dwivedi and Justice...
'Denial Of Adequate Opportunity To Cross-Examine Prosecution Witness Seriously Prejudices Accused's Right To Defence': Madhya Pradesh HC
While upholding the right to fair trial of an accused, the Indore Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court said that denial of adequate opportunity to cross-examine a witness might prejudice the right to defend of an accused.In doing so, the Court opined that the closure of right to cross-examine on first opportunity was 'harsh' and 'improper'.A single bench of Justice Sanjeev S. Kalgoankar...
'Shocking & Disproportionate': MP High Court Quashes Dismissal Of Driver Who Was Late For VIP Duty Of Attending To High Court Judge
While setting aside the dismissal of a driver as "punishment" for reaching late on VIP duty to attend to a High Court Judge, the Madhya Pradesh High Court remitted the matter to the disciplinary authority to reconsider the quantum of punishment imposed on the delinquent.In doing so, the Court said that the punishment of removal from service was 'shocking' and 'disproportionate'.A division...
PIL Against State's Inaction On 'Vandalisation' Of Ambedkar's Statue: MP High Court Directs Police To Probe Until Culprits Are Booked
While hearing a PIL questioning inaction of authorities against people accused of breaking Dr. BR Ambedkar statue, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the concerned Investigating Officer and Superintendent of Police to investigate the matter until culprits are booked.In doing so, the Court while disposing of the plea, has also asked monthly reports to be filed before the...