Justice Atul Sreedharan was sworn in as a judge of the Allahabad High Court following his transfer from Madhya Pradesh. His posting comes after the Supreme Court Collegium accepted the Centre’s request to alter his earlier transfer to Chhattisgarh.
Justice Atul Sreedharan quoted poet Rahat Indori at his farewell from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, reflecting on impermanence as he moves to the Allahabad High Court. Bar leaders voiced concern over his frequent transfers and judicial independence.
The J&K High Court closed contempt proceedings against The Hindu and ETV Bharat after their apology for a false report on Justice Atul Sreedharan’s roster change. The Court, however, warned media to avoid inaccurate or misleading judicial reporting.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that an adult woman has the right to live with a married man if she chooses. The Bench said, “This Court cannot pontificate on matters relating to morality.”
In the MP nursing college scam case, the Madhya Pradesh High Court said, “We forgive murders, because they are often crimes of passion but these are premeditated offences,” and announced daily hearings from July 3 after shocking visuals showed the poor state of nursing institutions.
Today, On 16th May, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav said he will follow the court’s directions amid calls for Minister Vijay Shah’s resignation. He also hit back at Congress, citing ongoing legal cases against several of its leaders.
Today, On 15th May, The Madhya Pradesh High Court said the FIR against BJP MP Kunwar Vijay Shah lacked essential elements and could be quashed. It noted serious deficiencies and ordered monitoring of the probe involving Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court warned a minister of contempt for delaying compliance with its order. The court dismissed the government’s argument that the minister was busy with the ongoing Assembly session. It emphasized that official duties cannot justify non-compliance with judicial directives.
