The Madhya Pradesh High Court criticised a trial court for refusing to complete hearing of a 2013 civil case within the deadline fixed by it. Calling it a “sad sign” of judicial discipline erosion, the High Court ordered transfer of the case to another court.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld the dismissal of Civil Judge Mahendra Singh Taram for serious misconduct, finding him guilty of acquitting defendants in three criminal cases without proper judgments. Taram’s claims of workload pressure and parity with another officer were rejected, as his actions violated judicial service norms.
Bhopal/Jabalpur: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared that a son-in-law is included under the Maintenance & Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. This law requires children to take care of their elderly parents, and the court’s decision makes it clear that even a son-in-law has this responsibility.