Adultery Can’t Be Used to Deny Maintenance If Divorce Was for Cruelty: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband cannot deny maintenance by alleging adultery when the divorce was granted on the ground of cruelty. The Court also enhanced the minor daughter’s maintenance considering education and living expenses.

Unfortunate Trend Of Judges Passing Multiple Orders Before Retirement, Like A Batter Hitting Sixes In The Final Over: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court expressed concern over a growing trend of judges issuing multiple orders just before retirement, questioning judicial discipline. Calling it an unfortunate trend, the Court likened last-minute orders to a batter hitting sixes in final over.

Supreme Court Slams MP High Court for Allowing State’s 1,612-Day Delay Without Proper Reasons

The Supreme Court pulled up the Madhya Pradesh High Court for casually condoning a 1,612-day delay by the state in filing a civil petition. The top court set aside the order and sent the matter back for fresh consideration under settled law.

Justice Atul Sreedharan Takes Oath as Allahabad High Court Judge After Controversial Transfer

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.

“Jo Aaj Sahib-e-Masnad Hai, Kal Nahi Honge”: Justice Atul Sreedharan’s Poetic Farewell from Madhya Pradesh High Court

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.

Egoistic Approach Cannot Be Accommodated Under the HMA: MP HC Grants Divorce in Husband’s Favour Over Cruelty and Desertion

The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted divorce on the grounds of cruelty and desertion, holding that an egoistic approach has no place under the Hindu Marriage Act. The Court said false allegations and an inflated ego can destroy marital harmony.

MP High Court Reserves Order on Shah Bano’s Daughter’s Plea to Stop Release of Film Haq Over Privacy Violation

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reserved its order on a plea by Shah Bano’s daughter seeking a stay on the release of Haq, a film inspired by the 1985 landmark case. The family alleges the movie distorts facts and was made without their consent.

Shah Bano’s Daughter Moves MP HC to Restrain Release of ‘Haq’: “Turning Private life Into Movie Converts Suffering into a Commercial Commodity”

Shah Bano’s daughter, Siddiqua Begum Khan, has approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court seeking to restrain the release of Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam’s film ‘Haq’, alleging it exploits her late mother’s personal life for commercial gain.

Visually Impaired Candidates Are Not Unfit for Judicial Service: Supreme Court Gives Madhya Pradesh HC Time to Implement Order

The Supreme Court affirmed that visually impaired candidates are not unfit for judicial service and are eligible to participate in selection. It granted the Madhya Pradesh High Court time to implement the order ensuring inclusion in the judiciary.

“The Goal Is Not to Reinvent Law, But to Expand Fairness”: Supreme Court Judges Urge Judiciary to Evolve with Data and AI Revolution

Four Supreme Court judges stressed the need for India’s judiciary to adapt to emerging challenges from data, AI, and technology. Speaking at an international event in Indore, they called for fairness, innovation, and legal reforms in the digital era.