The Madhya Pradesh High Court stayed the Rewa District Bar Association elections after finding no 30% reservation for women as mandated by the Supreme Court. The Court held that Supreme Court directions are binding and elections without women’s reservation cannot be allowed.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that children should not be required to attend courtrooms merely for visitation purposes, stressing that such environments can be intimidating and emotionally distressing for minors. The Court remarked, “The Courts should be the last resort for a child to visit because courts are often seen as intimidating, sterile, and stressful environments that can scar a child emotionally.”
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recommended a disciplinary enquiry against a trial court judge for failing to properly follow its order to conduct an enquiry in a property dispute case. The Court found the judge’s explanation unsatisfactory and directed the matter to be placed before the Chief Justice for possible action.
