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.
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.
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 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 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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
