The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued stay the recruitment of civil judges based on the 2022 examination results. The decision temporarily suspends the hiring process, pending further review. The court’s intervention raises questions about the examination’s integrity and fairness. The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a notable directive, pausing the ongoing recruitment process for the […]
The Supreme Court upheld the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s decision for CBI to reinvestigate 169 nursing colleges accused of fraudulent operations. The Court dismissed appeals against this order, allowing parties to raise issues before the High Court. The colleges were cleared previously, but allegations of bribery led to the re-investigation with additional oversight measures.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld the appointment of seven judges, dismissing a petition against the appointments. The court found no merit in the arguments presented, reinforcing the validity and lawfulness of the judicial appointments. The Division Bench rejected the challenge based on various grounds, including lack of advertisement and representation, stating that the appointment process adhered to constitutional procedures.
Madhya Pradesh HC’s principal bench in Jabalpur stated that neither the Constitution nor judicial precedent requires reservation or proportional representation in judges’ appointments. This came as a double bench, led by acting Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Amar Nath Kesherwani, dismissed a petition challenging a judge’s appointment, following an earlier reservation of the order on Advocate Rameshwar Thakur and others’ petition.
The Allahabad High Court affirmed that interfaith couples can marry under the Special Marriage Act without needing to convert. The court also declared marriages solely based on personal agreements as legally invalid. This decision protects a couple facing threats and reinforces India’s secular and inclusive legal system. The case is scheduled for further hearing on July 10.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court rejected a plea for police protection for registering an interfaith marriage between a Muslim boy and a Hindu girl under the Special Marriage Act, citing that such unions are considered irregular under Mahomedan Law. Despite registration under the Act, the court emphasized the influence of personal religious laws in matters of marriage, applying a precedent regarding inheritance rights from a similar case. The court concluded that there was no justification for intervention in the matter.
Chief Justice Ravi Malimath of Madhya Pradesh High Court retired, proudly stating that his enemies are a testament to his commitment to justice. His bold decisions and judicial integrity mark a distinguished tenure. Malimath emphasized his commitment to upholding the Constitution and highlighted his significant case dispositions. Despite challenges, he leaves a legacy of judicial bravery.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court rejected the dismissal of a case involving a lawyer posing as a Travelling Ticket Examiner, soliciting money from passengers at Bhopal railway station. The court emphasized the need for a full trial to determine factual evidence, as the defense argued the mental state of the accused. The trial will ascertain the truth.
