On Wednesday, the Supreme Court collegium proposed the transfer of two judges from the Delhi High Court, namely Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, following their own requests for the transfers. Two esteemed judges from the Delhi High Court on Wednesday have officially requested transfers to other high courts. This move, as articulated […]
Today (11th March): The Madhya Pradesh High Court has approved an ASI survey of the Bhojshala monument, a site of dispute between Hindu and Muslim communities. The survey will utilize advanced methods and carbon dating to examine the age of structures. The court’s decision follows a history of conflicting claims and previous permissions for separate religious activities at the site.
Recently, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a mother separating her daughter to speak against her father constitutes cruelty, emphasizing the seriousness of parental alienation. In a significant decision, the court highlighted the detrimental effects of such behavior on familial relationships. Madhya Pradesh: Recently, the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued an order involving parental […]
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday has appointed former Supreme Court judge, Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar, as the new chairperson of the Lokpal, marking a pivotal moment in India’s fight against corruption. This decision comes after a high-level selection committee, comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, […]
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed an inquiry into the alleged contempt of court by advocate Madan Singh, rejecting his apology and emphasizing the need to safeguard the court’s dignity. The lawyer allegedly made derogatory comments about a judge’s family, prompting the court to proceed with formal charges and a thorough investigation.
Recently Supreme Court Criticizes Judicial Impropriety in Bail Cancellation Case. The controversy began when the Madhya Pradesh High Court, on December 12, 2023, revoked the bail granted to the accused appellants on September 8 and 14, 2022, by another bench. On February 20, 2024, the Supreme Court of India, through a bench comprising Justices B […]
The Madhya Pradesh High Court affirmed its decision to terminate six women judicial officers, despite challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic. Allegations of procedural violations and breach of fundamental rights have led to a scheduled review on April 30, following a directive from the Supreme Court. The officers claim their dismissal was based on inadequate work standards.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed an election petition challenging Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s 2020 Rajya Sabha nomination. The petition alleged he concealed information about a criminal case. However, the court ruled that the registration of an FIR doesn’t constitute a pending criminal case for disclosure in nomination papers, rejecting the petition.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the central government questioning the exclusive provision of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) benefits to the “general category.” This raises concerns about social justice and equality in EWS quota implementation, prompting a potential review for a more inclusive approach. The notice highlights the need for constitutional alignment in reservation policies.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court is addressing delays in DNA-FSL report submissions by instructing the state government to provide a comprehensive status report. The court, led by Chief Justice Ravi Malimath and Justice Vishal Mishra, is committed to streamlining the judicial process and resolving the backlog of cases due to procedural delays. The state government’s progress report marks a positive step, but thorough authentication is underway to ensure accuracy.