Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Media to Verify News on Acharya Dhirendra Shastri

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued an interim order directing media platforms to adhere to journalistic norms when publishing news related to Acharya Dhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham. This directive comes in response to a petition filed by a disciple of Acharya Dhirendra Shastri, seeking to restrain various media platforms from disseminating news or […]

Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma Honored with Farewell at Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court bid a heartfelt farewell to Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as he ascended to the Supreme Court of India, reflecting on his 15-year tenure that spanned various roles and jurisdictions. At the full court farewell reference, Chief Justice Sharma expressed his deep sense of satisfaction derived from his judgeship, stating, “During […]

Supreme Court Reaches Full Quorum: 3 Judges Sworn In, Strengthening Judicial Diversity

The Supreme Court of India has been fortified to its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges as Justices Satish Chandra Sharma, Augustine George Masih, and Sandeep Mehta took their oaths of office. The ceremony, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, was a significant event, marking the swift elevation of these judges following […]

Madhya Pradesh High Court Strengthens Bench with Appointment of Seven New Judges

The judicial landscape of Madhya Pradesh has received a significant boost with the Central Government’s notification appointing seven new judges to the Madhya Pradesh High Court. This announcement, initially shared by Union Minister of State for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, on social media, marks a notable development in the efforts to fill the […]

Supreme Court Quashes Speedy Death Penalty in Child Rape-Murder Case

The Supreme Court has set aside the conviction and death sentence of Naveen, a 25-year-old street-dweller, accused of kidnapping, raping, and murdering a three-month-old infant. The apex court highlighted that the accused was not given a “proper opportunity” to defend himself during the trial, which was concluded in a record 23 days from the date […]

Madhya Pradesh High Court Denies Suspension of Conviction to Aspiring Ratlam Candidate

In a notable decision, the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected an application seeking the suspension of conviction filed by an aspiring election candidate for the Ratlam (Urban) constituency. The court emphasized that the power to suspend a conviction can only be invoked under “exceptional circumstances.” The appellant, who identifies as […]

Madhya Pradesh High Court Advocates WhatsApp Groups for Summoning Witnesses

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, under the guidance of Justice Anand Pathak, has directed the state police to consider the development of WhatsApp groups for the dual purpose of summoning witnesses and ensuring their protection. This innovative approach aims to expedite the trial process and bolster the cause of justice. The directive emerged from a […]

Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules on IPC Section 377

In a landmark ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court stated that no case can be made out under IPC Section 377 (concerning unnatural sex) between a husband and wife. The court emphasized that there is no restriction on a married couple from going beyond conventional sex. This decision came while quashing an FIR filed against […]