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.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notices to the State Government and a high-level committee regarding the cancellation of an OBC certificate for a Sindhi individual. The case highlights challenges with caste identity, administrative procedures, and individual rights in India’s bureaucratic system. The petitioner, Janki Sindhi, alleged lack of due process and transparency in the certificate revocation.
The Supreme Court of India has intervened in the controversial termination of six women judges by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The dismissal raised concerns about the criteria used and the impact of the pandemic on judicial performance evaluation. The Supreme Court’s proactive stance aims to ensure fairness and transparency in judicial appointments and terminations.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasized that, according to Hindu law, a valid marriage is established only with the performance of the ‘Saptapadi’ ritual. This declaration came while dismissing a petition involving allegations of abduction and forced marriage. The court highlighted the importance of adhering to traditional rituals in validating Hindu marriages.
The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the termination of six female judges by the Madhya Pradesh government, based on unsatisfactory performance during their probation period. The affected judges argue that the termination violated their fundamental rights and point to inconsistencies in their evaluation. This case highlights gender-related challenges in the judiciary.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently ruled that a spouse’s prolonged refusal of sexual relations, without valid reason or physical incapacity, can be considered mental cruelty and grounds for divorce. This judgment emphasizes the significance of marital intimacy and aligns with previous Supreme Court decisions, recognizing the mental anguish caused by its denial.
The Supreme Court Collegium recently recommended three new judges for the Madhya Pradesh High Court, including one judicial officer and two advocates, to strengthen its judicial capacity. The recommendations followed a thorough evaluation process and received concurrence from the Chief Minister and Governor. This move aims to bolster the High Court’s bench strength and ensure effective justice dispensation.