In Madhya Pradesh High Court at Gwalior, a divorce case took an unusual turn when a woman claimed her husband’s sister was his ‘second wife’ to secure a decree. The husband has challenged the ex parte order.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered an inquiry into the caste certificate of a woman minister in the Mohan Yadav government, directing authorities to verify its validity within two months and submit a detailed report on the findings.
Madhya Pradesh High Court held acquittal under Section 498A IPC does not bar maintenance claims. Court clarified Section 125 CrPC operates independently, ensuring support if wife or child cannot sustain themselves.
Madhya Pradesh High Court delivers justice after 25 years, reinstating railway booking clerk Narayan Nair dismissed over an alleged Rs.10 excess charge. Court finds vigilance action illegal, says he was denied fair hearing, restores dignity and service benefits.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court reaffirmed that a legally valid adoption does not rely on registration of the adoption deed and set-aside the state authority’s refusal to grant compassionate appointment to an adopted son on technical grounds alone. This ruling clarifies that technical objections cannot defeat rightful claims arising from lawful adoption.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that a Muslim man’s second marriage during subsistence of the first does not constitute bigamy under Section 494 IPC. It ruled the provision is subject to Muslim personal law permitting multiple marriages under conditions.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that women employees in State-run establishments cannot be denied maternity leave benefits for not completing 80 days of service. It clarified that the 80-day requirement applies only to private workplaces.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak for allegedly contacting a judge over a pending case. The bench found prima facie contempt, directing registry action and listing the matter for hearing next week.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court stayed the suspension of teacher Saket Kumar Purohit over a satirical video mimicking Narendra Modi. Justice Ashish Shroti noted the order lacked proper consideration and inquiry before being issued.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court set aside Section 377 charges against a husband, ruling that alleged acts within a valid marriage are not prosecutable under current law. Justice Milind Ramesh Phadke quashed the FIR in the Bhind case.
