Prolonged Consensual Relationship & Knowledge of Subsisting Marriage: Quashing BNS §69 FIR Under BNSS §528 Case: Varun Pratap Singh v. The State Of Madhya Pradesh (2026 MPHC-JBP 19601) Court: Madhya...
Alienations in Violation of Interim Injunction Are “Non-est”: Broad Coercive Powers Under Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC 1) Introduction Case: Ram Swaroop v. Harimohan Singh (Madhya Pradesh High Court,...
False “No Charges Framed” Disclosure in Form 26 as Corrupt Practice (Undue Influence) — Election Set Aside and Runner-Up Declared Elected 1) Introduction The Madhya Pradesh High Court (Gwalior Bench)...
Acquittal on Benefit of Doubt Does Not Bar Police Dismissal in Departmental Proceedings; Writ Review Confined to Decision-Making Process 1. Introduction In Sultan Singh Nagar v. The State Of Madhya...
Post-bail detention of a foreign national in an authorized detention centre pending trial is not “illegal detention” for Habeas Corpus; High Court may instead direct time-bound trial 1. Introduction...
Strict Enforcement of Rule 16 (MP Conditions of Practice Rules, 2012): Appearance Bar for Advocates Convicted of Criminal Contempt Unless Contempt is Purged 1) Introduction Case: Munendra Singh v....
Minimal Interference under Articles 226/227 in Labour Court Awards Upholding Domestic Enquiries Governed by Private Service Rules Case: Prayagnarayan v. Principal Scindia School Fort Gwalior...
Stamp Duty on Mining Leases: Computation on Average Annual Royalty as on Date of Execution; No Addition of Dead Rent/Upkar; No Term-Multiplication or Penalty for Bona Fide Presentation 1....
Marital Status Cannot Defeat a Nominated/Only Legal Heir’s Claim to Ex‑Gratia and Leave Encashment in Service Death Benefits Case: Prasanna Namdev (Soni) v. The High Court Of Madhya Pradesh And...
Bail to Medical Practitioners: Jacob Mathew Screening Not Attracted Where a Competent Authority Complains and the Doctor Allegedly Prescribes a Banned Fixed-Dose Syrup Despite Prior Toxicity Warning...
Right to Summon Forensic/DNA Experts Despite Section 293 CrPC and “Fast-Track” Disposal Directions 1. Introduction Case: Avinash Pandey v. The State Of Madhya Pradesh and Others (Madhya Pradesh High...
Mandatory Opportunity of Hearing Before High Level Technical Committee in Municipal Drainage Works 1. Introduction This order arises out of WP No. 13962 of 2024 (NIDHI PANDE AND OTHERS Vs THE STATE...
PIL Limits in Executive Welfare Schemes: Courts Will Not Reopen Registrations or Recast Eligibility Absent Clear Unconstitutionality 1. Introduction In Paras Saklecha v. State Of Madhya Pradesh...
Withheld Investigation Material and Fabricated Section 27 Memoranda: Acquittal in a Circumstantial Case Case: Kamlesh Bai Kushwaha v. The State Of Madhya Pradesh (2026 MPHC-JBP 11261) Court: High...
Recognition of Maternity/Child-Care Accommodation for Female Students: Attendance Relaxation to Prevent Educational Disadvantage 1. Introduction The Madhya Pradesh High Court (Jabalpur), in Rumaisa...
Irregular (Not Illegal) District Court Class-III Appointments Made Pre-Rules Cannot Be Reopened After Decades; Mansukh Lal Saraf Applies Only to Illegal Appointments 1) Introduction This common order...
SARFAESI Possession: Section 14 Is Optional (Assistance-Only), Not Mandatory for Taking Physical Possession Under Section 13(4) and Rule 8 1. Introduction In Uco Bank Through Its Authorised Officer...
Fresh Prosecution Cannot Be Initiated Under Repealed Foreigners Act, 1946 for Post-Repeal Conduct: Subordinate Rules and Saving Clauses Do Not Revive Repealed Penal Regime 1. Introduction The Madhya...
Cheque Deposit as Valid Tender Under a Compromise Decree (Order XXI CPC): Satisfaction Relates Back to Date of Tender Case: Parth Credit And Capital Market Pvt. Ltd. v. Ideal Electronics Pvt. Ltd....
Recruitment Cut-off Dates Are Mandatory: No Post-Deadline Document Acceptance Without Express Power of Relaxation 1. Introduction In Smt. Aaradhna Buj v. The State Of Madhya Pradesh And Others...