1273 Madhya Pradesh High Court judgments explained in plain English: what was decided, the law applied and why it matters. Page 45 of 54.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that oral testimony of family members can form the basis for income assessment in accident claims when documentary evidence is absent, citing Supreme Court precedents.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that mere existence of a counter-FIR or delay in lodging FIR does not justify quashing criminal proceedings under Section 528 BNSS.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that property inherited under Section 8 HSA 1956 becomes self-acquired; partition before 2005 is valid and not subject to 2005 amendment's coparcenary rights.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that when a civil suit for title or possession is pending, Section 145 CrPC proceedings cannot override civil court's jurisdiction and orders are not binding.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that Section 482 CrPC cannot be invoked to quash convictions under Section 498-A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act merely due to post-conviction compromise.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2000 mandate parity in stipend for private college students with government counterparts, establishing statutory obligation.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that preference for state MBBS graduates in PG admissions under NRI quota applies only in first round; merit must govern subsequent rounds.
Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes prosecution against petitioner under IPC Section 406 for lack of personal involvement, affirming that vicarious liability cannot be inferred without concrete allegations.
Madhya Pradesh High Court reduces contributory negligence from 50% to 10% and recognizes 10% permanent disability for vegetable vendor, clarifying compensation principles under Motor Vehicles Act.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants bail on condition of tree planting and social service, establishing a novel conditional release mechanism under Section 430 CrPC.
Madhya Pradesh High Court condemns casual medical examination in rape cases, directing disciplinary action against doctor for failure to follow protocol.
Madhya Pradesh High Court suspends sentence for 6 grams of heroin, holding that marginal excess over small quantity warrants bail pending appeal under NDPS Act.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that habeas corpus cannot be invoked in parental custody disputes between unmarried partners; petitioner must seek remedy under Guardian and Wards Act.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that a 500gm stone used to fracture a child's parietal bone qualifies as a weapon under Section 326 IPC, overturning discharge order.
Madhya Pradesh High Court reduces imprisonment to time served and enhances fine in Section 325 IPC case, emphasizing proportionality and victim compensation.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that separate cheques issued under one transaction do not mandate joint trial under CrPC Sections 219-220 unless prejudice is proven.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that Section 125 CrPC does not extend maintenance to major children unless disabled, clarifying scope of summary relief versus civil remedies.
Madhya Pradesh High Court mandates registration of Sardar Sarovar Project land allotment letters under Section 17 of Registration Act to secure legal title and prevent future disputes.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that when a plaintiff claims possession of land despite not being a party to sale deeds, ad valorem court fee is mandatory under Section 7(iv)(c) of the Court Fees Act.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that bail under Section 12 of JJ Act, 2015 must be the default for juveniles unless compelling reasons exist to deny it, reinforcing child-centric jurisprudence.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that development work on disputed property during litigation violates Section 52 TPA and risks irreparable harm, reinforcing status quo preservation.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that marriage with a minor does not invalidate claim for maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even after 15 years of union and birth of child.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that Lok Adalat cannot dispose of a writ petition as infructuous if no actual settlement exists between parties, reinforcing procedural integrity.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that transfer of matrimonial cases cannot be granted merely on convenience; prior filed petition must prevail to avoid conflicting judgments.