1273 Madhya Pradesh High Court judgments explained in plain English: what was decided, the law applied and why it matters. Page 46 of 54.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court directs strict enforcement of the 2024 ban on Salai and Dhavda sap extraction, citing ecological damage and illegal chemical use.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that rape under Section 376 IPC is a non-compoundable crime against society; compromise between parties cannot justify quashing of FIR.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that accused may seek summoning of prosecution-listed witnesses as defense witnesses under Section 311 CrPC, even at final arguments, if no prejudice is shown.
Madhya Pradesh High Court upholds a rape victim's right to terminate pregnancy beyond 24 weeks, affirming bodily autonomy under Article 21 and overriding MTP Act gestational limits.
Madhya Pradesh High Court allows bail in cyber fraud case subject to conditional deposit of Rs.30 lakhs, establishing that financial surety can substitute for prolonged custody pending trial.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that bail pending appeal is permissible when appeal has good chances of success, irrespective of gravity of offence under Section 376 IPC.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants anticipatory bail after finding deliberate withholding of counter case diary, affirming that procedural misconduct cannot prejudice accused's liberty.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that unincorporated associations may maintain suits for eviction and rent recovery without court leave under Order 1 Rule 8 CPC.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that termination of contractual employees based solely on charge sheet filing violates natural justice; one-month notice and hearing mandatory.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants bail citing undue trial delay not caused by accused, affirming right to speedy trial as fundamental under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants anticipatory bail to a bonafide land purchaser, holding that Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita protects those who unknowingly transact with impersonators.
Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that possession taken under the repealed Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 remains valid if not challenged within reasonable time, even if procedural lapses exist.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that invoking Section 145 Cr.P.C. while a civil suit is pending violates the doctrine of forum shopping and undermines judicial consistency.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that public servants must actively comply with court directives; failure to act constitutes misconduct even without financial loss.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that repeated Section 14 SARFAESI Act applications are lawful if justified, but remedies lie only before DRT under Section 17.
Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that DNA evidence and medical reports prevail over hostile witnesses in POCSO cases, refusing bail to convict despite retracted testimonies.
Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that remand under Order 41 Rule 23A CPC requires evidence insufficiency or procedural lapse, not mere improper appreciation of evidence.
Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that criminal antecedents disqualify individuals from Samman Nidhi pension, even if detained for political reasons. Key principles on scheme eligibility clarified.
Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that recalling prosecutrix under Section 348 BNSS is permissible when defence evidence needs confrontation, even post-cross-examination.
Madhya Pradesh High Court directs prompt demolition of unauthorised constructions within 200 metres of Shipra River, reinforcing environmental protection under Master Plan 2025.
Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that summoning an additional accused under Section 358 BNSS demands evidence stronger than prima facie, but short of conviction-grade proof.
Madhya Pradesh High Court affirms that adults entering voluntary marriages are entitled to police protection against family harassment, citing Lata Singh and Shakti Vahini.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that departmental proceedings must cease upon criminal acquittal when facts and evidence are identical, upholding natural justice and fairness.
Madhya Pradesh High Court reaffirms that revenue mutation entries cannot establish ownership, clarifying rights of secured creditors and liquidators in corporate insolvency.