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The Latest Breaking News from The Madhya Pradesh High Court

Rs 15 lakh fraud money credited to senior citizen’s account, police wanted to question him; HC grants anticipatory bail on this ground

Criminals deposited Rs 15 lakh in senior citizen’s bank a/c; police wants to question him; HC grants anticipatory bail and observes mere deposit of crime money in a/c insufficient to conclude he was knowingly involved in the crime

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Twisha Sharma death: AIIMS medical board confirms suicide in court-ordered second postmortem

A medical board confirmed Twisha Sharma died by suicide after a court-ordered second postmortem. The CBI filed a chargesheet against her husband and mother-in-law for alleged torture. The forensic opinion stated death resulted from ante-mortem hanging, which was suicidal in manner. No injuries suggesting assault or struggle were found on…

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HC stays FSSAI ban on pre-packed whisky, rum of Khargone firm

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed an FSSAI order banning whisky and rum sales. This interim order was passed on August 6, preventing the ban's immediate effect. The court cited the regulator's failure to consider the company's reply to its notice. The company argued that its products comply with…

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Court approval not required for rape victim's termination of pregnancy up to 24 weeks: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court stated no court approval is needed for rape survivors to terminate pregnancies up to 24 weeks. This observation came while dismissing a petition filed by the father of a 16-year-old rape victim. The court cited a previous order which clarified procedures for pregnancy termination after…

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Wife sought higher maintenance citing husband’s wealth; High Court rejects plea but orders Rs 46 lakh for daughters' education

Husband claims Rs 20 lakh debt and lost his earning capacity due to the hostile atmosphere and false complaints by wife; HC rejects wife’s higher maintenance claim but orders him to pay Rs 46 lakh for daughters education. Know why he lost the case in Madhya Pradesh High Court.

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SC permits Muslims to offer Friday prayers on dargah land near Bhojshala complex at Dhar

The Supreme Court permitted Muslim prayers at a dargah near Dhar's Bhojshala complex. The court directed the state government to ensure prayers occur between 1 and 3 pm. This direction allows exploration of mutually agreed alternative prayer sites. Previously, the Madhya Pradesh High Court declared Bhojshala a temple dedicated to…

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Supreme Court sends demolition contempt cases to High Courts, says facts need detailed examination

A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana directed the concerned High Courts to examine whether the demolitions were carried out in violation of the Supreme Court's directions. The Court requested the High Courts to decide the cases as quickly as possible,…

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SC to hear pleas against MP HC verdict holding Bhojshala complex as Goddess Saraswati temple

The Supreme Court will hear appeals challenging a High Court order on the Bhojshala complex. This order declared the disputed site a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. It also cancelled the Muslim community's Friday prayer rights at the monument. The Madhya Pradesh High Court left administration decisions to the Centre…

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Twisha Sharma case: AIIMS Delhi submits crucial final report; skin tissue matches gym belt

An AIIMS medical board has submitted its forensic opinion to the CBI. This report addresses a key dispute over the ligature material used in Twisha Sharma's death. Laboratory tests confirmed the ligature matched the injury pattern on the victim's neck. The Madhya Pradesh High Court had ordered this second postmortem…

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Madhya Pradesh High Court grants bail to two in Chhindwara toxic cough syrup case

Two medical representatives, arrested in connection with last year's deadly toxic cough syrup case in Chhindwara that claimed over 20 young lives, have been granted conditional bail by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The accused, who claim no involvement in the syrup's production or distribution, have been in judicial custody…

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Why Rahul Gandhi Regretted His Panama Papers Remark

A political statement made years ago has returned to the spotlight, putting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi back in court. During a hearing before the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Gandhi expressed regret over remarks made in 2018 that linked Kartikeya Singh, son of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, to the Panama…

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Defamation case: HC lifts stay on arrest warrant against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has removed a stay on an arrest warrant for Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee. This decision follows a defamation case filed by Akash Vijayvargiya. The court dismissed Banerjee's petition, noting his absence during the hearing. The arrest warrant was issued by a Bhopal court. This…

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CJI administers oath of office to five new SC judges, strength rises to 37

Five new judges have taken oath as Supreme Court judges. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant administered the oath. The Supreme Court now has 37 judges, the highest ever. This follows an increase in the sanctioned strength to 38.

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Twisha Sharma Death Case: CBI seeks five-day remand for Giribala; asks for five-day custody extension for Samarth Singh

Twisha Sharma Death Case: The CBI has requested a five-day remand for Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, and an extension for accused Samarth Singh in a dowry death case. Giribala, a former judge, was arrested after her anticipatory bail was cancelled by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The Supreme Court…

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CBI arrests Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law Giribala Singh after MP High Court quashes anticipatory bail

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Giribala Singh, a retired district judge. The arrest occurred at her Bhopal residence. This action followed the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to cancel her anticipatory bail. A sessions court had previously granted her this bail. The High Court's order cited factual aspects…

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Husband gave his share in joint property to another man via Will; Wife files case for partition of property for her share; SC rules in her favour for this reason

A woman has won her share in a joint property after a 15-year legal battle. Her husband had willed his half to another man. The Supreme Court affirmed her 50% entitlement. As physical partition was impossible, the court ordered the property's auction. Proceeds will be distributed according to ownership shares.

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Twisha Sharma death case: Madhya Pradesh HC adjourns hearing on pleas against ex-judge's bail to May 27

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has postponed a hearing concerning anticipatory bail for former judge Giribala Singh. This case pertains to the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma. Sharma's family has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide.

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Twisha Sharma's absconding husband Samarth Singh reaches Jabalpur court to surrender

Samarth Singh, husband of Twisha Sharma, surrendered at Jabalpur district court Friday evening. This followed the withdrawal of his anticipatory bail plea from the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Twisha Sharma died last week in Bhopal, with her family alleging dowry harassment. Police had announced a reward for Singh's arrest. His…

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Twisha Sharma case update: Absconding husband withdraws pre-arrest bail plea filed in HC

Samarth Singh, husband of Twisha Sharma, has withdrawn his anticipatory bail plea in the Madhya Pradesh High Court. This leaves him with no choice but to surrender to the authorities. Twisha Sharma died last week in Bhopal, with her family alleging dowry harassment. Police have announced a reward for Singh's…

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Madhya Pradesh HC allows second postmortem of Twisha Sharma, say her family members

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed a second postmortem for Twisha Sharma. Sharma, a model and actor, was found dead at her Bhopal home. Her family alleges dowry harassment. The court directed the state to arrange a medical team from AIIMS Delhi. This follows a lower court's rejection of…

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Dowry death case: Twisha Sharma's family moves HC for second autopsy

Twisha Sharma's family has approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court. They seek a second post-mortem for the actress-model. The family cites flaws in the initial autopsy. A lower court had previously rejected their plea. Twisha was found dead last week. Her husband and mother-in-law face dowry death charges. The husband…

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Businessman spent 57 days in jail over aamchur & garam masala in airport luggage. Here’s what went horribly wrong

A businessman was wrongly jailed for 57 days after airport security mistook aamchur and garam masala for narcotics. The Madhya Pradesh High Court awarded him Rs 10 lakh, citing a failure of state machinery and forensic infrastructure that violated his fundamental rights. The court also ordered an inspection of state…

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'Courts can hold sedition trials if accused has no objection': Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that trials under the sedition law, Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, can proceed if the accused agrees. This clarification came during a hearing for an individual jailed for 17 years on sedition charges. The court directed the Madhya Pradesh High Court to hear…

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Bhojshala dispute: Muslim petitioners to move SC against high court decision

Muslim petitioners will challenge the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision on the Bhojshala structure. They plan to appeal to the Supreme Court soon. The petitioners claim the ASI survey report, which the High Court relied on, was flawed. Hindu petitioners have filed a caveat in the Supreme Court.

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MP High Court recognises Bhojshala as temple, sets aside ASI order permitting Muslim prayers at Kamal Maula mosque-linked site

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared the Bhojshala complex in Dhar a temple for Goddess Vagdevi. This ruling overturns a previous order allowing Muslim prayers. Historical evidence supports the temple's connection to Raja Bhoj. The court suggested repatriating an idol from London. The Archaeological Survey of India will oversee…

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