Madhya Pradesh High Court: News

17 Oct 2024

Indian Penal Code

Chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai': Court's bail condition for man

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted bail to a man arrested in May 2024 for allegedly shouting pro-Pakistan slogans.

Kangana had to sell ₹32cr Mumbai office for this reason 

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut recently sold her Mumbai bungalow, which also served as the office for her production house Manikarnika Films, for ₹32 crore.

17 Sep 2024

Indore

'No lessons learnt from Nirbhaya horror...': MPHC's observation on juveniles

The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has expressed concern over what it perceives as lenient treatment of juveniles involved in serious crimes.

Kangana's 'Emergency' to miss September 6 release following court ruling

The Bombay High Court, on Wednesday, refused to direct the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue a certificate for the film Emergency, starring Kangana Ranaut.

Is Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' certified? MP High Court seeks answers

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought a response from the Centre regarding the certification status of Kangana Ranaut's upcoming film Emergency.

27 Aug 2024

High Court

Kareena Kapoor responds to court notice over 'Pregnancy Bible' title

Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan has finally responded to a legal notice she received in May over the title of her book, Kareena Kapoor Khan's Pregnancy Bible.

02 Aug 2024

Indian Penal Code

Indore siblings lodge police complaint against parents for scolding them

Two siblings from Indore took legal action against their parents for reprimanding them over excessive screen time.

11 May 2024

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kareena Kapoor receives legal notice for 'Bible' mention in book

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reportedly issued a notice to Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan over the title of her 2021 pregnancy memoir, Kareena Kapoor Khan's Pregnancy Bible.

04 May 2024

Indian Penal Code

Unnatural sex with wife not rape: Madhya Pradesh High Court 

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that unnatural sex with one's wife does not constitute rape under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Madhya Pradesh: ASI begins scientific survey of Bhojshala complex

The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday began a scientific examination at the Bhojshala/Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh.

Madhya Pradesh HC orders ASI survey of contested Bhojshala complex

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, on Monday, instructed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to perform a scientific examination of the Bhojshala complex in Dhar district.

Arya Samaj has no business to issue marriage certificates: SC

Rejecting a bail plea of an accused booked for the kidnap and rape of a minor girl, the Supreme Court on Friday said Arya Samaj had no business issuing marriage certificates.

04 Jun 2021

Madhya Pradesh

3,000 doctors resign in MP after court calls strike 'illegal'

Thousands of junior doctors in Madhya Pradesh have resigned, following a High Court order which said their strike was "illegal" and asked them to resume duties by today.

26 Feb 2021

India

Munawar Faruqui case: Co-accused Nalin Yadav, Sadakat Khan granted bail

The Madhya Pradesh High Court today granted interim bail to Nalin Yadav and Sadakat Khan, who were last month arrested along with comedian Munawar Faruqui in a case registered against them for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during a comic show in Indore.

Supreme Court grants interim bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, who was arrested last month for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by mocking Hindu deities.

28 Jan 2021

Amit Shah

Comedian Munawar Faruqui denied bail by Madhya Pradesh HC

The Madhya Pradesh High Court today rejected the bail applications filed by stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui and one of his associates Nalin Yadav.

Petition seeking stay on film on Sushant filed in MP

Amid the controversies surrounding the death case of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, fresh reports suggest that a petition has been filed to put a stay on the release of a short film based on the late actor's life.

23 Oct 2020

Madhya Pradesh

EC approaches SC over restrictions on physical rallies in MP

The Election Commission (EC) approached the Supreme Court to contest an earlier order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court that imposed restrictions on physical rallies in the state ahead of the by-polls scheduled for next month.

12 Oct 2018

Madhya Pradesh

#MeToo fire spreads to Indian judiciary: HC judge accused

Having scorched media and entertainment, and having touched industry, the #MeToo fire has now spread to the Indian judiciary.

Girl claims BJP-leader misled her to accuse Congress-MLA of rape

The 21-year-old journalism student who accused Congress MLA Hemant Katare of rape took a U-turn on Thursday and said she levelled the accusations after being misled by BJP member Arvind Bhadoriya.

09 Apr 2018

Madhya Pradesh

MP: HC sends notice to government for making babas ministers

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, on Monday, issued a notice to the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government for giving MoS status to 5 seers.