The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reiterated that a suit for permanent injunction is maintainable without seeking a declaration of title when the plaintiff’s title is clear and not under a legal “cloud.” A mere wrongful claim by the defendant cannot compel the plaintiff to file a declaratory suit.
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Cheque as Valid Tender in Decree Satisfaction
In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court (Indore Bench) has clarified that payment by cheque constitutes a valid legal tender for satisfying a court decree unless the decree specifically requires another mode of payment. In Parth Credit and Capital Market Pvt. Ltd. v. Ideal Electronics Pvt. Ltd., Justice Alok Awasthi held that an executing court cannot impose new…
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Age Determination in POCSO Cases: The Primacy of School Records over Medical Evidence
In the recent judgment of Ayyaz Mohammad vs. State of MP, the High Court reaffirms that an ossification test is a last resort. Learn how the "first available basis" rule under the JJ Act prioritizes school registers over medical opinions.
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Does a Missing FSL Report Guarantee Default Bail? The MP High Court Reaffirms the “Kapil Wadhawan” Rule
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified that non-filing of the FSL report along with the charge-sheet does not automatically entitle an accused to default bail under NDPS law. Here’s what the court held and what it means for your case.
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Reinstatement of MNREGA Technical Assistants: What Contractual Employees Must Know
In a major relief to contractual employees, the MP High Court quashed discontinuation orders against MNREGA Technical Assistants and ordered reinstatement with back wages. Here’s what you must know.
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Legal Victory: High Court Quashes Discriminatory Dismissal of Retired SBI Officer
Siddharth Shukla Advocate | Service Law | Public Employment Lawyer practicing in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, specializing in Constitutional, Criminal, Commercial, and Civil Law. Dedicated to providing strategic legal counsel and insightful analysis on complex legal frameworks. Connect with Siddharth Shukla Advocate, Madhya Pradesh High Court Follow Siddharth Shukla on X Advocate, Madhya Pradesh High Court A recent judgment by the…
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What Baker McKenzie’s 1,000-Person Pivot Tells Us About the Future of (Legal) Work
As an advocate observing the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into the legal profession, I examine what Baker McKenzie’s restructuring truly signals for the future of law. This is not merely a layoff story — it is a case study in how AI is reshaping legal practice, redefining professional roles, and forcing lawyers worldwide, including in India, to rethink strategy,…
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“No Mining” Does Not Mean “No Dead Rent”
Is your mining lease inactive while you wait for Environmental Clearance? You might still be on the hook for lakhs in Dead Rent. A recent 2026 judgment by the Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that 'no operations' is not a defense against recovery. Read our deep dive into the M.P. Bricks Company case to learn how to protect your lease…
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Can Heirs Claim Compensation if the Owner Also Dies?
Connect with Siddharth Shukla Advocate, Madhya Pradesh High Court Follow Siddharth Shukla on X Advocate, Madhya Pradesh High Court In a Motor Vehicles Act claim relating to road accident involving a husband and wife, a complex legal question often arose: if the owner (the husband) dies alongside his wife (the pillion rider), can their children still claim insurance compensation? The…
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The Criticality of Registering Power of Attorney in Property Sales
Connect with Siddharth Shukla Advocate, Madhya Pradesh High Court Follow Siddharth Shukla on X Advocate, Madhya Pradesh High Court On January 23, 2026, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh delivered a judgment in the case of Jabbar Khan vs. Rajendra Kumar Jaiswal. The court upheld a 2002 Trial Court judgment that dismissed a claim for property ejectment due to a…
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The “Security Cheque” Defense: High Court Reinstates Conviction in Loan Default Case
Connect with Siddharth Shukla, Advocate Legal Insights The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently addressed whether a cheque issued as “security” for a loan exempts a borrower from criminal liability under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments (N.I.) Act. In the case of Ramesh Kumar Mehra vs. Anand Malviya, the Court overturned an acquittal, ruling that a security cheque matures into…
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MPPSC Recruitment Deadlines Are Not “Technicalities”: Indore Bench Refuses to Revive Candidature After Cut-Off
Recruitment litigation ex facie may look deceptively trite: a candidate clears the written exam, appears in the merit list, and then loses out because of a “procedural” lapse: late document submission, a missed upload, or a delayed verification. The question courts repeatedly face is whether such lapses can be cured later, especially when the candidate appears meritorious and the default…
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Execution of Eviction Decrees Must Finish in 6 Months: Supreme Court & High Court Mandate
The enforcement of eviction decrees has long been plagued by delays that undermine the very purpose of judicial relief. Addressing this systemic issue, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh has issued a decisive mandate requiring executing courts to conclude eviction proceedings within six months, except in exceptional circumstances recorded in writing. Reinforced by Supreme Court jurisprudence, this ruling marks a…
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Docket Explosion in Indian Courts.
By Siddharth Shukla The Indian legal system is facing a massive problem of arrears of pending cases. According to data from the National Judicial Data Grid, as of December 2020, there were over 47 million cases pending in Indian courts. This includes over 37 million cases pending in lower courts and over 10 million cases pending in higher courts. One…
