Top 10 Madhya Pradesh High Court Judgments – January 2026 | LegalWiki
Key Madhya Pradesh High Court Rulings
In January 2026, the Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered several significant judgments that addressed crucial legal issues and provided clarity on various aspects of law. This article summarizes the top rulings of the month, highlighting decisions that have practical implications for lawyers, law students, and anyone keen on staying updated with recent legal developments in Madhya Pradesh.
MP High Court Grants Protection To Young Live-In Couple & Urges Caution Over Early Life Choices
The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted police protection to a 20-year-old live-in couple residing together against the wishes of the woman’s parents. Read More
Article 21 Covers Right To Clean Drinking Water: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution includes the right to clean drinking water while hearing a PIL over a severe public health emergency in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area caused by contaminated water supply. Read More
‘Shocking’ That Minor Girls Missing for Over 10 Years & Police is Unaware of Whereabouts: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court expressed serious concern over minor girls remaining untraced for over a decade, directing police authorities to submit detailed data on missing, recovered, and voluntarily returned minor girls from 2014–2025. Read More
Over-Age Candidate Cannot Seek Relaxation Due to Delay in Earlier Recruitment: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking age relaxation for applying to the post of Assistant Professor, holding that delay in an earlier recruitment process does not create a vested right to claim eligibility under a subsequent advertisement. Read More
Aadhaar, Voter ID Not Final Proof of Date of Birth in Service Matters: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that Aadhaar card and voter ID cannot be treated as conclusive proof of date of birth in service matters, as these documents are based on self-declaration and meant only for identification. Read More
Post-Marriage Migration Doesn’t Divest Women of Reservation Benefits: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that women who migrate to the State after marriage cannot be denied reservation benefits merely because their caste certificates were issued by another State. Read More
Advocate’s Office in Residential House is Professional, Not Commercial Use: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that an advocate’s office operating from a residential building constitutes a professional activity and not a commercial use. Read More
MP High Court Rejects Husband’s Plea Seeking Wife’s Virginity Test in Divorce Case
The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a husband’s request to subject his wife to a medical examination in a divorce matter. Read More
Guardians Liable if Minors Use Banned Chinese Manjha: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that guardians will be held legally liable if minors are found to be using banned Chinese nylon thread (manjha). Read More
Aspirant Must Track Recruitment Updates Independently: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that candidates participating in recruitment processes are solely responsible for regularly monitoring the official website for updates and instructions. Read More
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