Madhya Pradesh High Court Finds Prima Facie Fraud in Affidavit Filings, Refuses to Return Oath Commissioner

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, sitting in Jabalpur, ruled that the affidavits submitted in a pending matter show prima facie indications of fraud. The bench examined the documents and concluded that the filing process was compromised, prompting the court to label the act as fraudulent.

In a related order, the court declined a petition seeking the return of the oath commissioner involved in the case. The judge stated that the commissioner's role remains essential to the ongoing proceedings and that returning him at this stage would prejudice the investigation.

The decision, reported by legal news portal Live Law, underscores the judiciary's vigilance against procedural misconduct. No further details about the parties or the specific allegations were disclosed in the brief judgment.