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MP Lokayukta: Prosecution approved for bribe-taking Patwari, 295 cases pending
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 09:31 AM
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Prosecution approval has been granted for a Patwari accused of bribery in Bhopal, while 295 other corruption cases remain pending for government sanction despite completed investigations.
In a significant development regarding anti-corruption efforts in Madhya Pradesh, prosecution approval has been issued for a Patwari accused of taking bribes in Bhopal. This move marks a procedural step forward in the legal proceedings against the official.
However, this approval comes amidst a broader backlog of cases handled by the state's Lokayukta. According to information presented in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, there are 295 corruption cases where investigations have been fully completed.
Despite the completion of these inquiries, the government has not yet granted prosecution approval for these 295 cases. The delay in sanctioning these cases has raised questions about the efficiency of the anti-corruption machinery in the state.
The contrast between the recent approval for the Bhopal Patwari case and the large number of pending sanctions highlights the ongoing challenges in processing corruption complaints in Madhya Pradesh.
However, this approval comes amidst a broader backlog of cases handled by the state's Lokayukta. According to information presented in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, there are 295 corruption cases where investigations have been fully completed.
Despite the completion of these inquiries, the government has not yet granted prosecution approval for these 295 cases. The delay in sanctioning these cases has raised questions about the efficiency of the anti-corruption machinery in the state.
The contrast between the recent approval for the Bhopal Patwari case and the large number of pending sanctions highlights the ongoing challenges in processing corruption complaints in Madhya Pradesh.