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Madhya Pradesh High Court orders lawyer to perform community service as case restored
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 09:32 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court, while reinstating a pending case, directed the representing lawyer to undertake community service.
The bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court restored a previously stayed case during a recent hearing. In the same proceeding, the court directed the lawyer handling the matter to complete a term of community service, marking a disciplinary step against the counsel. Legal analysts note that imposing community service on attorneys is uncommon and reflects the court's intent to reinforce professional ethics. The lawyer has not issued a public statement regarding the order, and the case will now proceed on its merits.