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Crime
MP HC Finds BJP MLA Guilty
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jabalpur
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 09:01 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has found BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak guilty of criminal contempt for sending phone calls and messages to a judge. The court accepted his unconditional apology and dismissed the petition with a warning.
In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has held BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak guilty of criminal contempt. The court's decision came in response to Pathak's actions of sending phone calls and messages to a judge. The MLA's actions were deemed a serious breach of judicial protocol and an attempt to influence the judge's decision. However, the court chose to accept Pathak's unconditional apology and dismissed the petition with a warning. This ruling underscores the importance of maintaining the dignity and independence of the judiciary. The court's decision is also a reminder to public figures to respect the boundaries of the judicial system.