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Crime
MP High Court Issues Arrest Warrants Against Officials for Court Absence
✍️ livelaw.in
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 06:37 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued arrest warrants against several government officials who failed to appear in court, citing 'absolute inertia' in their conduct.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court today issued arrest warrants against a group of government officials for failing to appear before the court as required. The court cited 'absolute inertia' in the officials' conduct, stating that their repeated absences undermined the judicial process. The warrants target officials who were summoned to testify in a pending case but did not comply with the summons. The court warned that continued non‑compliance could lead to further legal consequences. The case is part of the court’s broader effort to enforce accountability among public servants.