By Admin 
There was a big turn in an important case in Madhya Pradesh High Court when Justice Vishal Mishra of Jalpur Bench separated himself from the hearing. This case is related to the complaint of illegal mining on a large scale. The judge said that BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak tried to contact the phone in this case, which could have affected judicial fairness. Therefore, he decided to separate himself from further hearing.
The controversy is related to the writ petition titled “Ashutosh Dixit vs. Economic Offenses Branch (EOW) and other”. Petitioner Ashutosh Dixit had lodged a complaint with the Economic Offenses Branch in Bhopal regarding illegal mining. They allege that there has been a large -scale mining scam in the state, but the investigating agency did not complete the investigation within the stipulated time. For this reason, he approached the High Court and demanded judicial intervention in the case.
What is the whole matter?
It is alleged that the family companies of BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak bought land worth about Rs 1000 crore from Bhopal, Jabalpur and Katni for only Rs 90 crore. Due to this deal, investors suffered heavy economic losses. After the case was exposed, the opposition called it a failure of the government and demanded a CBI inquiry.
Apart from this, these companies were also accused of illegal mining, due to which a fine of Rs 520 crore was imposed. In the state assembly, the government admitted that the recovery action is being taken. This case not only highlights economic irregularities but is also causing a stir in political corridors.
Sanjay Pathak contacted Justice Vishal Mishra with phone
BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak was not a party in this matter. He filed an application for intervention in the court. He said that he too should be given an opportunity to speak in this matter, but during the hearing on 1 September, Justice Mishra wrote in the order that Pathak tried to personally talk to him on the phone, which is against the judicial code of conduct.
Sanjay Pathak’s case will go to Chief Justice
Justice Vishal Mishra made it clear in his order that Sanjay Pathak has tried to call me to discuss this particular case, so I am not willing to hear this writ petition. Along with this, he directed to send the case to the Chief Justice so that it can be listed before another bench.
The case will be heard before the new bench
According to the information, now this matter will be heard before the new bench. Senior Advocate SR on behalf of the petitioner Tamarkar and advocate Ankit Chopra presented the arguments, while EOW’s side was placed by advocate Madhur Shukla. Advocate Anshuman Singh was present on behalf of MLA Sanjay Pathak.
Input by: Amarjeet Khare