Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Judge Recuses from Mining Case, Citing MLA Contact
A judge in Madhya Pradesh, Justice Vishal Mishra, stepped away from a case about illegal mining.
The judge said that a politician, Sanjay Pathak, tried to call him about the case.
Because of this, the judge didn't want to be involved anymore.
The case started because someone, Ashutosh Dixit, said companies connected to the politician's family were taking too much iron ore and avoiding taxes.
Another judge will now handle the case.
A Madhya Pradesh High Court judge recused himself from an illegal mining case.
Justice Vishal Mishra stated that BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak attempted to contact him.
The case concerns a petition against alleged illegal mining.
Ashutosh Dixit filed the initial petition in the High Court.
The petition alleges excessive mining by companies linked to Pathak's family and tax evasion.
- Who
- Justice Vishal Mishra, Sanjay Pathak, Ashutosh Dixit
- What
- Judge recused himself from a mining case after alleging contact from MLA Pathak.
- When
- Recent court proceedings.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh High Court
- Why
- MLA allegedly attempted to influence the court; judge recused himself.
Complainant/Judge
MLA Pathak
Attempted Influence
Complainant/Judge
Judge stated MLA attempted to contact him regarding the case.
MLA Pathak
MLA Pathak filed an application to intervene in the case.
Mining Practices
Complainant/Judge
Petition alleges excessive mining and tax evasion.
MLA Pathak
MLA has sought to intervene in the case.
- Judge Involved
- Justice Vishal Mishra
- MLA Involved
- Sanjay Pathak
- Case Type
- Illegal Mining
- Petitioner
- Ashutosh Dixit
- Allegations
- Excessive iron ore mining
- Financial Irregularities
- Alleged evasion of Rs 80 crore in GST
