M/s Bafna Hospital and Orthopedics Research Centre Pvt Ltd vs Indore Municipal Corporation

Timeline

1. 31 Oct 2026News

   Order Relying On Omitted Statute Shows “Utter Ignorance”: Madhya Pradesh High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Costs On Municipal Officer

   The Court noted that the Indore Municipal Corporation relied on Sections 143, 146 and 153 of the Municipal Corporation Act, omitted in 2020; records withdrawal of September 30 order as non-est.

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   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court punished a city official for using an outdated law that no longer exists.

   Who:

   The Madhya Pradesh High Court is the court, M/s Bafna Hospital is the petitioner, and the Indore Municipal Corporation is the agency involved.

   When:

   Reported on 31 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The corporation relied on legal sections that were removed in 2020, showing a lack of knowledge.

   What it means:

   The court ordered the city to pay a fine and withdrew the previous legal order.

2. 29 Oct 2026News

   'Utter Ignorance': MP High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Costs On Indore Municipal Officer For Passing Order Under Repealed Provisions

   The Madhya Pradesh High Court has imposed costs of ₹1 Lakh on an erring officer of the Indore Mun

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   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The High Court fined a municipal officer for making a decision using outdated, cancelled laws.

   Who:

   The Madhya Pradesh High Court is the court, and the Indore Municipal Corporation official is the officer.

   When:

   Reported on 29 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The officer used laws that had already been cancelled to make their official decision.

   What it means:

   The court ordered the officer to pay 1 Lakh rupees for this legal mistake.