State of Madhya Pradesh vs Rakesh Singh Jadon

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1. News23 Oct 2026

   Mere Processing Of Matter Through Various Authorities No Cause For Delay Condonation; State Can’t Be Treated As Privileged Litigant: Madhya Pradesh High Court

   The Madhya Pradesh High Court was considering an appeal filed by the State under Section 2(1) of the M.P. Uchcha Nyayalaya (Khand Nyayapeeth Ko Appeal) Adhiniyam, 2005.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court rejected a request from the state to excuse its delay in filing an appeal.

   Who:

   The State of Madhya Pradesh is the appellant, Rakesh Singh Jadon is the other party, and the Madhya Pradesh High Court is the judge.

   When:

   Reported on 23 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Madhya Pradesh High Court, Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court ruled that sending files through many government offices does not justify missing legal deadlines.

   What it means:

   The state is not entitled to special treatment as a litigant compared to regular citizens in court.

   Verdictum
2. News21 Oct 2026

   "The State cannot be considered a privileged litigant": Madhya Pradesh High Court refuses to condone 213-day delay in State's writ appeal

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court rejected the government's request to overlook a long wait to file an appeal.

   Who:

   The State of Madhya Pradesh is the government agency, Rakesh Singh Jadon is the other party, and the Madhya Pradesh High Court is the court.

   When:

   Reported on 21 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Madhya Pradesh High Court, Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court decided that the government does not have special rights to ignore legal deadlines.

   What it means:

   The appeal will not move forward because the court refused to accept the late filing.

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