Madhya Pradesh High Court Slams Trial Court for Dismissing Pleas Over Mismanaged Files

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has called a trial court's dismissal of a litigant's applications a "classic instance of abdication of judicial duty." This came after the trial court dismissed the applications, citing the disarray of the court's file.

Justice Alok Awasthi stated that it is the duty of the court staff and presiding officer to maintain records. A litigant cannot be penalised for a disorganised file or for a delayed appearance.

The High Court quashed the order and directed the trial court to decide all pending applications on their merits within 60 days, emphasising that a non-speaking order is illegal.