MP HC judge recuses from mining case after BJP MLA’s bid to contact him

Justice Vishal Mishra withdrew from an illegal mining case. This happened after Sanjay Pathak, a BJP MLA, contacted him. Pathak’s son and mother are directors of Nirmala Minerals. The company faces accusations of illegal mining in Jabalpur and Katni. A petition was filed after inaction on a complaint. The case is now before the Chief Justice.