Honeytrap Case: High Court Rejects PIL Against Nath, Singh

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday, July 11, 2025, dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed against former Chief Minister Kamal Nath and senior Congress leader Govind Singh. The PIL alleged their involvement in a honeytrap scandal based on media reports.

The court found the petitioner lacked personal knowledge of the alleged events. Furthermore, the court deemed the evidence presented, primarily relying on newspaper articles, insufficient to warrant further action.

A separate chargesheet has already been filed in connection with the honeytrap scandal, and the trial is currently underway. The High Court’s decision underlines the need for concrete evidence in such sensitive cases.

This ruling highlights the challenges in pursuing legal action based solely on media reports and underscores the importance of robust investigation and substantial evidence in high-profile cases impacting public figures. The ongoing trial will determine the veracity of the allegations against the accused.

Karanveer Sharma

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