IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH AT GWALIOR BEFORE HON'BLE SHRI JUSTICE ASHISH SHROTI

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ON THE 25 OF MARCH, 2026 WRIT PETITION No. 10356 of 2026 SAKET KUMAR PUROHIT Versus THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS Appearance:

Mr. Krishna Kartikey Sharma - Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Brij Mohan Patel - GA for the State.

ORDER The petitioner is aggrieved by the order dated 13.03.2026, whereby respondent no.3 has placed him under suspension.

2. The petitioner is holding the post of Primary Teacher and is posted at Government Primary School, Aadivasi Mohalla Semarkhedi, Sankul Kendra Bairad, Vikaskhand Pohari, District Shivpuri. He has been placed under suspension by the impugned order dated 13.03.2026 on the allegation that he posted an objectionable video with an intent to cause disturbance in society, thereby damaging the image of the department. It is alleged that the act of the petitioner is in violation of Rule 3(1), (2), (3) of the M.P. Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1965. During the period of suspension, the petitioner has been attached to the office of the Block Education Development Officer, Badarwas.

3. Challenging the impugned order, learned counsel for the petitioner vehem