Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays Vikram Award 2023 Ceremony Amidst Legal Dispute

Petition by Megha Parmar Halts Prestigious Award Ceremony Until Further Court Proceedings

In a significant development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued an interim order halting the ceremony for the Vikram Award 2023, following a writ petition filed by Megha Parmar, also known as Megha Parmar Sharma after her marriage. The petitioner claims to be the rightful recipient of the award as per established rules.

The case, presided over by Justice Vishal Mishra at the Jabalpur bench, was heard on December 11, 2025. Megha Parmar, represented by Senior Advocate Vivek Krishna Tankha, assisted by Advocate Atul Kumar Jain, argued that the award should not be conferred to any other individual until the petition is resolved. The court, acknowledging the petitioner's claim, has restrained the authorities from conducting the award ceremony until further hearings.

The state's representation, led by Panel Lawyer Jubin Prasad, has been granted a two-week period to respond to the petition. The matter is scheduled for further hearing in the first week of January 2026. The court has directed the petitioner to amend the writ petition as requested and serve notice to the newly added respondent.

The Vikram Award, a prestigious recognition for sports excellence in Madhya Pradesh, remains in abeyance as legal proceedings continue. The court's decision to grant an interim stay reflects the importance of thoroughly examining the petitioner's claim to the award.

Bottom Line:

Authorities directed not to hold ceremony for grant of Vikram Award, 2023 till the next date of hearing, as the petitioner claims to be the rightful owner of the award as per rules.

Statutory provision(s): Vikram Award, 2023.

Megha Parmar @ Megha Parmar Sharma (Post Marriage) v. State of Madhya Pradesh, (Madhya Pradesh)(Jabalpur) : Law Finder Doc Id # 2821167