The figures were disclosed by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in a written reply to a question raised by Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat of the Indian National Congress. The query sought details on complaints received, cases resolved, convictions secured, and measures taken to expedite pending investigations in Madhya Pradesh since the 2022–23 financial year.
According to the government’s response, the Lokayukta registered 1,884 complaints during this period, while its Special Police Establishment recorded 1,063 criminal cases. Investigation and technical wings together completed inquiries in 1,592 cases. At present, 1,291 matters remain under the complaint and investigation branch and 88 under the technical branch, bringing the total pending investigations to 1,379.
Of the 1,063 criminal cases registered, probes have been completed in 393. Among these, 134 are awaiting prosecution sanction from competent authorities, 39 have proceeded to charge-sheet action, and 208 charge sheets have already been filed in courts. In 12 cases, closure reports were submitted due to reasons such as the death of the accused or lack of evidence. The remaining 670 cases are still under investigation.
The reply also stated that disciplinary action has been initiated in 153 cases—146 by the complaint and investigation branch and seven by the technical branch. Authorities have recovered ₹20,97,17,905 in total through departmental action and inquiries.
Out of the 208 cases in which charge sheets were filed in court, only seven have resulted in convictions so far. In these instances, departments have been directed to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the convicted officials in accordance with administrative rules.
The data underscores both the scale of corruption complaints being examined and the procedural bottlenecks affecting prosecution. Analysts note that while recoveries and disciplinary measures indicate enforcement activity, delays in sanction approvals can slow criminal trials and affect deterrence.
The state government did not specify a timeline for clearing pending sanctions but indicated that monitoring mechanisms are in place to accelerate case disposal. The issue is likely to remain under legislative scrutiny as lawmakers continue to seek accountability and faster resolution of corruption cases.
