Court Upholds Vikram Award Decision, Denies Mountaineer's Claim

The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed mountaineer Madhusudan Patidar's petition seeking the Vikram Award, ruling it devoid of merit. The court upheld the state's decision to award Bhawna Dehariya, noting Patidar's 2017 Everest climb fell outside the eligibility period mandated by the awards rules. The petition lacked legal substance.

The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed the petition of renowned mountaineer Madhusudan Patidar, who sought the Vikram Award based on his seniority.

The court supported the state's decision to grant the award to fellow mountaineer Bhawna Dehariya, as her achievement fell within the requisite time frame.

The judgment emphasized adherence to the eligibility period, which invalidated Patidar's claim since his Everest climb was eight years ago, thus rendering his petition meritless.

(With inputs from agencies.)