The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in a hearing on June 13, 2025, granted mountaineer Megha Parmar—from Sehore, the first woman from MP to scale Mount Everest—leave to file a formal request with the state government for inclusion in the 2023 Vikram Award list. Justice Amit Seth directed the state to respond within two weeks. Parmar had challenged the committee’s award to Bhawna Dehariya, arguing her earlier ascent entitled her to priority under the Puraskar Niyam 2021 provisions. The case has been adjourned for follow‑up after the statutory deadline.

Right now, Parmar can officially present her claim, and the court is waiting for the government’s reply. The next hearing is scheduled roughly two weeks from now.

Let me know if you’d like more details on her challenge, Vikram Award eligibility, or background on either mountaineer!

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