Key Points

1. Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the State chief secretary to appear via video conference on January 15, 2026.
2. The hearing was regarding deaths and illnesses caused by contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura area.
3. The High Court termed the State government and local administration's response as 'insensitive'.
4. A division bench of Justices Vijay Kumar Shukla and Alok Awasthi heard the petitions.
5. At least 38 fresh cases of vomiting and diarrhea were detected on January 5, 2026.
6. The death toll was reported to be seven.
7. 110 patients are undergoing treatment in hospitals, including 15 in ICUs.