Supreme Court directs Yogi govt to replace public prosecutor in Lakhimpur case
The bench cited allegations of case manipulation and ordered Uttar Pradesh to appoint a senior prosecutor with experience in the sessions trial.
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SC seeks report on Lakhimpur Kheri trial judge's conduct
The Supreme Court has requested a report from the Allahabad High Court Chief Justice regarding the conduct of the presiding officer in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. This follows allegations by an eyewitness's advocate, Prashant Bhushan, that the officer improperly transferred cases, acquitted accused, and issued a non-bailable warrant against his ill client. The apex court also directed the Uttar Pradesh government to appoint an experi…
Lakhimpur Kheri Violence: SC Asks UP to Appoint Senior Prosecutor; Seeks Sealed-cover HC Report on Trial Judge’s Handling of Case
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The directions came after Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the complainants, raised concerns over the conduct of the newly appointed trial judge and public prosecutor, particularly in relation to key eyewitnesses in the case. India News | Lakhimpur Kheri Violence: SC Asks UP to Appoint Senior Prosecutor; Seeks Sealed-cover HC Report on Trial Judge’s Handling of Case.
Lakhimpur Kheri Violence News: The Supreme Court has categorically refused to relax the bail conditions of main accused Ashish Mishra in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.
Serious allegations have been leveled against the trial judge hearing the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. The Supreme Court has directed the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court to investigate and submit a report in a sealed envelope.
Lakhimpur violence case: Supreme Court seeks report from High Court, questions raised on investigating officer's conduct.
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