Today, On 11th December, The Supreme Court allowed Ashish Mishra, son of former Union Minister Ajay Mishra and accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, to visit his hometown from December 25 to 31 to support his daughter before her Class 12 exams.
The Supreme Court has permitted Ashish Mishra, accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, to visit his family on weekends, while expediting trial proceedings and streamlining the witness list. Mishra, facing charges for mowing down protesting farmers, had earlier bail restrictions modified, allowing private family visits but prohibiting public engagements.
The Supreme Court of India has instructed Uttar Pradesh Police to investigate allegations against Ashish Mishra, accused of attempting to influence witnesses in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, which resulted in eight deaths. Mishra denies these claims, asserting they aim to undermine his bail. Further hearings are scheduled in four weeks.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday (27th Nov) directed Ashish Mishra to submit an affidavit addressing allegations of witness intimidation in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. Mishra, accused of killing farmers during a 2021 protest, denied the charges, with the Court noting photographic evidence. The trial, closely monitored by the Supreme Court, is ongoing.
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The Supreme Court today granted bail to Ashish Mishra, son of former Union Minister Ajay Mishra, in connection with the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. His movements are restricted to Delhi or Lucknow. The court also approved bail for farmers involved in the case and instructed the trial court to expedite proceedings, prioritizing the case.
Today(on 22nd April), The Supreme Court expressed concern over Ashish Mishra, the prime accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri case, allegedly violating his bail conditions by attending events in Uttar Pradesh. Mishra, son of a Union Minister, had been granted bail on the condition of only visiting for trial. The court also criticized the lack of cooperation in trial proceedings.
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has dissolved the Special Investigative Team (SIT) that was constituted to probe the Lakhimpur Kheri incident. The decision came after the court noted that the investigation is complete, chargesheets have been filed, and trials in the case have commenced. The two-judge bench, comprising Justices Suryakant and Dipankar Dutta, […]
