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 today has set a final hearing on August 13 for petitions challenging the annulment of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004. The Act was declared unconstitutional by the Allahabad High Court, but the Supreme Court highlighted the need for regulatory measures and stayed the high court’s judgment.