The Allahabad High Court stayed a Sambhal court order directing registration of an FIR against several policemen, including former circle officer Anuj Kumar Chaudhary, over alleged firing into a crowd. Justice Samit Gopal fixed matter after examining Chaudhary’s petition.
A Chandausi court in Uttar Pradesh has fixed February 24 for hearing the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid–Harihar Temple dispute after proceedings were deferred due to a Supreme Court stay. The apex court is scheduled to hear the matter on January 12, keeping trial court proceedings on hold.
