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Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Azam Khan in Dungarpur Eviction Case

The order offers interim relief during his appeal against a 10-year MP/MLA court conviction from Rampur.

Overview

  • Justice Sameer Jain delivered the bail order on September 10 after reserving it on August 12.
  • Khan is appealing the Rampur MP/MLA Special Court’s May 30, 2024 judgment that sentenced him to 10 years.
  • Co-accused contractor Barkat Ali, who received a seven-year term, also obtained High Court bail according to court reporting.
  • The case stems from a complaint by Abrar alleging a December 2016 assault, threats and demolition of his house, registered at Ganj police station in August 2019.
  • Residents of Dungarpur colony separately filed around 12 cases over alleged forced evictions, including robbery, theft and assault, and the appeals remain pending.