Overview

• A bench of Justices Saral Srivastava and Amitabh Kumar Rai granted an interim stay, directed replies within four weeks, and listed the case for November 17, 2025.
• The investigation stemmed from NHRC directions issued after a complaint by Mohammad Talha Ansari, with orders dated February 28, April 23, and June 11, 2025.
• The Uttar Pradesh government tasked the Economic Offences Wing on April 23 to examine alleged irregularities across 558 aided madrassas.
• Allegations cited include irregular appointment of 308 teachers, forged documents, misuse of grant funds, and questions over madrassa and mosque land grants.
• Petitioners argue the inquiry exceeds NHRC powers under Sections 12 and 12-A of the Protection of Human Rights Act and is time-barred under Section 36, leading the court to bar any action pending review.