Archive · 6 Jan 2026
UP Court Adjourns Akhlaq Lynching Case to January 8
A man named Mohammad Akhlaq was killed by a mob in 2015 because of rumors that he had killed a cow and stored beef in his home.
The court in Uttar Pradesh was supposed to hear the case every day starting January 6, but it had to be postponed to January 8 because an important witness couldn't come to court.
The witness's family member had passed away, so they couldn't be there.
The court has asked the police to make sure the witness is safe when they do come to court.
There are 14 people accused in the case, and they are all out on bail.
The court has said that the case is very serious and needs to be fully tried.
The Mohammad Akhlaq lynching case was adjourned to January 8, 2024, due to the absence of a key prosecution witness.
The witness could not attend the hearing because a family member had passed away.
The Surajpur court had earlier rejected the Uttar Pradesh government's plea to withdraw charges against the accused.
The court directed daily hearings and ensured the security of witnesses for the upcoming dates.
There are 14 accused in the case, all of whom are currently out on bail.
- Who
- Mohammad Akhlaq, a 50-year-old man, was lynched by a mob.
- What
- The case involves the lynching of Akhlaq over rumors of cow slaughter and beef consumption.
- When
- The incident occurred in 2015, and the case is currently being heard with a recent adjournment to January 8, 2024.
- Where
- The lynching took place in Bisada village, Dadri, Gautam Buddh Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The case was adjourned due to the absence of a key prosecution witness, who could not attend due to a family emergency.
- Victim
- Mohammad Akhlaq
- Location
- Bisada village, Dadri, Gautam Buddh Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- 2015
- Current Status
- Case adjourned to January 8, 2024
- Number of Accused
- 14 (all out on bail)
- Court
- Surajpur court, Greater Noida
- Reason for Adjournment
- Absence of key prosecution witness due to family emergency
