Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Court Halts Proceedings Against MP Barq in Sambhal Violence
The Allahabad High Court has paused the case against MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq related to violence in Sambhal.
This is because he's fighting the charges against him, which involve a protest and a survey at a religious site in November 2024.
The court is waiting for more information from the Uttar Pradesh government before making a decision.
The MP is challenging the chargesheet and the court's decision to hear the case.
The court will review the case again on September 9.
Allahabad High Court stayed proceedings against Sambhal MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq in violence case.
The stay is related to the Sambhal violence case from November 2024.
The court has requested a response from the Uttar Pradesh government within three weeks.
The next hearing for the case is scheduled for September 9.
Barq challenges chargesheet and cognisance order related to the violence.
- Who
- SP MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq is involved, along with the Uttar Pradesh government.
- What
- The Allahabad High Court has stayed proceedings in the Sambhal violence case involving MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq.
- When
- The stay was issued, and the next hearing is scheduled for September 9.
- Where
- The case is related to violence in Sambhal and is being handled by the Allahabad High Court.
- Why
- The case stems from violence during a survey at the Jama Masjid in Sambhal, with Barq accused of inciting the violence.
Defendant's Perspective
State Government's Perspective
Validity of the Chargesheet
Defendant's Perspective
The chargesheet filed against Barq should be quashed.
State Government's Perspective
The chargesheet against Barq should stand.
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Defendant
- Zia-ur-Rehman Barq
- Case
- Sambhal Violence
- Action
- Stay of Proceedings
- Next Hearing
- September 9
- Accusation
- Inciting Violence
