Archive · 31 Jan 2026
UP Govt to Challenge SP Leader's Acquittal
The Uttar Pradesh government is not happy with a court's decision to let a Samajwadi Party leader, Moeed Khan, go free in a serious case.
They think the court made a mistake and will ask a higher court to look at the case again.
Moeed Khan's family says the government is being unfair and that the case was politically motivated.
They also say the police didn't do a good job investigating.
The family is upset that their party leaders didn't help them during this time.
Even though Moeed Khan was let go in this case, he is still in jail for another reason.
The UP government will challenge the acquittal of SP leader Moeed Khan in the Allahabad High Court.
The POCSO court acquitted Khan due to insufficient evidence, including the DNA report.
The court convicted Khan's domestic help, Raju Khan, to 20 years imprisonment.
The Khan family alleges political rivalry, doctored DNA report, and lack of support from SP leaders.
Moeed Khan remains in jail under the Gangster Act despite his acquittal in the gangrape case.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government, Samajwadi Party leader Moeed Khan, Khan's family
- What
- UP government to challenge Moeed Khan's acquittal in the Allahabad High Court
- When
- After the acquittal of Moeed Khan in the POCSO court
- Where
- Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- UP government believes the evidence warrants a review, Khan family alleges political rivalry and lack of evidence
Uttar Pradesh Government
Samajwadi Party and Khan's Family
Challenge to Acquittal
Uttar Pradesh Government
The UP government will challenge the acquittal of Moeed Khan in the Allahabad High Court, believing the evidence warrants a review.
Samajwadi Party and Khan's Family
The Khan family plans to challenge the bulldozer action and the Gangster Act case, claiming political rivalry and lack of evidence.
Evidence and Investigation
Uttar Pradesh Government
The prosecution believes the evidence, including the DNA report, supports their case against Moeed Khan.
Samajwadi Party and Khan's Family
The Khan family alleges lapses in the police investigation, claiming the DNA report was doctored and a video evidence was not produced.
Support from Party Leaders
Uttar Pradesh Government
Not applicable
Samajwadi Party and Khan's Family
The Khan family claims that Samajwadi Party leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, did not support them during the crisis.
- Case Details
- Acquittal of Moeed Khan in a 2024 gangrape case, conviction of domestic help Raju Khan to 20 years imprisonment
- Evidence
- DNA report did not establish charges against Moeed Khan, matched Raju Khan's DNA
- Government Action
- UP government to challenge acquittal in Allahabad High Court
- Khan Family's Claims
- Allegations of political rivalry, doctored DNA report, and lack of support from SP leaders
- Current Status
- Moeed Khan remains in jail under the Gangster Act
Sources
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