Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Delhi Jama Masjid Imam Surrenders in 2007 Poll Code Case
Maulana Ahmad Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of Delhi’s Jama Masjid, recently surrendered in court in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
This was related to a 19-year-old case where he was accused of violating the Model Code of Conduct during an election campaign.
The case was registered in 2007 for addressing a public meeting without permission.
Bukhari had been avoiding court appearances, leading to bailable warrants.
He was granted bail after furnishing two sureties of Rs 20,000 each.
The prosecution claims he violated the code, while his defense might argue his actions were part of his duties.
Maulana Ahmad Bukhari surrendered in court for a 2007 poll code violation case.
The case was registered on April 10, 2007, under Sections 171 and 188 of the Indian Penal Code.
Bukhari allegedly addressed a public meeting without permission, violating the Model Code of Conduct.
He was granted bail after furnishing two sureties of Rs 20,000 each.
The case was filed after Bukhari failed to appear in court despite repeated summonses and bailable warrants.
- Who
- Maulana Ahmad Bukhari, Shahi Imam of Delhi’s Jama Masjid
- What
- Surrender in court for a 2007 poll code violation case
- When
- July 24
- Where
- Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To face charges of violating the Model Code of Conduct during an election campaign
Prosecution
Defense
Violation of Model Code of Conduct
Prosecution
Bukhari violated the Model Code of Conduct by addressing a public meeting without permission.
Defense
Bukhari's actions were part of his religious and political duties, and he did not intend to violate any code.
- Defendant
- Maulana Ahmad Bukhari
- Case Registered
- April 10, 2007
- Charges
- Sections 171 and 188 of the Indian Penal Code
- Bail Amount
- Rs 20,000 each for two sureties
- Location of Surrender
- Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh