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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Allahabad HC rejects Abbas Ansari's plea in hate speech case
1 2 Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by ex-MLA Abbas Ansari in a 2022 hate speech case as 'infructuous'. Justice Samit Gopal dismissed the petition as the trial court in Mau has already concluded the trial and awarded two years jail term to Ansari on May 31 resulting in the termination of his Assembly membership. Abbas Ansari, son of late mafia don Mukhtar Ansari, had been elected on a Suheldev Bahujan Samaj Party (SBSP) ticket. In his petition, Ansari claimed that his speech was misrepresented and that the video evidence had been distorted. The court observed: "In the opinion of the court since an order dated April 9, 2025, was impugned (under challenge) in the present application/petition and the trial of the matter has concluded and a judgment has been pronounced, thus the present application/ petition has rendered infructuous." "The judgment can always be subjected to challenge before the concerned trial court if the parties therein agitate the same on the available grounds. In view of the same, the present application under section 528 (inherent powers of high court) Bhartiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is dismissed as infructuous," the court observed. The hate speech case dates to March 3, 2022, during the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election campaign, when Abbas Ansari, then a candidate from Mau Sadar, allegedly made inflammatory remarks targeting government officials. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo A video of his speech went viral, prompting an FIR. In his speech, Abbas Ansari had reportedly said if Akhilesh Yadav's government came to power in Uttar Pradesh, officials would be held accountable before being transferred. Mau police booked the Abbas Ansari and others under section 171F (offence of undue influence at an election) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of IPC.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mau court to hear Ansari plea on Jun 21
1 2 Varanasi: The court of ADJ (MP-MLA) on Tuesday fixed Jun 21 as next date for hearing the appeal of disqualified MLA Abbas Ansari against his sentencing in the hate speech case by chief judicial magistrate (MP-MLA) court. The awarding of a two-year imprisonment by the CJM (MP-MLA) court on May 31 led to termination of Abbas's membership from state assembly. Ansari's advocate, Daroga Singh, said with beginning of the hearing before ADJ (MP-MLA) Rajiv Vatsa, district govt council (criminal) received copy of the appeal and sought time to file objection, after which, court fixed Jun 21 as next date for hearing, he added. Ansari was sentenced in a case lodged against him on Mar 4, 2022, after his speech delivered at a meeting in the Paharpur area on Mar 3, 2022, went viral on social media. While contesting the 2022 assembly polls from Mau Sadar seat as Samajwadi Party-Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party alliance candidate, Ansari, in his Paharpur speech on Mar 3, 2022, had said, "After formation of SP-led govt, officials would have to give 'hisab-kitab' (account) of their work of the past regime before getting transferred." Ansari won the election, but went behind bars following his arrest by the Prayagraj unit of enforcement directorate in a money laundering case in Feb 2023. He came out of jail in Mar. With completion of hearing in the 2022 hate speech case at the CJM (MP-MLA) court, Ansari was awarded two years imprisonment, after which he lost membership of the assembly. Against the CJM court's decision, Ansari moved his appeal before the sessions court on Monday. The session court transferred the case to the court of ADJ (MP-MLA) Rajiv Vats, where the initial hearing took place on Tuesday.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mau's MP-MLA court to hear Ansari plea today
1 2 Varanasi: Disqualified MLA Abbas Ansari's appeal against his sentencing in the 'Hisab kitab' hate speech episode by the CJM (MP-MLA) court was filed before the session court of Mau district on Monday. Ansari's advocate Daroga Singh said that the appeal was moved before the sessions court on Monday, which transferred the case to the court of ADJ (MP-MLA) Rajiv Vats where the hearing will take place on Tuesday. Through this appeal, Ansari challenged the May 31 CJM (MP-MLA) court decision of sentencing him to two years of imprisonment, he added. On the next day of sentencing him by the court, his membership from the state Assembly was terminated. Ansari was sentenced in a case of hate speech lodged against him on March 4, 2022, after his speech delivered at a meeting in the Paharpur area on March 3, 2022, went viral on social media. While contesting the 2022 Assembly polls from the Mau Sadar seat as a Samajwadi Party-Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party alliance candidate, Ansari, in his Paharpur speech on March 3, 2022, stated, "After the formation of the SP-led govt, the officials would have to give 'hisab-kitab' (account) of their work of the past regime before getting transferred. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Costco Shoppers Say This Wrinkle Cream Is "Actually Worth It" The Skincare Magazine Undo " Ansari won the election, but he went to jail following his arrest by the Prayagraj unit of the ED in a money laundering case in Feb 2023. He came out of jail last March. The court, in its 48-page judgment, commented, "The accused has a criminal history and several serious criminal records are also associated with his family members. The family of the accused Abbas Ansari has held the Legislative Assembly seat of Mau Sadar for nearly 20 years. During his election campaign, Abbas Ansari gave a speech from the stage threatening to settle scores with state govt officials after the elections, which could have disrupted communal harmony. Therefore, it does not seem appropriate to give a lesser punishment to the accused."
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Hate speech case: Disqualified MLA Abbas Ansari challenges 2-year sentence; hearing scheduled for Tuesday
Abbas Ansari (File Photo) VARANASI: Disqualified MLA Abbas Ansari's appeal against his sentencing in the 'Hisab Kitab' hate speech episode by the CJM (MP-MLA) court was filed before the session court of Mau district on Monday. Ansari's advocate, Daroga Singh, said that the appeal was moved before the sessions court on Monday, which transferred the case to the court of ADJ (MP-MLA) Rajiv Vats, where the hearing will take place on Tuesday. Through this appeal, Ansari challenged the May 31 CJM (MP-MLA) court decision of sentencing him to two years of imprisonment, he added. On the next day of sentencing him by the court, his membership from state assembly was terminated. Ansari was sentenced in a case of hate speech lodged against him on March 4, 2022, after his speech delivered at a meeting in the Paharpur area on March 3, 2022, went viral on social media. While contesting the 2022 assembly polls from the Mau Sadar seat as a Samajwadi Party-Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party alliance candidate, Ansari, in his Paharpur speech on March 3, 2022, stated, 'After the formation of the SP-led govt, the officials would have to give 'hisab-kitab' (account) of their work of the past regime before getting transferred. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo ' Ansari won the election, but he went to jail following his arrest by the Prayagraj unit of the ED in a money laundering case in February 2023. He came out of jail in March last. The court, in its 48-page judgement, commented, 'The accused has a criminal history, and several serious criminal records are also associated with his family members. The family of the accused, Abbas Ansari, has held the legislative assembly seat of Mau Sadar for nearly twenty years. During his election campaign, Abbas Ansari gave a speech from the stage threatening to settle scores with state govt officials after the elections, which could have disrupted communal harmony. Therefore, it does not seem appropriate to give a lesser punishment to the accused.'
Hindustan Times
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Akhilesh raises questions about Abbas Ansari's disqualification
LUCKNOW Raising a question about the disqualification of Abbas Ansari, former Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) MLA from Uttar Pradesh's Mau, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday alleged it was done 'deliberately' by the government. 'If membership can be taken away on the basis of statements, what are those sitting in power speaking? Will they remind me of my DNA? Why are those asking about DNA not losing their membership? BJP people giving such statements, will they never lose their membership,' he asked while answering a query during a press conference at the SP headquarters in Lucknow. 'I think the decisions are also being taken on a caste basis. That is why we have been saying that the Constitution is in danger,' Yadav claimed. Abbas Ansari, the son of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, was disqualified as MLA after he was sentenced to a two-year jail term in a 2022 hate speech case recently. On being asked as to who will be SP candidate for Mau bypolls (when announced), Yadav said a decision in this regard will be taken by the party. On law and order in the state, he alleged: 'BJP's claim of zero tolerance towards crime has become zero. Police administration is being made to work under political pressure. It has been corrupted.' Earlier in the day, the SP chief garlanded a portrait of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and paid respect to him on the occasion of his coronation day celebrations held at the SP state headquarters. Addressing the ceremony as the chief guest, Yadav said, 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj built his empire without discrimination while taking everyone along. A grand museum will be built in Agra in his honour.'
