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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ex-MLA Abbas Ansari's pleaagainst conviction rejected
1 2 Varanasi: Court of Additional District and Sessions Judge (Gangster/MP-MLA Court) in Mau district on Saturday dismissed appeal of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari 's son and former MLA, Abbas Ansari, against his conviction in a 2022 hate speech case. The court, however, while granting bail to Ansari and co-accused Mansoor, allowed further hearing on Jul 25 of the plea challenging the quantum of punishment awarded to Ansari by the CJM (MP-MLA) court . The decision keeps up Ansari camp's hope alive regarding restoration of his Assembly membership, which was terminated after the CJM court sentenced him to two years' imprisonment on May 31. Abbas was sentenced for delivering a hate speech at a public meeting in Pahadpur during electioneering in Mar 2022 when he contested as a Samajwadi Party-Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party alliance candidate for the Mau Sadar assembly seat. After the court delivered its order on Saturday, Ansari's advocate, Daroga Singh, said, "Additional District and Sessions Judge (Gangster/MP-MLA Court) Rajeev Kumar Vats dismissed our appeal challenging the conviction in this case. However, it continued the stay against the quantum of punishment sentenced by the CJM (MP-MLA) court and fixed Jul 25 as next date for further hearing. The court also granted bail to Ansari and the co-accused on furnishing bonds of Rs 50,000 each. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo " Daroga Singh said, "After conviction, court fixes quantum of punishment. The CJM court sentenced the maximum punishment, which we challenged at the session court. On the basis of facts, we have challenged it. Since court has full authority to minimise quantum of punishment or even cancel it, hope for justice is alive." Ansari lost his assembly membership when the CJM (MP-MLA) court of Mau on May 31 awarded him two years' imprisonment in the case of hate speech lodged against him on Mar 4, 2022. While contesting the assembly election from the Mau Sadar seat, Ansari, in his Paharpur public meeting speech, targeted a govt officer on Mar 3, 2022, and its video went viral on social media, leading to lodging of the case the next day. The co-accused, Mansoor, who was proposer of Ansari in the 2022 assembly election, was awarded similar punishment. Ansari emerged victorious in 2022 assembly polls from the Mau Sadar seat as a Samajwadi Party-Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party alliance candidate, but went behind bars following arrest by Prayagraj unit of enforcement directorate in a money laundering case in Feb 2023. He was released from jail in March this year.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Court reserves order in Ansari hate speech case
Varanasi: The ADJ (MP-MLA) court in Mau district on Monday reserved its order in Abbas Ansari's hate speech case with the completion of arguments from both sides and fixed July 5 as the date to deliver it. After finishing his argument in the court on Monday morning, Ansari's advocate Daroga Singh said, "In reply to the objections filed by the special govt counsel against the appeal Ansari filed before the court of ADJ (MP-MLA) Rajiv Vatsa, we completed our arguments challenging the sentencing of Ansari and co-accused Mansoor by the CJM (MP-MLA) court on May 31." After the completion of arguments, the court reserved its order, Singh said, adding that the court fixed July 5 to deliver its order. "We raised objections on many points by mentioning that the CJM court overlooked the IT Act 196 CrPC. It was mentioned that Election Commission made the video viral by clarifying that it was recorded on March 2, 2022, while the FIR was lodged by mentioning it as a recording of March 3, 2022," said Singh, mentioning other points raised to challenge CJM (MP-MLA) court CJM (MP-MLA) court of Mau on May 31 awarded two years' imprisonment to Ansari, who is the son of don-turned-politician late Mukhtar Ansari, in the case of hate speech lodged against him on March 4, 2022. While contesting the assembly election from the Mau Sadar seat, Ansari, in his Paharpur public meeting speech, targeted a govt officer on March 3, 2022 and its video went viralon social media, leading to the lodging of the case the next day. Ansari won the election, but following the CJM (MP-MLA) court's decision, Ansari's membership from the state assembly was terminated. Mansoor, who was the proposer of Ansari in the 2022 Assembly election, was a co-accused in the case, and he also received a similar punishment from the court. Ansari emerged victorious in the 2022 assembly polls from the Mau Sadar seat as a Samajwadi Party-Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party alliance candidate. However, he went behind bars following his arrest by the Prayagraj unit of the ED in a money laundering case in Feb 2023. He came out of jail in March.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Azam's family concerned over his health; brings him mangoes
Lucknow: Jailed former cabinet minister and senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan 's family has expressed concern over his deteriorating health and demanded better medical care. Khan is currently lodged in Sitapur district jail and was visited by his wife Tanzeen Fatima, son Adeeb Azam, and SP leader Shavez Khan on Thursday. The meeting, held after prior online registration, lasted for about 1 hour and 42 minutes. After stepping out of the jail, former MP Tanzeen Fatima appeared visibly emotional. When asked if the SP was supporting Khan, she said: "I no longer have faith in anyone. Only Allah can help now. His health is deteriorating; he has become very weak." During the visit, Tanzeen brought along 10 kg of Azam's favourite Dussehri mangoes and essential medicines. She also inquired about her husband's medical condition with jail authorities. Azam's elder son, Abdullah Azam, visited him earlier on Saturday, bringing 5 kg of Dussehri mangoes, medicines and food items. He expressed concern over his father's worsening health and said he needs better medical care. "He is not well. He's aging and suffering from multiple ailments. Jail is no place for healing," he told the media. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cuối cùng, chơi miễn phí game chiến thuật hay nhất 2025! Sea of Conquest Phát ngay Undo However, on questions about Azam's bail prospects, Abdullah remained silent, simply saying, "What good can come from inside the jail?" Azam Khan, now around 76, has been in Sitapur jail since Oct 2023, after being convicted in a fake birth certificate case along with his wife and son Abdullah. The MP-MLA court in Rampur sentenced all three to 7 years in jail on Oct 18, 2023. Due to security concerns, Azam was transferred to Sitapur Jail on Oct 26, 2023. While the High Court later stayed Azam's sentence, his wife and son did not receive similar relief. Tanzeen Fatima and Abdullah, however, are currently out on bail. However, Azam could not come out of jail as he is facing over 89 criminal cases, most of which were filed between 2017 and 2019.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Abbas Ansari to move sessions court
Varanasi: Following the order of CJM (MP-MLA) court of Mau on Saturday against Abbas Ansari, sentencing him to two years' imprisonment which also resulted in his disqualification from the UP Assembly, his team of lawyers will move an appeal before the sessions court on Tuesday or Wednesday. His lawyer Daroga Singh said on Monday that all necessary documents, including a copy of the order from the CJM (MP-MLA) court, were being collected. "After compiling the documents and details, the application will be moved before the session court in a day or two," he added. Abbas was sentenced in a case of hate speech registered 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, Abbas, in his Paharpur speech on March 3, 2022, stated, "After the formation of the SP-led govt, officials would have to give 'hisab-kitab' (account) of their work of the past regime before getting transferred. " Abbas 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Óculos militar: a nova tendência entre os homens no Brasil Óculos Max Saiba Mais Undo He came out of jail in March. The lawyers of Abbas are preparing to challenge the CJM (MP-MLA) court's order against the quantum of punishment. 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 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
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Set up sports college in each division, says Yogi
1 2 Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed the department of sports, youth welfare and provincial guard to set up a sports college in each division of the state. Speaking during a review of the department, the CM said that these colleges should be linked with a sports university so that students get access to international facilities for athletes. He said that three are currently operational while another three are under construction. The CM also directed officials to set up mini stadia in each assembly constituency. Directing officials to ensure that all sports-related construction projects are completed on time while ensuring quality, the CM said that regular reviews of these projects should take place at various levels, from ministers to officials, to ensure timely completion of all development works. He mentioned ongoing works like a state sports university, sports colleges and stadiums and stressed the importance of quality and regular monitoring to ensure their timely completion. He said that monthly reviews at the ministerial level, bi-weekly at the principal secretary level and weekly by senior officials should take place and any negligence by executing agencies should be punished. Emphasising on a transparent selection process for athletes to nurture new talent in the state, Yogi Adityanath called for a sports culture for the holistic development of youth which would adhere to national and international standards. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Viral Video: मृत्यू कसाही येऊ शकतो! सीसीटीव्हीत कैद झाली काळीज पिळवटणारी घटना Latest News Read More Undo He suggested integrating all sports competitions with MP and MLA sports events and organising competitions at the village, block, district, division, and state levels to identify and prepare hidden talent for national and international sports. He also recommended organising sports competitions for all age groups in every district. The CM also suggested collaborating with SGPGI or KGMU for the upcoming sports and injury management centre at Guru Gobind Singh Sports College in Lucknow and said that all vacant positions in the sports department must be filled up at the earliest. While reviewing the status of the Provincial Guard, the CM proposed that PRD volunteers and youth group members should be provided with disaster management training and designating such volunteers as 'disaster friends'. He also recommended that PRD personnel are given training in traffic management so that they can assist in traffic control. The CM further said that the distribution of sports kits to youth groups should be monitored and they should be linked to MP-MLA sports competitions. All ongoing construction projects related to the Youth Welfare and Provincial Guard Department should be completed on time, he added.
