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  • Senior SP leader Azam Khan sentenced to 7 years in Dungarpur case

    Azam Khan, the senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader, has been sentenced to seven years in prison in the Dungarpur case. Along with Khan, three others – Aale Hasan, Azhar Ahmad Khan, and Barkat Ali – were also convicted and received five-year prison terms. The judgment was delivered by the Rampur MP/MLA court, and the convicted individuals were sentenced under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

    Background of the Case

    The case dates back to 2016 and involves a property dispute in the Dungarpur area of Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareilly district. This marks the fifth case in which Azam Khan has been convicted in the past two years, highlighting a series of legal troubles for the SP leader.Previous ConvictionsAzam Khan and his family have faced multiple convictions in recent years. Last year, Khan, his son Abdullah Azam, and wife Tanzeen Fatima were convicted in a fake birth certificate case. Additionally, Khan has been convicted in cases related to hate speech and blocking traffic.

    Ongoing Legal IssuesCurrently, Azam Khan is serving a sentence in Sitapur jail in another criminal case. The court proceedings were conducted via video conferencing, highlighting the continued legal challenges faced by the veteran politician.

    ImplicationsThe conviction of Azam Khan and others in the Dungarpur case underscores the need for adherence to the law and accountability for actions. It also raises questions about the future of the Samajwadi Party, as one of its senior leaders faces significant legal repercussions.The conviction of Azam Khan in the Dungarpur case adds to his legal troubles and highlights the complexities of the Indian political landscape. As the legal proceedings continue, the case will be closely watched for its impact on the political dynamics in Uttar Pradesh and beyond.

  • Prime Minister Housing Scheme stuck in court proceedings

    Relatives have started eyeing the houses built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. In Marwahi and Kota blocks of undivided Bilaspur district, 53 such cases have been reported in which the relatives of the beneficiaries have approached the court, claiming their claim on the land. PM house construction has come to a standstill due to court proceedings.

    In Marwahi block under undivided Bilaspur district, the District Panchayat selected the beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and allocated the amount. The beneficiaries started building houses. Meanwhile, neighbors and relatives have made the house disputed, asserting their claim on the land. A case has been filed in tehsil and civil court regarding this.

    After the preliminary hearing of the case, the construction of the house has been banned in the court, describing the land as disputed. Construction has come to a standstill following the court’s stay order. So now these have been converted into ruins. The problem of the District Panchayat officers is that they too have to stand before the court or submit a claim through their lawyer.