Azam Khan's Seat Declared Vacant The Next Day Of Conviction, Give Him Some Breathing Time : Supreme Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Azam Khan's Seat Declared Vacant The Next Day Of Conviction, Give Him Some Breathing Time : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, issued notice to the Election Commission of India in a plea filed by Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh Minister Mohammad Azam Khan challenging the Press Note dated 05.11.2022 issued by the ECI stipulating schedule for declaring by-election to the Rampur Assembly Constituency in the State of Uttar Pradesh. Subsequent to his conviction in the 2019 hate speech case, Khan was disqualified from the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. Immediately after the conviction, precisely, the very next day, 'vacant seat' was declared by the UP Vidhan Sabha Secretariat in the Rampur Constituency. Mr. Chidambaram emphasised that in the case of his client, the seat was declared vacant on the very next day of his conviction.

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SP leader Azam Khan gets 10 years of jail in 2016 forced eviction case
9 months, 3 weeks ago

SP leader Azam Khan gets 10 years of jail in 2016 forced eviction case

Deccan Chronicle  

Rampur: A court here on Thursday sentenced Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan to 10 years of imprisonment in an eight-year-old case of forcibly vacating a house and beating the owner.The punishment was pronounced by the Special MP/MLA Court, which also imposed a fine of Rs 14 lakh on the SP leader. Senior prosecution officer Shiv Prakash Pandey and prosecution …

SP leader Azam Khan gets 10 years of jail in 2016 forced eviction case
9 months, 3 weeks ago

SP leader Azam Khan gets 10 years of jail in 2016 forced eviction case

The Hindu  

A court here on Thursday sentenced Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan to 10 years of imprisonment in an eight-year-old case of forcibly vacating a house and beating the owner. Senior prosecution officer Shiv Prakash Pandey and prosecution officer Rakesh Kumar Morya said the case was registered by plaintiff Abrar in Thana Ganj in which he alleged that on December …

I.N.D.I. Alliance leader Azam Khan sent to jail for 10 years for assault and criminal conspiracy by Rampur MP-MLA Court
9 months, 3 weeks ago

I.N.D.I. Alliance leader Azam Khan sent to jail for 10 years for assault and criminal conspiracy by Rampur MP-MLA Court

Op India  

Alliance member Samajwadi Party’s leader Azam Khan has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the MP-MLA court of Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. In 2019, people living in Dungurpur Basti filed 12 cases against the veteran Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan in the Ganj police station on charges of looting, theft, assault, among other sections. On October 18, 2017, the Samajwadi …

A fight to finish Azam Khan in his bastion of Rampur in U.P.
11 months ago

A fight to finish Azam Khan in his bastion of Rampur in U.P.

The Hindu  

Azam Khan’s apparition looms large over the Rampur Lok Sabha seat even as the veteran Samajwadi Party leader spends the polling day in a jail in Sitapur in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Fasahat Ali Khan Shanu, once the right-hand man of Azam Khan, who famously said ‘Abdul won’t lay the carpet for SP’ is now holding meetings in Muslim colonies explaining …

Azam Khan, son acquitted in 2019 attempt to murder case
1 year, 2 months ago

Azam Khan, son acquitted in 2019 attempt to murder case

The Hindu  

A special sessions court here on December 23 acquitted Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam in a 2019 attempt to murder case while upholding their seven-year sentence in a four-year-old forgery case. Special Sessions Judge Vijay Kumar granted Azam Khan, his son and two other relatives relief in the attempt to murder case for lack of …

Congress plays Muslim card via Azam Khan
1 year, 4 months ago

Congress plays Muslim card via Azam Khan

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai is set to meet senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan in Sitapur jail on Thursday. Khan has been awarded seven-year imprisonment following conviction in a case of fake birth certificate of his son Abdullah Azam Khan. Rai, along with UPCC organisation secretary Anil Yadav, UPCC minority department chairman Shahnawaz Alam and …

Supreme Court declines interim relief to Mohammad Azam Khan in criminal case
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court declines interim relief to Mohammad Azam Khan in criminal case

Firstpost  

The top court, on September 26, had directed the Moradabad District Judge to decide the aspect of the juvenility of Azam Khan in accordance with the procedure under the Juvenile Justice Act and send the finding to it for further consideration. The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to grant interim relief to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan’s son that the …

Supreme Court declines interim relief to Mohammad Abdullah Azam Khan in criminal case
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court declines interim relief to Mohammad Abdullah Azam Khan in criminal case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on October 11 declined to grant interim relief to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's son that the trial court in Uttar Pradesh be asked not to pass a final order in a pending criminal case against him till his claim of juvenility is ascertained. In February, Abdullah Azam Khan was sentenced to two years' in jail in …

Battle for UP bypolls: Azam Khan talks tough in Rampur, it’s ‘bahu vs beti’ in Mirzapur
1 year, 10 months ago

Battle for UP bypolls: Azam Khan talks tough in Rampur, it’s ‘bahu vs beti’ in Mirzapur

Hindustan Times  

Had it not been for the Samajwadi Party’s Muslim face Azam Khan, the ongoing civic elections in the state would have completely overshadowed the May 10 assembly by-polls in Rampur district’s Suar. Azam Khan talks tough in Suar; it’s ‘bahu vs beti’ in Chhanbey The assembly by-polls would also be held the same day in Chhanbey in Mirzapur where ‘a …

Allahabad HC refuses to stay Abdullah Azam’s conviction in 2008 case
1 year, 11 months ago

Allahabad HC refuses to stay Abdullah Azam’s conviction in 2008 case

Hindustan Times  

The Allahabad high court on Thursday refused to stay the conviction of Mohammad Abdullah Azam Khan, the son of senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, in connection with a criminal case registered against him in 2008 where he was awarded two years’ sentence by a Moradabad court which led to his disqualification as an MLA from the Uttar Pradesh assembly. …

After disqualification from Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Abdullah Azam Khan's name struck off electoral rolls of Rampur
2 years, 1 month ago

After disqualification from Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Abdullah Azam Khan's name struck off electoral rolls of Rampur

The Hindu  

“Days after his disqualification from the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Samajpwadi Party leader Abdullah Azam Khan’s name was struck off the electoral rolls of Rampur Assembly constituency,” an election official said. The decision by the electoral registration officer of Rampur Assembly constituency was taken after BJP MLA from Rampur Akash Saxena sought the removal of Abdullah Azam Khan's name from …

After Disqualification from UP Assembly, Abdullah Azam Khan's Name Struck off Rampur Electoral Rolls
2 years, 1 month ago

After Disqualification from UP Assembly, Abdullah Azam Khan's Name Struck off Rampur Electoral Rolls

News 18  

Days after his disqualification from the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, SP leader Abdullah Azam Khan’s name was struck off the electoral rolls of Rampur assembly constituency, an election official said. The decision by the electoral registration officer of Rampur assembly constituency was taken after BJP MLA from Rampur Akash Saxena sought the removal of Abdullah Azam Khan’s name from the …

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan’s MLA son Abdullah Azam Khan disqualified from Uttar Pradesh assembly for second time
2 years, 1 month ago

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan’s MLA son Abdullah Azam Khan disqualified from Uttar Pradesh assembly for second time

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party MLA Abdullah Azam Khan was on Wednesday disqualified from the Uttar Pradesh assembly for the second time, days after a court sentenced him to two-year imprisonment in a 15-year-old case for blocking a road in the Chhajlet area of Moradabad district. Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam Khan. Abdullah Azam Khan, the son of …

SP’s Abdullah Azam loses UP Assembly membership after conviction
2 years, 1 month ago

SP’s Abdullah Azam loses UP Assembly membership after conviction

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party MLA Abdullah Azam Khan was disqualified from the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, days after a Moradabad court sentenced him to two years in prison in a 15-year-old case. The disqualified SP leader, who represented the Suar Assembly constituency, is the son of Azam Khan, the influential Muslim face of the party and formerly a 10-term MLA …

UP Assembly disqualifies SP MLA Abdullah Azam Khan over conviction in 15-year-old case
2 years, 1 month ago

UP Assembly disqualifies SP MLA Abdullah Azam Khan over conviction in 15-year-old case

India TV News  

Samawadi party MLA Abdullah Khan was disqualified from the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday following his conviction in a 15-year-old case in which he has been sentenced to a two-year imprisonment. This is Khan's second disqualification from the Assembly and comes months after his father and senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was disqualified from the legislature after his conviction …

Azam Khan aide joins BJP ahead of Rampur bypoll
2 years, 3 months ago

Azam Khan aide joins BJP ahead of Rampur bypoll

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party veteran Azam Khan’s aide Fasahat Ali Khan ‘Shanu’ joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday just about a fortnight before the Rampur assembly bypoll scheduled for December 5. In the past, Fasahat Ali Khan had written a letter to the President with his own blood, complaining of alleged discrimination that Azam Khan had been subjected to by the …

Azam Khan Disqualification: SC Asks EC Not To Issue Bypoll Notification Till Thursday
2 years, 4 months ago

Azam Khan Disqualification: SC Asks EC Not To Issue Bypoll Notification Till Thursday

ABP News  

New Delhi: In a relief to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission to defer till November 10 the issue of notification for the bypoll in Rampur Sadar in Uttar Pradesh, which fell vacant following his disqualification after his conviction in a hate speech case. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y …

Azam Khan disqualification: Supreme Court asks EC not to issue bypoll notification till November 10
2 years, 4 months ago

Azam Khan disqualification: Supreme Court asks EC not to issue bypoll notification till November 10

India TV News  

Highlights SC directed EC to defer till Thursday issue of notification for bypoll in Rampur Sadar in UP A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud also directed Rampur court to hear Khan's application Apex Court was critical of speed with which Khan's disqualification proceedings were done by Azam Khan disqualification : In a relief to Samajwadi Party leader Azam …

By-polls to one Lok Sabha seat, 5 assembly seats to be held on Dec 5: EC
2 years, 4 months ago

By-polls to one Lok Sabha seat, 5 assembly seats to be held on Dec 5: EC

India TV News  

Delhi: The Election Commission has said that the bypoll to the Manipuri Lok Sabha seat will be held on December 5 along with by-elections to five other assembly constituencies. The seat fell vacant after the death of Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav. Among the assembly seats going for by-polls on December 5 is the Rampur assembly seat in Uttar …

Azam Khan’s conviction, disqualification from Assembly create a flutter in U.P.
2 years, 4 months ago

Azam Khan’s conviction, disqualification from Assembly create a flutter in U.P.

The Hindu  

The conviction of senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan by a local court in Rampur and his subsequent disqualification from the Uttar Pradesh Assembly have created a flutter on the ground. During the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign, Mr. Khan had used provocative remarks against the then Rampur District Magistrate Aunjaneya Kumar Singh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Prime Minister Narendra …

Azam Khan loses UP assembly seat after hate speech 3-year jail sentence
2 years, 4 months ago

Azam Khan loses UP assembly seat after hate speech 3-year jail sentence

Live Mint  

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has lost his seat in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Friday. The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Secretariat announced the disqualification of Azam Khan from the House, a day after a court sentenced him to three years in jail in a hate speech case. Principal Secretary of the UP Legislative Assembly, Pradeep Dubey told that …

Azam Khan's Rampur Seat 'Vacant' After Conviction, Will There be Bypoll or Can SP Save Face? Explained
2 years, 4 months ago

Azam Khan's Rampur Seat 'Vacant' After Conviction, Will There be Bypoll or Can SP Save Face? Explained

News 18  

The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Secretariat on Friday announced the disqualification of Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan from the House, a day after a court sentenced him to three years in jail in a hate speech case. While Khan requested eight days to file an appeal in a higher court against the verdict, which was granted, according to a July …

SP leader Azam Khan disqualified from U.P. Assembly after conviction in hate speech case
2 years, 4 months ago

SP leader Azam Khan disqualified from U.P. Assembly after conviction in hate speech case

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party leader and 10-time MLA from Rampur Sadar, Azam Khan, was on Friday disqualified as a member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly after his conviction by an MP-MLA court in a 2019 hate speech case. The Vidhan Sabha secretariat said that as per Section 125 of the Representation of the People’s Act 1951 along with Sections 505 and 153 …

SP Leader Azam Khan Disqualified From UP Assembly After Conviction In Hate Speech Case
2 years, 4 months ago

SP Leader Azam Khan Disqualified From UP Assembly After Conviction In Hate Speech Case

ABP News  

Samajwadi Party leader and Rampur MLA Azam Khan was disqualified from the membership of the UP Legislative Assembly on Friday after his conviction in a hate speech case, a statement from the office of the Speaker said. Azam Khan was convicted by a Rampur court on Thursday and sent to three years in jail. READ | SP Leader Azam Khan, …

UP Lok Sabha by-polls: BJP hopes to make inroads into SP strongholds
2 years, 9 months ago

UP Lok Sabha by-polls: BJP hopes to make inroads into SP strongholds

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: The June 23 by-polls to Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh and Rampur Lok Sabha seats are on the Bharatiya Janata Party ’s “priority list” as the ruling party sees it as an opportunity to make inroads into the Opposition Samajwadi Party strongholds. The by-polls to Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh and Rampur Lok Sabha seats will be held on June 23. In 2014, …

Uttar Pradesh: SP leader Azam khan finally walks free after 27 months in jail
2 years, 10 months ago

Uttar Pradesh: SP leader Azam khan finally walks free after 27 months in jail

India TV News  

Highlights Top court had earlier expressed displeasure over delay in hearing bail application of Azam Khan Khan was booked in a total of 89 cases related to book theft, buffalo theft, forgery and power theft Supreme Court had granted him interim bail on Thursday Senior Samajwadi Party MLA, Mohd Azam Khan finally walked out from Sitapur jail on Friday morning …

SC Stays Allahabad HC Order Disqualifying Azam Khan Son's Election from Suar
4 years, 4 months ago

SC Stays Allahabad HC Order Disqualifying Azam Khan Son's Election from Suar

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed an Allahabad High Court order to the Election Commission to conduct bypolls for the Suar Assembly seat in Uttar Pradesh. A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde said: “We are going to stay the High Court order.” The Supreme Court had on Wednesday said that on Friday it will consider the petitions challenging …

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