Thread by @barandbench

#SupremeCourt special bench led by CJI NV Ramana to hear the plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to Ashish Mishra in the Lakhimpur Kheri case. Adv Prashant Bhushan has alleged that one of the prime witness was beaten up
#lakhimpurkheri

CJI to state of UP: We will issue notice. There is an allegation that a witness has been attacked. You have to file a detailed counter affidavit. You have to see that witnessed are protected. List on March 24

Witnesses*

Dave: The judge here has misdirected himself on principles of grant if bail specially when trial court refused bail. It has to be seen what was the influence when there was enough material on record to pin him down in chargesheet.

Sr Adv Dave: here a protected witness was attacked

CJI: Yes we will issue notice.

CJI Led bench directs State of UP to file a detailed counter on the allegation of witness being beaten up and ensure witnesses are protected. #lakhimpurkheri