New Delhi, March 24 -- The Supreme Court on Monday refused to recall its order granting bail to Ashish Mishra, son of former Union Minister Ajay Mishra, in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, despite allegations that witnesses were being threatened.
A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh observed that the police report did not substantiate claims that an individual close to Mishra had attempted to influence witnesses.
However, the Court granted the affected witness the liberty to file a complaint with the local police, directing that it be considered independently. It further ordered expedited examination of crucial witnesses.
"Let the trial proceed. Since the next hearing is scheduled for April 16, the examina...