State vs Ajayraj and Sandeep — Ghaziabad trader murder case

Updates

1. Judgment2 Sep 2026

   Man handed life term for killing Ghaziabad trader 17 years ago

   Ankit Sharma was killed in a gunfight, but Ajayraj and Sandeep were eventually arrested. Police recovered Agarwal’s watch and ring from Sandeep. Jogendra, however, remained absconding, and the cops separated his file while submitting a chargesheet against Ajayraj and Sandeep on Aug 23, 2010.The court framed charges against the duo on Jan 25, 2014, under IPC sections and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A man received a life prison sentence for murdering a trader in a gunfight.

   Who:

   The court sentenced Sandeep; Ajayraj and Jogendra are accused; the police investigated the killing of Ankit Sharma.

   When:

   Reported on 2 Sep 2026.

   Where:

   Noida/Ghaziabad Court, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court convicted the man of murder and charges under the SC/ST Act, which protects marginalized groups.

   What it means:

   The court finished the trial for two of the accused while the third person remains missing.

   The Times of India
2. Judgment11 May 2026

   Sandeep Singh vs State of U.P. judgment

   The High Court delivered a judgment regarding Sandeep Singh on May 11, 2026, related to the 2007 case. The post-mortem report indicated the cause of death as asphyxia due to ante-mortem hanging.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The High Court issued a formal decision regarding the legal status of one person.

   Who:

   The High Court is the judicial body, while Sandeep Singh is one of the accused.

   When:

   11 May 2026.

   Where:

   Noida and Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court reviewed the case where a post-mortem report stated the cause of death was hanging.

   What it means:

   This judgment finalizes a specific legal step in the court process for the accused.

   Indian Kanoon