State vs Sadhvi Prachi — Muzaffarnagar riot cases

Updates

1. Arrest13 Jan 2023

   Sadhvi Prachi surrenders in 2013 Muzaffarnagar riot case

   VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi surrendered before a special MP/MLA court in Muzaffarnagar after non-bailable warrants were issued against her.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Sadhvi Prachi turned herself in to the court officials.

   Who:

   Sadhvi Prachi is the accused, and the special court for Members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies heard her.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Jan 2023.

   Where:

   The court is in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court issued warrants that legally required her presence, which are orders for her immediate arrest.

   What it means:

   The court now has custody of the accused person to proceed with the legal process.

   NDTV
2. Judgment27 Mar 2021

   Court allows withdrawal of case against Sadhvi Prachi and other BJP leaders

   A local court in Muzaffarnagar allowed the prosecution's request to withdraw the criminal case registered against Sadhvi Prachi and other BJP leaders, including Sangeet Som, in connection with the 2013 riots.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court allowed the government to stop a criminal case against several political leaders.

   Who:

   A local court allowed the prosecution, the government lawyers who bring the case, to drop charges against Sadhvi Prachi, Sangeet Som, and other BJP leaders who were the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 27 Mar 2021.

   Where:

   A local court in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The prosecution requested to withdraw the criminal case connected to the riots.

   What it means:

   The legal case against these individuals is now closed.

   The Wire