Istekar and Another v. State of U.P.
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Allahabad High Court interim order, 27.11.2025, Application U/S 528 BNSS No. 47346 of 2025, Istekar and another v. State of U.P. (Vivek Kumar Singh, J.). Gangsters Act proceedings (S.S.T. No.449 of 2019; Case Crime No.0063 of 2019; P.S. Bachraun, District Amroha; Section 3(1), U.P. Gangsters and Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986) challenged on ground that applicants were acquitted in the sole base case (S.T. No.1158 of 2024; Case Crime No. 77 of 2019; Sections 3/5/8 U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act; Section 11 Prevention of the Animal Cruelty Act, 1960; acquittal dated 06.04.2024). Counsel relied on Farhana vs. State of Uttar Pradesh and others [2024 0 INSC 118] seeking quashing. Court called upon A.G.A. for instructions within two weeks, fixed 15.12.2025 for fresh listing, and stayed further proceedings against the applicants only till then. Keywords: Gangsters Act stay; acquittal in base case; quashing sought; Section 528 BNSS; Amroha; cow slaughter; Farhana 2024 INSC 118.