Soharab and Another v. State of U.P. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Interim stay of U.P. Gangsters Act proceedings; Section 3(1) U.P. Gangster and Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act; quashing of charge sheet dated 17.11.2022 and cognizance order dated 24.02.2023; Crime No.192 of 2022 (SST No.10 of 2023), P.S. Khetasarai, District Jaunpur; acquittal in sole base case Case Crime No.156 of 2022 under Sections 3/5/8 U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act (acquittal dated 07.11.2025 in S.T. No.455 of 2022); effect of acquittal in base case on Gangsters Act prosecution; reliance on Farhana vs. State of Uttar Pradesh and others, 2024 INSC 118; Application u/s 528 BNSS No. 50727 of 2025; Allahabad High Court; A.G.A. granted two weeks for instructions; matter listed fresh 02.02.2026; stay against applicants only.
What did the court decide?
Interim stay: further proceedings of Crime No.192 of 2022 to remain stayed against the applicants only till the next date of listing (2nd February, 2026); final consideration of the quashing prayer deferred pending A.G.A.'s instructions.