The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to prominent Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, his wife Tanzeen Fatima, and son Abdullah Azam Khan in a controversial fake birth certificate case. While Fatima will be released from jail, Azam and Abdullah will remain behind bars as they face multiple pending cases. This is just one of the many legal battles that have been waged against Azam since the BJP came into power in Uttar Pradesh.
Azam Khan Bail: High Court Grants Relief in Fake Birth Certificate Case
The Allahabad High Court has provided bail to Samajwadi Party politician Azam Khan, his wife Tanzeen Fatima, and their son Abdullah Azam Khan in a contentious case involving false birth certificates.
Background
Azam Khan, a veteran politician, has faced numerous legal challenges since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took power in Uttar Pradesh. Among these cases is the fake birth certificate scandal, which alleges that Khan and his family members used forged documents to obtain admission for Abdullah to a prestigious medical college.
Bail Granted
On May 20, 2023, the High Court granted bail to Fatima. However, Azam and Abdullah remain in prison due to other pending cases against them. The court has not yet set a date for their release.
Significance
The bail granted to Fatima is a significant development in the case. It suggests that the High Court does not believe that she is a flight risk or poses a threat to society. However, the continued detention of Azam and Abdullah indicates that the prosecution still has strong evidence against them.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Why were Azam Khan and his family accused of using fake birth certificates?
It is alleged that they used forged documents to obtain admission for Abdullah to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Medical College in Kanpur.
2. When were the charges filed?
The case was registered in 2019 by the BJP government.
3. What other cases does Azam Khan face?
He faces multiple cases, including land grabbing, illegal construction, and corruption.
4. Why is Azam Khan still in prison?
Despite being granted bail in the fake birth certificate case, he remains in custody due to the other charges against him.
5. What is the current status of the case?
The trial in the fake birth certificate case is ongoing. The next hearing is scheduled for July 10, 2023.
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