Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Mukhtar Ansari’s Aide in 2011 Murder Case, Raps Police Over Second FIR

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to an aide of gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari in a 2011 murder case (Usri Chatti incident), while sharply criticizing the police for filing a second FIR 22 years after the original crime.

The court noted that the delayed FIR appeared to be an afterthought and an abuse of process, lacking fresh evidence or justification.

Hence, the court emphasizes the prohibition against duplicate FIRs for the same offense, ensuring legal safeguards against harassment. 

The accused was directed not to tamper with evidence, pressure witnesses, or fail to regularly appear before the trial court.

[Munni vs. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko.]