Lakhimpur Kheri killings case: Supreme Court allows ex-Minister’s son to come home for Deepavali
The Supreme Court of India has allowed Ashish Mishra, the prime accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri killings, to visit his home for Diwali. Meanwhile, the court was informed that the trial judge overseeing the case has been transferred, and a new Special Public Prosecutor has been appointed.
Why it matters
This case is a high-profile legal matter involving political figures, raising questions about judicial independence and the pace of justice in cases involving influential individuals.
Lakhimpur Kheri killings case: Supreme Court allows ex-Minister’s son to come home for Deepavali left A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi. File Sushil Kumar Verma Sushil Kumar Verma https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/p0g9w/article67415686.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_IMG_SUPREMECOURT-NKV_2_1_2OBPIUSL.jpg SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA NEW DELHI, 24/11/2019: A view of Supreme Court of Inida, in New Delhi on Monday . Photo: Sushil Kumar Verma / The Hindu Records in order transfer of trial judge and appointment of Special Prosecutor NEW DELHI The Supreme Court was apprised on Monday (October 26, 2026) that the trial judge hearing the Lakhimpur Kheri killings case, involving the son of a former Union Minister in the array of prime accused, has been transferred out.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in