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MP High Court protects judge after mob lynching verdict threats
NDTV··4 Jul
Madhya Pradesh High Court on July 3, 2026, took suo motu cognizance after Additional District Judge Tabassum Khan received death threats on social media following her June 12 conviction of 14 men to life imprisonment in the 2022 Seoni Malwa mob lynching case. The bench directed the DGP and home secretary to file affidavits within three days on action taken.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Judicial independence affects fair trial outcomes in sensitive criminal cases.
- Social media threats against judges raise concerns about justice system safety.
- Mob lynching verdict enforcement depends on protecting judicial officers.
What's Happening
- MP High Court took suo motu cognizance on July 3.
- Judge Tabassum Khan sentenced 14 men to life on June 12.
- DGP and home secretary must file affidavits within three days.
Legal Context
- The 2022 case involved assault on cattle truck occupants in Seoni Malwa.
- One victim died and another survived the mob attack.
- Security was enhanced at the judge's residence after viral threat videos.
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