Abbas Ansari Sentenced to Two Years in Hate Speech Case; Mansoor Ansari Receives Six Months. Abbas Ansari to Appeal to High Court. Conviction Related to Threatening Officials at an Election Rally.
Abbas Ansari News: A significant verdict has been delivered in Mau district, Uttar Pradesh, in a hate speech case. Abbas Ansari, son of mafia don Mukhtar Ansari and MLA from Mau Sadar seat for Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), has been found guilty. The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court of Mau sentenced Abbas Ansari to two years imprisonment. His uncle, Mansoor Ansari, was sentenced to six months for conspiracy. Both were also fined ₹2,000 each.
Abbas Ansari to Challenge the Verdict in High Court
Following the court's decision, Abbas Ansari stated his intention to appeal the verdict in the High Court. He claims his side was not fully heard and alleges a conspiracy against him, vowing to continue his fight legally.
No Impact on Assembly Membership
Post-verdict discussions centered on the potential impact on Abbas Ansari's assembly membership. However, according to Indian law, an elected representative's membership is revoked only upon conviction for a sentence of two years or more. Since Abbas Ansari received exactly two years, his assembly membership remains unaffected, and he will retain his seat.
Details of the Hate Speech Case
This hate speech case stems from the 2022 assembly election campaign. During an election rally, Abbas Ansari allegedly used offensive language against officials, threatening to deal with them after the formation of the government. This statement led to the filing of a case against him.
The accusations include violations of the election code of conduct, obstruction of government work, and intimidation of government employees. Further charges involved inciting religious and caste-based sentiments, spreading animosity, and conspiracy.
Mansoor Ansari Also Convicted
Abbas Ansari's uncle, Mansoor Ansari, was found guilty of conspiracy in this case. The court sentenced Mansoor Ansari to six months imprisonment and a fine of ₹2,000. He was accused of playing a role in inciting Abbas Ansari's speech.
