Sultanpur (UP), March 12 A case involving alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct, involving AAP MP Sanjay Singh, was adjourned by an MP/MLA court here on Thursday due to the absence of some witnesses.
The court has fixed March 19 as the next date for hearing in the matter.
Defence counsel Madan Pratap Singh stated that evidence could not be presented as the witnesses were not present in court.
On February 27, Ajit Kumar, who had drafted the FIR, had appeared before the court and recorded his statement, following which the defence counsel cross-examined him.
The case pertains to violation of the Model Code of Conduct during the three-tier panchayat elections on April 13, 2021, when it was alleged that an unauthorized meeting was organized in Hasanpur village, located in the Bandhua Kala police station area, in support of district panchayat member Salma Begum.
Police had registered the case against Singh along with 12 named individuals and 45 unidentified supporters.
After completion of the investigation, a total of 11 individuals were made accused in the case.
Other accused in the matter have already been granted bail. As Singh had remained absent from court proceedings for a long period, the court had issued a bailable warrant against him.
In July 2024, Singh surrendered before the court and was released after furnishing two bail bonds of Rs 20,000 each along with a personal bond.