Sultanpur (UP), February 16 A special court with MPs and MLAs here on Monday adjourned the hearing in a 2021 election code violation case involving AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh following the death of a former Bar Association president.
The court has now scheduled the next hearing for February 27.
The Bar Association decided to abstain from judicial work after the demise of its former president, Ram Shankar Pandey, and held a condolence meeting, which prevented any court proceedings, AAP leader's counsel Madan Singh said.
The recording of evidence is currently underway in the case, which pertains to an alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct during the 2021 panchayat elections in the Bandhuakala area.
It is alleged that an unauthorized gathering was organized on April 13, 2021, in Hasanpur village under the Bandhuakala police station area, in support of district panchayat member Salma Begum.
The police had registered a case against 12 named individuals, including Sanjay Singh, and 45 unidentified supporters.
After investigation, a total of 11 individuals were charged. Other accused in the case had earlier secured bail.
A bailable warrant had been issued against the AAP leader due to repeated non-appearance. He surrendered before the court in July 2024 and was released after furnishing two bail bonds of Rs 20,000 each and a personal bond.
In June last year, the special court rejected a discharge application filed by the defence and framed charges against the AAP MP after taking cognizance of the chargesheet.