Lakhimpur Kheri case: Eyewitness raises concerns about trial judge, SC seeks report

An eyewitness in the Lakhimpur Kheri case has filed an application in the Supreme Court expressing concerns about the impartiality of the trial judge. The application states there is reasonable apprehension that a fair trial may not be conducted before the presiding officer.

The Supreme Court has sought a report from the Allahabad High Court on the matter. The case pertains to the October 2021 incident in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district that resulted in multiple deaths.