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Delhi court orders framing charges under MCOCA against Lawrence Bishnoi and 19 others in 2021 case
A Delhi court on April 21, 2026 ordered framing of charges under MCOCA against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and 19 others in a 2021 case, stating there was a prima facie case. The move sets the stage for the trial.
Why It Matters
This decision advances the criminal proceedings against Bishnoi and his co-accused by moving to frame formal charges, signaling a next phase in the case.
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Delhi court orders framing of charges under MCOCA against Lawrence Bishnoi and 19 others
April 21, 2026
The court, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, ordered framing of charges under the stringent MCOCA provisions against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and 19 others, saying there was a prima facie case against them and setting the stage for trial.