Judge Dwivedi Rejects UP Govt's Plea in Akhlaq Lynching Case, Orders Fast Trial

• Surajpur court in Gautam Buddh Nagar rejected the Uttar Pradesh government's plea to withdraw charges in the Mohammad Akhlaq lynching case.
• Additional District Judge Saurabh Dwivedi dismissed all arguments from the government's lawyer, leading to widespread social media discussion.
• The court ordered a rapid trial with daily hearings and directed police to ensure the complete safety of evidence.
• Saurabh Dwivedi, from Prayagraj, holds BSc, LLB, and LLM degrees, with prior judicial service in Siddharth Nagar, Azamgarh, Basti, Shahjahanpur, and Prayagraj.
• Akhlaq was lynched in Bisahda village over cow slaughter rumors; the UP government sought withdrawal citing errors in naming accused and lack of prior animosity.

Why It Matters: Judge Saurabh Dwivedi's decision to reject the UP government's plea marks a major setback for the state.