The HC, however, said that Singh is entitled to a “fair trial” and directed the trial court to “expedite” the trial in the present case once it commences.
The HC was hearing a PIL moved by an NGO, Jamia Arabia Nizamia Welfare Education Society, claiming that “illegal and unauthorised construction” was being done at ‘Khasra number 556 Ziyrat guest house’ near the baoli (stepwell).
According to the sources, the exercise has been necessitated by vacancies in at least six significant secretary-level posts including in the health and family welfare ministry and the superannuation of several senior IAS officers at this level across ministries.
Rai, the former Director General of UP Police, said that he was in Singapore when the incident took place at his home at Calypso Court in Jaypee Wishtown, Sector 128.