SRINAGAR , SEPTEMBER ,16 :
The J&K High Court has restrained police from filing a charge-sheet against MLA Mehraj Malik in FIR No. 0130/2025 under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), while allowing investigation to proceed.
The FIR invokes Section 356(2) (assault with intent to dishonour), Section 79 (obstructing public servant), and Section 351(2) (use of force to deter public servant).
Justice Rajesh Sekhri issued notice to the respondents, granting four weeks for objections, and listed the matter for October 31, 2025.