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Crime
Supreme Court Denies Relief to Bhopal Advocate Yavar Khan in Prostitution-Rape Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 07:37 PM
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The Supreme Court dismissed advocate Yavar Khan's special leave petition seeking relief from detention in a Bhopal-based prostitution and rape case. He remains in judicial custody as the case proceeds.
Advocate Yavar Khan, who is facing charges related to a prostitution and rape case in Bhopal, approached the Supreme Court for relief from his detention. The court heard his special leave petition challenging the lower court's decision to keep him in custody.
A bench comprising Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh examined the petition. After consideration, the bench dismissed the petition, stating that no grounds for interim relief were found.
As a result, Yavar Khan continues to remain in judicial custody while the prosecution proceeds with the case. The Supreme Court's decision means that he will not be released pending trial at this stage.
A bench comprising Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh examined the petition. After consideration, the bench dismissed the petition, stating that no grounds for interim relief were found.
As a result, Yavar Khan continues to remain in judicial custody while the prosecution proceeds with the case. The Supreme Court's decision means that he will not be released pending trial at this stage.