After Allahabad High Court Verdict, Maulana Mahmood Madani Slams Government for Ignoring Supreme Court’s Tehseen Poonawala Directives

New Delhi, October 18, 2025: Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, has appreciated the recent judgment of the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, in Rahul Yadav vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (Criminal Case No. 9567/2025), describing it as a timely and eye-opening reminder of the erosion of law and order amid the growing menace of mob violence and cow vigilantism.

The Court, while quashing an FIR filed by the Pratapgarh Police in an alleged case of cow slaughter, observed that mob violence has now become order of the day, reflecting the failure of the rule of law. It further noted that instead of protecting victims, the police have been registering false cases against victim, thereby promoting anarchy and deepening social divisions.

Maulana Madani stated that Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has consistently raised its voice against lawlessness in the name of gau raksha and the targeting of innocent people. He recalled that Jamiat had filed a petition in the Supreme Court wherein the Apex Court issued binding directions to all governments to curb mob lynching and cow vigilantism on the line of Tehseen S. Poonawalla vs. Union of India (2018) judgment,. However, the continued inaction of state authorities, he said, has emboldened vigilante groups and encouraged a culture of impunity.

Maulana Madani further remarked that “nothing is more dangerous to a democratic nation than state-sponsored communalism. It undermines the very foundation of our Constitution and erodes public faith in justice and equality.”
Referring to the High Court’s detailed observations, he noted that the Court has once again reiterated the mandatory directions of the Tehseen Poonawalla judgment—appointment of District Nodal Officers, formation of Special Task Forces, establishment of fast-track courts for lynching cases, and disciplinary proceedings against delinquent officials. Yet, instead of implementing these measures through a formal government order, the Uttar Pradesh Police merely issued a circular, which the Court found inadequate. The Court emphasized that under Article 162 of the Constitution, a comprehensive state policy is essential, and compliance with Supreme Court orders under Article 141 is mandatory and binding.

Maulana Madani further said that there can be no justification whatsoever for lawlessness, the violation of constitutional rights. The misuse of cow protection laws, biased policing, and false prosecutions have created an environment of fear, injustice, and inequality. “The High Court has rightly held the government accountable and directed it to submit an explanation within three weeks,” he added.

In conclusion, Maulana Madani urged both the Central and Uttar Pradesh Governments to act with constitutional sensitivity and a sense of responsibility. He called for the immediate and full implementation of the Tehseen Poonawala guidelines, strict legal action against cow vigilantes, and an end to the harassment and criminalization of innocent citizens.