Azam Khan and Abdullah Azam to Remain in Jail as Court Rejects Petition in Dual
In a major legal setback, senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam Khan will remain in jail after a sessions court dismissed their appeals against conviction in the dual PAN card case. The decision was delivered by the Rampur Sessions Court, which upheld the earlier sentence of seven years imprisonment awarded to both leaders. The ruling means that the father-son duo will continue serving their jail terms without immediate relief.
Court Upholds Seven-Year Sentence
The Rampur Sessions Court rejected the petitions filed by Azam Khan and Abdullah Azam, challenging their conviction in the dual PAN card fraud case. The court reaffirmed the earlier judgment delivered by the MP-MLA court, maintaining the seven-year jail sentence imposed on both accused. The appeal was filed after the lower court verdict in November 2025, but the sessions court ruled that there was no sufficient ground to overturn the conviction.
What Is the Dual PAN Card Case?
The case dates back to 2019, when a complaint alleged that Abdullah Azam obtained two PAN cards using different dates of birth. During the investigation, authorities found evidence suggesting the involvement of Azam Khan as well. According to investigators, one PAN card reportedly showed a birth date of January 1, 1993, while the other listed September 30, 1990, raising suspicions of forged documents. After prolonged hearings, the MP-MLA court convicted both father and son on November 17, 2025, sentencing them to seven years in prison along with monetary fines.
Current Status of Azam Khan and Abdullah Azam
Both leaders have been lodged in Rampur District Jail since November 2025. With the sessions court dismissing their petitions, their chances of immediate release have diminished significantly. Legal experts believe that the next step for the defense could be approaching a higher court, possibly the High Court, to challenge the ruling.
Political Reactions and Public Attention
The case has drawn significant public and political attention due to Azam Khan’s long-standing role in Uttar Pradesh politics. The ruling is being seen as a major development in legal proceedings involving prominent political figures accused of document fraud and identity misuse. Political observers note that the outcome may influence ongoing legal cases and political narratives in the state.
What Happens Next?
Following the dismissal of their petitions, Azam Khan and Abdullah Azam are expected to continue their legal battle in higher courts. Further appeals may determine whether the sentence remains unchanged or is modified. For now, the latest verdict confirms that both leaders will remain behind bars while the legal process continues.
