IIOJK High Court halts charge-sheet move against MLA Meraj Malik
Srinagar: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the High Court has restrained the police from filing a charge-sheet against Doda MLA Meraj Malik, while allowing the investigation in the case to continue.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the case involves allegations under Section 356(2) (assault with intent to dishonour), Section 79 (obstructing a public servant), and Section 351(2) (use of force to deter a public servant). The matter came up for hearing before Justice Rajesh Sekhri.
Issuing notice to the respondents, the court directed them to file objections within four weeks, while listing the matter for further hearing on October 31, 2025.
Earlier, the Doda administration had prepared a dossier on Malik, claiming that the legislator allegedly threatened government officials during “Operation Sindoor” — an initiative aimed at countering attempts to create communal and regional divides.
The dossier, prepared by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Doda and forwarded to the IIOJK Home Department by Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, described Malik as a “history-sheeter” and “habitual offender.”
Malik, who represents the Doda constituency, has not yet publicly responded to the latest court developments.
