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JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has restrained police from filing a charge-sheet against Doda MLA Mehraj Malik, while permitting the investigation to proceed.<\/p>\n

The case invokes 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).<\/p>\n

Justice Rajesh Sekhri, while hearing the matter, issued notice to the respondents and granted them four weeks to file objections. The case has been listed for further hearing on October 31, 2025.<\/p>\n

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JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has restrained police from filing a charge-sheet against Doda MLA Mehraj Malik, while permitting the investigation to proceed. The case invokes 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). 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