![[Coal Scam] Setback for Former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda; Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Contest Upcoming Election](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-1-4.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court today (25th Oct) denied former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda’s plea to stay his 2017 conviction for corruption in a coal scam, preventing him from contesting the upcoming assembly elections. The Delhi High Court previously ruled against staying the conviction, reinforcing the decision that Koda cannot hold public office until fully acquitted.
The Supreme Court criticized the Patna High Court’s comments about a widow and make-up articles in a 1985 murder case, calling them “highly objectionable.” The Supreme Court stated that the remarks lacked sensitivity and evidence, highlighting that no definitive proof linked the victim to the house or supported motive for the crime. All seven accused were acquitted.
The Delhi High Court convicted Advocate Sanjay Rathod for appearing intoxicated before a magistrate and issuing threats against her. The court found his behavior to be contemptuous and unacceptable, but as he had already served five months in jail for related charges, no further sentence was imposed. The incident occurred in 2015 at the Karkardooma Court.
The Supreme Court has today issued a notice to the Gujarat Government regarding former police officer Sanjiv Bhatt’s appeal against his conviction and life sentence in a 1990 custodial death case. Bhatt, along with other officers, was found guilty of custodial torture following communal riots. The case will be heard alongside related appeals.
The Allahabad High Court has granted Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh permission to delay surrendering until Thursday and to attend a Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting. Singh’s bail plea is set to be heard alongside a revision plea, with the court ordering him not to surrender before the trial court until the matter is resolved on Thursday.
The court in Uttar Pradesh has ordered the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh and other accused for missing a hearing in a 20-year-old case. The judge directed the police to produce all accused by August 28 after none of them appeared in court. A non-bailable warrant had been issued earlier, and a bail petition has been filed.
The Supreme Court has requested a response from bar leader Rajiv Khosla regarding a petition by former Delhi district court judge Sujata Kohli, challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision to exonerate Khosla in a contempt case. Khosla’s discharge was based on insufficient evidence to prove guilt. The case will be reviewed in three weeks.
On Thursday(6th June),Former Punjab Police officials, DIG Dilbagh Singh and DSP Gurbachan Singh, were convicted in a 1993 fake encounter case by Judge RK Gupta in Mohali, marking 31 years since the incident. The case originated from the unlawful custody and subsequent killing of Gulshan Kumar, leading to a significant triumph for justice. The sentencing is scheduled for today.
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The Supreme Court ordered an interim stay on the arrest of former DGP Rajesh Das following his appeal seeking suspension of sentence and exemption from surrender. Das was convicted for sexually harassing a woman IPS officer during an election campaign. The decision was made after the Madras High Court dismissed his pleas.