![[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)
Today, On 24th October, the Supreme Court will hear Madhu Koda’s plea for a stay on his 2017 conviction concerning the coal scam. Koda, convicted for corruption in coal block allocations, aims to contest upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections. The Delhi High Court previously denied similar requests, citing disqualification from public office for convicted individuals.
![[Coal Scam] "It Would Be Inappropriate to Allow Him to Contest an Election For Any Public Office Until Fully Acquitted": HC Reserves Judgment on Former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda's Plea to Stay Conviction](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-16-1.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 3rd September, The Delhi High Court reserved its decision on Madhu Koda’s plea to stay his conviction in the coal scam case. Koda seeks relief to participate in upcoming elections. The court previously refused his request, citing the need to disqualify individuals facing criminal charges from running for public office. The decision will impact his political career and India’s fight against corruption.