Kerala High Court Upholds Antony Raju's Conviction, Dismisses Plea
The Kerala High Court denied former Transport Minister Antony Raju's plea to suspend his conviction in an evidence tampering case. Justice C Jayachandran stated such suspension is not in public interest. Raju's conviction led to his disqualification under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, despite his arguments against it.
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The Kerala High Court has dismissed former Transport Minister Antony Raju's request to suspend his conviction for evidence tampering, emphasizing that judicial interference in such matters is not justified unless for substantial reasons.
Justice C Jayachandran highlighted the necessity to uphold the Representation of the People Act, which disqualifies convicted legislators to maintain public trust.
Raju's appeal asserted that his disqualification was unjustified; however, the court upheld the sessions court's conviction, citing no errors in judgment.
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Kerala HC dismisses former state minister Antony Raju plea to stay conviction in evidence tampering case.
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