India
SC rejects Antony Raju plea, conviction in 1990 case stands
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The Supreme Court has dismissed Antony Raju's plea to suspend his conviction in the 1990 evidence tampering case. His conviction stands, keeping his MLA disqualification intact. The court's decision upholds the findings of conspiracy, destruction, and fabrication of crucial evidence. Raju's disqualification as a Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly remains under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.