Supreme Court stays former Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate’s conviction in cheating case

The Supreme Court has put a hold on the conviction of former Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate. This comes after he appealed a cheating and forgery case. The court has issued a notice to the Maharashtra government. While his disqualification as a member of the legislative assembly is stayed, he cannot hold any office of profit.

Supreme Court stays former Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate’s conviction in cheating case
The Supreme Court has put a hold on the conviction of former Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate. This comes after he appealed a cheating and forgery case. The court has issued a notice to the Maharashtra government. While his disqualification as a member of the legislative assembly is stayed, he cannot hold any office of profit.