The Supreme Court has rejected former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda's plea to stay his conviction in a corruption case involving coal block allocation. This decision prevents Koda from contesting the upcoming assembly election in the state. The case dates back to his tenure between 2006-08. The Supreme Court hearing was initially adjourned to October 25 before the final decision was made.
JUST IN | SC dismisses an appeal by former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda to stay his conviction in a corruption case over the allotment of a coal block to a private firm during his tenure between 2006-08. @kdrajagopal reports.
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