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Crime
Delhi HC Rejects Suspension of Bihar MLA's Conviction in Fatal Firing Case
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 07:04 PM
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition to suspend the conviction and sentence of Bihar MLA Ranjan Singh in the 2022 fatal firing case, maintaining the 10‑year jail term and 2 lakh fine.
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected a petition filed by the family of the victim in the 2022 fatal firing case, keeping the conviction and 10‑year prison sentence of Bihar MLA Ranjan Singh intact.
The case stemmed from an incident in which Singh allegedly fired at a protest in Delhi, killing a 23‑year‑old student. A lower court had convicted him of murder and imposed a substantial fine.
The petition sought to suspend the sentence pending appeal, but the court held that the evidence presented was sufficient and that the conviction was not frivolous.
Legal experts noted that the decision underscores the judiciary’s stance on maintaining accountability for elected officials involved in criminal acts.
The ruling is expected to prompt further appeals from the MLA’s legal team, who argue that procedural errors occurred during the trial.
The case stemmed from an incident in which Singh allegedly fired at a protest in Delhi, killing a 23‑year‑old student. A lower court had convicted him of murder and imposed a substantial fine.
The petition sought to suspend the sentence pending appeal, but the court held that the evidence presented was sufficient and that the conviction was not frivolous.
Legal experts noted that the decision underscores the judiciary’s stance on maintaining accountability for elected officials involved in criminal acts.
The ruling is expected to prompt further appeals from the MLA’s legal team, who argue that procedural errors occurred during the trial.