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Crime
Delhi High Court Rejects Stay on Conviction of BJP MLA Raju Singh in Harsh Firing Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 03:46 PM
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The Delhi High Court refused to suspend the conviction of BJP MLA Raju Singh in the Harsh firing case, delivering a setback to the Sahabganj legislator.
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday turned down a petition seeking an immediate stay on the conviction of Raju Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party legislator from Sahabganj in Bihar, in the high‑profile Harsh firing case. The bench ruled that the conviction will remain in force, dealing a significant legal blow to the elected representative.
Singh had been found guilty in the case that stemmed from a firing incident involving a victim named Harsh, which attracted widespread media attention across the country. The court’s refusal to grant relief means the judgment stands pending any further appeal, and the legislator must now face the consequences of the verdict.
In addition to rejecting the stay, the court directed the victim’s side to be given an opportunity to present its arguments before the next hearing, ensuring that the procedural rights of the aggrieved party are respected. Legal experts noted that the decision underscores the judiciary’s willingness to uphold convictions even when political figures are involved.
The ruling is expected to have political ramifications in Bihar, where Singh’s party will have to manage the fallout ahead of upcoming local elections. Party officials have yet to comment publicly on the court’s order.
Singh had been found guilty in the case that stemmed from a firing incident involving a victim named Harsh, which attracted widespread media attention across the country. The court’s refusal to grant relief means the judgment stands pending any further appeal, and the legislator must now face the consequences of the verdict.
In addition to rejecting the stay, the court directed the victim’s side to be given an opportunity to present its arguments before the next hearing, ensuring that the procedural rights of the aggrieved party are respected. Legal experts noted that the decision underscores the judiciary’s willingness to uphold convictions even when political figures are involved.
The ruling is expected to have political ramifications in Bihar, where Singh’s party will have to manage the fallout ahead of upcoming local elections. Party officials have yet to comment publicly on the court’s order.