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Delhi High Court Seeks Police Reply on Sukesh’s MCOCA Challenge
The Delhi High Court has sought the Delhi Police’s response to Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s plea against a trial court order framing charges in the Rs 200 crore extortion case under the Maharashtra Control…
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The Delhi High Court has sought the Delhi Police’s response to Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s plea against a trial court order framing charges in the Rs 200 crore extortion case under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act. Justice Madhu Jain posted the matter for hearing on September 23.
Chandrashekhar argues that the trial court did not independently assess the chargesheet, statutory approvals or whether an organised crime syndicate existed. The prosecution alleges he and associates extorted around Rs 217 crore from a businessman’s wife while operating from jail with help from associates and corrupt prison officials. Charges include extortion, cheating, criminal conspiracy and MCOCA offences. The case involves 24 accused, 403 prosecution witnesses and chargesheets running beyond 10,000 pages.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest narratives will likely treat the notice as either a court clean chit or proof of guilt. It is neither. The High Court has asked for the police’s response, while the trial court has already framed charges and the allegations remain contested. The practical concern is delay: a case with 24 accused and 403 witnesses needs a fair process that also moves. The next meaningful measure is whether the trial advances within a reasonable time.
Source: thehansindia.com
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