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Following the conviction, Raju, who had served as the MLA from the Thiruvananthapuram constituency, was disqualified from office.
The LDF has nominated actor Sudheer Karamana as its candidate for the Thiruvananthapuram constituency.
The Kerala High Court has rejected former MLA Antony Raju's plea to set aside his conviction in a 1990 evidence tampering case, thereby disqualifying him from contesting upcoming Assembly elections.
Antony Raju's plea to suspend his conviction in a 1990 evidence-tampering case has been rejected by the Thiruvananthapuram District and Sessions Court.
However, the court made it clear that Raju’s conviction and consequent disqualification as a Member of the Legislative Assembly will continue to remain in force.
The appeal focuses on the delay in the case and the lack of consideration for the Interpol report.
The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court-I, Nedumangad, had sentenced Raju to three years' imprisonment.
The Nedumangad Judicial First Class Magistrate Court-I on Saturday sentenced Raju to three years' imprisonment after finding him guilty in the case registered in 1990.
Assistant Public Prosecutor A Manmohan will send a letter to the Deputy Director of Prosecution (DDP) Zina Divakar.
As part of the proceedings, notices will be issued to Antony Raju and the concerned parties.
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