Allahabad High Court suspends murder conviction for Rai's 2027 UP poll bid
The Allahabad High Court suspended Nandlal Rai's conviction and life sentence while hearing his appeal. The relief allows him to pursue his 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election bid.
The Allahabad High Court has suspended thelife sentence of a murder convict who wants to contest the 2027 Uttar PradeshAssembly elections, observing that the right to contest polls is akin to theright to livelihood. The court granted relief to Nandla... [1823 chars]
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- Uttar Pradesh
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- Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 11:50 am IST
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