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Trial Court Holds Accused Guilty in Coal Scam Case

The trial court has convicted all the accused involved in the coal scam case. The accused have been found guilty of various offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Background

The case is related to the allocation of coal blocks that were advertised in 2006. It was alleged that JLD Yavatmal Energy had provided false information in its application form to obtain unfair advantages in the allocation process.

The court found that there was active collaboration between the company officials and the Ministry of Coal (MoC) officials ★Gupta, Kropha, and Samria ★in the allocation of the coal block.

Court’s Verdict

The trial court has held the private parties involved in the case guilty of cheating. It also noted that there was active connivance between the private parties and the MoC officials.

The court emphasized that public servants should be held accountable for their actions. It stated that although the guidelines issued by the MoC may not be considered as “law” under Article 13 of the Constitution, they are still binding on the officers.

This conviction marks the thirteenth in the coal scam case. The court’s order highlights the seriousness of the offences committed by the accused and the need for strict action against corruption in the allocation of coal blocks.

Summary

• The trial court has convicted all the accused in the coal scam case.
• The accused have been found guilty of offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act.
• The case relates to the allocation of coal blocks advertised in 2006.
• JLD Yavatmal Energy is accused of providing false information to obtain unfair advantages in the allocation process.
• The court found active collaboration between the company officials and the MoC officials in the allocation of the coal block.
• The private parties involved in the case have been held guilty of cheating.
• The court emphasized the need to hold public servants accountable for their actions.
• This is the thirteenth conviction in the coal scam case.