Kerala Authorities Oppose Suspension of Antony Raju's Conviction in Evidence-Tampering Case

The Kerala government and police have opposed former Transport Minister Antony Raju's plea to suspend his conviction in an evidence-tampering case, arguing before the Kerala High Court that granting relief would undermine electoral integrity and public confidence in the justice system. Raju was convicted for conspiring to tamper with evidence while serving as a lawyer. Authorities emphasized that contesting elections is a political choice and disqualification due to conviction under the Representation of the People Act cannot be bypassed without exceptional circumstances.