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  Relief for Manikrao Kokate; SC stays ex-Maharashtra minister's conviction in fraud case

  Maharashtra | December 22, 2025 12:37 IST

  The SC heard an appeal challenging the Bombay High Court’s order, which had refused to grant a stay on Kokate’s conviction in a 1995 fraud case. Besides, a vacation bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued a notice to the Maharashtra government on Kokate's plea.

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  Convicted NCP minister Manikrao Kokate resigns from Maharashtra Cabinet, says Ajit Pawar

  Maharashtra | December 18, 2025 18:51 IST

  Ajit Pawar said he has forwarded Manikrao Kokate’s resignation to Maharashtra Chief Minister for due consideration and acceptance, in accordance with constitutional procedure.