Rautahat Suspended Mayor Gopal Rai Yadav's Appeal Rejected by Supreme Court
Summary
The Supreme Court has rejected suspended Fatuwa Vijaypur Mayor Gopal Rai Yadav’s appeal in a corruption case, leaving his three-year prison sentence and Rs 15 lakh fine in place. The case concerns alleged irregularities in the Lalbakaiya River stone, gravel and sand contract, which the CIAA said caused losses to the local government.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court dismissed Gopal Rai Yadav’s appeal, saying the grounds for appeal were insufficient.
- The Special Court’s three-year prison sentence and Rs 15 lakh fine against Yadav will remain in effect.
- The corruption case stemmed from alleged irregularities in the Lalbakaiya River mineral contract in Rautahat.
- Yadav was suspended after conviction, and Deputy Mayor Ambeaya Khatun is serving as acting mayor.
