09/10/2023
BREAKING NEWS: Dangu Kali Kumar Tongchangya out on bail.
Dated Aizawl, the 9th October, 2023: In a significant development, on suspension of Conviction and sentence order of Dangu Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Chairman of the Chakma Autonomous District Council, has been released on bail today. The decision comes after an appeal filed by his legal team before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nelson Sailo.
The hearing took place on 6th October, 2023. Mr. A.M Bora, a learned senior counsel, assisted by Mr. Bipul Bhagawati, presented the case for the appellant. The application sought the suspension of the ex*****on of the sentence and orders issued on the 25th and 26th of September 2023, respectively.
Mr. Bora strongly argued that Kali Kumar Tongchangya had no previous criminal convictions and had been on bail throughout the trial. The counsel referred to paragraph 10 of the impugned order dated 26th September 2023, arguing that the trial court itself acknowledged the absence of evidence indicating the misappropriation of funds for personal gain by the appellant.
Considering the submissions made by the learned senior counsel and in adherence to Section 389 of the CrPC and its proviso, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nelson Sailo decided to suspend the impugned judgment & order of conviction and the order of sentence. This suspension will remain in effect until the final disposal of the connected criminal appeal.
As a result of the above decision, Dangu Kali Kumar Tongchangya is out on bail today.
Issued by:
MNF Media Cell, CADC.