Nagpur: In a major development, the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court on Tuesday has granted bail to Sunil Kedar, Congress MLA and former minister, who was earlier handed a five-year rigorous imprisonment term and fined Rs 10 lakh in connection to the Rs 150 crore Nagpur District Central Cooperative Bank (NDCCB) scam.
The court’s decision comes after careful examination of evidence and marks a significant development in a case that has garnered public interest for an extended period.
The NDCCB scam, centered around financial irregularities, led to the guilty verdict for Sunil Kedar and five other accused. All were sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 10 lakh each.
The legal proceedings revealed a series of malpractices within NDCCB, causing financial distress and undermining public trust. The aftermath of this verdict is expected to resonate in the political landscape, sparking discussions on ethical governance and financial accountability.