Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Congress demands apology from PM Modi after SC clears Manmohan Singh in coal case
The Supreme Court of India has cleared former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of any criminal charges in the coal block allocation case, also known as the Coalgate scam.
The Congress Party has demanded an apology from current Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had previously accused Singh of corruption.
The Congress also criticized the India Against Corruption movement, alleging it was used to defame the UPA government.
The Supreme Court's decision has been seen as a vindication of Singh's righteousness by his supporters.
Supreme Court clears Manmohan Singh in coal block allocation case.
Congress demands apology from PM Modi for accusing Singh of corruption.
BJP had targeted Singh over the Coalgate scam during the 2014 elections.
Congress criticizes the India Against Corruption movement for damaging UPA's image.
Supreme Court accepts CBI's closure report, finding no reason to prosecute Singh.
- Who
- Manmohan Singh, Narendra Modi, Congress Party, BJP
- What
- Supreme Court clears Manmohan Singh in coal block allocation case
- When
- December 27, 2024 (Manmohan Singh's demise), recent Supreme Court decision
- Where
- India
- Why
- Supreme Court accepted CBI's closure report, finding no reason to prosecute Manmohan Singh
Congress Party
BJP
Apology Demand
Congress Party
Congress demands an apology from PM Modi for accusing Manmohan Singh of corruption in the coal block allocation case.
BJP
BJP had accused Manmohan Singh of moral, political, and direct responsibility for losses to the exchequer.
India Against Corruption Movement
Congress Party
Congress criticizes the India Against Corruption movement, alleging it was a tool to defame the UPA government.
BJP
BJP and activists like Anna Hazare had used the movement to highlight alleged corruption in the UPA government.
- Case
- Coal block allocation case (Coalgate scam)
- Accused
- Manmohan Singh, Kumar Mangalam Birla, P C Parakh, and three others
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Judges
- Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Justice V Mohana
- Date of Demise
- December 27, 2024