Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Bihar BJP MLA Convicted in Celebratory Firing Death Case
A BJP MLA from Bihar named Raju Kumar Singh was convicted for causing the death of a woman named Archana Gupta due to celebratory firing at a New Year's party in 2018.
The court sentenced him to four years in prison and a fine of Rs 25 lakh.
The court stated that Singh was drunk on power and his actions encouraged a culture of illegal firearms.
Singh has appealed against his conviction in the Delhi High Court, seeking suspension of his sentence.
The court has asked the Delhi Police to respond to his appeal.
Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh was convicted for the death of a woman due to celebratory firing in 2018.
The trial court sentenced him to four years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 25 lakh.
The court criticized Singh's actions, stating he was drunk on power and encouraged a culture of illegal firearms.
Singh appealed against his conviction in the Delhi High Court, seeking suspension of his sentence.
The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Police to respond to Singh's appeal.
- Who
- Raju Kumar Singh, a BJP MLA from Bihar
- What
- Conviction for the death of a woman due to celebratory firing
- When
- The incident occurred on December 31, 2018, and the conviction was on July 4, 2023
- Where
- Farmhouse in Fatehpur Beri, Delhi
- Why
- The legislator was allegedly drunk on the arrogance of power and wanted to project his status by firing
Defense Argument
Prosecution Argument
Severity of the Offense
Defense Argument
The defense argues that the offense was not intentional and seeks suspension of the conviction and sentence.
Prosecution Argument
The prosecution emphasizes the seriousness of the offense, highlighting the legislator's actions as a dangerous precedent.
- Defendant
- Raju Kumar Singh, BJP MLA from Bihar
- Victim
- Archana Gupta
- Date of Incident
- December 31, 2018
- Location of Incident
- Farmhouse in Fatehpur Beri, Delhi
- Conviction Date
- July 4, 2023
- Sentence
- Four years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 25 lakh
- Legal Provisions
- Section 304 Part II of the IPC and Arms Act