Archive · 4 Aug 2025
SC Reserves Verdict in Ex-MP Mohan Delkar Suicide Case
A former member of parliament, Mohan Delkar, was found dead, leading to a police investigation.
His son believes some people pushed his father to take his own life, so he filed a case.
However, a lower court dismissed the case.
Now, the highest court in the country is deciding whether the people accused of causing the former MP's death should still be charged.
The judges are looking at evidence, including a note Delkar wrote.
The final decision will determine if those people will face trial.
The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a plea regarding the alleged abetment of suicide of former MP Mohan Delkar.
The case involves a challenge to the Bombay High Court's decision to quash an FIR against nine individuals.
Mohan Delkar, a seven-time MP, was found dead in a Mumbai hotel in 2021, and an FIR was subsequently filed.
The high court quashed the FIR in September 2022, stating the case didn't show actions that led to the suicide.
The Supreme Court's decision will determine whether the charges of abetment against the accused, including Praful Khoda Patel, can be sustained.
- Who
- The case involves the son of the late MP Mohan Delkar, Praful Khoda Patel, and others.
- What
- The Supreme Court is deciding on a plea regarding the abetment of suicide of former MP Mohan Delkar.
- When
- The Supreme Court heard the case on Monday and reserved its verdict.
- Where
- The case is in the Supreme Court.
- Why
- The Supreme Court is reviewing whether to reinstate charges of abetment of suicide against the accused.
Son's Argument
Accused's Argument
Evidence of Abetment
Son's Argument
The evidence, including the suicide note, supports charges of abetment.
Accused's Argument
The High Court correctly quashed the FIR based on facts, with the law remaining the same.
- Deceased
- Mohan Delkar
- Former Position
- 7-time MP
- Date of Death
- February 22, 2021
- Location of Death
- Mumbai hotel
- Accused
- Praful Khoda Patel and others
- High Court Decision
- Quashed the FIR
- Supreme Court Status
- Verdict reserved