Shivraj Singh Chouhan Pleads Forgiveness for ABVP Members in Judge's Car Incident

Former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged MP High Court to forgive ABVP activists, arrested for using a judge's car to aid an ailing person in Gwalior. Despite rejected bail, Chouhan cited their intention to help and appealed for leniency. The incident led to the tragic demise of the ailing individual.

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Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has intervened in a contentious incident involving two ABVP activists and the MP High Court Chief Justice, Ravi Malimath. The activists, Himanshu Shrotriya and Sukrit Sharma were arrested after commandeering a judge's car to transport ailing Ranjeet Singh, the vice-chancellor of a private university in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, to a Gwalior hospital.

Chouhan addressed a letter to Chief Justice Malimath, pleading for forgiveness on behalf of the activists. He characterized the incident as an atypical offence committed for a noble cause and emphasized their humanitarian intent. Despite the rejection of their bail plea, Chouhan implored the court to consider their future and extend clemency.

The legal ramifications escalated when the activists were detained under the MP Dakaiti Aur Vyapharan Prabhavit Kshetra Adhiniyam, an anti-dacoity law, due to their action of seizing the car key from its driver at Gwalior railway station. Consequently, they are currently in judicial custody.

The court's earlier stance, articulated by special judge Sanjay Goyal, emphasized the importance of seeking help through polite means rather than coercion. It was highlighted that an ambulance, suitable for such emergencies, had been available at the scene.

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ABVP's MP unit secretary, Sandeep Vaishnav, defended the duo's actions, asserting their unawareness of the judge's car ownership and their sincere attempt to assist a rapidly deteriorating health crisis. Vaishnav recounted the urgent situation where the activists, travelling from Delhi to Gwalior, noticed a fellow passenger's health deteriorating. Despite informing authorities and waiting for an ambulance, none arrived promptly.

Tragically, Ranjeet Singh succumbed to cardiac failure, as confirmed by a preliminary post-mortem report conducted by Gwalior's Inderganj City Superintendent of Police, Ashok Jadon.

The incident has stirred debate over the balance between legal repercussions and compassionate actions taken in emergency situations. Chouhan's appeal for forgiveness adds a layer of ethical complexity to the legal proceedings, prompting reflection on intentions versus consequences.