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Supreme Court Clears Manmohan Singh in Coalgate Case, 11 Years After Accusation
✍️ TOI India
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 08:41 AM
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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court dismissed the coal block scam case against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, concluding the matter almost two years after his death.
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the coal block scam case against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, effectively clearing him of all charges.
The decision comes 11 years after a Delhi court had summoned Singh as an accused in the Coalgate investigation.
The apex court quashed the trial court's order that had taken cognisance of the alleged offence.
The case was closed almost two years after Singh’s death in November 2024, bringing a legal conclusion to the long‑running controversy.
The decision comes 11 years after a Delhi court had summoned Singh as an accused in the Coalgate investigation.
The apex court quashed the trial court's order that had taken cognisance of the alleged offence.
The case was closed almost two years after Singh’s death in November 2024, bringing a legal conclusion to the long‑running controversy.