Amit Jogi Convicted in 2003 Murder Case After High Court Reverses Acquittal

Amit Jogi has been convicted in a 2003 murder case, reversing a past acquittal. He must surrender to authorities within three weeks.
By Newsroom | Law, India |

Chhattisgarh High Court Orders Surrender Within Three Weeks

The Chhattisgarh High Court has reversed a previous acquittal, convicting Amit Jogi, son of the late former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, in the murder case of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ramavatar Jaggi. The conviction relates to events from 2003, approximately 23 years ago. The court has directed Jogi to surrender within three weeks.

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The High Court, sitting as a division bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Arvind Kumar Verma, set aside Amit Jogi's earlier acquittal and pronounced the conviction. This action follows a directive from the Supreme Court in November of the previous year, which had asked the Chhattisgarh High Court to reconsider the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) plea to file an appeal against Jogi's acquittal. The High Court reopened the proceedings in this matter last month.

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Amit Jogi, who was a former Member of the Legislative Assembly, has stated that he believes a grave injustice has been done to him. He expressed his sentiment via X, noting that an individual previously acquitted by the court has now been convicted without an opportunity for a hearing. Jogi has indicated his intention to seek justice from the Supreme Court, stating, "I have full faith and confidence that I will certainly receive justice from the Supreme Court."

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The case involves allegations by Satish Jaggi, son of the deceased NCP leader, who had implicated both Ajit Jogi and Amit Jogi in his father's murder. The CBI's counsel, Vaibhav A Goverdhan, confirmed the court's order regarding the conviction and surrender directive.

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While convicted, reports also indicate that Amit Jogi was, in some aspect, acquitted of charges leveled against him in relation to the case. This detail appears inconsistent across initial reports, suggesting a potential nuance in the court's final ruling or reporting thereof.

The High Court's decision to reopen the case and subsequently convict Amit Jogi stems from the CBI's challenge to his prior acquittal by a lower court. Satish Jaggi had also approached the Supreme Court, which then remitted the case back to the Chhattisgarh High Court for a fresh consideration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why was Amit Jogi convicted in the 2003 murder case?
The Chhattisgarh High Court reversed a previous acquittal and convicted Amit Jogi in the 2003 murder case of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi. This follows a Supreme Court directive to reconsider the CBI's appeal against his earlier acquittal.
Q: What is the court's order regarding Amit Jogi's surrender?
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ordered Amit Jogi to surrender to the authorities within three weeks of the court's decision.
Q: What did Amit Jogi say about the court's decision?
Amit Jogi stated he believes a grave injustice has been done and plans to seek justice from the Supreme Court. He expressed concern about being convicted without a hearing after an initial acquittal.
Q: Who is Amit Jogi and what is his background?
Amit Jogi is the son of the late former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi and is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Chhattisgarh.
Q: What led the High Court to reopen the case?
The High Court reopened the case after the CBI challenged Amit Jogi's acquittal by a lower court. The victim's son also approached the Supreme Court, which sent the case back to the High Court for a new review.