New Delhi, July 10 -- The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed the application for a stay on the conviction of former MLA Rajendra Bharti from Datia, Madhya Pradesh. His disqualification will remain until his conviction is stayed or his appeal against the judgement is allowed.

Bharti was convicted and sentenced to three years' imprisonment in the Gramin Vikas Bank cheating case in April 2026.

His sentence has already been suspended. Recently, a midterm poll has been announced by the election commission.

Justice Manoj Jain dismissed the application moved on behalf of Rajendra Bharti after hearing the arguments on his application. The detailed order of the High Court is to be uploaded.

The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved an order ...