India, Aug. 24 -- The Gujarat High Court on Monday rejected Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Chaitar Vasava's plea seeking bail and the suspension of his seven-year jail term following his conviction for extortion and assault of forest officials in Narmada district.

The Dediapada MLA, his wife, personal assistant and six others were sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment on June 23 in connection with a 2023 case of assaulting forest officials and extortion.

He continues to be a legislator because the Gujarat assembly hasn't completed the formalities for his disqualification.

Justice Vimal K Vyas dismissed Vasava's application after considering his criminal antecedents and conduct while on bail and probation, pointing that 22 s...