Congress MP moves Madras HC challenging Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict AG Perarivalan’s enrolment as lawyer
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A petition has been filed before the Madras High Court challenging the enrolment of Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict AG Perarivalan as an advocate [R Sudha Vs Union of India].The petition filed by Congress MP and advocate R Sudha has sought a declaration that Perarivalan’s enrolment on the rolls of the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry is illegal and void.The plea has also challenged Section 24A of the Advocates Act, 1961, to the extent it permits persons convicted and sentenced to deat