SC Stays Manikrao Kokate's Conviction, MLA Status Safe But No Office of Profit

• Supreme Court temporarily stayed Manikrao Kokate's conviction in a three-decade-old fraud case.
• His legislative membership (MLA status) will not be revoked for now, providing significant relief.
• However, the court clarified that Kokate will not be able to hold any 'office of profit'.
• Kokate was convicted for misleading the state government to acquire flats; Bombay High Court and Nashik Sessions Court upheld the conviction.
• The decision offers partial relief, securing his MLA position but limiting his political rights.

Why It Matters: Manikrao Kokate gets partial relief from SC: MLA status safe, but cannot hold office of profit.