JAGWINDER SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) HEARD counsel for the applicant/Appellant on the matter of suspension of sentence.

(2.) THE applicant/Appellant has been convicted by the learned Special Judge, Sangrur for the offence under Section 120 -B IPC, Section 420 IPC and Section 13(2) Prevention of Corruption Act. He has been sentenced for varying terms. The maximum term is 2 years. All the sentences of imprisonment have been ordered to run concurrently. The fine of Rs.10,000/ - that has been imposed has been deposited vide receipt dated 19.2.2011. The sentence of imprisonment of the applicant/Appellant has been suspended by the learned trial Court vide order dated 19.2.2011 (Annexure A1).

(3.) IN the afore -noticed facts and circumstances, it would be just and expedient to suspend the sentence of the applicant/Appellant during the pendency of the appeal.