Sukhram to appeal against his 3-year jail term in HC | Latest News Delhi - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Sukhram to appeal against his 3-year jail term in HC

PTI | By, New Delhi
Feb 25, 2009 03:58 PM IST

Former Union Communications Minister Sukhram today said he will approach the Delhi High Court against his conviction and three-years' jail sentence awarded by a Delhi Court for amassing illegal assets worth Rs 4.25 crore.

Former Union Communications Minister Sukhram today said he will approach the Delhi High Court against his conviction and three-years' jail sentence awarded by a Delhi Court for amassing illegal assets worth Rs 4.25 crore.

HT Image
HT Image

"My lawyers will go through the judgement and I will definitely appeal in the High Court," he told PTI immediately after the sentence was pronounced against him.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

The former minister, who was handed down a three-year jail term, would not land behind bars immediately as the trial court granted him bail soon after pronouncing the punishment.

Sukhram's lawyer SP Minocha said the copy on the judgement of conviction was not yet made available to him and the future course of action would be decided after going through it.

"After going through the judgement we will decide about filing the appeal in the High Court," he said.

The CBI counsel, who had sought the maximum punishment of seven years' imprisonment for Sukhram, however, expressed satisfaction on the outcome of the case.

"I am satisfied with the judgement," CBI's Special Public Prosecutor Gurdial Singh said.

Unveiling 'Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On