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Sukesh Chandrasekhar sentenced to 8-year jail term for impersonating SC judge

A Delhi court has sentenced Sukesh Chandrasekhar to eight years rigorous imprisonment. He impersonated a Supreme Court judge to influence a bail proceeding. The court imposed fines and consecutive sentences for his criminal actions. Chandrasekhar's unsuccessful attempt did not mitigate his severe sentence. This ruling sends a strong deterrent message to protect the justice system.

Sukesh Chandrasekhar sentenced to 8-year jail term for impersonating SC judge

A Delhi court handed Sukesh Chandrashekhar an eight-year prison sentence for impersonating a Supreme Court judge and attempting to influence bail proceedings in another criminal case. The ruling was delivered by Chief Judicial Magistrate Harshita Mishra of the Tis Hazari Court on August 29 and published on Monday.

Chandrashekhar received two-year sentences of rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 5,000 fine under Section 170 of the Indian Penal Code. Additional sentences of two years and a Rs 5,000 fine were imposed under Section 189. Under Section 507, he was given four years of rigorous imprisonment.

The court emphasized the gravity of offenses involving interference with public institutions and the criminal justice system. It stated that the punishment must reflect the distinction between isolated unlawful acts and deliberate schemes to manipulate, intimidate or interfere with the proper functioning of public institutions.

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