JUDGMENT

CRL.M.(BAIL) 754/2023 (suspension of sentence)

1. By way of the present application, the applicant seeks regular suspension of sentence during the pendency of appeal filed by the applicant in FIR RC No. 4(A)/2013/AC-III/CBI/New Delhi under Sections 120B/420/466/468/471 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and Sections 13(2)/13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PC Act).

2. Vide judgment dated 3rd May, 2023, the applicant was convicted by the Special Judge (PC Act), CBI, Rouse Avenue Court Complex, New Delhi under Sections 120-B/420 of the IPC and 13(2)/13(1)(d) of the PC Act and vide order on sentence dated 6th May, 2023, sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.5,00,000/-.

3. Learned Counsel for the applicant submits that the Trial Court on 6th May, 2023, had suspended the sentence of the applicant till 5th July, 2023 and the fine imposed has been paid by the applicant on 6th May, 2023. He further submits that the applicant has been on bail throughout the period of trial and has never misused the liberty granted to him.

4. This Court had granted interim suspension of sentence to the applicant vide order dated 25th May, 2023, which h