JUDGMENT :

(Marli Vankung, J.)

Heard Mr. Lalfakawma, learned counsel for the appellant. Also heard Mrs. Linda L. Fambawl, learned Public Prosecutor for the State respondents and Mr. J.C. Lalnunsanga, learned Special Public Prosecutor for Mizoram Lokayukta.

2. This is an appeal filed against the Judgment Order dated 04.09.2023,passed by the Court of Special Judge, Prevention of Corruption Act, Aizawl, Mizoram in ACB PS Case No. 001 of 2022 dated 28.02.2022, convicting the appellant under Section 13 (2) r/w 13 (1) (a) and (b) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (2018 Amendment) and u/s Section 409 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 against the sentence order dated 05.09.2023, sentencing him to undergo two (2) years imprisonment with a fine of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) in default another imprisonment of six (6) months under Section 409 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and imprisonment for four (4) years with a fine of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) in default another imprisonment of six (6) months under Section 13 (2) r/w 13 (1) (a) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (2018 Amendment). Both of the terms sentence, except fine, are to run concurrently.

3. Brief facts of the ca