RAVINDRA MAITHANI
Ranveer Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Uttarakhand – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
The challenge in this revision is made to the following :-
| (i) | Under Section 420 IPC: | to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of three years with a fine of Rs. 1000/- | In default of payment of fine to undergo simple imprisonment for a further period of one month. |
| (ii) | Under Section 467 IPC: | to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of three years with a fine of Rs. 1000/- | In default of payment of fine to undergo simple imprisonment for a further period of one month. |
| (iii) | Under Section 468 IPC: | to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of three years with a fine of Rs. 1000/- | In default of payment of fine to undergo simple imprisonment for a further period of one month. |
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