Fake arms deal case: Bangaru Laxman gets 4-year jail term

PTI Updated - April 28, 2012 at 02:52 PM.

LAXMAN

The court today sentenced Bangaru Laxman to four years in jail in the 2001 fictitious arms deal case.

The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the former BJP President.

Mr Bangaru Laxman was taken into judicial custody for serving the sentence.

The CBI had sought maximum punishment of five years. The 72-year-old Mr Bangaru had sought leniency on health grounds. He said he has undergone bypass surgery twice and is a first time offender.

Published on April 28, 2012 09:10