Supreme Court of India · 2014-09-18
SURINDER KAUR vs STATE OF HARYANA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2009/11154
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SURINDER KAUR
- Respondent
- STATE OF HARYANA
- Author
- ADARSH KUMAR GOEL
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 120-B IPC for conspiracy, along with Sections 218, 466, 474 IPC, and Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court confirmed the High Court's modification of the sentence to one year rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 200 for each appellant, with all sentences running concurrently. The judgment emphasized the importance of maintaining integrity in public service and the consequences of fabricating evidence.