N. RAMAMURTHY vs STATE BY CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals challenging the High Court's orders rejecting the appellant's request for suspension of sentence under Section 389 CrPC during the appeal process. The appellant was convicted under multiple sections including Section 120-B IPC, Section 409 IPC, and Section 420 IPC for conspiracy, breach of trust, and cheating, with a total sentence of 21 years of rigorous imprisonment. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the gravity of the offences and the need for the sentence to be served pending appeal.