Central Bureau Of Investigation vs Ashok Sirpal

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the suspension of sentence and fine imposed under Section 120B read with Sections 420/419 IPC and Sections 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court held that the High Court's order did not suspend the fine, and thus the respondent must serve the sentence in default of payment of the fine. The Court emphasized the interpretation of Section 389 of the CrPC, affirming that the suspension of the fine is necessary for the suspension of the sentence to be valid.