Sahar TV

Bangalore, June 21: A special court trying the multi-crore fake stamp paper racket cases sentenced the main accused Abdul Karim Telgi, and two doctors of Victoria Hospital to seven years imprisonment each today, Sahara Samay sources said.

They have also been slapped with a fine of Rs 14 lakh.

The sources added that the court had on Tuesday convicted two former doctors of Victoria Hospital — Dr Gyanendrappa and Dr K M Chennakeshava for issuing a false medical certificate to Abdul Kareem Telgi, the kingpin of the stamp paper scam.

The court pronounced quantum of punishment for them today.

This is the third case in which Telgi has been convicted.

This is the first case in which Telgi has been convicted under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Judge Vishwanath Virupax Angadi found the two doctors guilty of taking bribe and issuing false medical certificates to Telgi to enable him get released on bail.

All the accused were convicted for offences under Section 120 (B) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 7, 12, 13 (2) read with 13 (1) (d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

On Tuesday, the judge completed his three-day dictation of the judgment. Soon after the conviction, advocates representing the accused sought permission of the court to file bail applications.