Introduction: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made a significant stride in its pursuit of justice, as the Special Judge in Mohali has pronounced sentences in a case involving disproportionate assets. This article delves into the details of the case, the sentencing, and the implications thereof.
Detailed Analysis:
1. Case Background: The CBI initiated an investigation on February 17, 2006, against Sh. Varinder Prabhakar, then Assistant Commissioner of Customs, ICD, Ludhiana. Allegations surfaced regarding his acquisition of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income during his tenure from 1974 to 2006, allegedly through the misuse of his official position.
2. Sentencing Details: The Special Judge, CBI Cases, Mohali, has handed down significant sentences in this case. Sh. Varinder Prabhakar received seven years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) along with a fine of Rs. 1 lakh. His wife, Ms. Shashi Prabhakar, was sentenced to three years of RI and fined Rs. 50,000. Additionally, assets worth approximately Rs. 1.05 crore were ordered to be forfeited to the Government.
3. Legal Proceedings: Following investigations, a charge sheet was filed on June 30, 2008, against Varinder Prabhakar and his wife in the Court of Special Judge, CBI-cum-NIA, SAS Nagar, Mohali. The case unfolded from searches conducted in connection with a trap case against Varinder Prabhakar.
Conclusion: The sentencing of the Assistant Commissioner of Customs and his wife marks a significant development in the pursuit of justice against corruption and disproportionate asset acquisition. The CBI’s relentless efforts in investigating and prosecuting such cases demonstrate its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring accountability among public servants.
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Central Bureau of Investigation
DESIGNATED COURT SENTENCES THEN ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS AND HIS WIFE TO 7 (SEVEN) YEARS’ & 3 YEARS’ OF RIGOROUS IMPRISONMENT RESPECTIVELY WITH TOTAL FINE OF Rs 1.5 LAKH IN A DA CASE; DISPROPORTIONATE ASSETS OF Rs 1.05 CRORE (APPROX.) FORFEITED
The Special Judge, CBI Cases, Mohali has today sentenced accused Sh Varinder Prabhakar, then Assistant Commissioner of Customs, ICD, Ludhiana to 7(seven) years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) with a fine of Rs. 1 lakh and his wife Ms. Shashi Prabhakar to 3 (three) years of RI with a fine of Rs.50,000/- in a Disproportionate Assets case. The Court also ordered forfeiture of Disproportionate Assets to the tune of Rs.1.05 crore (approx.) to the Government.
CBI had registered a case on 17.02.2006 against Sh. Varinder Prabhakar, Assistant Commissioner of customs, ICD, Ludhiana on allegations of acquiring assets which were disproportionate to known sources of income during his service tenure of from 1974 to 2006 by misusing his official position as a public servant. The instant case was an outcome of searches in a trap case against accused Sh. Varinder Prabhakar.
After completion of investigation, Charge sheet was filed on 30.06.2008 against Varinder Prabhakar and his wife Shashi Prabhakar in the Court of Special Judge, CBI-cum-NIA, SAS Nagar, Mohali.
