Karnataka Lokayukta
Karnataka Lokayukta

Determination of Quantum of Sentence in the Corruption Cases:-

  1. (2015)(6) SCC 185 (Shanti Lal Meena Vs. State (NCT of Delhi), C.B.I.,) If an accused is found guilty for the offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 the reformative theory of punishment is normally inapplicable. The only relevant object of punishment in such cases is denunciation and deterrence. That is the reason the Parliament has restricted judicial discretion in imposing punishment under the Act. Relevant factors to be considered by the courts for determining the quantum of punishment.