By way of an order passed on February 23, special CBI judge Sanjeev Aggarwal of Rouse Avenue Court rejected the plea observing that it was without merit.
The court noted that the CBI has also invoked Section 467 (forgery) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against James and the offence carries sentence for life and, therefore, the plea that he has undergone the maximum period of detention was not tenable.
“Since Section 467 IPC has been invoked by the prosecuting agency by way of supplementary charge sheet, this plea that the accused has already undergone the maximum period of detention u/S. 415, 420 IPC as well as u/S. 8 of the PC Act is not tenable, as the prosecuting agency has also invoked Section 467 IPC, which entails punishment upto life,” the Court said.
Source: Barandbench
