5-yr RI for Romesh Sharma

8220;If a person belonging to a high status in life shows scant regard for the laws of the country, then the consequential punishment for violating such laws must be equally treated,8221; said the ACMM, observing that Sharma has been involved in not just economic violations but in cases of murder extortion, threats, cheating and wildlife act violations.

Sharma also submitted in court that if he is not sentenced to less than two years8217; imprisonment, he will be unable to stand for future elections. But the ACMM dismissed this plea on the grounds that 8220;if a lenient view is taken in this case, it may be difficult to maintain ethical standards and respect for judicial administration.8221;