The Special Judge, Vyapam Cases, Indore, Madhya Pradesh has sentenced the accused Vinay Kumar, the Impersonator to undergo seven years Rigorous Imprisonment in addition with a fine of Rs.10,000/- in a case related to impersonation in PMT-2004 Examination.
The CBI had registered the instant case in compliance of the orders dated 9.7.2015 and 11.9.2015 of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. The case was earlier registered at Kotwali Police Station, Khandwa(MP) on 12.6.2004 against three accused including the Candidate, Middleman and Impersonator on the allegations of impersonation in PMT-2004 Examination conducted by Vyapam. The instant case was taken over by CBI for prosecution only.
During the course of trial, Shri Vinay Kumar fled from the judicial process and a Non-Bailable Warrant was issued against him on 20.4.2015 by the Court. Vinay Kumar was arrested on 21.2.2018 by the CBI.
Earlier, the Trial Court passed the Judgment on 13.8.2015 holding the Candidate guilty and acquitted the Middleman. However, the judgement was not pronounced against the impersonator, Vinay Kumar as he was absconding in the case.
