for seven years for each offence. He was sentenced to pay a fine of Rs.95,00,000/­. In default of the payment of the fine, he was ordered to undergo simple imprisonment for a period of 21 months. The substantive sentences were ordered to run concurrently. The respondent preferred an appeal against conviction before the Delhi High Court. The appeal was admitted. By the impugned order dated 29th September 2016, the sentence was suspended by the learned Single Judge of Delhi High Court on the respondent furnishing personal bond in the sum of Rs.50,000/­ with one surety of the like amount subject to the satisfaction of the learned Trial Judge. A further condition was imposed on the respondent of not leaving the country without prior permission of the Trial Court. 2. On 19th March 2018, while issuing notice, this Court passed the following order: “ Delay condoned. The learned Additional Solicitor General appearing for the petitioner – Criminal Appeal No. 4277 of 2024 Page 2 of 13CBI