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Coal scam: Quantum of punishment to ex-secy H C Gupta, 5 others on Dec 5

The counsel for Gupta and four other convicted persons sought a lenient sentence

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Former coal secretary H C Gupta at the Patiala House Court in New Delhi (Photo: PTI)

Press Trust of India New Delhi
A Delhi court on Monday said it would pronounce on December 5 its order on the sentencing of former coal secretary H C Gupta and five others convicted for irregularities in the allotment of coal blocks to a private firm in West Bengal.

Special Judge Bharat Parashar concluded hearing on arguments on the quantum of punishment. The CBI sought a maximum of seven years imprisonment for the five convicted persons and imposition of heavy fine on the private firm.

The counsel for Gupta and four other convicted persons sought a lenient sentence.

Gupta's counsel pleaded that he was 70 years old and suffering

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