Lucknow, July 7 (IANS) An MP/MLA court in Lucknow has awarded a two-year jail sentence to former MP Raj Babbar in a case related to 1996.
The court has also imposed a fine of Rs 8,500 on the actor turned politician.
The former MP was present in court when the sentence was announced.
The Congress leader has been found guilty of interfering in government duties and physical assault.
Babbar was found guilty of roughing up a government officer during the 1996 Lok Sabha elections.
Babbar was then in the Samajwadi Party and was contesting the elections from Lucknow.
The incident had taken place on May 2, 1996.
ADVT
Bollywood
Raj Babbar gets 2-year jail in a 1996 case
MORE Bollywood ARTICLES
Ranveer Singh Shaves Off His 83 Moustache, Shares A New Pic With A Funny Caption. See It Here
The actor took to Instagram on Monday night, where he shared his clean shaved look.
Ranveer Singh Shaves Off His 83 Moustache, Shares A New Pic With A Funny Caption. See It Here
PIC: Nia Sharma's Lehenga Catches Fire At Diwali Party
Actress Nia Sharma's glitzy silver lehenga caught fire at a Diwali party.
PIC: Nia Sharma's Lehenga Catches Fire At Diwali Party
Bala Vs Ujda Chaman: Ayushmann Khurrana Opens Up On Controversy
National Award-winning actor Ayushmann Khurrana has opened up on comparisons his upcoming film "Bala" has drawn with "Ujda Chaman", and the subsequent controversy that has erupted, saying "we shot our film first, announced our film first".
Bala Vs Ujda Chaman: Ayushmann Khurrana Opens Up On Controversy
How Rajkummar Rao's Parents Reacted To His First Nude Scene
Revealing the news to his parents that he would have to do a nude scene in his debut film, "Love Sex Aur Dhokha", has been one of the toughest things Rajkummar Rao has done.
How Rajkummar Rao's Parents Reacted To His First Nude Scene
What Are Farah Khan And Karishma Tanna Doing In 'Bigg Boss' House?
Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan and actress Karishma Tanna will be pepping up the spirits at the Bigg Boss House this season. They are all set to enter the house.
What Are Farah Khan And Karishma Tanna Doing In 'Bigg Boss' House?
PICS: Amitabh Bachchan Thanks Fans For Diwali And Bhai Dooj Wishes
Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan has thanked fans for their wishes on the festive occasions of Diwali and Bhai Dooj.