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
Here' How Rani Overcame Hydrophobia For 'Mardaani 2'
Despite her fear of water, actress Rani Mukerji did underwater action sequences for her upcoming movie "Mardaani 2", which is directed by Gopi Puthran.
Here' How Rani Overcame Hydrophobia For 'Mardaani 2'
I’m Deepika’s ‘Souten’: Arjun On Ranveer’s Long Voice Messages And Cheek Kisses
Arjun Kapoor has revealed how he keeps telling Deepika Padukone that he is her souten. Arjun said this while talking about the close bond he shares with Ranveer Singh, Deepika's husband and his "Gunday" co-star.
I’m Deepika’s ‘Souten’: Arjun On Ranveer’s Long Voice Messages And Cheek Kisses
Sunny Deol Shares An Adorable Picture With Father Dharmendra, Call Him His Happiness
Sunny Deol recently posted a picture filled with “happiness”, while sitting next to his father Dharmendra.
Sunny Deol Shares An Adorable Picture With Father Dharmendra, Call Him His Happiness
22 Years Of Ishq: Ajay Devgn Asks Kajol ‘Neend Churayi Meri Kisne O Sanam’, Here’s Her Hilarious Response
Ajay shared a still from the film with a candid caption for Kajol on Twitter on the occasion, to which Kajol had a ready witty reply at hand
22 Years Of Ishq: Ajay Devgn Asks Kajol ‘Neend Churayi Meri Kisne O Sanam’, Here’s Her Hilarious Response
Ajay Devgn, SRK Have Similar Work Patterns: Rohit Shetty
Rohit has collaborated with Ajay on a number of films, including the "Golmaal" and 'Singham" franchises. Later, he directed Shah Rukh in "Chennai Express" and "Dilwale".
Ajay Devgn, SRK Have Similar Work Patterns: Rohit Shetty
Radhika Apte's Emmy Look Impresses Style Czarina Iris Van Herpen
"Radhika looked just stunning in our Suminagashi Cloud dress. I was delighted she wore it for such an important occasion for her career. And I look forward to working with her and her team again in the future," Herpen said.