The accused have been sentenced to three years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1.25 lakh has also been imposed. Additionally, the private company M/S Anita Contractor and Construction Private Limited has also been imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh.
Azam Khan was jailed in connection with the Quality Bar land encroachment case and was released after securing bail from the Allahabad High Court in May this year.
The top court's remark came in response to a plea filed by Irfan Solanki, which sought to stay his conviction in an arson case that resulted in his disqualification as an MLA.
Bhatia informed the Court that on September 12, while he was "in the comfort of [his] home," unauthorised images and videos were shared online. He asserted that the material was defamatory, violated his privacy, and in some cases included inappropriate references to male genitalia.
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday welcomed the release of former Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan from jail, and said that all "false cases" against the party leader will be withdrawn when the party comes to power in the state.
ED had summoned Yuvraj Singh, former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa and Bollywood actor Sonu Sood for questioning in connection with its probe into an alleged illegal betting app.
"Azam Khan was framed by the government on false cases. However, the court has granted him bail and has provided relief to him in cases. I welcome this decision. I welcome the Supreme Court and the High Court. Many false cases were filed against him. The Samajwadi Party stands beside him,