The Imposter's Sentence: A Reflection of India's Justice System The recent sentencing of conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar to eight years of rigorous imprisonment for impersonating a Supreme Court judge serves as a stark reminder that India's justice system can and does mete out severe punishment when the law is clear cut.
This conviction highlights the importance of upholding the integrity of public institutions and the judiciary's independence.
Chandrasekhar made multiple calls to a judicial officer in 2017, posing as a Supreme Court judge from South India with an impressive regional accent.