MLA gets Jail in corruption case

Karnataka BJP MLA Y.Sampangi was arrested by taking bribe to settle a civil dispute . He was found guilty under section 13 (1) d of the Prevention of Corruption Act in the trial that lasted more than three years. The Lokayukta Special Court  sentenced MLA Y Sampangi to three-and-a half year rigorous imprisonment and also imposed a fine of Rs. 40,000/-. On default to pay the fine, Sampangi has to undergo another six months of imprisonment.