Sentence for APSC Cash-for-Job Scam Convicts on July 29

The Court of Special Judge, Assam, will sentence 32 convicts, including former APSC chairman Rakesh Paul, on July 29 in the APSC cash-for-job scam. Convictions include forgery and corruption for 29 candidates who paid for jobs in 2014. Public prosecutors seek maximum sentences, citing the nature of the offense and societal impact. Convicted members face up to ten years in prison, while candidates could receive up to seven years. Defense counsels have requested leniency.