Bhopal doctor convicted for fake domicile certificate in MBBS admission scam
A Bhopal court has convicted a doctor for using a fake domicile certificate to secure an MBBS seat over a decade ago. Dr Sunil Sonkar was found guilty of fraudulently gaining admission under the Madhya Pradesh state quota in 2010 after clearing the Pre-Medical Test (PMT).
Dr Sunil Sonkar appeared before the District and Sessions Court in Bhopal on charges of forgery and cheating. The case centred on his use of a fabricated domicile certificate to qualify for the state quota in the 2010 PMT exam. This allowed him to secure admission to an MBBS programme under Madhya Pradesh's reserved seats.
The court ruled that Sonkar had violated multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). He was convicted under Sections 420 (cheating), 467 (forgery of valuable security), 468 (forgery for cheating), and 471 (using a forged document as genuine). As punishment, the judge sentenced him to three years of rigorous imprisonment. Additionally, the court imposed a fine of Rs 500.
The verdict confirms Sonkar's admission was obtained through fraudulent means. His conviction under strict IPC provisions highlights the legal consequences of falsifying official documents. The case now moves to the enforcement of the court's sentencing order.
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