Additional Sessions Judge-3, DS Deshmukh, in the judgment on Friday, said the act of the 34-year-old accused, who is married and also has a son, has to be viewed seriously and he is not entitled to leniency

Mehta was down 2-3 in the best-of-seven frame pre-quarterfinal, but fought hard to draw level at 3-3 and then made a splendid 71 clearance for a brilliant come-from-behind victory