2021 (8) TMI 1436 - SCH - Indian Laws

Bribery - whether the order dismissing the discharge application of the petitioner under Section 239 Cr.P.C. is illegal perverse or liable to be set aside? - It was held by High Court that there is a prima facie case against the petitioner to proceed with trial under the relevant provisions of the P.C. Act and IPC - HELD THAT - Learned counsel for the respondent is granted time till 31.08.2021 to file the counter affidavit. The petitioner may file rejoinder affidavit on or before 06.09.2021 - List on 07.09.2021.

Summary

The Supreme Court, through Hon'ble Justices Vineet Saran and Dinesh Maheshwari, issued an order upon hearing counsel for both parties. The Court directed issuance of notice and granted the respondent time until 31.08.2021 to file a counter affidavit, with the petitioner allowed to file a rejoinder by 06.09.2021. The matter was scheduled for listing on 07.09.2021. Crucially, the Court ordered a stay of further proceedings in CC Nos. 5 and 15 of 2017 and 2016 respectively, pending before the Principal Special Judge for Trial of SPE & ACB cases, Hyderabad.