Bribe - demand or solicitation of money from the complainant or ...

Sales Tax Officer Accused of Bribery Acquitted Due to Insufficient Evidence; Case Fails to Secure Conviction.

June 7, 2021

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Bribe - demand or solicitation of money from the complainant or not - Assistant commissioner, Sales Tax - During the course of hearing of the appeal on 28.02.1996, the appellant allegedly demanded ₹ 4000/- as bribe for deciding the said appeal in his favour. - the prosecution has failed to prove its case against the appellant beyond a reasonable doubt. - HC

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Bribe - demand or solicitation of money from the complainant or ...

Sales Tax Officer Accused of Bribery Acquitted Due to Insufficient Evidence; Case Fails to Secure Conviction.

June 7, 2021

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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